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We updated this guide in September 2022 to add new picks based on recent embroidery machine testing from the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. GH pros also added more information about our testing protocols.

While you may want try the latest embroidery trend on jeans, dresses and sweatshirts, embroidery by hand can be time consuming and, frankly, exhausting, leaving you with accidentally pricked fingers. At home embroidery machines are an easier (and quicker!) way to personalize your clothes with custom designs. Whether you need a new embroidery machine for your at home business or to try a new hobby, investing in an embroidery machine will leave everyone asking: "Where did you get that cute embroidered fit?"

However, embroidery with a machine isn't as simple as just pushing a button. They still require skill, understanding and lots of time to master to get ideal results. Our textiles DIY pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab recently tested sewing machines and embroidery machines to find the top performing styles that are easy to use and create beautiful designs every time. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, check out our top picks for the best embroidery machines to buy in 2022:

Shop for an embroidery machine then keep reading to learn more about what features to look for in a new machine, answers to common embroidery machine FAQs and more info about how we test embroidery and sewing machines in Lab.