Best Sewing Machines for Beginners | The Perfect Christmas Gift
It’s here! The holiday season has kicked off and Christmas preparations are in full swing. While this means decorating the house, making plans with family, and bundling up for the weather, it also means starting the search for a perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones. At Quilt Quarters, you can find several wonderful Christmas gift ideas – a new set of festive fabric, a handy crafting box, a new pattern, the best sewing machines for beginners, the opportunities are endless!
However, one of the best gifts that we recommend each year for the sewists in your life is a sewing machine. This is especially true if you have a loved one in your life that has only recently begun sewing, or maybe just hasn’t had the confidence to take the leap from manual sewing to motorized sewing. A beginner sewing machine is a gift that will last for years and can encourage sewers to expand their skill sets and sew things that they had thought impossible. From children to the older demographics, there is a machine for all
Sewing machines for beginners are a great gift because they won’t break the bank, but they are the perfect machine to introduce sewers to machine sewing. These machines are very basic. Usually mechanical and not computerized, they require less of a learning curve than the more advanced machines. As long as it offers a wide variety of reliable stitches, the most common presser feet, and a user-friendly owners’ manual, these machines are the perfect ones to learn from.
Quilt Quarters carries a large inventory of sewing machines, and we encourage people to come in and try some of our floor models. This way, you can feel for yourself what works the best for you, and what you like in a machine. However, if you are buying a machine as a surprise gift, then we recommend checking out these three sewing machines that are perfect for beginners:
1. Janome 2212
The Janome 2212 is simple, straightforward, and doesn’t overwhelm users with a variety of tricks, options, and features. It’s like a restaurant with a limited menu: it might not offer a buffet, but the dishes it serves are perfected. It features 12 stitches and 1 four-step buttonhole, as well as dial pattern selection and stitch width and length adjustment. This is all a beginner really needs. Plus, it’s an extremely affordable option!
2. Bernette 33
Another mechanical machine that offers just a few more bits, bobs, and features, the Bernette b33 sewing machine is stylish, but extremely durable and made to last. Bernette is the sister company to the well known BERNINA brand, and the craftmanship on the machine is just as good. With 15 stitches (including a 4 step buttonhole function), a 5mm maximum stitch width, a manual thread cutter, and a two step presser foot lift, the Bernette 33 is great for beginners looking for machine that already has what they need, plus a little extra.
3. Brother Pacesetter PS100
As an affordable, reliable, and durable option for sewing projects across the board, the Brother Pacesetter PS100 combines an easy, user-friendly design with a multitude of included features. It features a stitch selector dial that allows for seamless rotation between any of the 17 built-in sewing stitches, which includes a four-step buttonhole function. It is a flexible beginner’s sewing machine offering a couple more stitch options than the previous two for sewists who are looking to expand their project repertoire and try something new.
Get Your Sewing Machine at Quilt Quarters Today!
Quilt Quarters has everything that a crafter could need, from beginner to expert levels. Whether you need thread, bobbins, notions, or fabric, we’re here for you! Check out our online inventory or drop by the store today to see what we have in stock.
If you’re looking for an expansive collection of fabric, notions, classes, and sewing clubs to spark creativity and let your imagination soar, Quilt Quarters – located at 9504 Haver Way, Indianapolis, IN 46240 has over 7,000 square feet and 25 years of experience as Indianapolis’s top choice for sewing and quilting needs. Our staff is always looking for opportunities to help, so feel free to reach out! You can fill out a contact form on our website, call us at (317) 757-8340, or visit us in-store from 9am-5pm during weekdays and 9am-4pm on Saturday. “Sew” you soon!
