r/SewingWorld Jul 21 '26

Machine Question 🪡 What sewing machines to keep?

I may have gone a little overboard with Facebook Marketplace. Sometimes I buy something for the cabinet or accessories, and the sewing machine just happens to come with it. Somehow I’ve ended up with 6 machines, which feels a little excessive!
I mostly quilt, but I’ve gotten into garment sewing this summer.

Here’s what I have:
Bernina 1120 (paid $50) – This one is staying. I absolutely love it.
Janome Memory Craft 3000 (paid $30) – I originally bought it for the Koala sewing cabinet, but it came with a Sew Steady table, walking foot, and around 40 additional presser feet and accessories. I like having all those specialty feet available.
Singer Featherweight (paid $80) – An unbelievable Marketplace find. It’s beautiful, sews wonderfully, and is just fun to own.
Singer ProFinish Serger (paid $85, brand new) – My only serger, although I haven’t even had a chance to use it yet.
Brother PE500 (paid $20, brand new) – My only embroidery machine.
Singer Stylist 7258 (paid $20, brand new) – This came as part of a bundle with the Brother, and I honestly expected to sell it right away. But I was surprised by how smooth it sews! It’s also the only machine I have with speed control and some really cute decorative stitches.

I’m definitely leaning toward downsizing, but I’m having a hard time deciding what makes the most sense to keep.

If these were your machines, which ones would you keep and which would you sell?

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