Brother LS14S
The cheapest genuine current UK Brother model in this lineup: a basic mechanical machine for straightforward sewing.
- Price
- from £89 Argos · checked 2026-07-10
- Warranty
- 3 years manufacturer's guarantee Couling Sewing Machines / Brother Sewing Shop · checked 2026-07-10
- Weight
- 6.4 kg Consolidated retailer listings · checked 2026-07-10
- Noise
- No manufacturer or UK retailer publishes a decibel figure for this model, so none is shown here.
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What it's for
The LS14S is Brother's simplest current UK model: a metal chassis machine with 14 built-in stitches, dial-based selection, and no LCD or memory. At its lowest advertised price of £89 it is the cheapest genuine current UK sewing machine in our lineup, though prices at other retailers run higher, up to roughly £164.
It suits a reader who is genuinely unsure whether sewing will stick and wants the lowest price to find out, rather than someone committing to the hobby long-term who might be better served starting with the Janome J3-18 at a similar mechanical simplicity but with a few more built-in stitches.
A note on the price range
Prices for this model vary more than most in our lineup, from £89 at Argos up to around £164 at some other retailers for what appears to be the same machine. Check current stock at two or three retailers before buying rather than relying on a single listing.
How it compares
From £89 it undercuts every other current model in our lineup: £140 cheaper than the Janome J3-18, £170 cheaper than the Singer 4423, and £310 cheaper than the computerised Brother Innov-is A16. Its 3-year warranty actually matches Brother's higher-tier models, despite the lower price. At 6.4kg it is close in weight to the A16 and lighter than the 4423.
Full head-to-head detail against Singer and Janome's current UK entry ranges is in our Brother vs Singer vs Janome comparison.
Brother LS14S: common questions
Is the Brother LS14S a good first machine?
Yes, if you want the lowest realistic price point. From £89 it is the cheapest genuine current UK model we track, with 14 stitches and a metal chassis. It has no memory or automation, dial-based stitch selection only.
Can the Brother LS14S quilt?
Reviewers describe its throat space as big enough for large quilts, but the feed dogs cannot be dropped for free-motion work and no darning plate is included, so straight-line quilting only, not free-motion. See our UK quilting machine guide for a machine with genuine free-motion capability.
What is the Brother LS14S warranty in the UK?
3 years manufacturer's guarantee, matching Brother's standard UK domestic term.
Run your own budget, project and skill level through our sewing machine match tool to see if the LS14S or a different current UK model is the better fit for you.