Best Sewing Machine for Beginners Under $100 | 8 layer denim test!

[@LaineyBug2020]

I really wish someone, especially Singer, would make a modern sewing machine that was shaped like antique sewing machines.

[@makaylahaverluk667]

YESSS! I SUPPORT THIS IDEA!

[@annarodriguez9868]

You have my vote! I'd love to have a Singer that looks like the antique machines. I have the original Featherweight sewing machine with the carrying case and all the attachments and I love it! The only thing is that as I get older the harder it is to carry it from place to place. It would be fun to have a new old fashioned Singer with zig zag stitches.

[@normarndelathassologenesis2967]

So agree! Really wish Singer would put an updated Featherweight with standard and decorative stitches in different colors. I'd snatch up a green turquoise one immediately. Europro did a portable small white machine that looked like a Featherweight in it a case twenty years ago though. And Alphasew actually put out a Featherweight clone a few years back.

[@kendracozier7478]

AGREED! I Was Thinking About This Before I Got My Sewing Machine For Christmas.

[@y.d.343]

They have a few. Singer One and one plus. There are some special editions. They are trash tho

[@liesellein]

I am a sewing machine technician and we always test the widest zigzag on 8 layers of denim on every machine except Babylock and Brother bc they they have a lighter needle bar and it can damage it, so if you do a lot of denim, don’t do a beginner Brother. Also, some of those Brothers dont have a chassis and a plastic hook so service is basically impossible. They are meant to be thrown away. I would always recommend a Janome. They are like Hondas, do the job well and are easy to fix with out breaking the bank

[@jbwhitebirch6620]

Thanks for the info. Getting a Honda of sewing machines sounds like the perfect plan!

[@SparkyOne549]

I saw a sewing machine tech take apart a singer, brother and Janome, to compare the parts inside. His professional opinion was, the Janome will last longer, had better quality parts. But he also said that any European sewing machine would be better than a singer or brother also. I liked this tech, he wasn’t affiliated with any brand. He fixes machines in his house.

[@liesellein]

@@SparkyOne549 yeah, the place I work at we don’t discriminate either, we sell eight different brands, and fix all of them no matter what. Yes, and no to the European brands. You have to be really careful, because Pfaff, Viking and singer are all owned by the same company, SVP. In fact, some of the best Viking machines are actually secret Janome‘s. Janome builds machines for basically every single company out there, except for Bernina’s, however Janome also actually makes the Bernette line to Bernina specifications so it can get tricky. As a beginning sewist tho, keep it simple

[@Ayaforshort]

Thanks! I bought the brother LX a couple months ago and I am all ready to upgrade. I want a Janome HD3000 because I neeeeeeed to get through layers on thick fabric. I'm glad to get feedback that Janome is a good brand! I appreciate it when professionals share their insider knowledge!

[@ednapowe9664]

What do you suggest for a beginner beginner

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

I just received the no-name machine in the mail yesterday and I was up until 3am altering 3 items from my closet. I'm 56 and I've only sewn 1 other time back in 1994.

[@durbansaladyinaccra2173]

Hi 🙂Have you had good results with the no name sewing machine and would u say it's worth it as a beginner machine?

[@aev0317]

I love that you don't make any of them sound like "oh if you bought this one, you're out of luck." Thank you for being approachable and honest.

[@kazi_blu]

I really love the fact that you included the speed and the noise level. Exactly what I was looking for... Thank you😭🙏🏾

[@BlueprintDIY]

You’re welcome 😊

[@starchylde4538]

Girl... thank you!! I have been researching, reading reviews for months!!! Terrified to buy my 1st machine and I'm on a budget! You are an angel!! Thank you thank you thank you! I definitely subscribed. Will be watching more of your videos. So grateful to you! 🥰

[@ninajarah]

Same here!

[@JustDe0]

Sameee! Ty ty!!!!

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

Me four 😂

[@GardenKatt]

Me five

[@joettadefrancesco709]

Ask around. Sometimes a friend has a working machine, in good shape, for free or cheap. FB Marketplace is also good but make sure it works before paying ant taking it home.

[@ambreeniramahmad8315]

My first sewing machine as a beginner was a brother sewing machine almost same as u showed here.Still working after 16 years but it cant sew thick fabrics.Then I bought jamone which works like a dream..... quiter,smoother ,faster,stitches multiple layers,excellent stitch definition and runs like a Mercedes.

