Rank #1 in Best Sewing Machines: 10 Ranked, and One 'Best Seller' That Isn't
Brother LS14S Sewing Machine, Metal Chassis
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Brother LS14S is the model that finished first in this guide. It is an entry-level machine with 14 stitches on a metal chassis, a drop-in bobbin, an LED light and a four-step buttonhole, finished in white and sold for £89.00. It measures 43.9 x 18.9 x 36 cm, weighs 5.1 kg, and comes with a three-year manufacturer warranty.
What sets it apart from the machines around it in the guide is the ranking data on its own listing. The Amazon page shows 1,323 in Home & Kitchen and first place in Basic Sewing Machines, with 4.7 out of 5 from 7,301 ratings — a far bigger body of ratings than the model whose copy carries the "Best Selling" wording. Everything on this page is taken from that Amazon listing: the specification, the price and the ratings are as the seller publishes them, not the result of any testing we have carried out.
How those 7,301 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £89.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 7,301 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,323 in Home & Kitchen; 1 in Basic Sewing Machines |
| Stitches | 14 |
| Chassis | Metal |
| Dimensions | 43.9 x 18.9 x 36 cm (D x W x H) |
| Weight | 5.1 kg |
| Warranty | 3 year manufacturer warranty |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I'm new to sewing and I was looking for a non expensive machine just in case I didn't stick with it and having read the reviews on this sewing machine I decided to buy it and I'm impressed, its sturdy well made and I've found it really easy to use. It's relatively quiet and it's a lovely looking little machine too. I've taken to using it really quickly. Good selection of stitches and it doesn't take up loads of room it's easy to plug and go the instructions are really clear too. I love it”
Verified purchase“I'm very impressed with this Brother sewing machine. My very first sewing machine was a Brother. That was around 65 years ago and that too was a good machine.The LS14s is a very good sewing machine, easy to thread, offers useful features including buttonhole facility and is quiet in operation. It is light but solid and in my opinion very good value for money. I'm very happy with it.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Sewing Machines: 10 Ranked, and One 'Best Seller' That Isn't.
Questions people ask
Does the Brother LS14S do buttonholes?
Yes. The listing lists a 4 step button hole among the machine's features.
How many stitches does the Brother LS14S have?
14, as stated in the listing's own description of the machine.
Is the Brother LS14S suitable for a complete beginner?
The listing describes it as an "Entry Level Sewing Machine", and the features it names are a 14 stitch set, a drop in bobbin and an LED light.
How is the Brother LS14S rated?
4.7 out of 5 from 7,301 ratings, according to the listing. The rating breakdown the page publishes runs from 81 in the top band down to 2 in the bottom band, out of 100.
Where does the Brother LS14S sit in Amazon's rankings?
The listing states 1,323 in Home & Kitchen and 1 in Basic Sewing Machines.
What warranty and power supply does it come with?
A 3 year manufacturer warranty. It is a corded electric machine, and the listing also gives an EU spare part availability duration of 3 years.
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