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Beginners: Kenmore Electronic Sewing Machine with LCD display ($350)

If you don't always know which presser foot to use, the Kenmore Electronic sewing machine is a great choice — it will tell you which foot you need based on the stitch you select. The interface is easy to use, and the buttonhole setup is quick. But since the tension takes a while to adjust to produce correct stitches, this machine isn't recommended for someone who plans to switch types of fabric frequently. Available at sears.com.

Pros:

• Produces high quality stitches through multiple layers
• Easy buttonhole set up
• Easy to thread the machine and wind the bobbin
• Easy to change presser foot
• Easy-to-use automatic needle threader
• Screen interface pretty intuitive
• Very easy to use automatic needle threader

Cons:

• Had to adjust tension a lot for different fabrics — needed to guess and test a lot to get the right tension

Standard Accessories:

• Bobbin
• Spool pin felt
• Screwdriver
• Lint brush
• Buttonhole opener
• Needle set
• Quilter
• Large spool holder
• Small spool holder
• Spool stand
• Spare spool pin
• Overcasting foot (C)
• Zipper foot (E)
• Satin stitch foot (F)
• Blind hem stitch foot (G)
• Sliding BH foot (R)
• Walking foot
• Foot controller