Sewing Machines Direct Reviews 

20,978
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 737 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the company's excellent service, highlighting helpful and polite staff who provide honest feedback and clear communication. Many reviewers commend the delivery service for its speed and efficiency, with orders frequently dispatched the same day and arriving the next. The pricing is consistently highlighted as competitive and excellent, offering great value for money. Customers are very satisfied with the product quality, noting that items, even ex-display models, often look brand new and are well-packaged. Reviewers also appreciate the wide selection of machines available, making it easy to find suitable products. The ordering process is described as straightforward and efficient, contributing to an overall smooth customer journey.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cheaper machines than anywhere else I looked and same day dispatch, delivered by DPD the next day. Fantastic service! Not so impressed with DPD just knocking and leaving on the doorstep. I know it sa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars! Ordered a display stock Husqvarna sewing machine at a fantastic price and it was delivered the next day. Despite being ex display, the sewing machine looks brand new. No scratches, mark... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic and above all honest. I can't recommend this company more highly..special shout out to Russell who gave honest feed back on a sewing machine I was interested in and was extremely helpful... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contacted this company after searching online as was looking for an overlocker. Service gent was very helpful is describing options/pros/cons and sending me links to look up the model. No pressure se... See more


Company details

  1. Sewing Machine Store
  2. Appliance Store
  3. Electronics Store
  4. Hobby Store
  5. Sewing Machine Repair Service
  6. Sewing Shop

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Sewing Machines Direct (SMD) is a family-run business that has supplied sewing machines and associated products since 1960. We specialise in supplying sewing machines, overlockers, embellishers, embroidery machines, sewing/embroidery machines, steam presses, roller presses and various sewing accessories. We are aware that in today's increasingly competitive environment, it is important that we continue to focus our efforts in maintaining the first class customer service that we try to provide. Feedback lets us know what we are doing well and also what we can do better. Receiving feedback from customers and also by the amount of repeat and recommended business we receive, we feel that we are going some way to achieving our goals and that our efforts are being recognised and appreciated.

First class customer service is our number 1 priority.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service.

I ordered a machine late on a Wednesday afternoon, got confirmation and it was delivered the very next morning - amazing service and a cheaper price than elsewhere

17 June 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I never come across such an…

I never come across such an unprofessional service .. I lost my 100 pds for nothing . My machine even got worst and now unrepairable ..
I have to buy new machine but this time I bought brother make not Singer ‘. (I send invoice for this purchase across to manager . Stephen) . I have not received any compensation for that . If you want I will again send you the video of my machine , it’s tearing all fabric while sewing.
I have send 2 times for service repair both time got disappointed. I can’t do this business anymore (To and Fro)
My wife suffering from anxiety and got more worst due to my this machine damaged .
Very very bad!

14 June 2026
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Reply from Sewing Machines Direct

Hello there,

I`m sorry to hear that you have been having these issues but there seems to be some confusion. I`m afraid you have posted your review for Sewing Machines Direct and not for the company you have been dealing with regarding the Singer machine.
We are the company that supplied the Brother machine. We don`t supply Singer branded machines and we don`t have a manager called Stephen.
Can you please check and amend or remove your review accordingly.

Thank you.

Kind regards,
Russell Forrester,
Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars

Five stars! Ordered a display stock Husqvarna sewing machine at a fantastic price and it was delivered the next day.
Despite being ex display, the sewing machine looks brand new. No scratches, marks and it came with all the original packaging which also looked brand new

Couldn't be happier with my purchase

14 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Russell was helpful and polite when I ordered my new machine, service was quick and would definitely use again. I had some pilot errors with the machine and Russell put me on to a technician who was again extremely helpful and solved all my issues with a simple video! Great customer service thank you!

22 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed.

Super quick delivery. There was a single foot missing and they sent it on separately really quickly. The mark of how good a business is has to be how they manage issues. And Sewing machines direct managed them well. The machine itself (which is a former display model) is working really well - any issues are generally ones I've caused like putting the wrong foot on with a type of stitch. But I'm really pleased with the price and the performance.

22 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic and above all honest

Fantastic and above all honest. I can't recommend this company more highly..special shout out to Russell who gave honest feed back on a sewing machine I was interested in and was extremely helpful and answered all my questions.
I phoned a few companies and this one stood out for honesty and a great deal if I wanted the machine.
I wasn't pushed or hassled to buy.
Delivery was super quick , definitely will go to sewing machines direct again.

12 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very prompt service

Very prompt service. Not tried the machine yet but looks the part! I thought the machine came with automatic needle threader but not according to enclosed booklet.

11 June 2026

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