Experienced professional dressmakers are well aware of the criteria for choosing a seamstress. Therefore, if you are wondering: “Which sewing machine should I choose?”, then, most likely, sewing is a hobby for you. How not to make a mistake when buying? After all, a high-quality model will last for decades and even be inherited by the growing craftswomen. Well, let's try to figure out all the nuances together. To choose a sewing machine for your home, even before you go to the store for a purchase or surf the Internet in search of information, you need to answer yourself three questions that will help you make the right choice.
Question one - model
First, consider what model do you need? The answer depends on your needs. If you need a machine for amateur sewing, then an electromechanical model with manual control will suffice. Machines of this class perform overcasting seams, sometimes even several types, decorative stitches for finishing garments, sew buttonholes in semi-automatic or automatic mode, and also sew knitted fabrics. The number of operations for electromechanical machines is different and is directly proportional to their price: the more lines in the arsenal, the higher the price of the model.
For example, a sewing machine Singer 4411 performs 11 operations, including a semi-automatic buttonhole, equipped with three paws (for zippers, buttons and buttonholes). "Works" with fabrics of different densities: from crepe de chine to woolen or vinyl. Performs a zigzag seam, a blind stitch on regular and stretch fabrics, secures seams with a reverse operation, and in addition, with a scalloped seam, you can decorate the edges of products. For beginner dressmakers, these operations are quite enough. The price of the Singer 4411 ranges from 4440 to 5380 rubles.
popular sewing machine Janome Juno 513 performs 14 most commonly used sewing operations. For example, knit stitches with automatic stitch length adjustment, blind stitch, stretch, overlock, zigzag and several types of decorative stitches. Like the Singer 4411, the Janome Juno 513 is a semi-automatic buttonhole, meaning you have to switch settings a few times, and is generally a good option for learners of the art of sewing. True, in addition to the number of seams performed, there is another difference - this is the type of shuttle device. If the Singer 4411 has a more “progressive” shuttle - horizontal, then the Janome Juno 513 has an “old, good one”, well known to everyone from Soviet sewing machines - a swinging vertical one. The price of the described model is within 5100 rubles.
And here Bernina Bernette 15 already performs 28 operations, including three types of overlock and zigzag stitches, elastic and super-elastic stitches for sewing stretch fabrics, and a whole range of decorative stitches: hemstitch, honeycomb, pleated, etc. Like previous models, Bernina Bernette 15 is equipped with a sleeve platform for convenient sewing of round garments: cuffs, belts, legs. But unlike the Singer 4411 and Janome Juno 513, it independently sews a buttonhole in the “automatic” mode, and also has five additional legs (for buttonholes, buttons, zippers, embroidery and overlock stitching). Naturally, this model is more expensive - an average of 6750 rubles.
Question two - brand
When deciding which sewing machine to choose for the home, it is impossible to ignore the issue of brand name. The most popular sewing machine manufacturers on the Russian market are, of course, the Japanese companies Janome and Brother, the American Singer, followed by the Taiwanese Astralux, the Swiss Bernina and the German Pfaff. However, it should be noted that despite the fact that the models are developed in these countries, direct assembly is usually carried out either in China or Taiwan. Does it affect the quality of the sewing machine? Not always. To find out the "reputation" of the model you like, read the opinions of their owners on the sewing forums.
Of course, those brands that have enough information about them are more trustworthy: about the manufacturing company itself, about the Russian representative office, official dealers, the opportunity to purchase additional accessories, warranty obligations, and repair shops. Find out who provides the warranty (shop or service center of the manufacturer) and for how long. If a service center is responsible for warranty obligations, find out if there is one in your city.
Question three - shop
Well, the third question that needs an answer is: "WHERE to choose a sewing machine for the home?". There are several options: in a specialized store in your city, in an online store or in a used one. Let's focus on the first two. Buying in a specialized store makes it possible to try out several sewing machines at once, taking scraps of fabric from home for this. You can also ask any question you are interested in to the sales assistant, and if he knows the topic well, he will help you make the right choice of a sewing machine.
However, remember that some stores, although they have a wide range of household appliances, are initially focused on selling one or two specific brands, so sellers can covertly impose on you the product that the store is interested in selling. So be careful. Or you can choose a sewing machine for your home in the online store. This purchase option is also suitable if you live in a small town, and prices in online stores are cheaper. By the way, you can simplify the price comparison process by using the tkat.ru portal, which contains information about popular models of household appliances sold on various Internet sites.
So, when wondering which sewing machine to choose, take your time. Better measure a hundred times, deciding on the model, manufacturer, design, dimensions, equipment and similar parameters. Of course, according to consumer protection law, the store is obliged to exchange low-quality goods, but ... do you need these problems? Wouldn't it be easier to avoid them by showing foresight from the very beginning, and thus making the right choice of a sewing machine.
