Best Sewing Machine?

Husqvarna Emerald 118 Sewing Machine Review

When I set up my teaching studio in January 2015, I needed reliable sewing machines for my Beginners Sewing Classes, Dressmaking Courses, Soft Furnishings Workshops, and Textile workshops. That meant finding a machine that was easy to use, versatile, robust and great value — something that could cope with everything from simple seams to free‑motion embroidery, appliqué, quilting, and heavier home‑decor fabrics.

My local specialist dealer Andrew Pemberton recommended the Husqvarna Viking Emerald 118.  Prior to that, I was aware of Husqvarna as a high-quality brand but I hadn’t used them since my school days.  So I was happy to go along to test it against some of its closest rivals in the same price bracket. Read on to find out how I got on.