Sometimes clothing and fashion are just not compatible with our tastes or our wallets, and the only way to get what we truly want, is to make it ourselves.

Of course, making it ourselves means we need to figure out how to sew, something a lot of us may have never learned to do, but that doesn't mean it's not a possibility. Then however comes the bigger question-which sewing machine do we get to help us start this new journey?

Thankfully, while there are a number of models that can seem confusing, there are some which are great at helping beginners start to get the hang of sewing, but also allow them to make great projects at the same time. Here are seven top picked machines by experts for beginners:

7. SINGER 7258 Stylist Award-Winning Computerized Sewing Machine with DVD, 10 Presser Feet, Metal Frame and More ($166.16 Buy Now on Amazon )

Featuring an automatic needle threader which makes setting the tread easy, and the LED display screen helps monitor stitch length and width easily. There is also automatic tension to give a consistent stitch quality, a top drop-in bobbin system that is jam resistant, and the ability to set the machine to electronic auto-pilot, which allows sewing without using the foot pedal.

6. Janome HD 1000 Heavy-Duty Sewing Machine With 14 Built-In Stitches ($329 Buy Now on Amazon)

With a cast aluminum frame, the machine is a solid one with 13 built-in stitches and 1 four-step buttonhole, as well as an ability to handle heavier fabrics like denim and canvas. There are also extra accessories, and the controls are fairly simple to understand and easy to learn.

5. Janome 2212 Sewing Machine Includes Exclusive Bonus Bundle ($189.00 Buy Now on Amazon)

With straight-forward operation featuring dial pattern selection and stitch width/length adjustment. It also features a free arm and drop feet to give user the option to sew larger projects. There is also a drop feed feature which allows for more layers at a time without bunching.

4. Brother SE400 Combination Computerized Sewing and 4x4 Embroidery Machine With 67 Built-In Stitches, 70 Built-In Designs, 5 Lettering Fonts ($319.00 Buy Now on Amazon)

This machine comes with a 4-inch square embroidery attachment and helps give projects a professional, high-end feel. A USB connection allows users to download thousands of designs, and already has 70 others installed, and features a one-touch automatic needle threading system and LCD display touch screen that is backlit for easy reading and use. There is also a bright light over the workspace.

3. SINGER 4411 Heavy Duty Extra-High Sewing Speed Sewing Machine with Metal Frame and Stainless Steel Bedplate ($127.00 Buy Now on Amazon)

With a metal frame and stainless steel bedplate construction, sewing is even with the ability of fabric to glide smoothly, and the extra-high sewing speed gives faster and more professional results. It also features a free-arm feature and reverse sewing capability to reinforce stitches. Users can also manually adjust the stitch length and stitch style with easy-to-turn dials and manual adjustment of needle position, tension and stitch width.

2. Brother XL2600I Sew Advance Sew Affordable 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine ($99.97 Buy Now on Amazon)

This machine is an excellent machine for beginners, featuring an easy-to-use needle threader and thread cutter, drop-in load bobbin, auto bobbin winding, one-step auto-size buttonhole foot, free-arm feature, and an easy-to-control foot pedal for varying speed as needed.

1. Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing Machine with 60 Built-In Stitches, 7 Styles of 1-Step Auto-Size Buttonholes, Quilting Table and Hard Cover ($144.99 Buy Now on Amazon)

This machine is big on features which help sew a variety of projects and is extraordinarily user-friendly. An LCD Display helps users select a stitch with the simple touch of a button, and there is also a one-touch automatic threading and an easy winding bobbin feature included. A built-in free arm makes sewing sleeves and cuffs easy. There are also 9 included presser feet and a stop-start button for using the machine without the included foot control.