[@user-fn4iy6bw3o]

Hi, do you mind me asking which model exactly is the jamone you purchased? Thanks

[@startingz4092]

Please which model of jonome dis you buy

[@MamaG_Ke]

Which model of Janome?

[@stormbornq359]

Which model?

[@jessicapergram5035]

I have the same Brother sewing machine! She has lasted almost a decade now! I have sewn quilts, clothes, bags, you name it!

[@thefluxtribe6878]

how? mine gets tired afther a little bit of sewing and starts skipping stiches and then just not stitching

[@hanalieskovska8277]

Did you sew some denim on it? If yes, how it went? I’m thinking about buying one, and i love to sometimes sew denim.

[@kaelahorne8856]

I think I'm going to go with the brother Lx3817! I loved this video and the denim layer test is crucial to know when buying a sewing machine, so I'm elated that you shared those details with us! 8 layers though and some denim needles and I don't think I'll have ANY problems with hemming and mending and taking them in. As well as my other projects I have lined up. This is going to be my first ever sewing machine and I'm so excited, I hope to make a few small projects from scratch too, like maybe a skirt or basic dress...who knows where this will take me, maybe ill get a new hobby as well.

[@theoriginalblob4750]

helloo did you buy it? im wondering if you were happy with it or not because i may buy it too

[@strayiggytv]

That little janome looks like a dream. I tried sewing as a kid on my grandma's Brother VX1120 and I blame that machine for me giving up sewing. I wanted desperately to go slow but if tried to gently press the pedal on that machine it would stall but if you pressed hard it would go at a billion miles an hour. It also was incredibly fussy with it's bobbin and trying to sew something like denim gave it fits. I know brother is considered a good brand but Im convinced that that brother was a lemon. How my grandmother tolerated it for years I'll never know but her first old machine was an antique Domestic treadle machine so maybe it just running off electricity was amazing enough for her lol

[@BarnaliD]

Thank you for your review! I was about to buy a singer at Michael's today, it was on sale but decided to look online and saw Brother and THAT Paisley one was what I was strongly considering. KZbin did it again, I searched for this very type of video and yours popped up,, first and only one I watched and I'm sold. THANK YOU for this great review, extremely helpful and to the point. ☺️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Glad I could help! 🤗

[@riskygamble]

Definitely agree about the Janome. I had one for a short time and it was really fun to use!

[@emeth1455]

I haven't used a sewing machine in 45 years. I have been thinking about going back to sewing. When I did sew I made everything I wore, from my underwear to my outerwear. When I was sewing, I used the Singer's brand. Thank you for this comparison.

[@sarahsamuel-tb3gj]

Newbie disgruntled with what's in stores want the creative mind to spring forth now. Looking forward to a new creative learning lifestyle 😊

[@chocoboasylum]

I love reviews like these because a lot of people don't have a ton of money to spend on a sewing machine. Personally I got a second hand one that was decent

[@heydenis]

Thank you, my lady. This video was very helpful, and you really dropped all the information. Now i can fix my mom's clothes!! new follower, we loved your charisma, btw. Love from a Colombian heart 😂❤️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad to help.

[@iamashleyyvette]

I’ve been subscribed to you for years because I’ve always had an interest in sewing and designing clothing. I’m finally ready to go for it and my boyfriend wants to see also. It’s so ironic that you just posted this video as we are searching for a sewing machine to get started. Thank you!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy, I’m so glad you’re starting your journey. I wish you ALL the best!

[@jasonatkin6787]

I'm a guy who wants to mend the holes in his pants pockets and socks and is tired of doing it by hand. My needs are exceptionally few in a sewing machine, but this video helped me immensely. Thank you!

[@BlueprintDIY]

You are welcome! I hope your mending goes smoothly!

[@carlaevansfarmer5924]

Omgosh the brother sewing machine did the same thing to me and I took it back to Walmart and gave up sewing. I was so upset and thought it was me. I was teaching myself how to sew and never went back to sewing until recently I have the desire to try to sew again,but I won't buy another brother but definitely will get one of the other machines you mentioned. Thank you!

