Best sewing machines for 2024, tested by an expert
The IndependentGet our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, advice and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a brand-new beginner, finding the ideal sewing machine for you can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. How we tested open image in gallery Our tester put each of these sewing machines through their paces to find the very best We wanted to make sure these machines could withstand any type of project, so we trialled each one for several hours of making across a wide variety of different fabrics, projects, and ideas. We also made sure to pick machines at a wide variety of price points – though we didn’t venture into the really high end of the scale, as these models tend to be for industrial use, or for experts who have already been sewing and using machines for a long time already. She has spent years researching and using sewing machines and now has a great grasp on the different models she’d recommend you use depending on your skill level, projects and more.