Quiet sewing machine – Which models sew quietly?

If you want to buy a new sewing machine, you will quickly find that the market is large and confusing. Most models are now computer-controlled and offer various sewing programs.

Apart from all the features, however, many seamstresses increasingly prefer a quiet sewing machine .

Of course, if you work professionally with machines for industry, you mostly have to put up with a fairly high basic volume.

But especially if you want to sew your projects at home, you should choose a sewing machine that is as quiet as possible.

Because sewing with a noisy sewing machine is exhausting, stressful and creates unnecessary stress. And your family members and roommates will also be happy if the sewing is not so loud.

Therefore, in this article we will look at some models that are as quiet as possible.

Quiet sewing machines at a glance

In the following overview you will find some current sewing machines that users have described as particularly quiet:

Janome 230 DC

Janome is a leading brand in home sewing machines. The Japanese manufacturer has already produced over 70 million sewing machines.

The Janome 230 DC available here on Amazon* is a very popular computer sewing machine that is great for both small and large sewing projects. Stiftung Warentest named this sewing machine the price-performance winner in its 11/2019 issue.

This compact and robust machine already has a sewing foot pressure regulation and can also sew firmer fabrics such as jeans without any problems.

In addition to all the positive features in terms of functions and user-friendliness, the 230 DC also shines with low-vibration and quiet sewing noise .

The most important features of the Janome 230 DC:

• Illuminated LCD display
• computer controlled
• 30 sewing programs
• 30 stitches including 3 buttonholes, 3 automatic buttonholes
• Stitch width 7 mm
• sewing foot pressure regulation
• free arm
• Start/Stop button
• built-in threader
• Stepless speed controller
• Needle stop up/down
• threading display

Singer 9960

The Singer 9960, which you can find here on Amazon* , is a sewing machine recommended by many seamstresses and experts.

This machine is suitable for beginners and professionals alike and shines with a multitude of practical and user-friendly functions.

In particular, the very large selection of stitches (including letters and numbers), the automatic needle threader and the 13 integrated 1-step buttonholes with an exclusive buttonhole base plate help ensure that your creative projects can be perfectly implemented.

In addition, the Singer 9960 sews comparatively quietly , which is a positive surprise for many users.

The most important features of the Singer 9960:

• 600 built-in stitches
• One touch stitch selection
• Electronic twin needle settings
• Sturdy metal frame
• Extra wide pull-out table included in accessories
• Automatic needle threader
• 13 built-in perfectly sized buttonhole styles
• Easy to load coil system with transparent cover
• LCD screen
• maximum sewing speed of 850 stitches per minute

Brother JX17FE

The Brother JX17FE, available here on Amazon* , is an affordable, compact and well-equipped sewing machine that is particularly suitable for beginners due to its ease of use.

Despite its compact design, the JX17FE offers 17 different sewing stitches, which are divided as follows: 6 types of straight stitches, 4 types of zigzag stitches, 6 useful/decorative stitches, 1 type of buttonhole stitch.

This handy Brother sewing machine is also well suited for thick fabrics such as jeans.

Customers praise the fact that the JX17FE stands absolutely non-slip on the table and sews very quietly.

The most important features of the Brother JX17FE:

• 17 stitches
• free arm
• Automatic spindle
• Automatic left shift of the needle
• Adjustment of the upper thread tension
• Buttonhole device adjustable in stitch density
• reverse stitch
• rotating grippers
• 6-row feeder
• Extendable spool pin
• LED light

Make the sewing machine quieter

If your existing sewing machine is too loud for you, you may be looking for ways to reduce the noise while sewing.

Because it is actually quite exhausting and annoying to work on a sewing machine that is too loud. In the long run, the fun of creative sewing projects is quickly lost.

You may be able to make your sewing machine a little quieter with the following tips:

First of all, it is necessary that your sewing machine is placed horizontally on a stable and level surface. If this is not the case, the machine can start to vibrate and make all sorts of other unpleasant noises.

You can often eliminate a considerable part of the noise by placing a noise-absorbing or dampening material under the sewing machine. A sewing machine mat, such as this one here at Amazon* , is suitable for this .

You should also check if your needle is still in good condition. A bent or even broken needle can also be the reason for unpleasant noises when sewing.

Also check whether the needle plate is still tight. If this has loosened, a knocking noise can occur.

Also remember to clean and oil your sewing machine regularly if it is a mechanical sewing machine. Make sure you have the operating instructions for your machine at hand and follow the instructions there exactly. Also, only use oil recommended by your manufacturer. A properly oiled machine can already be significantly quieter in operation.

If your sewing machine is still too loud, then it may also make sense to reduce the sewing speed. Just because your machine can do 800 stitches per minute, for example, doesn’t mean that you have to run it at top speed all the time.

If all of these measures do not bring the desired effect and your machine is still too loud, then you may really need a new device.

We have presented some quiet sewing machines in this article.