SEWING MACHINE BRANDS

In the lineup of top sewing machine brands, there are tried and trusted names that have been around in sewing circles for a long time. Then there are newer, equally efficient machines made with new technology and modern materials. 

Here are the best-known sewing machine brands:

1. Baby lock
2. Bernina
3. Brother
4. Elna
5. Husqvarna Viking
6. Jaguar

A lot of people like to know where their machines are manufactured and while that does affect pricing, I would not prioritize this information when purchasing a new machine.

Look at the brand's reputation and its market share as well as its quality positioning. Sometimes the same factory can manufacture a lower quality machine and a higher quality machine. Also, keep in mind that industrial machines are far more expensive than domestic machines although they have fewer features.

BABY LOCK

Baby Lock is a newer and less known brand of sewing machine that was created in 1968 in Japan. They actually produced the first home serger.

While Baby Lock is a separate company to Brother, some machines are made in the same factory so have a similar look. Baby Lock has a large part of the share of the Japanese sewing market.

BERNINA

Bernina was founded in Switzerland and was one of the first machines to be able to offer multiple functions. Bernina has a wide range of machines from the simple starter level to high technology, computerized embroidery machines, and sergers.

Many Bernina sewing machines are still made in Switzerland but they also have a manufacturing plant in Thailand. As a general rule, their more expensive machines are made in Switzerland.

Bernina is the parent company of Bernette which is the name used for many of their domestic sewing machines.

BROTHER

This is a very popular machine that is made in China, Vietnam, and Taiwan.  Brother sewing machines have the reputation of being easy to operate and easy to maintain in good order.

Brother machines are a good balance of plentiful features at a lower price hence their popularity. They made a large variety of models for beginners, quilters, and embroiderers. The majority of their machines are computerized.

I have 2 types of machines :

• BROTHER
• SINGER MERRITT

BROTHER

SINGER MERRITT

WHAT ARE THE MOST RELIABLE SEWING MACHINE BRANDS?

When looking at the most reliable brands, consider buying any of the well-known ones such as Singer, Brother, Janome, Juki, Pfaff, Bernina, and Husqvarna. This list is not exhaustive as you will find lots of brand models with popularity in different sewing circles.

Before purchasing individual models, look at the reviews online and post questions in sewing forums. Even good brands can have hits and misses in their sewing machine lineups.