This article will go over some of my top picks for sewing machines that are lightweight and portable, sometimes referred to as 34 sewing machines because of their size.There are a couple different types of lightweight sewing machines.You have mini sewing machines, which typically weigh under 5 lbs (ultra portable), cost under 50 or so, and can usually be operated with AA batteries if needed.
Then you have full-featured lightweight machines that weigh under 15 lbs, which is still light enough to be transported to and from sewing classes or for travel. My top picks are based on weight since we are focusing on portability and overall features and reviews. Three of these are mechanical sewing machines (these are always lighter) and one is a computerized sewing machine if you wish to have the touch button controls and automatic features. It is much easier to tote around a 12 lb sewing machine than a 20 lb machine. My main sewing machine that Ive sewn on for years weighs about 18 lbs. It would be devastating to drop an expensive computerized sewing machine and break or damage it some of these machines can cost thousands of dollars. Or maybe you are going to have one and only machine but you want it to be full of as many features as you can get, yet light enough to go to sewing classes or other trips. This is an overview of the weight, various features, and the cost. There are 12 stitches to choose from using a turn dial and one 4-step buttonhole. Janome machines overall are known for being very well-built machines whether you are spending 100 or 1,000. These are a worthwhile investment if you will be toting your machine from place to place. This is a nice lightweight, inexpensive basic sewing machine. Other reviewers wished they had saved up just a little bit more to get a machine with more features. It has the most features and stitches of the machines mentioned her, yet weighs only 13.2 lbs. The stitches are shown on a convenient flip chart attached to front of machine and you choose your stitch with the touch of a button. This has built-in handle, which makes carrying it around a breeze. There are definitely more machines out there that fit the profile for a great lightweight sewing machine. Although Ive sewn on Brother, Singer, and Janome machines, sewing machines can vary so much from brand to brand and model to model so I also highly recommend reading reviews and doing some additional research if you are undecided. Good luck on your sewing machine shopping and I am happy to answer questions if you have any.
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