Electronic sewing machines. Dictionary of Terms: Sewing Machines Switch on a modern sewing machine for what

Different stores use and mix the concepts electronic, computer, mechanical, electron-mechanical, electrical, etc. Sewing machine. As a result, coming home after consultation, people cannot understand what kind of beasts they saw on the shop window .. Whether it was an electronic car, or what other.

Essentially, modern household sewing machines are divided into just 2 types. And there is nothing more to invent)

The first view is mechanical sewing machines. These are machines in which there is no electronic board, or there is a simplest control unit. But copiers correspond to the lines. And they, how to imagine themselves, you can not fit into the car in an unlimited quantity. From here and a set of lines - up to 24.

Do not confuse lines and operations. And then many manufacturers write that there are 40 operations in their car ... But in essence there is 24 copiers, and everything else is regulated by simply changes in the stitch width and length stitch.

As examples of classic, "iron-stable" sewing machines, you can bring Janome 1221, Janome My Excel W23U, Janome SE 518, Janome 7518, Janome 7524A, Janome 7524E. Many people think that due to the needle positioning functions and smooth speed adjustment of the machine type W23U or Janome 7524E has become electronic, but it is not quite so. Just in them shoved the simplest electronic functions)

Mechanical sewing machines are further separated by power (this is very important for this kind of machines). There are cars "Light", for example, Janome MS 100, Janome MT 2216, Janome DC 2030, and there are cars with good power, allowing to work with dense tissues without effort. Such cars have already been named "Iron-resistant" slightly higher)

Second type - electronic sewing machines. These are machines in which the electronic board is responsible for the set of lines and their switching. Therefore, these machines may have a practically unlimited functionality. It all depends on which programs laid the manufacturer.

The main thing, as I think, the difference between electronic sewing machines from mechanical in the fact that they need to bother with them. " Included the operation - she sews. Because some average width parameters and length lines are already laid in the machine's memory. No need to search in the instructions, what to put the length, the width ... God forbid also and the needle will be happy.

Electronic cars are "simpler", for example, Janome DC 50, Janome QC 2325, Janome 4030, Elna 6200, New Home 8330. Such have a great set of basic working lines, several types of loops, decorative lines they have enough of them.

"More complied with" - machines such as Janome DC 3600, MC 5200, various alphabets, many decorative lines, are programmed on the boards of these machines in addition to the basic working operations. Such machines are suitable for lovers not so much repair, how much to decorate clothes, engage in Pechvoric and Quilting. Handkerchings, napkins decorate ...

"Focused" are machines that have not only an excellent set of lines, but also with all sorts of electronic approaches that simplify sewing. For example, "Choose the tissue density" ... ". Put any such needles" ... "And I will put the pressure of the foot automatically." Such machines most often make European manufacturers like ELNA 7300 PRO, ELNA 740 Excellence. Very nice, but also expensive by itself.

"Embroidery" are cars that, so it will not be a surprise for you, not only sew, but also embroider. You carry out the designs on the flash drive, which then turn out to be on the fabric. All that is required from you is to change threads. This, for example, the machine Janome 350e, Elna 820, Elna 9900 (embroidery) or Elna 8600 (Sewing-High). There are still a lot. I just like these.

IN electronic machines Do not pay attention to power. They have an electronic puncture amplifier needle. Therefore, if anything, it will help to treat dense tissue.

And the choice should be done in your needs. But do not forget that they can change for those 5-10 years that you will use the purchased machine. Probably makes sense to exit planned expenses on a thing that has several large functionality and potential to meet your ideas (even if they occur only in the future).

Type of shuttle
The shuttle can be three types: swing vertical, rotary horizontal and rotary vertical.
Swinging shuttle, as a rule, is applied in not expensive cars, It is installed vertically. At the same time, the maximum sewing speed is low, there are limitations on the width of the line, and there is also a vibration during operation.
Rotary shuttles (Double Oven Shules) provide more quiet and smooth operation without vibration and stitches. The shuttle can be installed vertically or horizontally.
With a horizontal location, it is more convenient to fill the bobbins and sewing can be started without preliminary raising the lower thread.
The vertical location of the twin construction shuttle is applied only in expensive household or industrial sewing machines. They are characterized by high reliability and durability.

Pressure Adjustment Fabric
The ability to adjust the pressure of the foot on the fabric. The thicker the fabric, the less pressure is required. Also, the pressure regulator may be needed at the sewing knitwear, as it is stretched under the presser foot, and reducing the pressure can be avoided. If there is a built-in top conveyor fabric in the machine, the pressure regulator is not needed. Depending on the sewing machine model, adjustment can be performed manually using a regulator or automatically depending on the type of fabric.

