Top 10 Sewing Machines for Beginners

Top 10 Sewing Machines for Beginners

New to sewing? Too many machines to choose from? No worries, we have narrowed down the list to these Top 10 sewing machines, perfect for all beginner sewers! 

Whether you have never used a sewing machine before, or are just wanting something simple and easy to use, one of these machines will be the right fit for your needs.

Still a little overwhelmed, no worries, just reach out to us for some extra guidance on choosing your new machine!  

Brother GS2510 Sewing Machine + $30 Cashback

Only $269.00 After $30 Cashback

The Brother GS2510 home sewing machine makes sewing, alterations, and mending easy for a beginner. The top loading bobbin and needle threader mean it’s easy to get started on your project. There are 25 stitches to choose from, including a four-step buttonhole. You can vary the stitch length to suit your sewing project.

Use the GS2510 as a flatbed machine, or convert it to a free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves.

This machine is step up from the simpler machines in the range, with more features to give you more options for your sewing, including a spacious 16 cm throat size.

 

Features
- Display Lighting LED
- 25 Built in stitches
- Max Sewing Speed 800spm
- 4 step Button Hole
- Stitch width 5mm
- Stitch length 4mm
- Horizontal Bobbin Type
- Manual Thread Tension
- Automatic Needle threader
- Quick set bobbin
- stitch length control
- Free arm
- Thread cutter

Machine Weight
5.3Kg

Includes
- Buttonhole foot
- Zipper foot
- Zigzag foot
- Button sewing foot
- Darning Plate
- Bobbin x4
- Needle set (3 pce set )
- Screwdriver
- Foot controller
- Instructional DVD

Warranty
- Full 3 year warranty

 

*$30 Cashback ends 3 November 2024, Claim by 17 November 2024


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$379.00 $299.00
Brother GS2700 Sewing Machine

The Brother GS2700 home sewing machine makes sewing projects quick and easy. The top loading bobbin and needle threader mean it’s easy to get started on your project.

Enjoy the simplicity of the one-step buttonhole, and having 27 stitches to choose from. You can even vary the length and width of the stitches.

It’s easy to convert the machine from a flatbed to a free arm – perfect for sewing cuffs and sleeves.

The GS2700 is a versatile machine that gives you the ability to handle a range of projects with ease.


Features
- Display Lighting LED
- 27 Built in stitches
- Max Sewing Speed 800spm
- 1 step Button Hole
- Max Stitch width 5mm
- Max Stitch length 4mm
- Horizontal Bobbin Type
- Manual Thread Tension
- Automatic Needle threader
- Quick set bobbin
- stitch length control
- Stich width control
- Free arm
- Thread cutter


Machine Weight

5.6Kg


Includes

- Buttonhole foot
- Zipper foot
- Zigzag foot
- Button sewing foot
- Darning Plate
- Bobbin x4
- Needle set (3 pce set )
- Screwdriver
- Foot controller
- Instructional DVD


Warranty
- Full 3 year warranty

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$439.90 $349.00
Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine

We are Singers #1 Seller of Sewing Machines in New Zealand! We are an official Singer Dealer and can offer you great follow up service, advice and support. 

The Singer Heavy Duty 4423 is an all new heavy duty sewing machine, which is a true work horse. With a stainless steel bedplate and over 1,000 stitches per minute this machine is a true winner!

Features
New – Singer Sewing Assistant App which features animated videos and information on how to use your machine.
23 Built-in Stitches
40 Stitch Functions
Automatic 1-step Buttonhole
Automatic Needle Threader
Extra High Speed Sewing –1,100 stitches per minute
Stainless Steel Bed Plate
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
Horizontal Thread Delivery
Extra High Presser Foot Lift
Drop Feed System
Provision for Mounting in Cabinet or Table
Reverse Operation
Free-Arm Design
Instruction Manual
Heavy Duty Metal Frame
Metal Bobbin Winder
Manual Tension
Top Drop-In Bobbin System
Variable Stitch Length
Variable Stitch Width
Auto Bobbin Winding
Snap on Presser Feet
Built-In Storage

Stitch Functions
6x Basic Stitches
4x Stretch Stitches
12x Decorative stitches
1 Fully Automatic Button Hole


Included Accessories
Sewing Machine Foot Control
General Purpose Foot
Button Sewing Foot
Buttonhole Foot
Zipper Foot
Edge / Quilting Guide
Seam Ripper / Lint Brush
Bobbins
Spool Caps
Auxiliary Spool Pins
Spool Pin Felt
L-Screwdriver
Pack of Needles
Soft Dust Cover

*We recommend downloading the Singer Sewing Assistant App. This App will feature animations for winding your bobbin, threading the machine etc and other helpful information.

