Australia Sewing Machine Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Electric, Computerized, and Manual), By Application (Industrial, Commercial, and Residential), and Australia Sewing Machine Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Australia Sewing Machine Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Australia Sewing Machine Market Size Was Estimated at USD 126.5 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 5.06% from 2025 to 2035
• The Australia Sewing Machine Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 217.8 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Australia sewing machine market size is anticipated to reach USD 217.8 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.06% from 2025 to 2035. The sewing machine market in Australia is driven by demand for automated and computerized sewing machines, the expansion of small tailoring enterprises, the rise in online tutorials, and growing interest in do-it-yourself fashion and home décor.

Market Overview

The Australia sewing machine market refers to the production, distribution, and sale of manual, electric, and computerized sewing machines used for stitching fabrics. The machines find extensive use in household sewing operations and garment manufacturing and tailoring services and upholstery work and embroidery and quilting and industrial textile production activities. The market will expand because more people adopt technology which helps DIY crafters and small fashion businesses and commercial apparel industries.

The Australian government supports the sewing machine market through its manufacturing programs and small-to-medium enterprise initiatives. The Manufacturing Modernisation Fund provided grants which ranged between AUD 50,000 and 1 million, while the Industry Growth Program dedicated more than AUD 140 million to support small and medium enterprises. The New South Wales fashion grants program provides state funding of up to AUD 10,000 to support equipment purchases and modernization efforts.

The Australia sewing machine market has seen notable activity: Janome Australia continues launching advanced computerized and quilting models which feature expanded functions and innovative design elements. Imported brands remain key while local retail shifts through the closing and restructuring of craft supply distribution centers which affect product availability and customer purchasing habits. Future opportunities exist through the implementation of automation in garment production and the integration of smart e-textiles and the expansion of online sales to target both hobbyists and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Australia sewing machine market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Australia sewing machine market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Australia sewing machine market.

Driving Factors

The sewing machine market in Australia is driven by the people increasingly pursue DIY fashion projects and home decoration work and crafting activities which online tutorials and social media platforms support. Rising sales results from small tailoring and fashion start up growth together with customer demand for personalized clothing and increasing popularity of quilting and embroidery activities. Market expansion results from technological progress in computerized and automated sewing machines together with rising e-commerce adoption and government assistance for small manufacturing enterprises.

Restraining Factors

The sewing machine market in Australia is mostly constrained by the expensive initial costs required to purchase advanced machines and the competition that low-cost imported apparel creates and the shortage of skilled machine operators and the drop in traditional tailoring methods. Economic uncertainty together with decreased discretionary spending results in lower household and small business investment.

Market Segmentation

The Australia sewing machine market share is classified into type and application.

The computerized segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Australia sewing machine market is segmented by type into electric, computerized, and manual. Among these, the computerized segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Because of sophisticated features like programmed stitches, automatic threading, embroidery functions, and precision control, computerized machines produce the most income. Higher disposable incomes, a penchant for efficiency and personalization, and growing demand from small tailoring enterprises, fashion designers, and quilting lovers all contribute to its dominant market share and robust growth projections.

The residential segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Australia sewing machine market is segmented by application into industrial, commercial, and residential. Among these, the residential segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Due to the popularity of do-it-yourself sewing, home décor, quilting, and other crafts, the majority of sewing machines are found in homes. Rising garment personalization, expanding online sewing communities, a work-from-home lifestyle, and reasonably priced electric and computerized models have all greatly increased household acceptance, propelling market leadership and robust future growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Australia sewing machine market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

 List of Key Companies

• Janome Australia Pty Ltd
• MJC Sewing Machines
• Highlead Sewing Machines Australia
• Prosew (Prosew.au)
• Know-How Sewing Essentials
• Sew Masters Australia
• Quirky Quilting Co.
• IMS Industrial Sewing Machines
• Elizabeth Machines Co.
• Sewing Machine Warehouse Australia
• Others

  Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

   Recent Developments:

• In February 2026, Simplicity McCall's Australia goes bankrupt, closing its Sydney warehouse and affecting sewing pattern supply that craft and sewing merchants rely on.

• In June 2025, Janome Australia announced the Memory Craft 1000 & 100E Compact Embroidery Buddy machines, which include enhanced embroidery functionalities and touchscreen interfaces to enhance creative potential.

• In October 2024, Janome Australia introduced the Skyline AE 10th Anniversary Edition line of high-end sewing machines, which included advanced feature models such as the S7AE, S6AE, S5AE, and S3AE.

    Market Segment

      This study forecasts revenue at the Australia, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Australia sewing machine market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 Australia Sewing Machine Market, By Type

• Electric
• Computerized
• Manual

   Australia Sewing Machine Market, By Application

• Industrial
• Commercial
• Residential