Best Basic Sewing Machines Updated January 2025

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Best Basic Sewing Machines
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated January 2025
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10.0

Brother Sewing and Quilting Machine, XR3774, 37 Built-in Stitches, Wide Table, 8 Included Sewing Feet
Ease of use
Sewing machine
Works well
Value for money
Instruction video
Looks nice
Picked by 834 people this week!
Picked by 834 people this week!

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1
Brother Sewing and Quilting Machine, XR3774, 37 Built-in Stitches, Wide Table, 8 Included Sewing Feet
Ease of use
Sewing machine
Works well
Value for money
Instruction video
Looks nice

9.8

2

9.8

SINGER M1150 Lightweight & Portable Sewing Machine With 45 Stitch Applications, LED Light & 1-step Buttonhole | Used for Mendin...
Ease of use
Sewing machine
Value for money
Weight
Stitching variety

9.8

2
SINGER M1150 Lightweight & Portable Sewing Machine With 45 Stitch Applications, LED Light & 1-step Buttonhole | Used for Mendin...
Ease of use
Sewing machine
Value for money
Weight
Stitching variety

9.7

3

9.7

Brother XM2701 Sewing Machine, Lightweight, Full Featured, 27 Stitches, 6 Included Feet
Ease of use
Sewing quality
Value for money
Lightweight
Instructional dvd

9.7

3
Brother XM2701 Sewing Machine, Lightweight, Full Featured, 27 Stitches, 6 Included Feet
Ease of use
Sewing quality
Value for money
Lightweight
Instructional dvd

9.5

4

9.5

SINGER Heavy Duty 4423 High Speed Sewing Machine with Accessory Kit | Strong Motor With Enhanced Piercing Power, 97 Stitch Appl...
Works great
Ease of use
Sewing quality
Value for money

9.5

4
SINGER Heavy Duty 4423 High Speed Sewing Machine with Accessory Kit | Strong Motor With Enhanced Piercing Power, 97 Stitch Appl...
Works great
Ease of use
Sewing quality
Value for money

9.3

5

9.3

Brother SM1704 Sewing Machine, 7.6" x 17.25" x 13.8", White
Ease of use
Sewing quality
Functionality
Weight
Design
Quality

9.3

5
Brother SM1704 Sewing Machine, 7.6" x 17.25" x 13.8", White
Ease of use
Sewing quality
Functionality
Weight
Design
Quality

9.2

6

9.2

SINGER M1000 Lightweight & Portable Sewing Machine With 32 Stitch Applications, LED Light & Top drop-in bobbin for Hems | Great...
Ease of use
Weight

9.2

6
SINGER M1000 Lightweight & Portable Sewing Machine With 32 Stitch Applications, LED Light & Top drop-in bobbin for Hems | Great...
Ease of use
Weight

9.0

7

9.0

Best Choice Products Compact Sewing Machine, 42-Piece Beginners Kit, Multifunctional Portable 6V for Beginner w/ 12 Stitch Patt...
Ease of use
Size
Lightweight

9.0

7
Best Choice Products Compact Sewing Machine, 42-Piece Beginners Kit, Multifunctional Portable 6V for Beginner w/ 12 Stitch Patt...
Ease of use
Size
Lightweight

8.9

8

8.9

SINGER M1500 Lightweight & Portable Sewing Machine with Accessory Kit | 57 Stitch Applications, LED Light & 1-step Buttonhole |...
Ease of use
Sewing ability

8.9

8
SINGER M1500 Lightweight & Portable Sewing Machine with Accessory Kit | 57 Stitch Applications, LED Light & 1-step Buttonhole |...
Ease of use
Sewing ability

8.8

9

8.8

Brother Sewing 14 Stitch Sewing Machine, White
Ease of use
Functionality
Sewing ability
Value for money
Sizing

8.8

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Brother Sewing 14 Stitch Sewing Machine, White
Ease of use
Functionality
Sewing ability
Value for money
Sizing

8.7

10

8.7

Magicfly Mini Sewing Machine with Extension Table, Dual Speed Portable Sewing Machine for Beginners with Light, Sewing Kit for ...
Appearance

8.7

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Magicfly Mini Sewing Machine with Extension Table, Dual Speed Portable Sewing Machine for Beginners with Light, Sewing Kit for ...
Appearance

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10.0

Brother Sewing and Quilting Machine, XR3774, 37 Built-in Stitches, Wide Table, 8 Included Sewing Feet
Ease of use
Sewing machine
Works well
Value for money
Instruction video
Looks nice
Picked by 834 people this week!
Picked by 834 people this week!

10.0

1
Brother Sewing and Quilting Machine, XR3774, 37 Built-in Stitches, Wide Table, 8 Included Sewing Feet
Ease of use
Sewing machine
Works well
Value for money
Instruction video
Looks nice