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1 RECOMMENDED by 53 people for BEGINNERS
Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing Machine
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars it was very beginner friendly, with clear instructions and diagrams - before opening the box i had no idea what a "presser foot," "bobbin," or pretty much anything else associated with a sewing
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars as a total beginner i was surprised how easy it is to create simple things with this machine.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i'm a beginner and i'm very happy with it's ease of use and control when sewing!
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars this machine is easy to use, runs so smoothly, there was hardly any tweeking time, it's great for a beginner as well as an old pro.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars it seems to me to be a good, basic machine that would be great for a beginner or intermediate sewer.
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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Good Stitch Options, Type: Computerized
2 RECOMMENDED by 51 people for BEGINNERS
Brother 1034D Mechanical Sewing Machine
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  1. from craftingkid, www.walmart.com
    5.0 Stars this is a really easy serger and is great for a newbie to serging to get used to serging it dose what i want it to do and works very well i have always loved brother sewing projects
  2. from daehnolem, www.walmart.com
    5.0 Stars well, maybe a beginner when it comes to sewing apparel.
  3. from IluvCraftz, www.walmart.com
    4.0 Stars it is a great machine for a beginning serger.
  4. from Asasha, www.walmart.com
    5.0 Stars I would recommend this machine to everyone from a beginner to an experienced user who does daily sewing.
  5. from www.hsn.com
    5.0 Stars i am a true beginner and this machine is soooo easy!
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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Stitching, Compact, Type: Mechanical
3 RECOMMENDED by 54 people for BEGINNERS
Brother LS-2125 Mechanical Sewing Machine
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  1. from www.overstock.com
    5.0 Stars as someone who hasn't sewn in years, with not much experience, it's the perfect machine for beginners!
  2. from www.overstock.com
    5.0 Stars got it for our granddaughter for a beginner machine but yet it has enough extras that she can use it for many years to come.
  3. from blackcat523, www.walmart.com
    5.0 Stars very good beginner machine and it's durable.
  4. from monkey05, www.walmart.com
    5.0 Stars it has been a great machine, especially for someone just learning how to sew!!!
  5. from ROUROU1, macys.com
    4.0 Stars i am still a beginner in sewing , i love how easy is to use it.
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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Great Affordability, Type: Mechanical
4 RECOMMENDED by 22 people for BEGINNERS
Janome Hello Kitty 11706 Sewing Machine
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  1. from www.target.com
    5.0 Stars i'm a beginner with sewing machines and i love it.
  2. from www.target.com
    5.0 Stars it is perfect for beginners, not simply children, or for those who do light, basic sewing basic projects or scrapbooking.
  3. from K. Duffell, www.target.com
    5.0 Stars (it could of been pink!) excellent for the beginner or someone who just wants a sewing machine.
  4. from www.target.com
    5.0 Stars but do not let the cute looks fool you....for a beginner like myself, the speed on this sewing machine is perfect.
  5. from www.target.com
    5.0 Stars i was interested in sewing and i was looking for a good machine that wasnt too expensive for a beginner.
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Positives: Compact, Fast Stitching, Easy To Use, Type: Mechanical
5 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for BEGINNERS
Brother PC-420
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  1. from Kara from Naugatuck, CT, clickfrom.buy.com
    5.0 Stars i highly recommend this sewing machine to everyone--whether you are just beginning to sew or are an expert.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars there's nothing i don't love about this machine and i recommend it wholeheartedly, both for a novice and an experienced sewer.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars (it was a really big project too!) i'd recommend this machine to beginners, anyone who is rusty, and even people with a lot of experience.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i am a beginner at sewing but this machine makes it so easy.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars my friends to sew--her first time--and she found the machine easy and intuitive, so i think it's a winner no matter what level you're at, though it's certainly more expensive than a beginner needs.
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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Fast Stitching, Type: Computerized
 