Machine Weight 6.1Kg 


Warranty
3 year Limited Warranty


Check out our Singer Heavy Duty comparison chart Click Here






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$599.00 $549.00
Janome MW3018LE Sewing Machine

The MW3018 Limited Edition comes with the features you need for great sewing. Priced affordably, it’s the perfect machine for the returning or beginning sewist. The absolute workhorse of the range. In the lid of the machine is a Quick Reference Chart listing all stitches. Also listed for each stitch is the recommended stitch length and width, the recommended foot to use and the stitch application.

This mechanical machine is built to last with aluminium outer casing (This is very rear in modern machines), the foot control is speed adjustable and the machine features LED lighting a 1 step button hole plus stretch stitches. The machine has a great motor and is one of our staff top picks for a reliable mechanical sewing machine.

Features
Work Space: 170mm (6.7") x 110mm (4.3")
Sewing Speed: up to 800 stitches per minute
Machine Screen: Has red indicator showing selected stitch
Built-in Stitches: 18
Stitch Width: 6.5mm
Buttonholes: 1-step
Needle Positions: via stitch width slider
Foot Pressure: Yes
Needle Threader: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Standard Sewing Feet: 7
Weight: 8.3Kg
Free Arm Length: 90mm from needle
Quick Reference Stitch Chart: Yes in machine lid
Stitch Length: up to 4mm
Bobbin Winder: Yes
Fonts in Normal Sew: No
Drop Feed: Yes
Superior Plus Feed System: Yes
Needle Plate: has patented needle plate markings for precision sewing with needle drop position, angle marks and sewing guides in front of the sewing foot
Thread Cutter: on face plate
Reverse Button: Yes
Carry Handle: long handle folds neatly on top of machine
Internal Frame: rigid die-cast aluminium frame


Included Accessories:
- Zigzag Foot A
- Overedge Foot C
- Hemmer Foot D
- Zipper Foot E
- Satin Stitch Foot F
- Blind Hemming Foot G
- Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
- Quilting Guige Bar
- Janome Plastic Bobbins x 4
- Needle Set
- Additional Spool Pin
- Felt
- Screwdriver (lge)
- Screwdriver (sml)
- Lint Brush
- Seam Ripper
- Spool Holder (large)
- Spool Holder (small)
- Foot Control
- Instruction Book
- Hard Machine Cover

Warranty
- 1 Years of Mechanical Warranty
- 5 Years of Electrical Warranty

Weight: 7.6kg

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$899.00 $799.00
Brother A16 Electronic Home Sewing Machine


Smart sewing made simple. Innov-is quality stitching in a sturdy, easy-to-use sewing machine.

16 stitches, 3 one-step buttonhole styles. Sew sheers, cottons, stretch fabrics and denim smoothly and evenly. Auto needle threading. Auto-reinforcement at start/finish of seams.

Secure thread without bulk using lock stitch button.

Features:
- Monochrome LCD Display
- LED Lighting
- Electronic Jog Dial
- 16 Stitches
- 7 Long Type Feed Dogs
- 6 Standard Presser Feet
- Max Sewing Speed 850spm
- 3 Button Hole Patterns
- 1 step Button Hole Method
- 7mm Stitch Width
- 5mm Stitch Length
- Start-Stop Button
- Speed Controller
- Foot Controller
- Twin Needle Setting Key
- Drop Feed
- Horizontal Bobbin Type
- Quick Set Bobbin

Dimensions and Weight:
- Dimensions 419 x 197 x 307 mm
- Weight 6.4kg

Standard Accessories
- Zig Zag foot
- Buttonhole foot
- Zipper foot
- Overcasting foot
- Blind stitch foot,
- Button sewing foot
- Seam ripper
- Bobbins
- Needle set
- Twin needle
- Screwdriver
- Extra spool pin
- Lint brush
- Spool cap (small, medium and large)
- Spool net
- Soft Cover
- Operational Manual
- Foot Control


Warranty

- Full 3 year warranty

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$769.90
Brother A80 Electronic Home Sewing Machine

Innov-is quality stitching in a sturdy, value-packed sewing machine. Includes 80 stitches and 8 one-step buttonhole styles and twin needle capability for parallel top-stitching. Save time with auto needle threading and auto reinforcement at the beginning and end of seams.