Seat speed adjustment
Type of adjustment of the maximum sewing speed. As a rule, the sewing speed depends on the degree of pressing the electric drive pedal, and the maximum speed can be installed using the switch. Speed \u200b\u200bcan be adjusted smoothly or stepped. When smooth adjustment, you can more accurately adjust the sewing parameters.

Speed \u200b\u200blimiter
The function allows you to limit the maximum sewing speed using the switch installed on the sewing machine housing. Despite the fact that all sewing machines allow you to adjust the speed of the degree of effort of pressing the pedal, the presence of the limiter will make it easier to facilitate the process of passing complex areas by fixing the convenient sewing speed and focusing on the elaboration of elements.

Maximum speed sewing
from 400 to 6000 ppm
Depending on the model sewing machine Performs from 600 to 1600 stitches per 1 minute without loss of sewing quality. Modern cars Automatically adjust the power of the puncture of the fabric, taking into account the type of needle, the stitch speed and the thickness of the canvas. It is important to remember that in addition to speed, stability and quality of the seam are also important.

Upper fabric conveyor
The presence of the top conveyor fabric in addition to the bottom. It is used for the simultaneous stretching of the upper and lower layers of the fabric. This conveyor will be especially useful when working with thin and slippery tissues. It turns out a smooth line and assemblies are not formed. In addition, when performing work related to quilting, with the help of the upper conveyor, the mutual displacement of the layers of the tissue decreases.

Electronic prolck force stabilizer
Automatic adjustment of the effort of the prolque needle fabric. At any speed of the engine rotation, the puncture force remains maximum. With the help of an electronic stabilizer, you can comfortably work with any tissue thickness.

Turning off the fabric feed mechanism
The ability to disable the work of the fabric conveyor. This function may be needed when performing some operations (manual embroidery, sewing buttons), when the fabric is easier to move manually.

Sewing in several directions
The ability to automatically move the fabric into all directions. As a rule, sewing machines can perform lines with a width of up to 8-9 mm. If there is a sewing opportunity in several directions, you can get wider lines. Such models are usually considered as machines with embroidery.

Sewing without pedal
A function that ensures the possibility of sewing without using the pedal is to start sewing to click on the special button on the housing, and to stop the machine - press it again.

Reverse button
The presence of a reverse lines button. When the machine is running in this mode, sewing is made in the opposite direction. As a rule, it is performed to secure the line. In more expensive machines, this function is performed using the "Automatic Stitching Fixment" mode.

Automatic pinning line
The presence of an automatic fixation of the line, when at the beginning and / or at the end of the line, the filament is automatically performed. Also, the fixation can be made using the reverse mode when the line is performed at a short distance in the opposite direction.

Lapse Lever
The presence of a special paw lift lever into the upper position, which is convenient to press the knee.

Automatic litter lift
Availability of automatic lifting of the foot. At the end of the sewing operation, the paw automatically rises. This feature can be turned off and use to lift your paw with a manual or knee lever.

Max. Lifting height
from 5 to 16 mm
The distance between the working surface and the paw in the upper position. We are thicker cloth, the biggest height is required.

Lighting
The presence of a sewing machine for a built-in halogen lamp or incandescent lamp to illuminate the working surface.

Power lamp
from 5 to 15 watts
To illuminate the working surface, sewing machines are equipped with an integrated incandescent lamp or a halogen lamp. Depending on its power, the illumination intensity and, accordingly, the convenience of work depends. When choosing this parameter It should be borne in mind that it is unacceptable to use a light bulb greater powerWhat is stated in the characteristics of the sewing machine.

Button Size Measurement System
The presence of a device that measures the size of the buttons (loop size).

Power consumption
from 35 to 550
Depending on the model, the sewing machine consumes from 0 to 105 W. The low value indicator indicates the efficiency of the device.

Connect to computer
It is possible to connect the electronic sewing machine to the computer. This allows you to load a new line type or embroidery type into the device, program sewing operations at your own discretion. A direct connection is provided through a cord via a USB port. It is also possible to download via USB-Flash.

Sewing operations

Number of sewing operations
from 1 to 3024
The number of types of lines that the sewing machine can perform.

Loop performance
There are three sewing loop processing modes: automatic, semi-automatic and manual.
If there is an automatic loop, the machine performs a loop yourself for one reception. It also automatically produces the necessary shifts and coats all the edges of the loop. The loops sizes are installed using a special looped foot or by the user in millimeters. This is convenient when performing several identical loops on one product.
The semi-automatic loop is performed by the user independently when it alternately switches the necessary operations (lower, left, upper and right loop edges). You don't need to move the fabric manually. In this case, more time is spent on the processing of each loop.
When manually, the loop is performed by the user independently. You need to manually move the fabric and measure the distances between the edges of the loop.