[@EJsDaughter]

Great reviews. I have a friend that has that Singer M1000, I used to have the Janome in purple (gave it to a little girl to start sewing) and now all my machines are Brothers. Love them all.

[@mommared4456]

Just started getting into upcycles on My clothes… looking for straight stitching and simple handling to do patchwork and just hold together and hemming ty for the info…excited to get started

[@natgonzza]

Hi! I learned how to sew in a 1970s Singer Machine with only 3 o 4 types of stitches so when I bought the mini sewing machine (varmax) with no accessories for only 10 dollars, I actually loved it. I repeat... TEN, only 10 USD for a machine, bobins, chalk, needles and a pedal, is a pretty great deal. In medicine it would be a cost/benefit win. I've made baby sheets, courtains, and small arrangments to my own clothes. I am now using the Janome 3016 and I still don't love it because I'm so used to my mom's old zig-zag metallic Singer. I wish I had the space and the money to buy a good overlock+straight combo but for now I think I'll continue watching your videos until I can decide. PS: I bought the mini machine in Latin America's eBay but it's easy to be found in websites like aliexpress for 12-20 dollars with minimal accessories.

[@inexcelsisdeo8475]

You are a GODSEND THANK YOU for this video. I cannot gamble my money and now I know which want I'll want and love

[@Zoot_of_Anthrax]

My mom had a portable kenmore and only sewed by necessity (but was fairly skilled) but she wouldnt let me touch her machine. Then she sold her machine and bought a slightly newer kenmore in a table at a garage sale (mid 70s vs early 80s. And the swap happened mid 90s) and she finally begrudgingly allowed me to use the newer machine, but it hated everyone and everything and often you had to cut projects out of the bobbin. I didnt own my own machine until i was in my mid 20s (05?) and picked up a lower end bernette. While this finally allowed me freedom to teach myself to sew, i regret the purchase. It was far too expensive for what it was. I used it for 15yrs and donated it to high school sewing club when i “upgraded” it with janome HD-5000. Id picked out janome HD model a decade prior as my ideal machine because i prefer non computerized. Meanwhile, i got a lust for vintage and now own a singer 501 rocketeer, singer featherweight, singer 185, necchi supernova, necchi lydia, and a janome 3/4th hello kitty machine. Vintage are made so much better, but you need to be willing to accept quirks and tinker which most newbies are scared to do. Most inexpensive plastic machines are pretty garbage, anything you find at walmart or joanns will be junk. I really really like janome mech machines for entry level, but they do tend to range in the 400 dollar pricepoint. Ive picked up most of my vintage machines for free-200 bucks but since pandemic the prices shot through roof. I would say any machine that gets you excited to sew is a good one, but if you are looking for brand new entry level go with janome. If you like to tinker keep eye out for vintage machines (anything predating 60s tends to be good. After they have nylon gears and are prone to chewing themselves to bits) And if you can buy local, or sit down and try out several at a local store it would be ideal, but sew/vacs are a dying breed and even big ones cater to quilters and want to push high end computerized machines and dont carry many mech ones.

[@advocateagainstantisemitism]

Complete newbie. My mom sewed a lot of our clothes growing up but I wasn't paying attention. Subscribed.

[@a49-n2o]

Same to all of this!

[@llwallace8825]

Same same same 🥹

[@shoshanalove]

You're amazing!!! I just found your channel today... I never sewed before, so I'm now learning, hoping to be "self taught' .. maybe haha!!! I just bought the Brother Lx3817 based on your recommendation, from your link in your bio... i'm SO excited! Looking forward to learning SO much more from you lady! You're appreciated! THANK YOU

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy! Congrats on the new sewing machine! 🎉

[@clairefruge]

Hi!! i know this was a whole year ago but how is your experience going?? im in your shoes right now i want to get into sewing? hows the machine?

[@fellermister6628]

I learned to sew in school (I was never the best seamster (male version (?) of seamstress LOL), so I was looking for Singer or Brother or Juki ones for home use, without all the bells and whistles, that weren't that expensive... Hard to find. But your video just guided my way to Janome and Varmax and that purple no-brand one.

[@lynnepierce3676]

Took inspiration from your video and set out on thrift store hunt for used sewing machine. And yes after testing 3 I found, one worked properly with accessories available if needed later on. Thanks for inspiration 👍👍😊

[@DiGoldSheep]

Thank you , I am a beginner and I decided I want to go with the colorful one 😊

[@va.j]

Did you end up buying it ?

