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Compare the top 3 sewing machines in Australia 2026
3 sewing machine picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: Brother LS14S Metal Chassis for the budget buy; Brother AE1700 17-Stitch Sewing (Our pick); Janome 224A Sewing Machine (Value pick).
Read the full editorial guideOur pick
Brother AE1700 17-Stitch Sewing Machine
Best overall: a sturdier body and a few more stitches
$230.79
TypeMechanical
Built-in stitches17
ValueVery good
MechanicalDrop-in bobbinLED light
- 17 built-in stitches for a little more variety
- Easy drop-in bobbin for quick, jam-free loading
- LED lighting that never needs a bulb replaced
Why we picked this
The AE1700 is our best overall pick, with a touch more capability than the LS14S without crossing into computerised territory. You get 17 stitches instead of 14, the same easy drop in bobbin, and an LED light that i…BUDGET PICK
Brother LS14S Metal Chassis Sewing Machine
Best budget: the metal chassis beginner machine that lasts
$182.91
TypeMechanical
Built-in stitches14
ValueExcellent
BudgetBeginnerMetal chassis
- 14 built-in stitches on a sturdy metal chassis
- A true entry-level machine built for first-time sewers
- Easy drop-in bobbin that loads in seconds
Why we picked this
This is the machine we point most beginners toward, because it gets the fundamentals right for not much money. The metal chassis matters because it keeps the machine steady and stops the rattly feeling, as if it wer…VALUE PICK
Janome 224A Sewing Machine
Best Janome mechanical: aluminium body and a handy free arm
$309.17
TypeMechanical
Built-in stitches18
BuildDie-cast alloy
JanomeFree armAlloy body
- Free arm for stitching cuffs, sleeves and trouser hems
- Aluminium die-cast body for a solid, stable feel
- 18 built-in stitches covering everyday sewing
Why we picked this
If you would rather buy Janome than Brother, the 224A is the mechanical machine to look at, and it has two features the Brother pair do not emphasise. The aluminium die cast body gives it a reassuringly solid feel t…Which one should you buy?
For most beginners the best sewing machine in Australia is the Brother LS14S, a genuine metal chassis mechanical machine that handles school projects, mending and basic dressmaking for years without fuss. Our best overall pick is the Brother AE1700, with a couple of extra stitches, a slightly sturdier die cast feel and the highest rating of the three mechanical machines here. Choose the Janome 224A instead if you prefer Janome's aluminium body and free arm for cuffs and sleeves. Step up to a computerised machine only if you sew often: the Brother FS40WTS adds an LCD, 40 stitches and a wide quilting table, the Janome JW8100 brings 100 stitches and seven one step buttonholes for serious garment making but could not be bought on Amazon Australia on 13 October 2026, so see its card, and the Singer Heavy Duty 6800C pairs a stronger motor with a full metal frame for thick fabrics like denim and canvas. One honest note: the big review numbers here are Amazon global totals, not Australian counts, so treat them as a sign of a proven, widely owned machine rather than local sales.
For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full Best Sewing Machine Australia 2026: 6 Researched Picks.
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