Choosing and buying a sewing machine is a very difficult task.
Many questions arise: which manufacturer is better, what documents and instructions need to be checked before buying, what should be included in the package and what functions the machine should perform.
Instructions
Step 1
Before you buy a sewing machine, you need to decide how you will use it. Inform the sales assistant as much as possible about your requirements and desires.
Step 2
Most machines are designed mainly for sewing non-thick materials. Some parts are made of light alloys of metal, and if this technique is used incorrectly, it can simply break. On such machines, you cannot insert a zipper into a leather jacket or sew a thick seam on jeans. It is not recommended to use coarse and thick threads as this can cause wear on the hook.
Step 3
If you decide to buy a multifunctional sewing machine that you will use many times, then first of all pay attention to the reliability, and then to the cost and the last design. If you are limited in financial resources, then buy economy class equipment and strictly follow all the requirements during operation.
Step 4
If you want the machine to sew many different stitches and warn you about every wrong operation, buy a modern programmed technique. It has a very user-friendly display, and such a machine can perform a large number of functions. But such equipment is quite expensive, and it will be difficult to repair it in the event of a breakdown.
Step 5
Choose a sewing machine with a wide variety of stitches: blind stitch, zigzag stitch, triple reinforced straight stitch, decorative stretch stitch, imitation overlock stitch. The main characteristic when choosing a sewing machine is the type of shuttle. If you buy inexpensive equipment, then the shuttle will be vertical there.
Step 6
The horizontal shuttle is the most convenient option. As a rule, it is already installed in the car. The plastic bobbin on top is behind a clear plastic cover, so you can always see when the thread runs out. These machines have a quiet and smooth ride. If you have the opportunity, then buy equipment of this type, they are very convenient to use.
Step 7
When choosing a sewing machine, check the availability of instructions in Russian and the equipment specified in the instructions. You can demand to show the certificate of the enterprise. Ask the sales assistant to show you all the basic operations that the machine you are buying can do.