[@DiGoldSheep]

@@va.j no ended up getting a free singer off marketplace

[@Overhalu]

I just bought the no name electric portable machine, now have to find tutorials on how to use it!! Glad it actually is decent. I need to alter my babies clothes so I prolong the use

[@cathyhatfield445]

Yay, I have the exact brother paisley and all. I like it a lot and have had it for about 2 years with no problems. So happy I purchased a good machine.

[@Ayaforshort]

Ayyy you tested my Brother sewing machine LX3817!!! I bought mine at Walmart and it worked perfectly out the box. I hope they step up quality control! I have it in gray and I put stickers on it to cover the design. I bought this to make my Halloween costume this year and I have to say it got me hooked! I used it to sew a suede corset with faux leather trim(even ran over the plastic boning). Also made a petticoat and skirt. (bottom tier was 767 inches long) and it handled the tulle and organza like a boss. I have only had an issue once. While sewing a soft minky/faux fur blanket. I broke 3 twin needles while trying to topstitch. Only my singer titanium needles were able to sew through the two layers (4 in corners). Other than that this is very beginner friendly. You don't have to worry about adjusting stitch lengths, it has several straight stich settings and you just pick whichever is appropriate. It has almost all of the most used stitches. It's very easy to thread. Footpedal is easy to control. And it's just a very straightforward "sit down and sew" machine.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Awesome! 👌🏾 I agree, it’s very straight forward.

[@PinkTigger33]

This is helpful. I learned on my mom's vintage Kenmore, which was new back then in the 70's, but I still tend to compare all machines to that Kenmore. It was set down into the sewing table and I loved having that large flat plane to lay the piece out on. It sewed through anything and everything we've made. She still has it, and it still gets near daily use. The plastic ones feel and look cheap to me.

[@BlueprintDIY]

I don’t know if anything new will live up to vintage standards.

[@PinkTigger33]

@@BlueprintDIY Probably not, but I am watching the marketplace to see if an older one comes up for sale. I am hoping that after Christmas, those who got upgrades will be selling their beloved older machines and I can find one then.

[@annarodriguez9868]

@@PinkTigger33 I recently bought a 1960s Singer with the cabinet and it was so well taken care of it looks almost new. I paid only $40 dollars for it.

[@PinkTigger33]

@@annarodriguez9868 Congratulations! That is so exciting. Enjoy your new vintage baby.

[@rockets3744]

Thanks for this! My whole family sews and so I decided to start learning how to sew to surprise them. I’m a total noob and I could borrow a sewing machine but since I’m learning in secret. I think I’m a go and get the no name brand. Only costs me 69 cad dollars and it comes with a table. 💀 Thankyou for ur videos I’m a learn from you !!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

You can do it!

[@nancyomalley6286]

I have an idea-I hope it works-for having no reverse stitch. Maybe, at the end of a seam, you could keep the needle in the down position, turn, the fabric 180 degrees, then go a few stitches over the last stitches you already did, then go back the original way

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, that would work 👍🏾

[@evanorth3056]

I’m just finding this video and I would go with the no name sewing machine-I really like that one…. When I bought my first sewing machine 18yrs ago I was learning to sew and haven’t done much sewing since till recently and I’ve got a Babylock denim

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

very nice video wish she mentioned that buying a used full size machine is often better because it keeps machines out of landfill, is confirmed to work, and is often as low as $20 but with features of modern $200+ machines.

[@deniseoates7147]

Going to try again this year and put the Brother sewing machine on my Christmas list and see if I can finally get it for me under the Christmas tree. I really like when you do these comparison videos. And these guys definitely need to be sponsoring you. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Hope you get your Christmas wish! 🤞🏾

[@aarushibansal896]

I have the singer m1000 and I’ve used it for about 2.5 years it is still amazing. I used to have the varmax but it didn’t last half a year! They parts kept breaking and the one stitch was just such a hassle. The singer however is in such good shape I’ve made many projects such as leggings, pajamas, and dresses

[@lissettefeliciano9945]

Excellent video. I think the best is the Brother LX is the winner but I also liked the Janome but the fact that it can make buttonholes is very important to me and since it doesn’t making the buttonholes is a disappointment. Thanks for sharing all demonstrations and your valuable information about those machines.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, I feel the same about the Janome. If it did a buttonhole, it would be perfect.

