Sewing with modern machines has become a very simple and enjoyable experience, you just need to choose high-quality and reliable equipment. The old heavy mechanical units, which performed only two operations, are a thing of the past long ago. In stores, you will find whole shelves of sewing machines, it is no wonder to get confused in such a variety, so a few tips will not hurt you.
Instructions
Step 1
The principle of operation of the machines is the same, but each manufacturer will offer you its own "flavor", which is designed to attract a buyer. Sewing machines are divided into mechanical (no longer produced), electromechanical (inexpensive, easy-to-use products), computerized (more functions, but the price is higher) and sewing and embroidery (decorative seams).
Step 2
The working part of the machine is its mechanism, it can consist of completely metal parts (such as JANOME) and combined with plastic elements (BROTHER). Plastic is, of course, less wear-resistant than metal.
Step 3
Almost all sewing machines are made in Asia, that is, in China and Taiwan. But there are also companies with rich traditions that have kept production in their own country. An example of this is the Swedish company HUSQVARNA. But SINGER and PFAFF (Germany) and BERNINA (Switzerland) assemble using cheap labor. Comparatively inexpensive cars of the Japanese companies BROTHER and JANOME are represented by a wide range of models and are considered reliable.
Step 4
In order not to pay for unnecessary functions, find sewing machines that perform basic operations: a simple stitch, a zigzag, a semi-automatic buttonhole. If you need additional options (for example, stitching for knitwear, decorative stitches, automatic buttonhole sewing, a needle threader), you will have to pay about two thousand rubles. Convenient when the machine performs the functions of an overlock.
Step 5
Pay attention to new items that make it easier to work with the equipment. One of the latest innovations is the horizontal position of the shuttle. You insert the bobbin from above, this makes it easier to thread the thread and prevents it from breaking and tangling. In this case, you can fill the bobbin through the needle without removing the thread.
Step 6
"Fancy" sewing machines do almost everything themselves. You just need to insert a button into the foot for the smart mechanism to select the size of the buttonhole and design it.
Step 7
Choose equipment in specialized stores, where they will thoroughly advise you and help you with the choice. Before buying, familiarize yourself with the operation of the sewing machine, try it out in practice.
