I bought a Juki 2010 ,received it yesterday got it up and running today. very quiet. Much quieter than my designer 1.

My new Janome 12000 is the quietest machine I have ever owned and it should be at the price I paid.

I think most all machines run very quiet, as long as they are clean and oiled regularly, also new needles regularly. A dirty machine needing oil makes a lot of noise and then if you need a new needle that makes noise as well.
Select a machine for its features in what kind of sewing you will be doing. Will this machine be used strictly for piecing? or would you like a machine with more versatility with embroidery capabilities? Then if you plan to do your own quilting that would send you in another direction as well. List what you need then what you would like then start pricing also computerized machines get very needy, and face it the more you sew the more often they go in for cleaning.

[QUOTE=roserips;5028324]I think most all machines run very quiet, as long as they are clean and oiled regularly, also new needles regularly. A dirty machine needing oil makes a lot of noise and then if you need a new needle that makes noise as well.
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As the owner of many machines I can tell you this isn't true. Some machines are louder than others. It's just the way it is.

Wouldn't earplugs be cheaper? I mean, if you really want a new machine then by all means get one but . . . . .

I agree heartily with the "white sound" machine. Years ago, when I worked nights as an RN at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City, and lived just around the corner from the Emergency Room, I could sleep fine during the day as long as the air conditioner was running. But when fall came, I was out of luck. One of the other night nurses suggested a "white sound" machine (which is about all they did back then). LOL! I'm dating myself! Anyway, sure enough, I turned it on, and slept like a baby all day, despite the NYC noises outside my window. Now I'm so addicted to the darn thing that I have to have it to sleep. I turn it on, and it's like a sleeping pill. Off to sleep I go. My only alarm is the sound machine turning off, and I wake right up. I'm conditioned, like Pavlov's dogs! But it does work wonderfully at covering up extraneous sounds.

Cheers!

I use a Brother HS-2000 & it's very quiet. I love it! Never bothers DH sleeping just 6 feet away. I get up at 1:00 & sew off & on until 8:00 when he gets up.

It is a toss up between two vintage machines; my Singer 301, and my Wards Signature. Both from the 50's.

I agree with those who suggest ear plugs.....years ago as a student I had to block out tv noises to study and my mother went out and bought *EAR STOPPLES* you mold them to your ear and it totally blocks all noise. Still use them all these years .....I find them on line or at Amazon.......its cheap and worth the try......Good luck and happy resolution to this problem

My singer 301 is quiet machine.

Another thing, don't run it at top speed. That increases the noise level.

I have 7 machines. My Singer 301 is also the quitest of all. Just purrs quietly along. I love it and only paid $150.00 for it.

Strange, that is the same one I was going to recommend. When I am at guild among all the new machines, my 301a is definitely the quietest. I have even converted several other members to 301's.

If its a portable, I got a rubber-like pad at the office supply store for under my machine and that
helped cut down on the noise mine was making.

I was going to suggest this. THe thing I have found is a piece of carpet. THe bound samples they sell at the carpet store or even Lowe's.

Before buying another machine, maybe it would be worthwhile to try putting something under it to absorb some of the sound. I'm thinking some sort of dense, cushioning material such as yoga mats are made of might do the trick. In fact, you could try just putting some folded up batting under it to see if that makes any difference. The trouble with the batting will be that the machine may move around. Another option is a non-slip placemat or shelf liner often available at dollar stores. If there is a wall between the machine and the bedroom, you could hang a curtain (or a quilt!) over it to work as a sound barrier. I did this inadvertantly by hanging a quilt in front of my desk. My DH's desk is on the other side of the wall, and even though there is an open door to my left we have trouble hearing each other clearly and one of us always has to get up and walk over to the door when we have something to say. We have joked about calling each other on cell phones or using IM.

My Singer Quantum is air electronic too! When I bring it to a sew day no one believes the foot petal is is non electric but runs on or makes air. I haven't figured that out at all. But it doesn't make any sewing noise, it's a quiet hum. No needle going up and down noise. I use it for decorative stitches. It's the first of the Quantum line and very hard to find. Even the same model number I've found isn't like the very first ones. I bought it before I started quilting. It has great decorative stitches.

I use this machine every night and love it!
 

I take this with me even when I travel. I have to have white noise due to tinnitis in my ears. This is a great little machine with different sounds. My son likes the waterfall. I like the ocean waves. I think you could figure how to set it and then just cut it on. My babylock quilter's choice is pretty quiet although it makes a weird noise when you first start stitdhing. but I love it anyway. It would definitely keep hubby awake but since we go to bed at the same time that's not a problem. My eyes close about 10pm so no sewing for me at night!! lol!

I just thought I had screwed up my machine somehow and thats why its loud... I learn so much here thank you ladies

I get up early in the morning,my featherweight is very quiet and I get alot done while husband is still sleeping, if you could find one, this is a machine you will love. good luck with your search

I love my Featherweight, including how quiet it is. The first time I sewed with it, I was amazed. So quiet and also sews great for piecing.

Quietest machine I have ever had is a Bernina 801 Sport. That little baby just purrs. Thankfully I didn't trade it in when I bought a computerized machine. the sport has very few stitches, but love using it for piecing and simple buttonhole applique. also zig zag is really cool.

bernina is the quietest but also try putting your current machine on a rubber mat (think welcome mat) that may fix the problem

Buy him some foam ear plugs. I sleep with them every night, best sleep I have ever had. Very cheap and can buy a bunch in a jar at Wal Mart.
My husband could sleep with almost any kind of noise.
All machines are quiet until they get broke in.

Buy him some foam ear plugs. I sleep with them every night, best sleep I have ever had. Very cheap and can buy a bunch in a jar at Wal Mart.
My husband could sleep with almost any noise.
All machines are quiet until they get broke in.

My Singer 201 treadle machine is very quiet. Also my Singer 221 Featherweight.

I agree. My Babylock is very quiet. My Featherweight is also very quiet.

Try putting a carpet sample under your machine, this will make the machine quieter.

I agree with those who recommend the old reliable Singer 201....super machine, super strong, super quiet. And.....best part is.... it won't clean out your bank account. Service requirements are almost non-existent.

I have a Singer 9940 that I don't think is very loud but the walking foot is very noisy.

Suzy

Have you thought about what your machine is sitting on--as I found that makes a difference, especially if the machine isn't completely flat. I use some of that shelving rubber stuff under mine and it works great.