Addi 
Adjustoform 
Arbee 
Batik Australia 
Bernette 
Bernina 
Birch 
Bohin 
Bowtique 
Brother 
Camelot Fabric 
Carioca 
Celebrate 
Classic Knit 
Clover 
COSMO 
Country Threads by Fiona Jude 
Craft for Kids by BMS 
DARUMA 
Daylight Lamps 
Deborah Louie 
Derwent 
Diamond Dotz 
Disney 
DMC 
Elna 
Fiskars 
Gutermann 
Habee Savers 
Handi Quilter 
Heirloom 
Helmar 
Hemline 
Hobbysew 
Horn 
Husqvarna 
Janome 
Juki 
Kennard & Kennard 
Ladybird Designs 
Madeira 
Mary Ellen 
Matilda's Own 
McCall's 
Moda 
Mont Marte 
Newey 
Nurge 
Olfa 
Oliso 
OttLite 
Papercraft 
Pieced Tree Patterns 
Pony 
Presencia 
QA 
Rasant 
Riley Blake Designs 
Rit 
Robert Kaufman 
Roxanne 
Ruby Star Society 
Sakura 
Sashiko 
Schmetz 
SevenBerry 
Sew Easy 
Sew Tasty 
Sewline 
Singer 
Superior Threads 
Tailormade 
TeeBond 
The Grace Company 
Thermoweb 
Tilda 
Trimits 
Triple S 
Triumph 
Tsukineko 
Tula Pink 
Uni-Trim 
Vilene 
Vliesofix 
Yarn Valet 
YKK 
Zweigart Top Sewing Machine Models
ABOUT
Since Tomas Saint invented the first sewing machine in 1720, through to Walter Hunt 1830 who invented the “Lock Stitch”, sewing machine technology has improved immensely. Today there are lots of sewing machine varieties from your simple mechanical machine to the high end computerised sewing machines.
3 main categories to know:
1. Industrial Sewing Machines - high speed, durable, single-function (just sewing).
2. Semi-Industrial Sewing Machines - a faster more robust option for the serious home user or small business.
3. Domestic Sewing Machines - specifically made for the home user, usually with slower stitch speeds but much more user-friendly. These machines often have numerous other functions like quilting and/or embroidery.
In the domestic world we are seeing an increase in the technology built into even the simplest sewing machines.
BEGINNER OR GENERAL SEWING MACHINES
If you’re a beginner we suggest visiting our Beginners Sewing Machine Page. Here you will find a simple explanation on the types of beginner sewing machines available.
LONG ARM SEWING MACHINES
Long Arm Sewing Machines are sewing machines that are built with long necks. This is to allow for a large work area, for applications such as stitching quilts together, and fancy decorative stitch patterns.
BRANDS
There are many competing brands in the sewing machine world. Many of these names are probably familiar eg. Japanese brands Janome, and Brother lead the sewing machine market in Australia. Bernina are the quality Swiss made machines, Singer one of the oldest brands in the industry from the 1800’s, Husqvarna originates from Sweden, Handi Quilter specialises in Long Arm Machine Quilting. There are many other brands however the ones mentioned above are the most popular in Australia.
IN STORE OR ONLINE
Online shopping is a great way to start looking for a sewing machine however it is often recommended the best option is to go to a Sewing Machine dealer. There is so much you can learn and so much you can create with a bit of training, particularly as you seek the higher more capable machines. Hobbysew do offer in store classes to assist you with understanding your sewing machine and its features. Please contact your nearest Hobbysew store.
If you are comfortable with buying a sewing machine online, then Hobbysew is the place to be. We stock all brands from Janome, Elna, Bernina, Brother, Husqvanna, Bernette, Singer, Truimph, and Handi-Quilter.
Hobbysew offers FREE delivery on most sewing machines. See terms and conditions. Learn more about sewing on Wikipedia. For further assistance Contact us at Hobbysew or visit your local Hobbysew store.
OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
- Service your Sewing Machine – Hobbysew’s Technicians
- Sewing Machines Accessories
- Ex-Demo Sewing Machines
- Overlockers
- Quilting Machines
- Machine Embroidery
- Overlockers and Sewing Machine Combo Deals
- School Sewing Machines
- Beginners Sewing Machines
- Scan N Cut
- Haberdashery