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Sewing machine brands: who makes what

Most beginners do well with a mid-range mechanical or computerised machine from a major brand. Buy from a dealer if you want lessons and servicing.

#SiteTypePricingCraftsFree patternsBeginners
1 Brother SewingSewing, quilting and embroidery machines for home users Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery — Yes Visit
2 Baby LockSergers, sewing and embroidery machines Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery — Yes Visit
3 bernetteAffordable sewing and embroidery machines from BERNINA Brand Shop Sewing, Machine Embroidery — Yes Visit
4 BERNINASwiss premium sewing, quilting and embroidery machines Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery — Yes Visit
5 ElnaSwiss-founded sewing machine brand Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting — Yes Visit
6 Husqvarna VikingSewing and embroidery machines Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery — Yes Visit
7 JanomeJapanese sewing, quilting and embroidery machines Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery — Yes Visit
8 JUKI HomeStraight-stitch, quilting and serger machines Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting — Yes Visit
9 PFAFFSewing and embroidery machines with IDT dual feed Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery — Yes Visit
10 SingerThe classic sewing machine brand Brand Shop Sewing, Quilting — Yes Visit
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Brother Sewing

Sewing, quilting and embroidery machines for home users

Brother makes a wide range of home sewing, quilting, serger and embroidery machines, from beginner models to large embroidery machines.

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BERNINA

Swiss premium sewing, quilting and embroidery machines

BERNINA is a Swiss maker of premium sewing, quilting and embroidery machines and longarm systems, sold through dealers.

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Janome

Japanese sewing, quilting and embroidery machines

Janome is a Japanese maker of home sewing, quilting, embroidery and serger machines known for reliability.

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JUKI Home

Straight-stitch, quilting and serger machines

JUKI is known for industrial machines and makes home models, including high-speed straight-stitch machines popular with quilters, and sergers.

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PFAFF

Sewing and embroidery machines with IDT dual feed

PFAFF makes sewing and embroidery machines, known for its built-in IDT dual feed system.

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Singer

The classic sewing machine brand

Singer is one of the oldest sewing machine brands, making mechanical and computerised home machines and sergers.

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10 sites: Brother Sewing, Baby Lock, bernette, BERNINA, Elna, Husqvarna Viking, Janome, JUKI Home and more.

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