Credit: Brother Brother LX3817 17-Stitch Portable Full-Size Sewing Machine $88.00 at Walmart $100.00 Save $12.00 Get Deal Why we like it If you’re new to sewing, I recommend buying the Brother ...

Husqvarna Viking’s newest sewing machine, the H Class 100Q, is priced for the rest of us: It retails for about $499, although Pollard’s is offering an introductory price of $399.

The Handy Dandy Portable Sewing Machine by Electronic Avenue is exactly what it sounds like. This compact sewing machine lets you mend rips and fix hems on the fly, and it’s only $29.95 (reg. $59).

Before buying a sewing machine, assess your needs and skills. Consider, too, how you might use the machine when your skills improve (independent shops often offer a free tutorial; many also have ...

Why we like it If you’re new to sewing, I recommend buying the Brother LX3817 17-Stitch Portable Full-Size Sewing Machine. I have this exact model, and it’s lasted me years with no issues.