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Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned crafter, it's worth investing in a state-of-the-art sewing machine to simplify DIY projects. From manual to computerised machines, we've found the best models to suit every budget and experience level.
So, whether you're looking for a quick and easy way to mend clothes, or need a more advanced option for complex crafts with multiple stitches and functions, check out our pick of the best sewing machines to buy now.
With hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon, this machine provides 24 stitch choices and a one-step buttonhole, as well as variable stitch width and length and a built-in needle threader. There's also a drop feed for freehand embroidery.
BUY HERE: Amazon(£289)
Whether you're advanced or a bit of a beginner, this bold and bright machine should suit: it offers 10 types of stitch patterns and a double-needle sewing function so you can stitch, mend and make creatively.
BUY HERE: Debenhams (£70)
Offering over 50 built-in stitches, one buttonhole, a drop and sew bobbin system and an LED-lit surface, this computerised model is simple to operate.
BUY HERE: Dunelm (£220)
Suitable for even total newbies, this retro-inspired machine is ideal for hobby sewing, alterations or for anyone who regularly mends their clothes.
BUY HERE: John Lewis (£109)
Boasting an automatic needle threader for quicker crafting, this high-tech machine is a real multi-tasker that provides six different types of stitch patterns.
BUY HERE: Create & Craft (£329)
Simple and easy to use, this model has 14 stitches and a four-step buttonhole, making it ideal for both dressmaking and home furnishing.
BUY HERE: Argos (£79.99)
Perfect for beginners or pros, this affordable option offers basic, decorative and buttonhole stitching, as well as all the simple features you'll need. Best of all, its compact size means it's easy to store and transport.
BUY HERE: Hobbycraft (£40)
This middle-of-the-range option has a front-load bobbin, 19 stitch options (including one for embroidery) and a buttonhole function.
BUY HERE: Tesco (£60)
Perfect for beginners, this model promises to help you create almost any project. Offering basic, decorative and buttonhole stitching, it has all the features you'll need to get going.
BUY HERE: Hobbycraft (£89)
Ideal for garment making, this sewing machine has 34 stitches and a host of added extras, including various additional feet for embellishment, as well as a a wide sewing area with an extension table for larger sewing projects.
BUY HERE: Amazon (£209)
Perfect for those who are short on space, this mini desktop machine offers double thread sewing, neat and straight stitch, and boasts two switchable speeds.
BUY HERE: Amazon (£22.99)
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With hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon, this machine provides 24 stitch choices and a one-step buttonhole, as well as variable stitch width and length and a built-in needle threader. There's also a drop feed for freehand embroidery. </p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Janome-525S-Sewing-Machine/dp/B007IUG1CG/ref=sr_1_1" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Amazon</a>(£289)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-1" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319560-janome-sewing-machine.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Janome 525S Sewing Machine" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Whether you're advanced or a bit of a beginner, this bold and bright machine should suit: it offers 10 types of stitch patterns and a double-needle sewing function so you can stitch, mend and make creatively.</p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE:</strong> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_172010149299_-1" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Debenhams</a> (£70)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-2" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319560-debenhams-sewing-machine.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Beauty Essentials Sewing machine" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Offering over 50 built-in stitches, one buttonhole, a drop and sew bobbin system and an LED-lit surface, this computerised model is simple to operate. </p><p><span data-redactor-tag="span" data-verified="redactor"></span><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE:</strong> <a href="http://www.dunelm.com/product/singer-7465-confidence-sewing-machine-1000043971" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Dunelm</a> (£220)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-3" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319561-dunelm-sewing-machine.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Singer 7465 Confidence Sewing Machine" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Suitable for even total newbies, this retro-inspired machine is ideal for hobby sewing, alterations or for anyone who regularly mends their clothes. <br></p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE: </strong><a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-jl110-sewing-machine-white/p317685" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">John Lewis</a> (£109)<span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></p>" data-cy="slide-image-4" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319562-john-lewis-.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="JL110 Sewing Machine" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Boasting an automatic needle threader for quicker crafting, this high-tech machine is a real multi-tasker that provides six different types of stitch patterns. </p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE:</strong> <a href="https://www.createandcraft.com/gb/pp/juki-hzl-70hw-b-sewing-machine-372767" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Create & Craft</a> (£329)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-5" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319563-juki-sewing-machine.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Juki HZL-70HW-B Sewing Machine" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Simple and easy to use, this model has 14 stitches and a four-step buttonhole, making it ideal for both dressmaking and home furnishing. </p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE:</strong> <a href="http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4602576" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Argos</a> (£79.99)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-6" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319564-screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-124910.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Brother LS14 Manual Stitch Sewing Machine " width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Perfect for beginners or pros, this affordable option offers basic, decorative and buttonhole stitching, as well as all the simple features you'll need. Best of all, its compact size means it's easy to store and transport. </p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE:</strong> <a href="http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hobbycraft-purple-midi-sewing-machine/625058-1000" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Hobbycraft</a> (£40)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-7" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319565-1510248569-hobbycraft-sewing-machine.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Purple Midi Sewing Machine " width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
This middle-of-the-range option has a front-load bobbin, 19 stitch options (including one for embroidery) and a buttonhole function. </p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE:</strong> <a href="https://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-ej09-electric-sewing-machine-white/206-0145.prd?skuId=206-0145" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Tesco</a> (£60)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-8" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319565-tesco-sewing-machine.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Ej09 Electric Sewing Machine" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Perfect for beginners, this model promises to help you create almost any project. Offering basic, decorative and buttonhole stitching, it has all the features you'll need to get going. </p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE: </strong><a href="http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/singer-promise-1408-sewing-machine/585992-1000" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Hobbycraft</a> (£89)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-9" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319566-hobbycraft-singer-sewing-machine.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Singer Promise 1408 Sewing Machine" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Ideal for garment making, this sewing machine has 34 stitches and a host of added extras, including various additional feet for embellishment, as well as a a wide sewing area with an extension table for larger sewing projects. </p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOYOTA-CEV-Sewing-Machine-White/dp/B00JS2EP98/ref=sr_1_44" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Amazon</a> (£209)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-10" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319567-toyota-sewing-machine.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Toyota CEV Sewing Machine" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
Perfect for those who are short on space, this mini desktop machine offers double thread sewing, neat and straight stitch, and boasts two switchable speeds. </p><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BUY HERE:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anself-Electric-Sewing-Machine-Adjustment/dp/B01KFWB4YI/ref=sr_1_3" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Amazon</a> (£22.99)</p>" data-cy="slide-image-11" src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/housebeautiful.cdnds.net/17/45/1510319568-1509642246-anseldf.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top" title="Anself Mini Electric Sewing Machine 2 Speed Adjustment with Light Foot Pedal" width="800" height="800" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/>
