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TESTED: Best Sewing Machines for Beginners
Quick summary of each machine and where to buy them: link.threadsmonthly.com/beginner-machine
I compared 56 beginner sewing machines and tested 7 of the best. My recommendations are the Brother innov-is A16 for hobby sewists, and the basic Brother Ls14s for people who only sew occasionally. Affiliate links below :) This video was not sponsored in any way, and I didn't receive any free gifts.
Top pick: Brother innov-is A16
- UK Amazon: amzn.to/3FIa6O7
Very similar:
- USA Sewing Machines Plus: shrsl.com/39n5c (almost identical, but it has 80 stitches)
- USA Amazon: amzn.to/3xhLVmL (more stitches and feet, but no 'lockstitch' ability and the needle threader's more fiddly)
- Canada Amazon: amzn.to/3DIxUAY (same as above)
Budget pick: Brother Ls14s
It's called different things around the world, like the L14s, Sm1400, Sm1704, Lx3817, Xm1010, RLX3817A, and Js1400.
- USA Amazon: amzn.to/3cGNW2l
- USA Michaels: rstyle.me/+-XxVeqhp_9lIcnkpLheiWw
- UK Amazon: amzn.to/3lQBYJc
- Canada Amazon: amzn.to/37tKkOQ
- Australia Amazon: amzn.to/3HL8Z2b
- India Amazon: www.amazon.in/Brother-Electric-Sewing-Machine-White/dp/B06XJ4BBNW/
Bonus mid-range machine: Brother innov-is A150
- UK Amazon: amzn.to/3FDd6LH
All the other machines I tested are here: link.threadsmonthly.com/beginner-machine
Note: I've included affiliate links, like Amazon ones, above. This means I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for using them :)
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Threading
01:59 - Fabric tests
05:01 - Noise
05:28 - Ease of use
07:50 - Dressmaking
10:42 - Quilting
11:41 - Travelling
12:13 - Quality
14:11 - The winners
15:48 - Buy these for your machine...
16:11 - BONUS
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How To Change a Sewing Machine Needle in 55 Seconds (Singer, Brother, Janome, etc)
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Here's how to insert or replace a sewing machine needle (domestic home machines only). The instructions are directly from Singer, Brother, and Janome manuals. Other brands have the same process too. The written instructions for this video are here: threadsmonthly.com/change-sewing-machine-needle/
Face Mask Ear Loops Too Big? DIY Adjustable Ear Loops Using Elastic Knots
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Are your face mask ear loops too big? Try this easy way to make adjustable ears using elastic knots (no need to buy beads). This method will work whether you're using a ready-made mask or making it from scratch. 6 more ideas here: threadsmonthly.com/adjustable-face-mask-ears-straps/
How to Make Scrunchies with Hair Ties (& Bunny Ear Bows!) | Free Sewing Pattern | Beginner DIY
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Make your own DIY scrunchies with hair ties. This tutorial includes how to make a bunny ear bow, and it comes with a free sewing pattern. It's a sewing project idea that's ideal for beginners. Download the sewing pattern here: threadsmonthly.com/diy-scrunchie-with-hair-tie Share your scrunchie photos here: www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/577797827188048912/?nic_v2=1a3mmdsV1 I'm excited to see how yours...
6 Minute Face Mask Without Pleats (Easiest Sewing Tutorial)
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Make the EASIEST face mask design, without pleats or a filter pocket. It has side channels, so you can use elastic around the ears, head, or ties. This diy takes about 6 minutes to sew. Recommended measurements for an adult are: 10" x 6.5" (about 25.5cm x 16.5cm).
THRIFT FLIP: Men's Shirt Refashion into Seamless Scrunchies + Free Sewing Pattern
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I save a plaid shirt from the dump by turning it into seamless scrunchies! This is a quick and easy thrift flip project. Great for beginners learning how to sew, and people interested in zero waste DIY projects. Download the scrunchie pattern I used here:
Easy DIY Sleep Mask + FREE Pattern | Extra Soft & Oversized Design | Beginner Sewing Tutorial
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Learn how to DIY an easy sleep mask. FREE template included. This sewing tutorial is step-by-step for beginners. This is a great scrap fabric project idea. And a DIY gift idea too! Download the FREE sewing pattern here: threadsmonthly.com/diy-sleep-mask-pattern/
How To Use Fusible Interfacing Step-By-Step | 2 Ways to Apply (From Manufacturers)
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I explain 2 ways to use fusible interfacing according to Pellon & Vilene - 2 of the biggest interfacing manufacturers. This tutorial is step-by-step for beginners. You'll learn the dry method and damp cloth method. Plus some tips on cutting and ironing woven, non-woven, and knit fusible interfacings. Sections: 0:41 Tips for woven, non-woven, and knit fusible interfacing 1:11 How to cut the inte...

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  • @jennifermcgraw9473
    @jennifermcgraw9473 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much! Very helpful!

  • @bidoli
    @bidoli 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sewgo 8 Do you have any information about sewing machines?

