Types of sewing machines
Leaving out the embroidery machines (which belong to a totally different category), there are three groups that all sewing machines fall in:- Manual
- Mechanical
- Computerized
Manual sewing machines

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Mechanical sewing machines
Most modern machines for beginner are mechanical machines. In my personal experience, as a lifetime owner of a few mechanical sewing machines, I think they’re best for beginners for a few reasons:- They won’t cost you an arm and a leg (so you can spend more on fabric!)
- They are easy to care for yourself. While you may not be able to fix a broken sewing machine, you can definitely do regular cleaning maintenance and put some oil on the metallic joints, saving money in the long run.
- If you choose your machine wisely, it will last a very long time, without needing too much extra maintenance.
Computerized sewing machines
At the other end of the spectrum, you will find the computerized sewing machines. These high-tech machines have a lot of functions (most of them you will never use — and I mean never!) that are likely overwhelming for a beginner.