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Sewing Machine Reviews

Looking to replace your existing sewing machine? Then be guided by our directory of models. From entry level and computerised models to specialist embroidery and quilting ones, we have the information you need to help you decide.

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£599 Bernina 330

Bernina 330

If you're a beginner who's looking for a reliable and trusted machine, the Bernina 330 is an ideal choice.

Key Features

  • 40 stitches
    One alphabet stitch
    Large LCD screen
    Dial stitch selection and memory
    Needle stop and up/down button
    Automatic stitch securing at beginning and end of seams

£669 Elna New Lotus

Elna New Lotus

The legendary Lotus machine from Elna has been remodelled to create the New Lotus.

Key Features

  • 18 stitches
    Hard protective shell
    Cover folds down at the touch of a button
    Two interactive touch screens
    Concealed spool loading system
    Central needle bar
    Lock stitch feature
    Built in storage

£89 Brother L14

Brother L14

The L14 is the ideal beginners machine and is perfect for basic alterations and repairs.

Key Features

  • 14 Stitches
  • LED Sewing light
  • Top load Bobbin
  • Instructional DVD included
  • 3 year warranty

£109 Brother LX17

Brother LX17

Traditional metal chassis sewing machines featuring a wide range of stitches ideal for dressmaking and home furnishing.

Key Features

  • 17 built-in stitches
  • LED Light
  • Free arm conversion
  • Top Load drop in bobbin
  • Instructional DVD included
  • 3 Year Warranty

£279 Brother XR27NT

Brother XR27NT

The XR27NT traditional sewing machine featuring a wide range of stitches ideal for repairs, dressmaking and home furnishing projects.

Key Features

  • 27 Built-in stitches
  • LED Light
  • Automatic needle threader
  • Automatic one step button hole
  • Quick set bobbin
  • Stitch length/width adjustment
  • Drop feed
  • Instructional DVD included
  • 3 Year warranty

£189 Brother XR37NT

Brother XR37NT

The XR37NT traditional sewing machine featuring a wide range of stitches ideal for repairs, dressmaking and home furnishing projects.

Key Features

  • 37 Built-in stitches
  • LED Light
  • Automatic needle threader
  • Automatic one step button hole
  • Quick set bobbin
  • Stitch length/width adjustment
  • Drop feed
  • Hard case
  • Instructional DVD included
  • 3 Year warranty

£749 Brother Innov-is NV1100

Brother Innov-is NV1100

Bring fashion to your life with the spacious long arm 21cm (8.3”) Innov-is 1100.

Key Features

  • 140 built-in stitches
  • Automatic 1 step button hole, 10 styles
  • SFDS – Square Feed Drive System
  • Advanced automatic needle threader
  • Quick set bobbin
  • Drop feed
  • Stitch length and width control
  • Start stop button
  • Slide speed control
  • Lock stitch button
  • Large clear LCD screen
  • Combine and memorise stitches
  • Automatic thread cutter
  • Knee lift
  • Lettering 5 styles
  • 3 Year Warranty

£899 Brother Innov-is NV1300

Brother Innov-is NV1300

Spacious, feature-packed powerful long arm 21cm (8.3”) sewing and quilting machine.

Key Features

  • 192 built-in stitches
  • Automatic 1 step button hole, 10 styles
  • SFDS – Square Feed Drive System
  • Advanced automatic needle threader
  • Quick set bobbin
  • Drop feed
  • Stitch length and width control
  • Start stop button
  • Slide speed control
  • Lock stitch button
  • Large clear LCD screen
  • Touch sensor keypad with direct
  • itch selection
  • Combine and memorise stitches
  • Automatic thread cutter
  • Knee lift
  • Lettering 5 styles upper and
  • wer case
  • Multi-directional sewing
  • Fully automatic thread tension
  • 3 Year Warranty

£1399 Brother Innov-is 1250

Brother Innov-is 1250

The Innov-is 1250 has all the specifications to appeal to your embroidery, quilting, home furnishing and dress making needs.

Key Features

  • LCD touch screen
  • 10 frame shapes & 12 border styles
  • 100’s of built in stitch combinations including utility, decorative, alphabet & 10 styles of automatic buttonholes
  • Automatic needle threader
  • Quick set drop in bobbin
  • F.A.S.T bobbin winding system
  • 180mm x 130mm embroidery area
  • Upper & lower thread trimmer
  • USB port for memory stick.
  • 3 Year Warranty

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