Number of loops
from 1 to 20
The parameter indicates the number of hinge types that are capable of performing a sewing machine.
It is characteristic of models with automatic hinge performance (see "Loop").

Line on the housing
Some sewing machine models are equipped with such a useful addition like a ruler on the housing. Its use will allow you to easily control the stitching of parallel elements and other dimensions without the use of additional lines and fixtures.

Maxi Patterns
Computer sewing machines can have an additional mechanism that allows you to move the fabric not only back and forth, but also to the right. Thanks to which additional embroidery capabilities are provided - you can embroider a flower, make a few stitches of the defects, embroider a small geometric pattern and so on. Maintaining this feature is called Maxi Patterns.

Max. Stitch length
from 2.5 to 12 mm
The parameter indicates the maximum possible distance between the two longitudinal processes of the needle.
The shorter the stitches are made, the stronger the seam as a whole. The desired stitch length depends on the seam destination. The maximum indicator, first of all, determines how thick fabrics can be sewed on the machine. The parameter also plays an important role, for example, when embroidery.

Max. Stitch width
from 3 to 36.5 mm
The maximum possible distance between stitches, which determines the width of the entire seam.
Usually wide, decorative and revision zigzag lines are performed.

The number of types of monograms
from 1 to 30
Depending on the sewing machine model, the number of monograms varies from 1 to 30. The monogram is characteristic of artistic embroidery, they are applied due to the presence of built-in special programs that provide a connection of letters into an ornamental inscription.

The number of embroidered alphabets
from 1 to 28
Depending on the sewing machine model, the amount of alphabets varies from 1 to 17. Cyrillic and Latin embroidery alphabets with fonts of several species, hieroglyphs are available. The standard set of built-in alphabets is 2-4. If you have a direct connection to the computer, you can download any number of sewing programs with patterns and fonts.

The number of embroidered motifs
from 21 to 930
Depending on the sewing machine model, the number of motifs varies from 21 to 480. Any sample of photograph or pattern can be used as an embroidery motive.

Strits

Overlock
The possibility of performing seams that imitate incubate. Overlocks can simultaneously be the resulting, trimming and processing of the edge of the fabric. The presence of overlock lines may be needed when processing edges of bulk fabrics.

Recovery
The sewing machine allows you to perform seams that mimic up. At the same time, cut, carry out and process the edges of the fabric can only overlocks. Sewing machines are deprived of such an opportunity, however, the imitation of the gripping seams makes it possible to work with bulk fabrics.

Counted
The ability to perform a secret line. It can be performed in one or two types. The secret seams are used, as a rule, when the sewing device is hinged and invisible from the front side.

Elastic
The ability to perform a sewing machine of elastic lines. Such seams are commonly used when working with knitted tissues.

Elastic counted
The ability to perform elastic secret seams. As a rule, such a line is used to hide knitwear.

Design

Embroidery block
The presence of an embroidery unit bundled, which is installed on the sewing machine. In this device, the hoops with a stretched cloth are fixed. Embroidery can be of varying complexity and sizes. Depending on the machine model, embroidery blocks can only produce simple drawings and inscriptions, or have the ability to connect to a computer, downloading new embroidery schemes from diskettes or memory cards.

Display
The presence of a display on the sewing machine housing. On it, as a rule, selected operations are displayed, line view, embroidery scheme and other information. Some models of the machines have a touch screen.

Display Type
The presence of a display on the sewing machine housing will allow you to view the selected operations, the stitch view, embroidery scheme and other information. More expensive models are equipped with color displays, however, for most functions of the black and white display, it will be quite enough.

Sewing advisor
Many computer-controlled sewing machines are equipped with a system of assistance and tips when sewing - a sewing adviser. Depending on the class of the machine, the adviser can suggest which settings are recommended for a particular type of fabric and which foot and needle must be used to perform a specific sewing operation. Also follow the correctness of the sewing process, and even in detail, with pictures or short clips, tell us how to perform the desired sewing operation.

Sleeve platform
Ability to take off part of the desktop. This allows you to comfortably work with narrow products (pants, cuffs, sleeves).

Length platform
from 14.5 to 33 cm
The length of the platform characterizes the distance from the needle to the lateral part of the machine housing, located on the right of the seamstress. This indicator should be paid in the event that it is planned to sew volumetric things, such as blankets or winter coats, as the larger the length of the platform, the easier it will be more convenient to be controlled with dimensional things.

