Forget Sewing By Hand — These Portable Sewing Machines Get the Job Done Quicker
Keeping a needle and thread on hand will help ensure that you can repair small holes and rips if they happen. But there are some sewing projects that require a little more power to get them done in a timelier fashion.
Having a portable sewing machine at the ready can make tasks like hemming pant legs, adjusting the length of your curtains, or making your own cloth face mask much easier than sewing by hand. And according to CNBC, sewing machines have been also some of Walmart's most in-demand items as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the very reason of making masks at home. Keep in mind that this high demand means that the items in stock online may fluctuate.
The best portable sewing machine for you all depends on your needs and the types of projects that you plan to use it for. If you're the avid DIY type, it's a good idea to make a little more of an investment in a machine that is easy to thread, less likely to jam, and equipped with the special stitching features that are most helpful for your experience level.
But if you sew less often and just want to have a sewing machine on hand when you need it, then a no-frills, yet reliable entry-level model — or even a handheld design — can suit you just fine.
Here's a deeper look into our top three portable sewing machines for tackling projects big and small.
Compact and Reliable
The Singer Simple 3232 Sewing Machine is a great go-to for people of all experience levels. It's equipped with an automatic needle threader, 32 different stitches that cover standard, stretch, and decorative stitch patterns, and even a buttonhole stitch that custom-fits a hole to the shape of your button of choice. It's powered by a foot pedal.
Even if you only use this sewing machine to make straight, standard stitches, it's a very reliable machine with lots of easy-to-follow online instructions for using every component and feature. But if you're more advanced, it also allows you to edit the stitch length and width and experiment with different stitch patterns for various types of fabrics.
Users like this machine because it's lightweight and the design doesn't throw any curveballs. If you already know your way around a sewing machine, using the Singer Simple 3232 should be a cinch.
For Avid DIY-ers
The Janome MOD-50 sewing machine is for people who are ready to up their level of sewing artistry. It's equipped with an LCD display panel that lets you preview your stitch type before you get sewing.
It includes a built-in, one-handed needle threader and 50 types of stitches, which are listed on a handy chart on the side of the machine. Its three different-sized buttonholes, reverse stitching, and a speed control slider also make the sewing experience a little easier than using an entry-level model.
Sewers give the Janome MOD-50 positive reviews because it's powerful, portable, quiet, and relatively intuitive to use. While sewing thicker fabrics like denim may be a challenge, the instruction manual advises that keeping the presser foot level — along with using an inexpensive guide like a Jean-A-Ma-Jig — can help prevent skipped stitches and broken needles.
Lightweight Handheld Option
While the Jeteven handheld portable sewing machine likely won't outperform either of the other options on this list in terms of quality and features, it is a considerably lighter (and cheaper) piece, good for making quick rows of stitching.
It requires four AA batteries and is powered by a thumb trigger. Unlike our other picks, it doesn't have automatic threading, though it comes equipped with two threaders that you can use to thread your needle. Although it allows for only one type of stitch, we do like that it comes with a small kit that includes 12 thread colors, two spare needles, scissors, a spare spindle, and a tape measure.
If you sew often and are in need of a backup machine for taking with you on the go, or to use in case your main machine is jammed, the under-$20 Jeteven sewing machine is completely no-frills, but it does its one job well. At just under 8 inches long, it's also small enough to stash in a drawer if you're not using it, as opposed to full-sized machines that require some closet space for storage.
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