[@andreajones5811]

I was just watching an old tutorial with ur mom and ur dad. Found it a great coincidence that my moms name is Linda and my dad is Charles as well.... Wow:)

[@BlueprintDIY]

Oh dang! That’s a really cool coincidence.

[@eyeofventure]

Very nice review. I’m shopping for a small sewing machine. And your video helped me determine which one to buy.❤

[@Respectmfs]

[5. Electric Portable] Mine broke 3rd time for about 15-20 times using it . When it works it does it well, same as when it brakes :\ I'm going to sell it now since I'm sick of repairing it and will buy something a bit better. Besides that nice video!

[@ohmylagosh9967]

Commenting for the algorithm.😊 This was super helpful for a beginner!

[@BlueprintDIY]

I appreciate that so much!! 🫶🏾

[@psychoshamrock]

the LX3817G is gray, and the A is light blue. There are a few different colors on this one. I have this machine, it's a good beginner machine. My problem is my tendons in my ankle, they seize up from surgery and chronic pain, so I either go too slow on the foot pedal or speed demon my way into oblivion. I think I might get an electric with speed control to do some scrap pieces. I think I'm moving into quilting, honestly. I have so many scraps it makes more sense. Just my two cents. Great video!

[@annarodriguez9868]

I get a cramp in my foot when I sew a lot. I have been turning the pedal around front to back, so that I am pressing down with my heel instead of the front of my foot. Maybe that will help you.

[@gedgar56]

Thank you for help, your breakdown and comparisons of these machines helped me make up my mind when purchasing my first sewing machine, love your vids keep up the great content!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much!!

[@denisegill5948]

My other granddaughter has the Varmax - I had a really difficult time trying to help her to use it. I agree the thread was extremely difficult to pull and the needle kept breaking … it made what was suppose to be a fun learning session- very frustrating

[@BlueprintDIY]

That’s what I was worried about 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@hawksnestvision]

Thank you. I love how detailed and fun you are. I trust your knowledge as well. I'm going to try the Brother. :)

[@Franklin0222]

Absolutely incredible video! Thank you for sharing your experience and helping me pick the best sewing machine for me! 💛

[@hellenmarynakimbugwe9444]

Thanks so much this was really great. Kindly record for us a video for bigger sewing machines with similar explanations.

[@rooboo013]

Thank you for the reviews! I found you while researching machines (mine was broken years ago during a move and I never replaced it). I appreciate your demos and your pro/con lists.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾

[@marquanbowman3586]

This was so helpful I been trying to find a good machine to start me on my journey and you’ve even me a couple options!

[@BlueprintDIY]

So glad 👍🏾

[@wabz.z]

The way how the sound of the stitching blended well after “absolutely amazing” @5:51 made me chuckle 😄 but thank you so much for these video! So helpful!!! ♥️🙏🏽

[@BlueprintDIY]

😆 Thanks!

[@madelaine3209]

Speaking about a lemon I had two Brother Sergers 1034 DX. I also had two professionals look at my lemons and they agreed.

[@shelbysittig1047]

I just got a Brother for Christmas. I’m so excited to sew with it. I wanted a simple machine that didn’t have an exuberant amount of stitches or tech.

[@BlueprintDIY]

That’s a good choice for what you wanted 👌🏾

[@ukicra]

The sewing machines we produce are even better

[@1910ELEVATELLC]

Thank you literally just made my purchase ❣️

[@lexibrown240]

Great video! I love how thorough your review is!! ❤

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@Ramona1164]

Thank you so much for doing this video. You make me want to learn to use a sewing machine for real 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌹❤️

[@BlueprintDIY]

You can do it! 😄

[@Freedom-u3h9y]

I have the brother and it does what you showed on the bottom most of the time, so I thought I didn’t set it up correctly. I have some experience but couldn’t fix it. It’s been over a year since I bought it from Walmart though so I can’t return it. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@mcmike446]

i'm here because I watched Sewn By Nikki's video "I tried the $39.99 Aldi Sewing Machine" ( posted a week 'n' half ago)and saw the one she bought in your thumbnail pic. Your comment about no Manufacturers Oversight maybe true for the machine she picked up at Aldi. That little beast is giving her some trouble! Also your expression going from "hmm to frowny" when you were sewing with the Varmax straight stitch mini machine made me laugh.Disappointed? Annoyed? 🙂Thank you for the video.

