Sewing machines

What's behind our sewing machine Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 17 models in sewing machines to see which ones perform best.

We look for:

Overall score
Overall score is sewing performance and ease of use.
Sewing performance
Combines scores of technical evaluations on sewing seams, stitch types, button holes, hems, zippers insertion, including sewing on a variety of fabric types & weights.
Ease of use
Trained panelists evaluated overall ease of use and features that compose ergonomics of the sewing machine. The test panel evaluated a standard set of activities using a copy of the owner's manual as primary reference.

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Recommended sewing machines are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Sewing machines Ratings

Find out which Sewing machines scored the best on our tests. Our tests are based not only on government and industry standards but also on standards our specialists think should apply, which re-create the experience you will have with the product.

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A few hundred dollars buys a good, basic sewing machine that can handle most clothing and crafts projects. More money buys you more automated functions, and a top-of-the-line machine can help you to produce professional-quality designs. If you're looking for information about sewing machines, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ sewing machine reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our sewing machine buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and sewing machine reviews to help you choose the best dewing machine for your needs.

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Spending more doesn't guarantee better performance, but being cheap usually isn't a good idea either. No machine does it all, so consider the projects you'll make and the fabrics you'll use.

Sewing machine buying guide

Maybe you're one of the millions of viewers who became hooked on the Bravo TV series "Project Runway." Or maybe you haven't cut into a piece of fabric since junior high school but would like to get back into making your own clothes. If so, you might be surprised by how feature-laden the current generation of sewing machines has become. This sewing machine guide will help you choose.

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