Best Sewing Machines For Fashion Designers(&for Students) In India.

Here are some of the best sewing machines for fashion designers and fashion design students. 

As well, whether you are a beginner or an expert in fashion designing, this guide will show you how to find your perfect sewing heart(the sewing machine is the heart of sewing, if I may say so).

So to help you in a good way, I’m going to keep this post simple and easily digestible(Because I don’t want to bore you with huge write-ups.)

As a first step, you need to know what your requirements are.

After that, go to the best lists. If you want a quick answer, you can go wherever on this page with the help of a page navigator.

How do you need to find your perfect sewing machine for fashion designing?

1) Know your needs.

As I already mentioned, you need to know what you’re looking for, I mean your requirements.

As a fashion designer, you know everything about sewing machine-like parts, types of stitches and so on.

Maybe, looking for tons of stitches to satisfy all you need or looking for higher productivity(sometimes you need both). 

To give you an idea, if you are naive about fashion designing, you don’t need massive higher productivity sewing machines like Juki or jack. 

The best option would be a machine like Janome with all the necessary functions such as 100 stitches, a needle threader and more. 

I would not recommend you to buy a typical sewing machine with seven built-in stitches.

Because you’re a future fashion designer or expert, at least your device should satisfy all your stitches for a minimum of 3-4 years. Therefore don’t choose a machine like this. 

If you need a machine for higher productivity, you need to choose brands like Jack and Juki industrial devices.

But here is the bad news you won’t get high-level stitches in these types of industrial sewing machines unless you pay higher, though it’s highly 5x powerful than computerized.

2) Stitches.

I hope you decide your requirements. The second thing is how many stitches are perfect for you. 

In common, for a fashion designing job definitely, you need more than 80 stitches even though you are a student. For instance, some premium machines like Singer have 1000 stitches.

In addition, the best news that I have for you is, you can increase your stitch function in some sewing machines via USB or the Internet.  

Therefore choosing a product with a tremendous number of stitches will help you in so many ways.

3) Manual or Computerized.

You don’t want to be confused with these types. You can blindly go for computerized because computerized is only a way to please your demand. 

Because computerized have some easily navigatable buttons, touch screen and so on that will make your work more delicate in a simple manner. 

Therefore for a better convenient experience, choose a computerized machine.

4)Features and functionalities.

As I told you to choose a computerized for optimal experience, you need to check also some favourable features for the enjoyable circumstance.

Needle threader – taken as an example, commonly in a fashion designing job, you must change the needle and thread according to the cloth and its colour.

While changing those, you need to insert the thread to the needle eye every time. That is sometimes annoying. To overcome that, you need features like this: A needle threader.

Some Important Features and Functions.

• Automatic Needle threader.
• Automatic Bobbin Winder.
• Thread cutter.
• Quick setup bobbin.
• One-step buttonholes with a variety of styles.
• Mirror imaging function.
• Drop feed functions(It’s one of the most vital features for fashion design students).
• Tension disk adjustment(It is not necessary to look, but some machines haven’t this).
• Feed drop.
• Twin needle functions.

These are all crucial characteristics for fashion designing jobs. Hence, make sure your future machine has all these features.

5) Accessories.

After choosing your machine, make sure your selected one has all the necessary accessories such as all basic and advanced level feet, extra needles, a pair of the bobbin case, a variety of thread collections, scissors, measuring tapes and so on. 

The reason I say this is. Because when I bought my first sewing machine, I’d only got a few accessories with it. 

After some time, I had decided to buy some extra things like a bobbin case. The result is out of stock in local stores, and I didn’t get any suitable parts local until I contacted customer service.

(Note: Bobbin cases would differ based on brands that what I am trying to mention).

Thus always choose a machine with local service and parts availability. That is what I’d wish to say. 

6) Budget.

The budget holistically depends on you, But my suggestion is that try to spend some money if the product is worth it. 

So to choose that try to compare the products unless you find the perfect one, based on the price. Make an effort to unearth which machine offers good value for the price you pay. 

Here is the list of what you can get for each price.