[@TheSagekid]

Im new to sewing and glad i came across your channel. LOVE THE INFO! 🗒🖊❤

[@amygillette5528]

Okay you are an absolute angel and I'm so glad I found you,. thank you for sharing all of this information!

[@denisegill5948]

My 7 year old grand daughter went to a one week sewing camp during the summer and she now wants a sewing machine. This comparison video was very helpful. What do you recommend for a child? She said I do t want a toy sewing machine.. I want a real one 💕

[@BlueprintDIY]

Then I’d get her the Brother or the Singer I showed briefly at the end. Those are both full sized and have everything she needs to continue her learning without getting frustrated.

[@annarodriguez9868]

Please get her a real sewing machine! I gave one of my Brother machines to my granddaughter when she was 8 and she made patchwork potholders as a first project. She learned all the basics and now she's a mom and makes or mends her children's clothes. Still using the same machine I gave her 25 years later.

[@kialikethecar2341]

New subscriber! I love Brother machines but I’m looking to purchase a new one. As a kid I loved to sew but had less time for hobbies during school so now I want to get back to sewing

[@trishcook1857]

I have an electric portable machine, it works very well but I have found a couple of issues with it. It doesn’t like to start sewing from the very edge of fabric. It doesn’t seem to carry the fabric through very well and it does not cope very well with anything too thick. It definitely wouldn’t cope with four layers of denim. It’s also very clunky. I have just purchased a Brother HC14 but haven’t used it yet. I purchased it second hand and have checked that it works, so I am looking forward to using it.

[@NashmahmoodNassuna]

I bought the second best,now I will check on brother

[@Ztravelsinpumps]

I loved this video and your personality! You were made for the camera 💞

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@aliciaoneil9277]

I really wish I would have seen this video before i bought my sewing machine, I am a beginner🤩.

[@yelenaralat3988]

I have the brother lx 3817. Bought it to learn on and I also had to take the first one back to exchange it for another one.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Dang, that’s crazy!

[@calihippymom2646]

This was so helpful thank you for doing this video

[@TheNancy5000]

I have the blue brother! Love it! Great machine!

[@Ana-qr7iu]

does it last long??

[@greenerthoughtshomesteading]

I’ve been interested in sewing for some time now and I’m so glad I saw this video first! Subscribed ❤

[@BlueprintDIY]

Welcome to the BlueprintDIY family! 🤗 After you get your sewing machine check out this video to get you up and running. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPIf4OPbdpsp9E

[@EkiwwaNoel]

Nice video now I can choose a good basic machine.

[@deborahdipaulo4636]

You nailed it , I love it !!!! Thank you !!!!

[@YoungThrilla1]

Thank you goddess much love and positive vibes!!!!! (We’re more subs and supporters later, and I’m still thrilled with your videos!!! ;) you simply motivate my creativity

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾

[@rodrigo_ml3]

Excelente video! Muchas gracias, me ayudó mucho a salir de dudas, un saludo!

[@Ztravelsinpumps]

BROTHER, sponsor this woman! I was debating on that one and after watching your video I feel confident about the purchase! Thank you again!!! 🫶

[@BlueprintDIY]

They truly need to 🙌🏾

[@Oonagh72]

Joann has a 25$ restock fee. Also I love that Janome. My one con was that it didn’t have carry handle. I’ve bought that no name and it just didn’t work at all.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Oh no! That’s what makes me nervous about that one.

[@OWK000]

Love your reviews and close ups of the stiching. Bummer that Brother doesn't have hand control. I can't imagine doing without that. Nice stiches when it works. That tiny plastic thing works amazing, but too many nylon parts and I am afraid it will die too soon for me. The Janome has an impressive bit of metal inside and I would have no problem making button holes with just zig zag and no special settings, so I guess the Janome wins. Funny: she says the Janome also doesn't have hand control, but it looks like there is a fly wheel on the side. Hmm.

