The presence of its own sewing machine significantly reduces the number of hikes in the studio and simplifies many domestic issues regarding clothing. Modern manufacturers of sewing machines offer a wide range in which it is very easy to lose and forget about the present destination. For home use, you need to pay attention to the following important technical specifications: weight, number of lines, additional amenities (threader, loop automatic), shuttle type and equipment.
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By weight of the sewing machine, it is possible to determine the naked eye that is hidden under the plastic case. For durable use, it is important that the entire sewing machine mechanism is assembled from metal parts. Thus, the normal weight should be at least 6-7 kilograms. However, there are also sewing machines that weigh about 5 kilograms - this means that part of the parts is made of plastic. It is not possible to say that such sewing machines are not suitable for sewing, they are wrong, they come to work with thin tissues, but the likelihood of a small service life (5-7 years) is great. A striking example of such lungs, but at the same time high-quality sewing machines are Janome J770, Astralux M20, Brother Comfort 25.
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If earlier any sewing machine performed no more than 2-3 lines, today manufacturers offer their customers up to 50 species of various types of standard and decorative lines. Most of these lines of dressmakers are used very rarely, but sometimes they help add raisins to the finished product. The most important lines when choosing a typewriter should be: standard (straight and zigzag), knitwear and the presence of a loop automatic. And for large lover of decorative lines, it is better to acquire a sewing and embroidery machine that will additionally perform embroidery work. Among the modern representatives of sewing machines of this class, the most affordable Brother Innov-IS 900 and Bernette Chicago 7.
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For home use, two types of shuttle are distinguished: vertical (swing) and horizontal (rotating). The first type of shuttle is occurring much more often, its only minus is that at high sewing speed it is tearing or confuses the lower thread. As for the horizontal shuttle, it is more reliable in operation and is suitable for frequent shift of the lower thread. Sewing machines with vertical shuttle are cheaper, among them are popular Singer 1507, Janome Jem. BROTHER COMFORT 35A is very popular among the cars with a horizontal shuttle, due to the rapid and easy shift of the lower thread.
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In addition to the main characteristics, it is very important to carefully read the package of the selected model and the presence of additional amenities. The standard equipment of any sewing machine should include a set of sewing paws, cleaning devices, a screwdriver, bobbins and needles, distinctive elements are only covers that can be rigid or soft. Among the additional functions simplify the sewing presence of a threader and loop-machine. Sewing machines with such functions will be a bit more expensive, but at the same time will save a huge amount of time and create more amenities. The most inexpensive models with specified functions are Janome EL 545 S, Brother Comfort 35a, Astralux K30 A.
The selection of the sewing machine depends primarily on the skill of her future hostess. If you are a starting seamstress, then look close to such simple and inexpensive models like Janome 423s, Janome 7581a, Singer Tradition 2250, which are perfect for homemade houses. And be sure to read feedback on the selected sewing machine on professional forums or, for example, in Yandex Market.
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