• Under 10k or 100$- You can get a typical 8-10 stitches machine with some limited accessories.
• Under 20k or 200$ maybe there is some computerized machine with necessary accessories.
• Under 50k or 500$ If you choose the proper brands, there is a chance to get whatever you want.
• Under 1L or 10000$ If you are ready to spend means, the machine has anything you want. Aim to buy an embroidery machine. 

If you are still worried about finding the best, don’t worry. Here is the list of the best sewing machines.

Best sewing machines for astonishing fashion designers and students

• Brother FS101.
• Usha Janome Dream maker
• Bernette B38-394.
• Bernette Sew&Go 137.
• Jack A2.
• Singer 9985 and 9960.

Best for startup students: Brother FS101

Bottom Line.

It has all the essential stitches and functionalities for fashion design students to get started. For a reasonable price, it offers pretty much more, like over 150 stitches, an LCD and so on. But don’t consider if you’re an expert. 

Benefits.

• There is a numerical alphabetical stitch available which deserves a plus point for designing jobs. 
• The machine comes with some necessary and advanced features.
• 7 point feed dog will help you stitch all kinds of hard, soft clothes and allow you to sew multiple layers.
• Feed drop for embroidery.

Drawbacks.

• Not available in countries like the USA.
• Not for expert dressmakers.

Usha Janome Dream maker.

Bottom Line.

If you need a local service brand, this machine is a perfect choice. But it almost offers the same features and functions as FS 101. So there is no difference between these except brand and price, Although it will satisfy all your basic needs throughout college time.

Benefits.

• 120 Built-in stitches for moderate needs
• Has all the necessary features to justify the price.
• For your portability, it has a cover and also, it’s a small form factor machine.
• The machine comes with an extension table. 

Drawback.

• A little pricey compared to the brother FS101.

Bernette B38-394.

Bottom line.

One of the preferable choices for fashion designing students and experts, and if your priority is lots of stitches, this might be the option. It is capable of fulfilling all kinds of student jobs. Eventually, this sewing machine must be a good fit for those who are all craving a device within budget.

Benefits.

• The device offers more than 350 stitches with alphabets (fonts) and all prime features.
• It has everything that you need as a student and expert.
• A vibrant LCD display.
• Feed drop for embroidery.

Drawback

• Little heavy, though it comes with a carrying case.

Bernette sew&Go 197.

Bottom Line.

It offers a stunning variety of stitches with neat output, and this portable weightless device and much more use full features make this machine a top quality product.

Benefits.

• A powerful 850 Spm motor makes the work more quickly.
• You can use it for heavy needs.
• Comes with built in 197 stitches.
• The best option for newbie fashion designers.
• Two years of manufacturer warranty.

Drawbacks.

• Lack of automatic thread cutter.
• Not for professionals.

Sewing machines for astonishing fashion designers

• SINGER 9985 Quantum Stylist.
• SINGER 9960 Quantum stylist.

Note that These two are only sewing options that you can buy online, but here is the task, these machines are imported products. So you need to spend some extra money on shipping. Consider the above sewing machines or some offline Usha sewing machines if you don’t want to do that.

Singer 9985 and 9960.

Bottom Line.

If you need an allrounder sewing machine that should do whatever you think, these are the two top sewing machines to buy online. It will allow you to explore the world of sewing designs.

Benefits.

• It provides nearly 1000(9985) and 600(9960) stitches.
• 13 Unique buttonhole stitches.
• Has all feet for different types of needs

Drawback.

• If you are ready to compromise the important thing such as warranty, voltage, and so on, then this is a good option. And because of the US products, you can’t claim your warranty.

Jack A2.

Bottom Line.

Due to its highly efficient motor, this machine can stitch so many things in a limited amount of time. You can blindly choose this machine if you’re looking for higher productivity.

Benefits.

• You can use this machine for all types of rigid and soft fabrics.
• Automatic thread cutter for convenient use.
• Built-in speed controls.
• Has a built-in cooling system.
• You can control the needle position up and down with the help of buttons.
• Maximum speed up to 5000(SPM).

Drawbacks.

• You have to be an experienced person to use this machine.

Some FAQ’s about fashion designers sewing machines.

Conclusion

These are all the best sewing machines for fashion designers and students that are available to buy online. Let me know if you expect something more from this blog, do comment.