[@OWK000]

Ok both the Brother and the Janome have a fly wheel: my definition of "hand control". The kind of hand control you are talking about is a power on go switch on the machine rather than foot control.

[@Smileitsokay56]

if you are from the UK and would like the Janome sewing machine it is actually called a JOHN LEWIS MINI Sewing machine

[@BlueprintDIY]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@salekinansari3908]

Thanks for the details review. This helps a lot to choose my first sewing machine. Could you please assist me which brand watch you are wearing. It looks awesome

[@onegirlsparty]

THANK YOU so much love this and love you did the sound !!!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, I forget sometimes how important sound is.

[@hazeljones9543]

Lady blueprint you are so amazing

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 🤭🥰

[@JulieBaker-os7lr]

I brought this one I hate it I'm looking for another one so love this review

[@lavenderloco]

Haven't bought my machine yet cause the one I wanted to buy sold out. It's very affordable. I'm not sure if you can find it in the USA, but it's the brand called Empisal. Now I'm looking at the brother LX27NT cause it goes hand in hand just the empisal has a front bobbin and not top. The brother is also 2 times more than the Empisal..though the Empisla can take 2 needles. 😅and have 36 stitches. I really think the brother compares well... if it won't restock soon, I will definitely keep saving up and buy the brother machine.❤ I feel like I just wanted a machine for sewing wigs, but recently made a hand sewing set for my daughter now I'm looking for something that I can make clothing too

[@BOBBYabn]

That was really helpful, thank you so much!

[@kittykitty435]

I may be wrong but the stitching on the machine you said you couldn't fix? When that's happened to me, it was always a threading issue. Maybe, that's what happens only on Singer? That's the only machine I've ever owned so it could be just singers. Just a thought. I've been sewing since 1960 but you sound like an expert as well. I'm leaning towards that Janone, just for the color but I do like paisley. Happy sewing!!!

[@whoameyern]

Your hands are so pretty

[@nathkingcreations]

Imagine handy stitch hand held sewing machine vs stapler sewing machines🎉❤😅

[@jeannettegza1735]

I like you review Love you upcycles :) I already had 3 of those machines that you mention. Iam in my second LX Brother

[@wendistewart2774]

This is such an informative and fun site. You were made for this!

[@susanconder6590]

My Brothers must be a lemon bird nest often so back to Walmart it goes. Thank you.

[@Pidalin]

I need to buy something and learn how to use it, I am small and I have to shorten all trousers I am buying, it's always like 5-15 cm longer than I need (if you speak centimetrish) and do it manualy takes me like half of the day. 😀 I bought some of those micro battery machines for like 12 eur and it sometimes works, but it can sew only very thin fabric, denim is too much for that, but for very thin fabrics, it surprisingly kind of works, but you can easily damage it, that thing which is cathing thread down there is just thin piece of metal and when you pull thread, you can bend it and it will stop sewing, it looks like your first brother then. 😀 But it's interesting that even such a little thing for 12 eur can actually sew. The most ridiculous thing is that some 50 years old communist sewing machine which my grandma uses still works. 😀 Unfortunately it looks like those companies sell different models on different markets, I can't find any of these in my country.

[@AnimeAffair]

Great video. I'll buy one

[@machi3663]

Wow thank you so much for this video so so helpful!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

I’m so glad!

[@KOKO-uu7yd]

The machines i was excited a out and looked up are 1) sold out or 2) FAR more expensive NOW (Janome no longer offers the exact model, but the nww version is 150 - 200, so a combo od the challenges 😢) As a newbie, i may try the "no brand" as a new piece to start on, instead of similar price off of Marketplace. 😒😊🤞🤞

[@NeonAtary777]

Most sites don't ship to my country but I found the mini sewing machine on the market and I was hesitant.

[@mylialaviva]

I've been trying to decide between the brother lx3817 and the janome new home easy to use and I don't know which to get and I watched you review the janome in another video and you put brother the highest in this video so i dont know where they stand against each other? Can you tell me which you would think is best for a beginner?

[@Silly_Goose.Studio]

Speaking from personal experience, do NOT waste your money on the varmax mini sewing machine. The thread kept getting stuck in the machine or snapping, the tension is hard to adjust, and its overall just a huge headache just for one stitch pattern. Trust me, its worth it to spend a bit extra to get a nicer machine with more stitches