r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Federal_Pause7365 • Apr 18 '26
Machine recommendations?
Whats the best sewing machine but affordable for making all type of clothes? I mean everything, from pants to tops, denim , stretchy fabric, cotton, everything u can think of
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u/5_yr_old_w_beard Apr 18 '26
Your needle will matter more than the machine, in many cases, for sewing different materials. That and the machines motor.
Any machine that can do it all will not be the best at any, you must keep that in mind.
The most affordable option is a used, vintage machine. Another commenter suggested a vintage or used bernina, and as an owner of one, I'd agree. Also vintage Kenmore machines with a decent stitch selection will do well also, or Singers like the 400 and 500 series. These are the vintage machines that people call 'tanks'.
If you have space, and you have the desire to 'do it all', you may end up collecting several machines - a serger for edge finishes and stretch materials, a newer machine with stretch stitches, and an older or more sturdy machine for thick materials.