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Calling All Crafters: Must Have Best Craft & Sewing Machines For Your Next Project
There's a sense of pride that comes with finishing a DIY project. It's an opportunity for you to be proud of your skills while feeling accomplished with your final product as a reward for your hard work.
At Spotlight, we love to celebrate sewing and creating DIY projects! The right machine can transform your next creative endeavour. You can shop from an exceptional selection of sewing machines, overlockers, embroidery machines, as well as craft machines, including the incredible collection of Cricut machines.
Whether you're an experienced seamstress or want to pick up a new hobby, Spotlight is your one-stop shop for everything you need to bring your creation to life. As your go-to crafting store, you'll be sure to find a great range of sewing and crafting tools to assist in developing your skills at Spotlight. With sewing and craft machines to accommodate any crafter, there's no time better than now to start your next DIY project.
Quick Links
- Sewing Machines For Every Skill Set
- Incredibly Versatile Overlockers
- Create Intricate Designs With Embroidery Machines
- A Look At Sizzix Big Shot Machines
- Create Personalised Gifts With Easy Press Machines
- Siser's Variety in Craft Machines
- Crafty Cricut Machines
Sewing Machines For Every Skill Set
No matter your sewing experience, a sewing machine will make any sewist's life easier! Understanding your sewing machine and its accessories is key to streamlining your sewing process. You can find a range of sewing machines that tailor to the skill level of any crafter.
- Beginner Sewists: For those learning how to sew, a manual sewing machine may seem daunting, however, these machines are excellent for learning the foundation skills of sewing and help you gain confidence with your sewing. Sewing machines such as the Singer Start 1306 Sewing Machine are great for beginner sewists wanting to learn the basics of using a sewing machine.
- Intermediate Sewists: To expand their skills, intermediate sewists may be interested in more technical mechanical sewing machines, such as the Elna EL2000 Sewing Machine. With additional stitch types, this sewing machine offers the versatility needed for a variety of creative projects.
- Expert Sewists: More experienced sewists may wish to experiment and challenge themselves with a heavy-duty sewing machine. These types of sewing machines are made with a heavy metal frame and high sewing speeds to help you tackle challenging projects. Heavy-duty sewing machines such as the Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine and the Brother FS60X Extra Tough Sewing Machine allow you to work with thicker fabrics, including denims and canvases.
Shop from a range of great brands, including Singer, Brother and Elna.
Manual Vs Computerised Sewing Machines
With many types of sewing machines to choose from, you may need some help choosing the right one for you! Manual and computerised machines are two very popular types of sewing machines, but how do you know which is best for you?
Manual sewing machines are one of the more traditional sewing machines and feature no digital components. Computerised sewing machines, on the other hand, feature a number of digital features that make sewing difficult patterns and stitches a breeze! Let's unpack the key differences between these machines.
Manual Sewing Machine | Computerised Sewing Machine |
Good for basic stitches | Can create a range of stitches and patterns |
Beginner-friendly, easy to learn on | May be difficult to learn on, due to its technological components |
Great for sewists who aren't comfortable with technology | Less intensive to use as they do most of the calculations themselves |
Affordable and offers great value | Can download extras |
Easy to repair | Some machines may assist you in choosing the right materials for your project. |
You can read through our article on manual and computerised sewing machines for more information to help make your decision. Once you've shopped for your choice, be sure to check out our sewing projects for more crafting inspiration.
Incredibly Versatile Overlockers
While sewing machines join two pieces of fabric together, an overlocker is a type of sewing machine that helps to prevent the fraying of your fabric by cutting the raw edge of the fabric and looping the thread over the edge.
Providing efficiency in your crafting, an overlocker such as the Brother 2504D Overlocker can sew, overcast and trim excess seam allowance simultaneously.
An overlocker will make crafting a range of projects an easier process, including:
- Clothing alterations - Sewing elastics and more.
- Sewing home decor pieces - Overlockers can help you secure the seams of home decor pieces, such as cushion covers, so that they are able to withstand washing.
