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Sewing Machines under $400

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20 sewing machines under $400 from Singer, Brother and Janome. Most cost $310 to $384, and half cost less than $350.

Top brands: Singer (10)Brother (7)

SingerSpec score 9.5

Sewing, 200 or more

+Built for quilting projects
+Computerized with 417 stitch applications
+Includes 12 presser feet
$379.99-10%List: $419.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Brother

Sewing, 50 to 99

+Heavy-duty build for sewing thicker fabrics
+Offers 50 to 99 built-in stitches
+Sturdy frame suited to frequent heavy sewing
−Heavy machine that is harder to move around
$339.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:36 PST - Details
Singer

Sewing

+Heavy-duty construction for sewing thick fabrics
+Comes with an accessory kit
+Strong motor for demanding sewing
$349.99-8%List: $379.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Janome

Serger

+Four-thread serger for strong overlocked seams
+Differential feed system for smoother seams
+Works with three or four threads
−Serger type, not suited to standard straight stitching
$360.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Brother

Serger

+Heavy-duty metal frame for stable stitching
+Serger function for finishing seams and edges
+Thread serger for overlock stitching on fabric edges
−Heavier than plastic-frame sergers for moving around
$349.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:36 PST - Details
Brother

Serger

+Runs at 1,300 stitches per minute
+Removable trim trap for easier cleanup
+Includes three accessory feet
$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:35 PST - Details
SingerSpec score 9.5

Sewing, 200 or more

+Heavy duty build for thick fabrics
+Computerized with 586 stitch applications
+Includes an LCD screen
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
SingerSpec score 9.5

Sewing, 200 or more

+Heavy duty build for thick fabrics
+Computerized controls for stitch selection
+Over 200 stitch options
$309.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
SingerSpec score 9.5

Sewing, 200 or more

+High speed computerized sewing
+Heavy duty build for thick fabrics
+Includes an extension table
$339.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
SingerSpec score 9.5

Sewing, 200 or more

+Built for quilting projects
+Computerized with 417 stitch applications
+Includes an extension table
$369.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
JUKI

Serger

+Overlock serger model with a 1-needle, 3-thread stitch
+Works with up to 3 threads for finished seam edges
+Model MO-623 from the Juki overlock line
−Serger only, so it cannot do standard straight-stitch sewing
$389.00-13%Was: $449.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:41 PST - Details
Singer

Sewing

+Heavy duty build for sewing thick fabrics and denim
+Suited to repeated sewing of heavier projects
−Heavy duty frame is less portable than lightweight models
$304.98-9%List: $334.98
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Singer

Under 50

+Heavy-duty build for demanding sewing projects
+Includes a carrying case for transport
+Includes an accessory kit with the machine
−Offers 23 built-in stitches, fewer than many models
$399.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Singer

Sewing

+Heavy duty build for sewing thick and layered fabrics
+Comes with an accessory kit for a complete starter setup
+Bundle includes extra sewing tools beyond the machine itself
−Heavier than lightweight portable sewing machines
$384.98-6%Was: $410.23
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Brother

Sewing

+Computerized with quilting capability
+Includes a hard plastic storage and carry case
+Includes premium sewing thread
$339.97
as of 11/04/2026 14:36 PST - Details
Brother

Sewing

+Computerized controls for selecting stitches
+Built for sewing and quilting projects
+Comes with a 5-foot embellishment pack
$309.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:36 PST - Details
Brother

Sewing, 50 to 99

+Dedicated quilting capability for quilt projects
+Offers 50 to 99 built-in stitches
+Wide table for larger projects
$349.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:36 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 8.9

Sewing, 100 to 199

+Computerized: only 9 of 20 here have one
−100 to 199: 5 of the 10 here have more built-in stitches
$301.04
as of 11/04/2026 14:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

sewing machineTypeBuilt-in stitchesSpec scorePrice
Sewing200 or more9.5$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Sewing50 to 99n/a$339.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:36 PST - Details
Sewing100 to 1998.9$369.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Sewingn/a$349.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Sergern/a$360.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Sergern/a$349.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:36 PST - Details
Sergern/a$319.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:35 PST - Details
Sewing200 or more9.5$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Sewing200 or more9.5$309.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details
Sewing200 or more9.5$339.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details

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