Length of a hostess platform
from 7.5 to 200 cm
The hose platform is a narrow part of the sewing machine, which allows you to handle the sleeves of the products. The length of the hostess platform varies within 7-20 cm, and depends on common gabarites Sewing machine.

Table for expanding the working surface
The presence of an additional table with which you can expand the work surface. It may be needed when sewing large products (curtains, bed linen, bedspread).

Filamentant
The presence of a device that is in the upper thread in the needle.

Automatic refueling of the bottom thread
The presence of a device for automatic refueling of the bottom thread. As a rule, it is used in horizontal shutouts. With this device, you can start sewing without prior accession of the lower thread upstairs.

Automatic thread cutter
When pressing the button of the nithe covers, the special mechanism cuts down the lower and top thread. The needle occupies the upper position.

Automatic needle stop in the upper position
At the end of the stitching, the needle automatically takes up the top position.

Needle position switch (top / bottom)
The possibility after the end of the needle switching line is both in the upper and lower position.

The location of the coil
Molding for installing the coil with threads, as a rule, is vertically on the top surface of the sewing machine. It is less likely to occur the horizontal installation of the coil, such a position contributes to a smooth and uniform unwinding of the thread, and provides a more smooth line.

Accessories compartment
The presence of an accessory storage compartment machine in the housing.

Case
Case is designed for protective goals. It can be a soft clutch or rigid frame, preventing machinery as well as mechanical damage.

Paws

For quilting
Foot for quilting, as a rule, is used to crosslinking multilayer tissue, often using fillers (for example, syntheps).

For launching lightning
When using this foot, you can make a parallel line as close as possible to lightning.

For sewing buttons
Paw for sewing buttons is necessarily equipped with two straps for increased stability. Some models have rubberized overlays that exclude tissue sliding. Additionally, it can be equipped with a removable pin to get the "legs".
Such paws can also be used to sewing loops, buttons and hooks.

Overlock
This foot is used when performing an overlock line. With the help of a special construction of an overlock foot fabric is not tightened when the seam is performed.

Recovery
There is a foot with a foot, which is intended to perform a ropted line. Due to the laptop, the cloth when performing a seam is not tightened.

For blacks
Paws for hubs are used to process the edges of thin tissues. The presence of the guide channel on the underside of the foot ensures that there is an even chamber.

Sizes and weight

Width
from 9 to 64 cm
The width of the sewing machine in centimeters. When this parameter is selected, it is worth considering that manufacturers, as a rule, indicate dimensions Devices without taking into account the protruding parts of the case.

Depth
from 8 to 44 cm
Depth of sewing machine in centimeters. When this parameter is selected, it is worth considering that manufacturers, as a rule, indicate the overall dimensions of the device without taking into account the protruding parts of the case.

Height
from 16 to 56 cm
Height of the sewing machine in centimeters. When this parameter is selected, it is worth considering that manufacturers, as a rule, indicate the overall dimensions of the device without taking into account the protruding parts of the case.

Weight
from 0.4 to 50 kg
Weight of a sewing machine in kilograms. Depending on functionality and power, it can be from 2 to 15 kg.

Electronic sewing machines, in contrast to the electromechanical, have a microprocessor and, accordingly, the electronic control type, that is, the actions of the machine can be controlled using the buttons. They have other functional differences.

Types of electronic machines

Electronic machines of any complexity can make several types of loops, including popular "with eye". All electronic machines have an electronic stabilizer function of a puncture force that allows the needle to pierce the tissue of any density at any sewing rate. However, the number of automated functions in machines is different. Depending on this, they can be conditionally divided into three types - machines with elements of electronics, simple and improved electronic machines. Separately, we will tell about electronic sewing machines with unique capabilities.

Machines with electronics elements

These are sewing machines with electromechanical control, in which the electronics controls only three functions, they vary depending on the model:

• enraved sewing (to start sewing or stop the machine, just press the button).
• smooth adjustment of sewing speed (sewing speed does not depend on the strength of pressing the pedal and can be fixed in any range from the minimum to maximum)
• vertical needle positioning (you can pre-set the needle position after the sewing end is extremely lower or top)

Sewing machines of this subspecies are a bit, they include Bernette Milan 7 and Moscow 7 (cars are similar in all characteristics except for the body of the case and configuration), as well as Janome DЕCOREXEL Pro 5124 (this model does not have an interpreted sewing function).