- Finish your seam - Complete your project with a neat finish, which helps to prevent your fabric from fraying.
Create Intricate Designs With Embroidery Machines
Although they are a type of sewing machine, embroidery machines can embroider designs onto fabric that are more intricate and complicated than what a typical sewing machine could produce.
Embroidery machines are useful in producing embroidered details on towels, blankets and canvas and are particularly great for adding branding and advertising to shirts, signs, carry bags and more!
A Look At Sizzix Big Shot Machine Starter Kits
If you're looking to venture into the world of DIY cards and scrapbooks, gift wrap embellishments and even home decor projects, then a Sizzix Big Shot Machine is the perfect craft machine for you. Whether you're a beginner crafter stepping into a new hobby or an experienced DIY-er looking to update your selection of craft machines, Sizzix offers a range of starter kits that ensure you have everything you need for your next project. From the original Sizzix Big Shot Machine Starter Kit with its die-cutting function and embossing folder to the next generation of starter kits with the Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus Starter Kit, Sizzix offers a range of craft machines that are ideal for versatile paper crafts such as cards and scrapbooks. Whether you want to create a memory keepsake or a gift to a loved one, these starter kits ensure you're prepared for your next creative endeavour.
Press machines are a homemade gift-giver's dream. These machines allow you to create personalised gifts as well as labelled accessories, making them perfect for crafting sport or work uniforms. Some press machines, such as the Crafters Choice Heat Press, include adjustable heat settings, automated shut off and digital time control to ensure safety in your crafting. With three different sizes to choose from, the Crafters Choice Heat Press makes a range of crafts possible.
Spotlight is home to a range of incredible craft brands, and Siser is no different. Siser offers a variety of craft machines that help you achieve your desired creative goals. With incredible cutting machines, including the Siser Romeo Craft Cutting Machine and the Siser Juliet Machine, you can create personalised clothing, decals, labels, signage and more. And if heat pressing is more of your forte, then the Siser Heat Press Machine is a versatile tool for transforming fabric, canvas, and other materials into professional-looking creations. This heat press allows you to apply iron-on vinyl, transfer designs, and add customised touches to your projects. Shop the variety of Siser craft machines in-store or online at Spotlight, and discover an impressive collection of crafting essentials.
Crafty Cricut Machines
On the hunt for a smart and advanced crafting machine that makes your creative tasks easier? Look no further than the exceptional Cricut range. Cricut machines are a valuable addition to any crafter's collection of tools and equipment. With a collection of machines to complete a wide range of projects, including printing designs on shirts and mugs, cutting and drawing on a range of materials and even sometimes providing templates for an easy crafting process, you'll be sure to find the best Cricut machine for you.
Cricut Cutting Machines
With an ability to effectively cut through a number of materials, including vinyl, paper, fabric and even wood, cutting machines will delight any crafter! With a Cricut cutting machine, you can cut out incredible templates, make puzzle pieces, paper flowers and even create signs for your business! The possibilities are endless!
There are a few different types of Cricut cutting machines, including:
- Cricut Joy: Particularly great for everyday projects such as card making, labels and vinyl decals, this compact cutting and writing machine is easy to set up and packs away conveniently.
- Cricut Explore: This incredible craft machine can cut up to 100 fabrics, including vinyl and paper, to craft a wide range of projects.
- Cricut Maker: This cutting machine features additional tools and more power to assist in creating more advanced projects, such as scoring and embellishing, and can cut an extensive range of materials.
Bring Your Creative Visions To Life With Our Craft And Sewing Machines
There's no better time than today to shop our amazing selection of sewing and Cricut machines to elevate your crafting equipment. Check out Spotlight's huge range of machines today! Shop in-store, where a friendly member of staff is always available to help, or explore our range of craft and sewing machines online, where you also have access to an abundant range of free sewing and craft projects to help inspire your next creative endeavour.
Need more information to help make your shopping decision? Have a read through our helpful buying guides to help make your decision. We offer a selection of informative buying guides on everything you need to know about your sewing or craft machine, including:
