Sewing Machines
Testing nowBeginner, computerized, heavy-duty, quilting, embroidery, serger and industrial machines, scored on one protocol.
Independent sewing reviews
Sewing gear, bought and tested by us.
We buy every product at retail, test it on the same bench with the same materials, and publish what we measure. Including the weaknesses.
- Bought at full retail price
- Zero manufacturer samples
- Same bench, same materials
- Commissions never change a score
What we test
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Sewing machines, every accessory around them, and the guides that help you choose.
Sewing Accessories
Launching soonEverything around the machine: cutting tools, needles, thread, pressing, measuring, sewing tables and storage.
Buying Guides
Read nowHow we test, what to look for before you buy, and which machine type fits the work you do.
Sewing accessories
Everything around the machine
From the needle in your machine to the table it sits on. Pick a type to see the accessories we cover.
Every accessory we review is bought at retail, the same way we buy machines.
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What we are testing right now
Every machine below was bought at retail and is going through the full protocol. Scores appear only when a review is complete.
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How we work
Buy it. Test it. Measure it. Publish it.
The same four rules apply to every category we cover.
We buy it
Full retail price, mostly through Amazon. No samples, loans or sponsored placements.
We test it
Same bench, same materials and the same protocol for every product in a category.
We measure it
Numbers where they can be measured, not adjectives. Claims are checked against results.
We publish it
Strengths and weaknesses side by side. A score appears only when a review is complete.
Sewing machinesWhat we measure on every machine
SPMThree timed runs, averaged
dB(A)Class 2 meter at 1 metre
SETUP TIMESealed box to first stitch
11 FABRIC TESTSFive materials, set thicknesses
Why you can trust a SewnScissors review
The machine that arrives in our testing room is the same machine that arrives in yours. We pay for it. We keep it. Nobody gets to ask us to return a unit after publishing a negative result.
- Bought at full retail price
- No samples, loans or sponsored placements
- Weaknesses published next to strengths
- Commissions never change a score or verdict
FAQ
Questions about SewnScissors
Does SewnScissors sell anything?
No. SewnScissors is an independent review site. We buy products, test them, and link you to the retailer. You buy directly from the retailer, which handles payment, shipping, returns and warranty.
Does buying through your links cost more?
No. You pay the retailer's normal price. When you buy through our links we may earn a small commission from the retailer, which funds the products we buy for testing. Commissions never change a score, a ranking or a verdict.
Do brands send you products to review?
No. We buy every product we test at full retail price. We do not accept samples, loans or sponsored placements, so no brand can ask for a unit back after a negative result.
Why don't you show prices?
Prices change often, sometimes daily. Rather than show a figure that may be out of date, every Check Price button takes you to the retailer's current price.
What do Testing Now and Coming Soon mean?
Coming Soon means a product is in our catalog but has not been tested yet. Testing Now means it is partway through our protocol. A score appears only when a product is Fully Reviewed, and we never publish provisional or estimated scores.
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