Simple electronic machines

These sewing machines with full electronically control, but also with a minimum number of functions. In addition to the above, other possibilities appeared:

• information display (depending on the model of the machine can provide both minimal information, such as stitching number and stitch length, as well as more detailed, including recommended foot and active functions)
• settings recommended by the manufacturer specified for each operation (when you select any operation, the stitch length and lines width parameters will automatically be installed)

Advanced electronic machines

These machines provide ample opportunities for comfortable sewing and creativity, since the number of automated functions in them is much larger:

• alphabet (allows you to create inscriptions and monogram on fabrics)
• memory (allows you to program and save the sequential execution of decorative lines, alphabet and action symbols, such as automatic leaving or trimming)
• mirror decorative lines (horizontal and / or vertical)
• automatic leaf (you do not need to use a reverse function, one click on the button)
• automatic trimming of the thread (by pressing the button the machine itself cuts the upper and lower threads)
• horizontal needle positioning (allows you to install the needle to the left or right relative to the central position)

Advanced electronic machines in which all listed functions are present - Brother Innov-IS (NV) 450 and above, as well as Bernette Milan and Moscow 8.

Electronic sewing machines with unique features

Some electronic sewing machines have a number of special functions or devices that greatly simplify the sewing process or provide you with unique opportunities to implement the most bold projects. These features include:

• the knee lever for lifting the paws (this device does not depend on the possibilities of the machine provided by electronics, but only high-end electronic machines) are equipped with them). It will allow you to quickly raise and lower the presser foot and makes both hands for the most accurate product control. This function is available in the BROTHER Innov-IS (NV) 1300 machine.
• creating your own decorative lines (the function is in the Brother Innov-IS (NV) 650 machine)
• the presence of an optical foot (paws with an optical sensor, thanks to which the machine holds a calibration at the first setting of the foot, which significantly improves the quality of the line, for example, when cozy loops). Such paws can only be installed on Bernina 3, 5, 7, and 8 series machines, such as Bernina B350.
• sewing in different directions (the lower conveyor can promote fabric in 4 or 8-directions). An example of the presence of these functions is the BROTHER Innov-IS (NV) 650 and Bernina 550 model.

Electronic sewing machines of a newer generation have built-in operating systems and touch screens that allow not only to sew, but also to embroider, creating their embroidery designs. Such cars are conventionally called

In essence, any, even the simplest sewing machine can help you in creating a masterpiece. In the end, the era of the Great Couturiers fell on the second half of the XIX - the beginning of the 20th century, when the sewing machines only entered the use of and were quite simple. There was no speech about computer control or about the electric drive, but it was in those days that such great masters lived and worked, as Charles Vort, Elsa Skiaparelli and Coco Chanel.

At the same time, it is stupid to deny that a good and correctly selected sewing machine saves the time, strength and nerves of the master. How to make a sure choice, do not get lost in a huge number of firms and models, choose from the list of functions what you need, and not pay extra?

Let's try to figure out. To begin with, decide exactly - for what you need a machine at all. You just want to have it at hand, so that there was an opportunity to independently shorten too long trousers, not running every time in the atelier, to sew a cuckored jacket and pick up a new chart, and are unlikely to get something more? Maybe there is a desire to sew carnival costumes to children - or are you upgoing close to your wardrobe? If you are going to sew, then what? Summer dresses from light fabrics, or coat and severe jeans? Or maybe mostly configured for knitwear? Deciding, you can proceed to the choice of the model optimal for your purposes.

We define the items for which the choice is to be made. First, it is a manufacturer, secondly, the type of sewing machine, and thirdly - the required set of functions that will determine the specific model. Let's start with the first.

⇡ Manufacturer Firm

Here, as in any other area, there are market leaders and little-known firms.

The most famous - Minerva, Bernina, Janome, Pfaff, Brother, Singer, Husqvarna. The choice among the leading manufacturers is largely determined by personal preferences, the presence of the machine and additional accessories to them in the store selection store. You should also take into account the availability of service centers at the place of your stay - with a large "run" of the machine, this factor begins to play a considerable role.

With less well-known firms, everything is not so unambiguous. Often, with the same set of functions, the machine of an unknown company is experiencing less. But, in addition to the obvious risk, get the worst quality, here you can stumble upon another underwater stone: difficulties with the acquisition of additional paws and components. Low-known firms often occur very exotic foot mounts or bobbin size. Therefore, if you still decide to save, be sure to find out what accessories are suitable for this model, and whether you have the opportunity to purchase them without unnecessary trouble and overpayment.