Brother SE-350
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i'm a beginner in using a sewing machine so i felt that buying a sewing machine may be too complicated for me to handle; but it actually was easy to use.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i am just learning to sew (a complete novice), and wanted to buy a machine that would be easy to use and introduce me to embroidery.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars i say all of this to let everyone know that this is a very easy machine to master even for a complete and total beginner like myself.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars this is a great machine for a beginner.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars however, being that i never embroidered before, i decided it might be overkill for a novice.
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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Short Learning Curve, Type: Mechanical
Brother ES2000 Computerized Sewing Machine
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  1. from Mary L, www.target.com
    5.0 Stars a novice can look like a pro with this machine.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i am a beginner at sewing, so i'm a little confused but all in all it was a great purchase especially for the price and quality!
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i recently purchased this sewing machine and it is fantastic it is only the second time i have ever used a sewing machine, so i am a real amateur!
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i am a beginning sewer, but can already tell that this is a heavy-duty machine that will do many great things- there are lots of features i love about it, and the computerized functions and stitch
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars it's easy to use (i'm a novice sewer).
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Positives: Good Stitch Options, Easy To Use, Excellent Performance, Type: Computerized
Singer 1507
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  1. from SONNY, www.jr.com
    4.0 Stars only recommend to beginners.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars it is perfect for the beginner with easy to understand booklet.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars an excellent machine for the casual user or beginner.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars if you're a beginner you may have some trouble with bunched thread and things like that until you learn the quirks of the machine.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars however, for beginner sewers and for simple mending, this machine is a steal and will last for a while.
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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Excellent Affordability, Additional Features: Carrying Case
Singer Confidence 7469
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i wish it came with better explanations of all the additional feet but at this price it's still very impressive, especially for beginners.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars as you begin your seam the machine sews a few stitches and backs up over them, securing the beginning of the seam.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i am i semi-beginner but i love this machine.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i am a novice quilter and it just works so
  5. from www.amazon.com
    3.0 Stars over all, i think this is a great machine for a beginners - it has all the extras so you can experiment with what feet you like to use, etc.
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Positives: Compact, Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Type: Mechanical
Singer 7442 Mechanical Sewing Machine
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i am a beginner and have been using this machine constantly since i got it 5 months ago.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars as a beginning sewer, i've only had the machine three weeks but i've taken 3 classes at joann's crafts and have 4 more lined up.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars i am new to sewing, but not totally novice.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars this machine would be great for beginners or experienced sewers.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars not a beginner but certainly not advanced, either.
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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Performance, Fast Stitching, Type: Mechanical
Rex RX-07 Sewing Machine
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  1. from www.overstock.com
    5.0 Stars it is a basic sewing machine perfect for beginners like me!
  2. from www.overstock.com
    5.0 Stars this is a great little beginner sewing machine.
  3. from Sandra, www.hsn.com
    4.0 Stars it tooks about 5 minute to figured it out, very simple for a beginner like me.
  4. from www.overstock.com
    4.0 Stars its also nice as a beginner item.
  5. from www.overstock.com
    5.0 Stars great for beginners.
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Positives: Compact, Good Portability, Short Learning Curve, Additional Features: Carry Handle
More Products Matching Beginners
Nikon Singer Confidence, Model 7470 Sewing Machine
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Nikon Singer Confidence

  1. from www.amazon.com
    i am a sewing novice.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    this machine is great for your beginner to average sewer.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    i have not sewed for a long time and consider myself an advanced beginner.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    as previously noted, i am a complete novice.
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Singer SINGER® 7470 Sewing Machine Computerized Sewing Machine
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Singer SINGER® 7470 Computerized

  1. from www.amazon.com
    this machine is great for your beginner to average sewer.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    i am a sewing novice.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    i have not sewed for a long time and consider myself an advanced beginner.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    as previously noted, i am a complete novice.
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Brother XL-2230 Mechanical Sewing Machine
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Brother XL-2230 Mechanical

  1. from www.overstock.com
    what can go wrong with a sewing machine anyway.it is a great machine for a beginner or young student.
  2. from www.overstock.com
    i highly recommend it to anyone, experienced or beginner.
  3. from www.overstock.com
    i am a beginner - this machine is perfect for someone like me.
  4. from www.overstock.com
    great for someone just beginning to sew, or someone who doesn't need all the fancy stitching, although it has about 20 different stitches.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    i am a beginner sewer and this machine is really easy to use.
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Euro-Pro Shark 80  7133 Sewing Machine
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Euro-Pro Shark 80 7133