  • @bidoli
    @bidoli 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am thinking of buying a machine, there is Singer Fashion 4205, it does not sew, which one should I buy? Please write

  • @angelmika2010
    @angelmika2010 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My mom just gave me her Brother innov is 40 (10-12 years old) computerized sewing machine and it still holds up and haven’t had any issues after all these years. Best sewing machine review

  • @yvobalcer
    @yvobalcer 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A regular foot is not made for sewing vinyl, use a teflon foot or a walking foot.

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Absolutely, thanks for your comment :) This test was only about using what came with the machine, so people know what to expect straight out of the box.

  • @stephaniewong512
    @stephaniewong512 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing video!! So helpful. Thank you!

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for watching! From Sara :)

  • @dbelton7111
    @dbelton7111 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was perfect and a simpler version than another that I’ve seen. Appreciate you sharing. I’m going to try this with my girls.

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for your kind comment. I hope it goes well for your girls! :) From Sara.

  • @particlecloud
    @particlecloud หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am impressed with this video. Decades ago I reviewed computer gear for newsstand magazines so I know what goes into a major group test. The planning, organisation, testing, thinking, presentation, hassle, stress... there is far more to it than meets the eye. To do it this well is outstanding. Great job!

  • @haniasif0916
    @haniasif0916 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hii such a wonderful video for beginners! If I just want to make blankies or teddys which one do you recommend?

  • @marie-denisecallaway7473
    @marie-denisecallaway7473 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! I love this! Thanks from Australia 🎉🎉🎉

  • @TCREGAN1
    @TCREGAN1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You! You provided the most & most important info~

  • @me6372
    @me6372 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was extreaaaamly helpful thank you !!! so much details and thank you for going through all this trouble to help us. Side note, idk if I'm hallucinating or not but I think from a glimpse of a shot I saw that you're a hijabi and I was so pleasantly shockedd !! because your work is amazing and now I learn that youre my sister too ?? if you are I'm so proud of you sis, seriously 🥺🥺🥺🥹🥹 so much İhsan in your work and you're making us proud, if not then Im also honored to have watched your video. I understand that you probably were careful to showcase the machines and not your private self but I'm so happy either way forgive my nosiness 😅😂😂 love you and thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @user-qh3mm6hs5p
    @user-qh3mm6hs5p หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mam can u put the link of singer3342 machine for india

  • @jamiewebb4751
    @jamiewebb4751 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! I only want to buy a machine so I can hem jeans and repair ripped pants. I am a true beginner. Do you recommend the small Janome for jeans? Please advise. Thank you.

  • @AussieTracy
    @AussieTracy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Easiest scrunchie method I have seen. Thanks so much.

  • @soneyali6087
    @soneyali6087 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What would u personal recommend, just mainly for repairs and most jeans and sometime projects. Spend money less as possible

  • @harshansama4488
    @harshansama4488 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice speach good recommend for brother..and its true

  • @palomagonzalez3448
    @palomagonzalez3448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this is the most impressive review I've seen, and not just for sewing machines!

  • @anniemariengatelier
    @anniemariengatelier 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did a good job here. Kudos. Brother did a very good job with all their computerised FS machines. I have one (FS155) and I LOVE it. Does everything right. I use it for sewing button holes, fashion accessories, decorative stitching and monogramming on sewing projects. It works well with the extra sewing presser feet i throw on it for many projects like ruffler foot, hem and lock foot, elastic foot etc. Bottomline, I love Brother machines...they are easy to use and maintain, reliable and last for many years, have many stitch choices, easy to trouble shoot and make beautiful stitches always.

  • @makeupyourmindinator
    @makeupyourmindinator 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait? Wouldn’t the machines that you sewed on at the stores be sponsored by the stores?

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, the stores did not sponsor or pay for anything. They just let me try out their machines, which they allow regular customers to do too. Thanks for watching :)

  • @brendagaskill6595
    @brendagaskill6595 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for video. You explained it making it easy to understand.

  • @Angelica.wallee
    @Angelica.wallee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guys plz help , I know nothing about sewing but I wanna start a small business for making booksleeves , kindly suggest me the best option

  • @abdullahaljalil5218
    @abdullahaljalil5218 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your review it is very informative Sister we need an updated reviews 2024 😊

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much :) From Sara.

  • @RZcreations2024
    @RZcreations2024 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤ cool

  • @ALR0808
    @ALR0808 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. Your review was incredible helpful.

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your kind feedback. From Sara :)

  • @tfibby14
    @tfibby14 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to know what machines, in your opinion, are easier to get serviced or find actual technical repair and help? Do you have a favorite based on that?

  • @NavjotKaur-uy6cw
    @NavjotKaur-uy6cw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just made my first thing ever lol. I loved it . I feel so proud of my bow scrunchy. Thank you for the easy and detailed tutorial.

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, and congratulations on your first make! How exciting :) From Sara.

  • @vickycalta2282
    @vickycalta2282 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BEST SCRUNCHIE TUTORIAL EVER!!!

