Sewing machines

Performance 2058, Pfaff, £1199

Weight: 10kg
Stitch options: 241, including 20 main utility stitches as well as modes for settings such as overlock stitches, buttonholes, decorative, satin and hem stitches
Why buy? It has hi-tech touch screen operation, which includes a special stitchcreator setting that lets you design your own or edit an existing stitch. The constant needle piercing power allows you to sew through several layers of thick fabric, even on a slow setting.
Added extra: It features a permanent reverse feature, which you can access at the touch of a button leaving your hands free to guide your fabric