⇡ Types of sewing machines

All sewing machines are divided into industrial and domestic ones. Usually, the household is able to immediately many things, and the industrial one is one thing - but this one is one thing. It can be very good and whole days, years, kilometers - without breaking. At least as follows.

However, industrial cars are hardly interested, unless you intend to open a small sewing enterprise, are very expensive, bulky and noisy in work - so that this material will concentrate on domestic ones. Household cars are divided into:

• electromechanical,
• computer,
• sewing and embroidery
• embroidery
• overlocks
• dispenser
• crowlocks.

What does it all mean, and what category to stop the choice?

1. Electromechanical sewing machines - The simplest one. The entire inner filling of such a machine - mechanics, that is, levers, trees and gears. Electric is only the engine, leading it all in motion.

• 32 types of lines
• loop semiautomat
• vertical shuttle
• stitch length 4 mm
• stitch width 5 mm

Of the undoubted advantages of this type - reliability, low price, inexpensive repairs in the event of a breakdown. Conventional electromechanical machines are inferior to a computer in the speed of operation and the number of functions, since the technological features of the design do not allow the lines of a complex shape, but they perfectly fit beginner seams, or those who want to have a reliable assistant for small household needs. However, the coat, and jeans, and a bald dress of a good and properly adjusted electromechanical typewriter. Approximate price category of such machines - 3-5 thousand rubles. Just available, reliable.

2. Computer sewing machines They are distinguished by the presence of a computer board that implements the overall management of the process, which allows this type of machine to perform fairly intricate lines programs. Moving the needle relative to the tissue is controlled by a microprocessor. From the amount of memory and the number of programs of this machine "brain" and depends on what a particular model can.

• 197 types of operations
• loop automatic
• horizontal shuttle
• stitch length 4.5 mm
• stitch width 7 mm

Their starting price is about two or three times higher than the price on electromechanical. At first glance, an undoubted advantage seems a huge number of types of lines. This is 15 species of different loops, and chains of different flower-leaf, and a dozen overclocking lines, and knitted seams. But the look carefully at this list and think what of them do you personally really use? It turns out that part of you are not needed at all, and another part is numerous dubs of the same with small deviations.

Personally, I regularly use a six-family of 56 lines that are in my car, and two more from time to time. However, it is impossible not to notice that this is already greatly expanding my capabilities, in comparison with the work on an electromechanical sewing machine. So you should not be seduced by excess functions - it is not a fact that they all need you. Rather, the fact that many of them are unlikely to ever try on.

Useful in the work will be several types of overclocking lines, knitted seam, triple enhanced lines, knitted loop and loop with eye - in addition to the usual loop, of course. The rest of the functions are at your discretion, just do not let this variety exist you head. It's a shame to pay extra money for anything you will not use.

The undoubted advantage of a well-established computer typewriter is the speed and accuracy of work. If your plans appear roller kilometers and sewing to order for 8 hours a day - a computer machine will significantly save you time and give extra opportunities for creativity. The loop with the eye is of course a trifle, but this trifle affects the whole view of the coat.

Of the minuses - a high price, capriciousness in the setting, and repair, in which case, more expensive.

3. Sewing and embroidery and embroidery machines. Everything is simple, unlike industrial embroidery machines, which can actually, only embroider, such combines often combine two functions in themselves.

On my personal opinion, the budget versions of the sewing and embroidery machines combine these functions from the hands of Won badly. They are too capricious compared to conventional sewing, and compared to full embroidery - too limited in embroidery. And more expensive models also frighten the price. Therefore, I recommend considering this class machine exclusively as embroidery and acquire based on these purposes.

Also, you should not think that by purchasing an embroidery car for 100 - 300 thousand, you will immediately create a masterpiece. Embroidery on the sewing machine is also an art to learn. On courses or independently, on books or Internet lessons. In general, the work on it something reminds work in Photoshop. You can go to a specialized site, to score with someone drawn motives, quickly read the instructions and glue them together as it turns out by adding stamp of stars and hearts. But if you look at the masterpieces created by professionals - it becomes clear that it is not even a third of the possibilities of this tool.

So, think well, do you need it, and honestly, in most cases it is much easier and incomparably cheaper to book an embroidery in the workshop in which there are already serious equipment and a good master. Outsourcing is our all. Personally, I usually do this.

4. Split sewing machines. They are - playful cars.

Designed to perform an elastic flat seam used to close the closure of the edge of the knitwear. All this complex verbal design denotes that seam that you can see on the subsidence and the sleeves of almost any T-shirt.