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So kind, thank you! From Sara :)

  • @harumphsezmoi9781
    @harumphsezmoi9781 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't sew nor do I know how to operate a sewing machine; I guess I just want to put my fabric underneath the needle and press push! 😅I'm glad you demonstrated how to basics and why each machine is good or bad. It made me realize what I should know. 👍

  • @Fattiapples
    @Fattiapples 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please we need a mid range review of current sewing machines 🙏

  • @nothandomzulwini6283
    @nothandomzulwini6283 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May someone donate a sewing machine to me even if is old or mini machine. I would appreciate it🙏

  • @EmilyRabjerg
    @EmilyRabjerg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video its very informative 💛 I haven't used a sewing machine in years, like 8 years now 😅 It wasnt even mine, it was my mamas and it was a Singer brand. I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one that keep getting the nest thing and with the thing with how the bobbin kept getting messed up or stuck with a bunch of threads. One of the few things I learned was that there is difference in needle, when I kept breaking the ones that came with the Singer sewing machine. I had to use safety glasses just to be done as I needed my jean pant that bad and then learned from the internet that I had to use specific needle for jeans or something like that. Bought the new needles and needle for jeans, and then I haven't touched a sewing machine after that 😂 Which would you suggest to use for jeans or denims and pants that are kinda stretchy like a habitbukser (Danish)? I don't know what habitbukser is in English but I searched and it translated to "suit pant". I'm gonna add what habitbukser is made of 65% Viscose, 30% Nylon and 5% Elastane, so people might have some an idea what it is. I'm leaning towards the Brother a16 and fs-40 or fs-40s. If anybody else wanna join in, please do 😆

    • @barefacedquestions
      @barefacedquestions 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, using the right needles and the right stitch is what makes it easy to sew stretchy fabric. Of course, using good quality machine helps. Btw, jeans and suit garments nowadays are added synthetic fibres like elastane to make them stretchy and accommodate different types of body shapes. So the key is "stretchy fabric". The Innovis line by Brother (starting with A) is very well received, while the FS line is more basic.

  • @davesevren3781
    @davesevren3781 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My girlfriend was watching this video on the couch behind me and every time the narrator said button hole I swear I heard Butthole.

  • @jetty1680
    @jetty1680 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you so much this was super easy to understand

  • @AtlasandMe
    @AtlasandMe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This looks fantastic! The only thing I wonder - what about the hair ties snapping? That’s the one advantage of using elastic and tying it.

  • @hulyabozkurt9373
    @hulyabozkurt9373 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍👍👍

  • @bessywessy
    @bessywessy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello and salam, I firstly want to day that this is the best review i have ever seen and im not just talking about sewing machines specifically. It was extremely thorough and easy to understand. I am hoping that you may be able to help me with some advice if possible please. I would really like to buy my mother a sewing machine. She has arthris and so its one if the few hobbies she really enjoys. She liked to sew basic tthings with the usual fabrics so it doesnt need to be very complex. The one she has has been a nightmare for 10 years and i would really like to save up and get her something rhat is easy to use. I was wondering if you have any updated recommendations as the video is a couple of years old. Many thanks in advance.

  • @knowtice_b2b
    @knowtice_b2b 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So so thorough... thank you.

  • @Tubefish07
    @Tubefish07 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is probably the best review of any, concerning whatever. Simply magnificent. Thank you for your tremendous expenditure of time, money and effort. I’m wishing you a million subscribers ASAP. I just became one. Cheers!

  • @sabahchaimaa4273
    @sabahchaimaa4273 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i wish i have good sewing machine i want to make cloths but i don't have money

  • @ellesnyder942
    @ellesnyder942 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No idea how you would choose a singer or brother over a Janome. They are so precision and reliable and easy to use. I have several from low end manual to $$$ computerized. Love them all.

    • @ThreadsMonthly
      @ThreadsMonthly 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and sharing your feedback. At the time of testing, the Singer and Brother models offered the same or more features as the Janomes at a lower price point, so I mostly focused on them. There is a Janome model in the test though. I'm glad you're happy with your machines :) From Sara.

  • @RocketStarling
    @RocketStarling 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for such a thorough and comprehensive review of these machines! I'm wondering if you'd consider doing a similar one of mid-range ones? You mention the Innovis A150 at the end as your personal machine, but I'm wondering if you think it's the best for the mid-range options?

  • @reveluveblink6123
    @reveluveblink6123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi can you make a video about the machine to use all functions that have on the machineA150

  • @MarcValle01
    @MarcValle01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    8 later denim test is VERY USEFUL! Selvedge denim at higher weights are becoming more common. Having confidence in the machine to get through 16oz+ denim is a big win.

  • @user-pz5ro4ep9t
    @user-pz5ro4ep9t 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please I need that brother a15

  • @ilovelissy
    @ilovelissy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow so thorough. Thank you for this!!!!!!!

  • @IssaSia
    @IssaSia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    it's so unfortunate that the only sewing machine available in my country is Singer. There's Juki but only the hi speed machine!

  • @missymeakin6945
    @missymeakin6945 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best method I've seen so far! This is a keeper. Thank you for coming up with this.

  • @debbiemaracle9477
    @debbiemaracle9477 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video turned out great, thanks!

  • @maxnovo625
    @maxnovo625 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    does any one here know what the brother innov-is a150 is named in the USA?