The “mini” sewing machines that you can find on several websites including the AS Seen On TV site are lightweight, extremely portable machines that you can take anywhere in the car, RV or boat in case you have issues that need to be taken care of immediately. Ever have a button pop off just as you were getting ready for a sales presentation. Your wife or husband, if so inclined, probably groaned when you asked them to get out the sewing machine. You will have to clear a space for the repair, make sure the right color thread is available and that you have the appropriate needle and a pair of tweezers and magnifying glass just to get the needle threaded. A simple button repair is now a huge project. You do not have time for that. If you had a mini sewing machine that you could pull out of its case and start sewing you could be on your way in minutes instead of an hour.
Your choice of mini sewing machines is limited compared to full size machines just due to the space you have for any electronics or other features. Here are a couple of mini sewing machines and their features and prices. The Sew Pro Compact is a lightweight free arm sewing machine with zigzag stitching, utility stitching and does button holes as well. It has a drop in bobbin, bobbin winder, foot pedal and instructional DVD for less than one hundred dollars ($99.99). Another model is the Euro Pro EP150. It weighs only four pounds, has metal internal parts, a drop in bobbin, eight stitches, adjustable stitch length, start and stop capability, and a reverse for less than one hundred dollars ($99.99).