Among household machines Flat seams can perform two types of them: plays and crops. The usual seam looks the same and from the front side, and from the inside, since the upper thread will be burned around the bottom (bobbin) and is delayed. Flat or chain seam looks different. It is obtained while simultaneously work two and more needles and loopers.

This type of sewing machine is designed to work with elastic "stretch" fabrics. If your main goal is T-shirts, swimwear and sports costumes are your choice. Price category from 10-15 thousand.

5. Overlock - This is a machine with one or two needles, equipped with a trimming mechanism and intended for the sections of a variety of sewing products. When choosing an overlock, first of all, it is necessary to focus on convenience while refueling and sewing. We should also not forget about the possibility of marking with different amounts of threads. Most of the overlocks perform the 3rd and 4th voyage, suitable for most types of tissues and role-playing edges. On higher-end overlocks there is a 2-dimensional mark, designed for the finest tissues - such as silk or chiffon, is also to perform decorative finishes.

In principle, there are overclocking functions in computer sewing machines. But the seam made on the present Overlock is much more accurate and reliable. In addition, Overlock is equipped with knives, which themselves cut off the intercourse, aligning the edge, which significantly saves time. In general, if you sew regularly, and free space you can accommodate two aggregates - Overlock will be a very useful acquisition, if not - you can do without it. In any case, it does not replace the sewing machine, but only complements it. It is not intended for assembling parts items. The price of overlock starts from 6 - 7 thousand, for 10 you can buy a completely decent model.

6. Kurlelock - relatively new invention with which many are not particularly familiar. This name came up with PFAFF marketers for their own series of such cars and patented it, after which it firmly included in everyday life. It combines the word "Overlock" and the English term of Coverstitch, that is, the "covering" or "closing" stitch. This machine can perform both sewing products and flat seams and a direct chain line, that is, combines overwhelms and a flat car. The price of croquilok is quite high and starts from 25-30 thousand.

Like a sewing sewing machine, the koverlock is designed to work with knitwear. The design also assumes the presence of several (from 2 to 10) upper threads and loopers, with which you can create various, sometimes very complex seams that are not distinguishable from industrial.

What to choose to work with knitwear - Covers or a pair of overlock plus a displeasure machine? On the one hand, it has a greater number of loopers, which allows you to perform more complex seams, it takes much less place, and its high price is quite comparable to the total cost of the decaying and overlock. And on the other, when processing the sewing item, Overlock may be required, then flat seam, again overlock, again flat seam and so every five minutes.

In the case of two machines, this will not submit any difficulty, and the Coverlock each time will have to be removed from the flat seam to the revision or rapid and revision and back. And this is a rather long and painstaking process, which even in the presence of skill takes a few minutes. It is more convenient to decide.

⇡ The capabilities of the model

This question is most acute when choosing a specific model of a computer sewing machine. It is this type of machine that the number of lines frequently translates over two hundred and causes ripples in the eyes and dizziness. You need to start your choice at all from the number of lines. There is more important parametersWith which you should decide first.

1. Type type, to work with which the machine is intended. There are machines for working with any types of fabrics, there are models intended for light and medium, or vice versa, for medium and heavy tissues. If you definitely know that the main area of \u200b\u200byour activity will be, for example, dance dresses of silk and chiffon - take the machine for light fabrics, it will work with them better than universal. If your choice is coats and jeans, consider models for medium and heavy tissues. Usually they have more gap between the paw and the needle plate, which allows you to put a fastest layer of fabric under the paw, and more powerful motorwhich can flash this layer.

2. The maximum stitch length (it takes up to 5 mm) and the maximum width of the zigzag (up to 7 mm). What these parameters are more - the better: expands the field of features.

3. Type of shuttle: The shuttle is vertical, with a removable bunk cap, as well as horizontal, where the bobbing cap is missing. The second option is modern and more reliable - it is less details that can break.

4. The loop can be automatic and semi-automatic. "Full" automatic allows you to perform up to 7 different species The loops, in one operation, take out the loop exactly under the size of the buttons, remember the size and repeat the idle of the identical size you want the number of times.

Auto Loop Foot

A semi-automatic loop usually perform simpler models. Here the size determines you, focusing on the markup on the foot, the loop is cooled in 4 consecutive operations. It is easy and not even for quite a long time, but if you multiply by 10, 20, 30 buttons on the costume - the difference is decent.

Semi-automatic paw

5. Not binding, but very convenient features are a built-in threader, the possibility of sewing a double needle, the needle positioning button and a point pinch button. If you are going to sew a little, it is worth paying attention to the possibility of working without pedal and external speed adjustment, it is very protecting your foot, which four to five hours of continuous pressing on the pedal begins to complain, besides, pedals fail faster than the machines themselves, And they do it, as a rule, at the most inopportune moment.

