Vera Olkhovskaya
What kind of machines do you like and how to choose sewing equipment? - I am often asked by visitors to "Couturier" and members of my groups from social networks.
I like industrial machines, so-called. "universals".
They work great with any denim and drape fabrics.
Prices now I do not know, something in the region of 300 dollars. Marks do not have significant differences.
All these machines come with an industrial table, a motor and make only one straight line.
The stitch length and thread tension are, of course, adjustable. Speeds vary from 2 engine revolutions per minute to 500.
Most importantly, they are adapted to home electrical networks, which was not the case before.
Regardless of the brand, these machines are easy to use and reliable, but it takes skill to operate them.
Perhaps for novice tailors, this technique is not entirely suitable and, for sure, you will need zigzags and other decorative patterns. lines.
As far as I know, now most household sewing machines are very fragile and are only suitable for thin fabrics.
Of course, you can sew thin jeans and a lightweight drape on them.
But for serious hard work, they are not suitable, as there are too many plastic parts in them.
Do you want to buy equipment "for reasonable money"?
I don't think it's a problem. The more types of lines - the more expensive they are.
There is no significant difference between brands.
No matter what sellers tell you, but in a world of fierce competition, every manufacturer in every price category strives for maximum results and focuses on competitors.
There are, of course, models that are unreasonably expensive, but after spending a day or two shopping, you will quickly figure out what's what.
If you decide to buy, buy in specialized branded sewing equipment stores, but in no case in electronics supermarkets.
In the first, a greater chance to buy a quality product and more attention is paid to each visitor.
In addition, these stores have their own mechanic who performs the final adjustment of equipment and warranty (as well as non-warranty) repairs.
This is very important.
So, going for a typewriter, take with you long pieces of fabric of different textures and thicknesses, threads of different numbers and ask the seller to demonstrate different types of stitches on the typewriter you like on different fabrics.
If they let you try it for yourself, even better.
Remember: you should not take the machine without a demonstration, it must be perfectly tuned and an instruction in Russian and a refueling scheme must be attached to it.
When buying an overlock, it must be tucked in and you should see a "pigtail" stitch from under the foot.
The overlocker must "be able to make" a knitted seam and a seam with a rudder, the width of the seam and the length of the stitch must be adjustable.
Old household overlocks and industrial overlocks, as a rule, make only one edge overlock seam with simultaneous cutting of the edge.
All available overlock settings must be demonstrated to you by the seller.
If you are not one of the "fans of technology", it is good to take with you a reliable, technically literate man (husband, father, friend ...).
Everything that you miss, he will ask and understand. Check out the article "Machine seams. Stretch processing"and "Machine Seams. Part 2". Most of the seams shown in these articles will come in handy.
Best of luck!
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