Secure your thread in place without bulk using the lock stitch button. Fine tensioning control ensures stitches sew beautifully every time, from sheers to stretch and denim. 850 stitches per minute. Accessories include a hard carry case and a transparent presser foot for an unobscured view as you stitch. Optional wide table available.

Features:
- 850 stiches per minute max sewing speed
- 80 stitches, 8 one-step buttonhole styles
- Auto needle threading
- Monochrome LCD Display
- LED Lighting
- Electronic Jog Dial Stitch Select Display
- 7 long type Feed Dogs
- 1 step Button Hole Method
- Max Stitch Width 7mm
- Max Stitch Length 5mm
- Start-Stop Button
- Speed Controller
- Foot Controller
- Twin Needle Setting Key
- Drop Feed
- Horizontal Bobbin Type
- Quick Set Bobbin


Included accessories and feet:
- Zigzag Foot
- Button Sewing Foot
- Buttonhole Foot
- Basic Zipper Foot
- Overcasting Foot
- Blind Stotch Foot
- Monogramming Foot
- Seam Ripper
- Eyelet punch
- 4x Bobbins
- Universal Needle Set, 75/11 x 2, 90/14 x2, 90/14 x2 Ball point
- Twin Needle 
- 2x Screwdrivers
- Foot Control
- Power Cord
- Cleaning Brush
- 3x Spool caps (Small, Medium & Large)


Dimensions and Weight:
- Dimensions 419 x 196 x 307 mm
- Weight 6.5kg

 
Warranty
- Full 3 year warranty

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$899.90 $899.00
Brother Innov-is A150 Sewing Machine

Innov-is quality stitching in a full-featured sewing machine. Includes 150 stitches, 3 fonts, 10 one-step buttonholes. Save time with auto thread cutting, auto needle threading and the auto reinforcement stitch at beginning and end of seams. Secure your thread in place without bulk using the lock stitch button. Fine tensioning control ensures stitches sew beautifully every time, from sheers to stretch and denim. Twin needle capability for parallel top-stitching. 850 stitches per minute. Accessories include a hard carry case and a transparent presser foot for an unobscured view as you stitch. Optional wide table available.

Features:
- 850 spm Sewing Speed
- 150 stitches
- Sensor touch keypad for stitch pattern selection
- Maximum stitch width 7mm
- Stitch width control - Yes
- Stitch length control - Yes
- 10 one-step buttonholes
- Lettering - 4 (3 types of Alphabet, 1 type of Japanese)
- Manual drop feed
- 7 Feed dogs (Long type)
- Horizontal bobbin type
- Needle threader - Yes
- Thread cutter - Yes
- Led light
- Foot Controller - Yes
- Start stop button - Yes
- Manual thread tension control
- Quick-set bobbin - Yes
- F.A.S.T bobbin winding system - Yes
- LCD display screen
- Hard cover - Yes
- 3 Year Warranty

Included accessories and feet:
- Zigzag Foot
- Button Sewing Foot
- Buttonhole Foot
- Basic Zipper Foot
- Overcasting Foot
- Blind Stitch Foot
- Monogramming Foot
- Seam Ripper
- Eyelet punch
- 4x Bobbins
- Universal Needle Set, 75/11 x 2, 90/14 x2, 90/14 x2 Ball point
- Twin Needle
- 2x Screwdrivers
- Foot Control
- Power Cord
- Cleaning Brush
- 3x Spool caps (Small, Medium & Large)

Warranty
- Full 3 year warranty



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$999.90 $899.00
Janome DC6050 Sewing Machine

The Janome DC6050 is an easy to use, fully computerised sewing machine and yet it is packed with so many features. Direct stitch selection keys of your everyday stitches plus 3 one-step buttonholes. The LCD screen shows selected stitch, recommended foot, plus the default stitch width and stitch length which can be changed to suit your requirements. It offers a great range of stitches for all types of sewing and 6 levels of foot pressure enabling you to sew the sheerest of fabrics to heavy weight denim.