  1. from chunkychina "Janine T", www.target.com
    but i'm also no novice im only 22 and i've been sewing for god only knows how many years and i went to high school for it but read the manual and everything is pretty easy to follow.
  2. from Mary, www.target.com
    it is a great beginner machine.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    i'm a novice to sewing with this machine.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    i can do everything i want to do as a beginner.
  5. from J. Agar, www.target.com
    don't try to understand it if you're a beginner.
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Singer Inspiration 4220 Sewing Machine
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Singer Inspiration 4220

  1. from reviews.sears.com
    although this machine is designed and marketed to beginners, i am actually a long-time sewer (20+ years).
  2. from www.amazon.com
    great beginner machine for someone who wants to learn to sew, do projects or make repairs.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    as a beginning sewer, this machine meets all my needs.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    for a beginner sewer (like myself) this machine is perfect and sews very straight.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    like other reviewers it took me a few uses, as a beginner, to realize what a piece of junk this machine is.
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Euro-Pro Shark Mini Sewing Machine
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Euro-Pro Shark Mini

  1. from www.target.com
    it's good for beginners, but also works for those with more advanced sewing skills, if you need to sew something simple.
  2. from www.target.com
    however, for a beginner or someone needing a machine for simple projects and who doesn't need or want to pay a fortune for all the bells and whistles, this is the one to get.
  3. from www.target.com
    it's a perfect speed for a beginner like me.
  4. from Pikyi Lydia Cheung "Gaarder lover", www.target.com
    when i saw the good reviews of this machine online i was skeptical: i suspected that most people were total beginners in sewing.
  5. from Apanthesilia, www.target.com
    but once you know its little quirks you can easily use this machine for anything a beginning sewer would need to do.
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Euro-Pro Dressmaker 998B Sewing Machine
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Euro-Pro Dressmaker 998B

  1. from www.overstock.com
    it's very easy to use, for the beginner, and does quick jobs in a hurry, without having to drag out a bigger machine.if your looking for a machine to do quick and easy jobs with, this one is great.
  2. from www.overstock.com
    a great starter machine for those just learning how to sew.
  3. from www.overstock.com
    a good purchase for a "beginner"!
  4. from www.amazon.com
    if you have the space, money, and talent i'd purchase a quality machine, but the euro-pro dressmaker was a blessing for a beginner like me.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    i am not a pro, nor an amateur, but i found this little machine very, very helpful and worth the money for small odd jobs.
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Singer Confidence 7467
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Singer Confidence 7467

  1. from www.amazon.com
    i genuinely feel like anyone, extremely beginner or exceptionally advanced would love this machine because bottom line it is an absolute dream to use.
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Nancy's Notions EZ Lock
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Nancy's Notions EZ Lock

  1. from www.amazon.com
    i'm an experienced seamstress but a novice about serging.
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If you're new to sewing, it's important to pick a machine that will be functional and easy to use but still allow you room to grow. Sewing machines range from the simple to the extraordinary, and even beginner sewers have great choices. Today's basic sewing machines come with lots of automated technology to make them easier than ever.


There are machines on the market that handle all sorts of simple and complex projects, from making clothes to quilts and embroidery, so think about what you'll want to do with your sewing machine. The latest sewing machines have automated needle threaders, which eliminates the strain of hand-threading. Many offer instant bobbin drop-in features as well so that you are always sure the bobbin is inserted properly. Today's sewing machine technology eliminates the initial frustration and allows you a faster start on the projects you've been dying to try.


Computerized sewing machines are starting to replace traditional mechanical machines and feature a large selection of stitches to choose from, even in inexpensive models. A one-touch sewing feature will let you to set a fixed rate that helps with tasks like sewing on buttons. Special needles and sewing platforms can be configured for wide or narrow projects, making it a cinch to embroider, quilt or sew on anything from a baby’s onesie to a queen-sized blanket. Sewing is a valuable skill, so make sure you invest some time and thought in selecting a machine that's right for you!


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