Which? magazine May 2009 tested/reviewed some basic sewing machines.
Their "Best Buys" were the Brother BC2100 RRP £196 and the Janome Sewist 525s £229. The lower priced Janome J1012 £89 and John Lewis JL125 £99 were suggested for lighter use or beginners machines as they were around £100 cheaper and sewed a good straight stitch.
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Their "Best Buys" were the Brother BC2100 RRP £196 and the Janome Sewist 525s £229. The lower priced Janome J1012 £89 and John Lewis JL125 £99 were suggested for lighter use or beginners machines as they were around £100 cheaper and sewed a good straight stitch.
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