Let’s go over my sewing machines and how they fit into my sewing. I mainly sew clothing and have been actively building a handmade wardrobe for almost a decade. Before that, I got my first sewing machine after having kids and learned to sew while making costumes for my family.

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This post includes a brief roundup of my current machines and what they are used for. If you want to learn more about my sewing machine journey and read more details and thoughts on each of these machines, check out this post.

Current lineup:

sewing machine (similar), serger, coverstitch

Sewing Machine

Used for the majority of construction, a good sewing machine is all you really need to make clothing. I upgraded to this a few years ago for the larger throat space and other features geared toward quilters. I mostly appreciate the throat space and don’t use many of the quilting features. It’s the third sewing machine I’ve owned.

My sewing machine: Brother PS700. Similar: Brother PS500.

Current model of my previous sewing machine, and the budget-friendly one I recommend to everyone: Brother CS7000x.

Serger AKA Overlocker

For finishing seams and sewing knit fabrics. It took me a while to muster up the courage to learn how to use this, but it was a game-changer once I did. It makes it easy to sew knits and is used most often to finish seams.

Serger: Brother 1034D

Coverstitch

For hemming knits. (My least used machine.) When I bought this, it was the most expensive of my machines. I love the professional knit finishes it can do.

Coverstitch: Brother 2340CV

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Sewing Machines In This Post

budget-friendly machine, my current machine (similar), serger, coverstitch