Sewing machine recommendations

Susie42

I would advise visiting the local dealer, and don’t buy on line. or somewhere like Argos, Hobbycraft, or John Lewis as there is no back up from them. A dealer will usually offer a free lesson with ant machine, and if you buy a Bernina a day’s tuition is included.

I don’t know where you live but there are three good dealers in Kent, being World of Sewing in Tunbridge Wells, Barchams in Whitstable, and Lewisham & Deptford in Gillingham.

A bernina for me every time. Only draw back is the price of extras. Ie, if you want a walking foot they can be expensive.
Having said that, the quality is very very good.

Janome, most definitely.👍🏻

I've had several Brother machines over the decades

My friend, who was a designer and maker of clothes, recommended a Janome as most robust. I’m very happy with mine, after over 40 years with an Elna

Aah thank you everyone. I will try and find a dealer in the North .

I would advise visiting the local dealer, and don’t buy on line. or somewhere like Argos, Hobbycraft, or John Lewis as there is no back up from them. A dealer will usually offer a free lesson with ant machine, and if you buy a Bernina a day’s tuition is included.

I don’t know where you live but there are three good dealers in Kent, being World of Sewing in Tunbridge Wells, Barchams in Whitstable, and Lewisham & Deptford in Gillingham.

I would check with your daughter which features she was looking for in the machine.

Bernina sewing machines are good. On their website they have machines starting at £199. They also have far more expensive machines. It depends on how much you want to pay.

If you go to your nearest Hobbycraft they will recommend the best machine.
They have a good selection and staff is well trained.