Features
- Work Space: 170mm (6.7") x 110mm (4.3")
- Sewing Speed: up to 820 stitches per minute
- Machine Screen: LCD screen with backlight
- Built-in Stitches: 50
- Stitch Width: 7mm
- Buttonholes: 3
- Needle Positions: Various
- Foot Pressure: Yes
- Needle Threader: Yes
- Lighting: White LED light
- Standard Sewing Feet: 7
- Extra Wide Table: Yes, half size
- Built-in Memory: Limited
- Machine Size: W406 x H302 x D176mm
- Weight: 6.4Kg
- Free Arm Length: 90mm from needle
- Quick Reference Stitch Chart: Yes, on machine front
- Stitch Length: up to 5mm
- Speed Control Slide: Yes
- Bobbin Winder: Yes
- Drop Feed: Yes
- Superior Plus Feed System: 7 piece feed dog
- Needle Plate: has patented needle plate markings for precision sewing
- Thread Cutter: automatic thread cutter
- Stop/Start Button: can sew without foot control.
- Needle Up/Down Function: Yes
- Auto Lock-off Stitch button: locks off your stitching at the push of button
- Reverse Button: Yes
- Magnifier: Optional, set of 3 AcuView magnifiers™ (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 lens)
- Storage: accessory box
- Carry Handle: short handle slots neatly into top of machine
- Foot Control: Yes
- Internal Frame: rigid die-cast aluminium frame

Accessories
- Zigzag Foot A
- Overedge Foot C
- Zipper Foot E
- Satin Stitch Foot F
- Blind Hemming Foot G
- 1/4藵 Seam Foot O
- Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
- Stabilizer Plate for B/hole Ft
- Hard Machine Cover

Warranty
- 1 Years of Mechanical Warranty
- 5 Years of Electrical Warranty

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or finance from $8.67 per week 

$1,199.00
Janome 4300QDC Sewing Machine

This machine is our store dispaly model. It is in as new condition with the box and manual and comes with a 5 year limited warranty

300 Built-in Stitches, including 12 automatic sensor buttonholes, plus a font with Block letters. Program stitch combinations of up to 50 patterns with the option for mirror editing. The versatile stitch chart clips right onto the machine for easy viewing. Flip to read both sides of the chart, and fold to the back of the machine for simple storage.

Bonus Quilting Attachment Kit:
- Walking foot with Quilt guide
- 1/4" seam foot with guide
- Darning foot
- Open toe satin stitch foot
- Cloth Guide
Total value - $235.00

KEY FEATURES:

300 built-in stitches, plus American Alphabet
- 7 one-step buttonholes
- Manual thread tension control
- Built-in one-hand needle threader
- Snap-on presser feet
- Memorized needle up/down with down as default setting
- 7-piece feed dog
- Drop feed
- Built in thread cutter
- Locking stitch button
- Speed control slider
- Twin needle guard
- Easy reverse button
- Start-stop button
- Stitch pattern memory capability
- Auto declutch bobbin winder
- Extra high presser foot lift
- LCD screen with enhanced informational display and touchpad for easy navigation
- Foot pressure adjustment
- Horizontal full rotary hook bobbin system
- Maximum Stitch Width: 7mm
- Maximum Stitch Length: 5mm
- Hard cover and instructional DVD included
- Accepts Optic Magnifier

STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
- Automatic Buttonhole Foot
- Blind Hem Foot
- Overedge Foot
- Zig-Zag Foot
- Extension table  

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
- 3-way Cording Foot
- Applique Foot
- Automatic Buttonhole Foot
- Beading Foot Set
- Binder FootBlue Tip Needles
- Bobbin (specialized)
- Bobbin Holder for free motion quilting
- Bobbins
- Border Guide Foot
- Button Sewing Foot
- Buttonhole Foot
- Buttonhole Stabilizer Plate
- Circular Sewing Attachment
- Clear View Quilting Foot and Guide Set
- Concealed Zipper Foot
- Convertible Even Feed Foot for 7mm
- Darning Foot
- Ditch Quilting Foot
- Edge Guide Foot
- Even Feed Foot
- Extra Large Foot Controller
- Free Motion Quilting Low Shank
- Fringing Foot
- Gathering Foot
- Hemmer Feet Set
- Horizontal Spool Holder
- Needle (universal)
- Needle Set
- Needle Threader
- Needles
- Open Toe Darning Foot Low Shank
- Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot
- Overedge Foot
- Pink and White Pincushion
- Pintucking Cord Guide
- Pintucking Foot
- Piping Foot
- Purple Tip Needle
- Quilting Attachment Kit
- Quilting Guide
- Red Tip needle
- Ribbon / Sequin Foot
- Ribbon Sewing Guide
- Rolled Hem Foot
- Roller Foot
- Rotary Even Foot
- Ruffler for AcuFeed
- Ruffler
- Satin Stitch Foot F9 Piece Scissor Kit
- Seam Ripper
- Sliding Buttonhole Foot
- Sliding Guide Foot – 7mm models
- Spool Stand
- Spool Stand (2 threads)Straight Stitch Foot
- Taping Guide Foot 7mm & 5mm
- UltraGlide Foot
- Zipper Foot
- Zipper Foot (screw on)

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$1,499.00

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