For those of you with multiple sewing machines....
 

Do you have one machine that is quieter than the others? IOW, is there such a thing as a "quiet" sewing machine that is being used? I'm aware that if you use a machine slowly, that it will be quieter, but do you have one that when used a bit more, enthusiastically, let's say, is still quiet?

Thanks for any input.

My advice would be a treadle! Hahaha seriously quiet things. But seriously I unfortunately have no advice for electricmmachines. I think you should also add what kind of seeing you do so folks can give a more informed answer!

My Bernina 1230 hums, but it was an expensive machine 15 or so years ago. The better quality machines have parts that are more finely tooled to work together smoothly, which is part of what makes them more quiet. I have sewn on cheaper vintage machines that were very loud! They sewed well; they just were noisy doing it.

I'd say my Janome 6600 is a lot quieter than my Kenmore.

My Janome 7700 Horizon is quite, unless it's beeping at me.

After lots of use they all seem to get nosier than when they were new. I only sewing when everyone is up and awake. I quilt in the dining room. Husband is a few feet away in living room and still takes his evening naps. Of course, he is hard of hearing, not too much wakes him up.

I have two Bernina's, three Singer featherweights, a Janome and a Janome serger that are all very quiet. But that's because I don't wear my hearing aids when I'm sewing!!!!

Pat in MN

My treadle is the quietest, but I have let her rest, and she is on display. She frequently gives me her opinions, though.....bossy little thing.... :)

I lots of machines, most vintage, but my quiete machine is a Janome 6500, for runner of the Horizion and 6600.

Ha Decky, my CAR runs much quieter when I'm not wearing my hearing aids.ha. I love it. Barny

My Pfaff runs a bit quieter than my Viking. My Kenmore is noisy as all get out!

Of all the ones I own, modern and vintage, my Singer 201 is by far the quietest. Great fun to sew on that baby!

I find it makes a difference what table you sew on.. which one of mine will be quieter.. The vintage singer is louder than my Viking no matter where it is.

I have a Viking and a Bernina. The Viking is so much quieter. It hums. And it's much older.

My expensive machine is very quiet my lower end not so much

my old pfaff is very quiet---new horizon also is quiet---the berninas great machine but the sounds they make annoy me

My Janome 10001 is very quiet, as is my Singer 15-91. My Morse and my old Kenmore could wake the dead, if I really get them going! Trick is to sew slow! One of my treadles is noisier than the other, but I love that sound. It reminds me of a song we used to sing eons ago--clickety clack along the railroad track! LOL

my Featherweight is my quietest.

Yep. Me too. I can easily hear the tv or audiobooks while sewing full speed.

1973 Elna SU (62C) is extremely quiet. Another precision made machine.

I don't own a new machine. My used one from the 1980's is quite noisy, but then again, it was made in the era of heavy metal parts. It gets quieter right after I clean all the link out, but it only stays that way for about 10 minutes, and it's never as quiet as the newer machines. I have a second machine- it's a very lightweight one meant for a child, I think- very basic functions, only runs at a slow speed, and that baby is definitely very quiet. But then again, I am used to my noisy clunker that runs no matter what, so I'm not sure what a "normal" machine should sound like.

I am curious because I have a friend who lives in an apartment and she wanted to sew at night, but the noise of her old (other) machine (a low end Singer) was too much for everyone. She was looking for something quieter and I am wondering if there is a pattern as to noise/cost-brand . :)

My Pfaff is pretty quiet, I can watch (and hear) Netflix while I'm using it. I'm the noisiest one around here!
Annie

I agree. The sturdy table stops the bits jingling around.

I have all Vikings, computerized. I never paid any attention to how quiet or noisy they are. I can sew and watch TV, if that's what you mean. If I am using the embroidery unit, forget about trying to carry on a conversation. But I am doing my sewing alone anyway, so who cares. The old gear driven machines are noisy, but I rarely use them.

I also have a pad underneath mine. That helps reduce the jiggle and the noise :) You can buy them in sewing stores - they're kind of like carpet tiles. I bought myself a door mat for $1 at Old Time Pottery and it works just as nicely ;) I had to dig through the pile to get one that didn't have a really distracting print on it. It's a really nice sewing machine mat for me.

My newest machine just arrived yesterday... my Tin Lizzie sit down model. The Lizzie is a little bit louder than the Handiquilter model.

I also just bought a Juki 2000 and she's kinda quiet. I have friends with Berninas that come over to sew with me and they are much louder then my Janome. Hubby says that you can really hear the Berninas downstairs but not my old Janome. I can't compare the loudness of the Juki to the Bernina until Monday when they come over to sew... but Berninas are much louder - especially when they wind bobbins!

I have a 6600 as well....she purrrrrsssss.........

My vintage 15-91, 201, and FW are much quieter than my computerized Brother or Viking, especially when they have just been cleaned and oiled! The 201 is probably the quietest.

My three featherweights run very quietly.....you don't have to twist my arm to sew on any of them!!

My Janome 6600 is pretty quiet, unless I have it running full throttle for a long straight seam.

I've found the old metal machines run quieter than the newer ones in plastic housings. I agree about treadles for quiet, tho. My 1908 Singer 66 treadle just says, "Tickety, tickety, tick" in a charming, precise little voice.

My Bernina 820 is quieter than my Juki but they are 2 very different machines. The Bernina is electronic but no junk parts in her - the Juki is not really too bad but is louder than my Bernina. I do agree with a difference on what type of table you are using & think a mat could make a difference.

I have a Bernina 1260 and an Artista 165. The 165 is quieter than the 1260, however, I love them both and would never buy another brand. I have had the 1260 for around 20 years and never any problem with it. I do, however, maintain the machines very often. Hope this helps!

It does make a difference whether or not the machines are bolted down into a sound cabinet or just sitting on top and too, i think the heavier the machine (metal gears) is the less vibration you will have. I have my daughter's old (20 or so years) Elna here and it has metal gears, but vibrates bad on the table. I think if it were in a cabinet, bolted down, it would be a nice little quiet machine.

I have the Singer 301A. Also a very quiet machine. From 1956. I love it.

I find that a study table reduces noise. Also, be sure to oil frequently as machines can get noisy if the need oiling. I have found that higher price point machines seem to be quieter.

My Gimbels Sewing Machine is the quietest of my 20 plus machines. Also one of the prettiest. I think I may have posted a pic of her within the past 2 months. Sews a wonderful straight and ZZ stitch. I think it was made by Western Auto during the '50s.

My DH taught me to set any machine on a foam pad. It sure helps-especially the serger.

I have a Pfaff Expression 4.0 (less than a yr old), and it is one of the noisest machines I have ever had. I allso have the Janome 7700 and first thing I noticed about it is how much quieter it is.

I clean and oil mine when it gets a bit noisy, and it stays very quiet. It's a cheap Janome.