⇡ Additional accessories

The possibilities of the machine you purchased in the basic configuration are far from the limit. Accessories play a huge role as a result and speed of achievement. The fact is that for a qualitative result it is very important to choose the right foot, a needle and thread for each tissue and operation. The table of the ratio of the thickness of the needle and thread is in the instructions for a sewing machine - and then you are unlikely to be wrong.

But in addition, for difficult tissues there are special needles - for example, they will need to work with leather, denim, stretch tissues and jersey. Various sharpening of the island allows them to work most accurately with the material for which they are intended. Very often there are situations when the beginner of the seamstress scolds the typewriter for passing stitches or another seam marriage, and the case is only in the wrong choice of needle.

The paws also have a huge variety. On one of the largest Russian-speaking forums dedicated to needlework, the topic about various paws takes more than 200 pages and is regularly replenished. At the same time B. basic complete set Enters only the minimum. And here it begins to play the role of the original choice of typewriters - your opportunities will eventually persist in how easy you can get additional paws.

5. Foot for sewing, beads and sequins.

And one hundred and hundreds of fees, nozzles and devices designed to take on what was previously possible to make only manually. Easy your work and turn sewing into a fascinating process.

⇡ TOTAL

Of course, this is not all that can be said about sewing machines. With apparent similarity, each model may have nuances and subtleties that will make it most suitable, or vice versa, unacceptable, for you personally. Convenience of refueling the threads, the location of the buttons and control levers, the sound when working, the type of light bulb and also, and more.

Ideally, it is worth walking to the demo hall of a large store and sit at different models, fill the threads, flash a trial line, trying how it will be, and whether it will be convenient for you. If there is no such possibility, or you have a catastrophic time for it - wait for the following issues. I will do it for you and share the impressions as in detail as soon as I can.

Modern sewing machines have long been no longer like their antique analogs external speciesNight increased functionality. We present the ranking of the best popular in 2018-2019. Sewing machines for home - according to customer reviews and experts.

The assortment presented in the stores is so wide that it is advisable to submit to purchase in advance which criteria are distinguished by the proposed models.

Criteria for choosing a good sewing machine

Management type It may be mechanical, electromechanical and computers depending on the method of building a line. Electromechanical, as a rule, are not too expensive and are intended for irregular home use, while electronic analogs are more suitable for those who sews often (for example, to order). For the pros, it is better to choose a sewing machine on computer control, in which the embroidery module is often present.

Type of shuttle device It is represented by a vertical or horizontal shuttle, while the last option is most often characteristic of professional, complex models and creates much less noise.

Functionality The sewing machine is determined by the number of possible operations, which includes the variety of types of lines, and methods of performing a loop, and additional embroidery capabilities.

Equipment Each model directly depends on the previous criterion. In different models, additional needles for tissue of different density, replaceable paws, as well as tools for servicing the sewing machine can be attached. It is desirable that the machine possesses a special compartment for storing all sewing accessories.

Sewing car Which company is better?

Undoubted leaders for the release of sewing machines are deservedly considered as European manufacturers - Bernina, Pfaff, Husqvarnaand asian firms - Janome, Brother, Juki, Jaguar. The products of the American brand are appreciated Singer.. At the same time, each company regularly improves its models, not yielding to competitors as an assembly.

The most popular inexpensive sewing machines are now - all the same models from the Japanese company Janome. (Production is located in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand). The assortment of this company has many models for both beginner masters and for infrequent home use and professionals. Bribes a large number of positive feedback about the cars of this company - both from craftsmen and specialists and masters of service centers. To her heels in popularity in Russia comes one more japanese company - Brother.. For regular sewing masters, still recommend choosing from Janome - in the design of these machines more metal parts, they are more reliable.

The masters advise when buying paying attention to the weight of the machine - the harder, the more inside the metal parts.

For home, for irregular use, you can choose between Janome and Brother - according to the principle - what will appear on the presence of the necessary functions. Sometimes a small weight can even be an advantage - it is easier to get and return to the place of storage.

Concerning Singer. "So in 1851, they put the first sewing machine for sale in 1851 (she cost $ 100), they won the market and hold it for one and a half century. Quality tested by time. Deserves respect! (By the way, the Podolsk sewing machine has been popular with our moms and grandmothers at the factory previously owned by Singer).

But on modern market The Japanese are unambiguously leading (among the domestic - Janome and Brother, among more professional models - Janome, Juki, Swiss Bernina). Among these manufacturers are better and make a choice.