Sewing Machine

A recent survey has revealed that, due to the economic crisis, there are now so many people who are dedicated, into the house, to small sewing works.

It is not just the minimum mendings, how to make the hem to a pair of pants or to a dress, however, that, if we turn to a tailor can cost around 5-10 euro, but also for real interventions aimed at modernize or change clothes, in order to have a more varied and large wardrobe without spending unrealistic sums of money.

Return then to spread into our homes the presence of the legendary sewing machine, that object in the houses of our grandmothers never missed.
In fact, if you can dig out some of those that worked with pedals, they could still be useful to familiarize yourself with the first works.

It must be said that until the 40s - 50s there were only straight stitching machines with the ability to change only the thread tension and stitch length. Subsequently the choice of the points increased and, only after the sixties spread the embroidery machines.

For those who today are looking for a sewing machine for household chores, let's see what are the features to consider when purchasing one.

Types of Sewing Machine

Among the major manufacturers of sewing machines, we can cite Singer, Necchi, Brother , historical brands which are already in itself a guarantee. They can be found at electronics stores, shopping malls, department dedicated to the sewing brands.
It is always better to buy them in specialized shops, where you can not only find the accessories, but also receive assistance in case of malfunctions.

There are sewing machines of all kind and model, suitable for both beginners and to those who are already familiar with it. The price ranges generally between hundred euro and 500, but let's say that a good model can still wander around 150-200 euro.

The main difference lays between the electronic and the mechanical models, but we must say that, for both categories there are the cheaper and the more expensive machines.

Among the most sophisticated models, there are those with digital display, as well as semi-professional models suitable for many types of fabric. In these cases the prices may rise considerably, so it is advisable to limit yourself to buy the product calibrated to your needs, without exaggerating.

If the use is sporadic and mainly dedicated to making hems and repairs is better to keep on models of mechanical type, more simple, but that are still sturdy and stable, but not of an excessive weight.
They also often have a design with a retro flavor and in some cases they still have to pedal operation.

If you have the need to carry out more complex work, such as embroidery, buttonholes, special stitching, creative work, then you should be oriented on models equipped, for example, with the function of automatic needle threader function or the cut and paste function, but which are obviously even more expensive.

A tip for those who are about to purchase one may therefore be to make a detailed list of your needs: the type of work that you aim to achieve the type of tissue on which you think you can get to work.

Accessories for Sewing Machines

It is necessary that the machines are equipped with some basic steps, such as linear or straight and zig zag in different lengths, in addition to the stretch stitch ideal for stretch fabrics.
As for the embroidery stitches, however, usually the standard ones supplied are the simple honeycomb, the double honeycomb and double zig zag.

Among the basic accessories for a sewing machine there are the interchangeable legs, to be alternated with the one supplied, which differ according to the type of tissue (for example for jeans, skin, etc..), Or according to the type of processing, (there is one for the hem, that for the buttonholes, one for the zippers and so on).

Other indispensable accessories are the guides, useful for example for elastic bands and a supply of needles of various sizes and thicknesses.
For those who choose an electronic machine it is important to keep the software always up to date.

At home, the sewing machine is to be placed on a table top, in a well-lit room. For the evening hours is important to keep near a lamp, but it is also important to make sure that the machine has also a good light provided.

The professional ones are provided with a special cabinet, which allows you to store them in a practical way when you are finished using them. Or there are models with a convenient carrying case.