Now many housewives are happy to buy sewing machines and learn to sew. A sewing machine for them becomes not only a technique for mending clothes, but a whole hobby or work.
It is quite difficult for a novice needlewoman to choose a sewing machine, but you should not chase super-powerful technologies, take a closer look at simple sewing machines.
Types of sewing machines
Sewing machines are:
- Electromechanical. This is the easiest option for a beginner. It is these sewing machines that are recommended for a start. The seam and thread tension are set independently by the user. These machines are often equipped with a speed pedal. These sewing machines are inexpensive.
- Programmable. These sewing machines set everything up automatically, you just need to select the desired sewing program. All information is displayed on the screen: type of seam, stitch, thread and fabric.
- Sewing and embroidery machines. Such sewing machines not only sew, but can also embroider any patterns. These machines are fully automated, you can connect a computer to them to update software or patterns.
- Overlock. These sewing machines are not designed for sewing. They quickly process the edges of the product so that the threads do not fall off.
Which sewing machine is recommended for beginners
For beginners in handicraft, experts advise paying attention to the first type of sewing machines.
Electromechanical machines are easy to operate and easy to thread. These sewing machines do not require constant software updates. They fail less often, and minor troubles are easily solved at home, without a master. It is very easy to change a broken needle or an unsuitable foot with them. These sewing machines have a standard set of stitches, and some decorative ones, which are quite enough for home needlework. On electromechanical machines, you can easily and quickly learn to sew.
What to look for when buying a sewing machine
Shuttle type. The simplest type of shuttle that could be found in old mechanical typewriters is a swinging one. It is quite comfortable at low sewing speeds.
For modern "pedal" sewing machines, a horizontal shuttle is used. It is convenient in terms of threading, the thread is rarely tangled in them. The only drawback of such a shuttle is the adjustment of the lower thread tension.
Adjusting the tension of the upper threads and the pressure of the foot on the fabric. In computer models of sewing machines, such functions are automated. And in electromechanical models, you need to manually configure everything, because the quality of the stitches on different types of fabrics depends on this.
Strengthening the puncture of the tissue with a needle. When buying an electromechanical sewing machine, ask your dealer if the force of the needle pierces the fabric depends on the sewing speed. For sewing all types of fabric, it is necessary that the piercing force is always maximum, regardless of the sewing speed.
Lines. Electromechanical models have their own small set of stitches. There will definitely be straight stitches with different step sizes, blind stitches, zig-zag. Perhaps your chosen model will also have decorative stitches. Ask the seller how many stitches and what the sewing machine has. A beginner seamstress usually only needs a standard set of stitches. Computer and embroidery sewing machines have a large set of stitches, it is also possible to load new ones.
Sewing speed. It depends on how hard you press on the pedal. It is easy to get used to such "pedal" models if you practice a little. In some older models of electromechanical machines, the speed is adjusted using a knob and ON / OFF buttons.
Whichever sewing machine you choose, you need to get used to it and learn how to sew on it. The rest of the experience will come with time, you just have to start.
