Brother Machine Focus: Find The Best Sewing Machine For You

We took a look at Brother's sewing machine collection and selected the best for beginners and the best for those looking to upgrade. Below you'll find all the information you'll need about these two machines including, price, features and where to buy.

Best beginner sewing machine:

HF37 Strong and Tough

Price: £279

When you want simplicity and power, the HF37 Strong and Tough sewing machine will see you through. Strong, tough and easy-to-use, the Brother HF37 is the sewing machine for those looking for fuss-free, heavy-duty sewing. The strong metal frame, sturdy metal needle plate and heavy-duty needles gives the HF37 the ability to take on the toughest projects; it’ll glide through up to ten layers of canvas and multiple layers of denim with no complaint.

The included non-stick presser foot glides over vinyl and leathers. The J foot with levelling button makes sewing with thicker fabrics a piece of cake. Do you want to take your sewing with you? The HF37’s hard case makes it even more durable, whether you’re taking it to class, work, or a social sewing meet-up!

Key features:

✂ 37 stitches

✂ Hard case

✂ One-step buttonhole

✂ Needle threader

✂ Quick set bobbin

✂ Drop feed

✂ Stitch length and width controls

✂ Includes non-stick foot for leathers and PVC

✂ J-Foot with levelling button for thicker fabrics

✂ LED sewing light

This sturdy machine is perfect for beginner sewists. Find the best place to buy it here.

Find the HF37 full details on the Brother website, including specification details and support materials below!

Best machine to upgrade to:

Innov-is F560

Price: £899

Sew sophistication with the new Innov-is F560 sewing and quilting machine. Easy-to-use, it boasts a colour LCD touchscreen and is, of course, packed full of eye-catching stitches, including one-step buttonholes, plus Brother’s trademark sewing innovations.

Words come easily when you have 5 lettering fonts at your fingertips. And even easier when you combine them with the on-screen editing function. Use the touchscreen to flip, repeat and combine decorative stitches.

Expand your portfolio even further with My Custom StitchTM. Design your own decorative stitches directly into your machine and save them for future use. Professional finishes come as standard with Brother’s innovative Square Feed Drive System (SFDS), giving you superior quality.

With auto thread tension, you won’t need to worry about the durability or look of your stitches. Plus, the adjustable foot pressure helps you sew pucker-free seams. Now there’s no need to avoid ‘difficult’ materials.

Key features:

✂ 241 sewing stitches, 10 buttonholes, plus 5 lettering fonts

✂ 3.7” colour LCD touchscreen

✂ 190 mm (7.4”) workspace

✂ Advanced needle threader and auto thread cutter

✂ Multi-directional sewing, sideways feeding and SFDS

✂ Automatic upper thread tension

✂ USB port

Whether you’ve been sewing for a while, or are just starting out, the advanced needle threader, drop-in bobbin, slide speed controller and easy-to-thread system make the Innov-is F560 simple to use. Find the best place to buy it here.

Find the Innov-is F560 full details on the Brother website, including specification details and support materials below!