Electric sewing machines have become a convenient tool that has taken pride of place in many households. Manufacturers offer so much functionality that it is often difficult for a homemaker to decide which model to prefer. Sewing machine firms have already gone into such an area of saturation with the capabilities of the equipment offered that various marketing tricks come out in the first place. Therefore, it is worth considering whose brand is preferred and which model to choose for home use.
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What are the main criteria for choosing
A rational housewife carefully evaluates which model of sewing machine is best for her home sewing. A number of parameters are considered, especially if the needlewoman is not the first to use an electronic device, experience with using various products is already present or a personal rating of preference is made.
- Control System Features
The cost of a particular product depends on the applied control scheme. The cheapest cars are equipped with mechanical switches and regulators. This structure is reliable, but the owner of the machine requires constant monitoring of the set parameters, as well as lubrication and adjustment.
The mechanical adjusting bodies change accuracy over time, wear out, and vibration can cause displacement. To the credit of the manufacturers, everything is well thought out in a good machine, gliding in the control units is minimal, and fixing means are provided.
Electromechanics are more advanced. Here, each parameter is set by multi-position switches. However, the application of a particular function, as well as the installation of some characteristics of the work, is carried out under the control of electronic circuits and servos. Such a control system is preferable for home sewing machines when it is necessary to ensure reliability and stability of parameters without the need to monitor the state of units and mechanisms.
Computerized machines have the highest degree of convenience and top the personal rating of those who sew often and a lot. Here, all adjustments are made by electronic circuits. Setting parameters is done using the keyboard from sensors or micro buttons.
A seamstress does not need to think that somewhere, something can weaken or loose. The number of manual adjustments and periodic maintenance operations is minimized. You can just sew. However, the cost of computerized models is the highest, so they are often not able to top the top of sales in a wide audience.
- Shuttle Type
The type of shuttle depends on how stable the characteristics of the stitches will be when using different threads and modes. For example, vertical circuits are common, reliable enough, however, machines may require the owner to have experience in adjusting after replacing the thread (depends on the particular class of mechanism).
Horizontal shuttles are more often found in semi-professional equipment, in particular, computer-type machines. In addition to the quality of the stitch, this class of models produces significantly less noise. However, it is worth noting that horizontal shuttles often have a limited resource, are not standardized, you can purchase a machine that will require unique spare parts.
- Equipment
The level of desirability of sewing machines for the home is formed not least due to the configuration of the delivery of the product. For example, many housewives pay attention to the presence of additional needles for different types of tissue, the presence of paws for special operations. A major role is played by the equipment and tools necessary for servicing and fine tuning.
A specific model of a machine can dramatically raise its rating if the manufacturer has provided a special convenient compartment for storing consumables and accessories for sewing.
Expectedly the most important in evaluating a model is its functionality. But, as mentioned above, today brands offer such a rich equipment of equipment that future owners often look for specific mechanics of work, for example, the ability to make embroideries or style elements of clothing.
Who is the leader
Before paying attention to specific models of sewing machines, we will mention the obvious leaders of choice according to the estimates of many trading platforms and rating agencies. We reviewed data from Amazon, ConsumerSearch, Yahoo, Shopping.com (UK and Germany).
According to estimates of sales volumes and personal user reviews, you can make the following evaluation list, taking into account the prevalence of brands in the former USSR:
- The first place is steadily occupied by the Japanese company Brother. The cost of these machines and functional equipment makes them welcome purchases for many consumers.
- The brand from Japan, Janome, is literally breathing in the back of the leader. The machines are reliable, but it is worth noting the desire of the manufacturer to make products cheaper, refusing computerized control and other complex technological solutions.
- In third place is the American brand Singer. In fact, cars do not offer anything supernatural, however, the popularity of the brand is due to its long history and reputation.
Among successful solutions, we can mention products from Toyota, whose overlocks are very popular, Pfaff, Berlina. However, these brands are not able to occupy the first positions of the rating - their prevalence is relatively small, therefore, difficulties may arise with spare parts or after-sales service.
Brother LS-2225
A review of the sewing machine market will not give an answer which brand of sewing machine is best for home sewing, if you do not mention specific models. Among devices with a very attractive price-performance ratio, the first place is taken by Brother LS-2225. Despite the fact that the machine does not have a needle threader, it can offer maximum functionality, compact design and ease of adjustment. There are:
- horizontal shuttle of rotary type, which guarantees quiet operation and high quality stitching;
- 14 available standard operations;
- the ability to make rectangular loops in semi-automatic mode;
- work area lighting;
- double needle sewing;
- 17 types of lines, with different execution mechanics, their number increases to 21.
The complete set of the model includes a rich set of paws (for zippers, loops, buttons, universal), different types of bobbins, a set of needles, reel rods, tools for service and adjustment.
Many housewives noted the comfort of using this machine with mechanical control: it is lightweight, reliable, conveniently adjustable, setting the desired modes is simple and intuitive.
Janome 419S / 5519
Janome 419S / 5519 is rightfully recognized as one of the leaders in the rating of electromechanically controlled machines. This product of the Japanese concern, supplied to the Russian market, is most likely assembled in Taiwan, but meets all strict quality standards.
The machine is equipped with a swing shuttle, which guarantees stability of sewing, the ability to work with a variety of fabrics and a very low noise level. The advantages of the model include:
- adjustable foot pressure;
- forced shutdown of the tissue conveyor;
- the presence of reverse mode;
- 19 sewing operations;
- work area lighting;
- automatic looping;
- various types of stitches;
- equipping with a special sleeve platform and a table to increase the working area;
- special department for storage of appliances, tools, supplies.
The scope of delivery, in addition to the means for servicing, includes a special hemming foot. Poverty of a set of additional equipment is easily compensated by the versatility of functionality.
According to the hostesses, the model copes equally well with both extremely dense and thick, and delicate fabrics, it works quietly, conveniently and clearly adjustable.Some estimates from seamstresses indicate that, despite the low price, the machine easily bypasses expensive products from Singer and other not very cheap brands in terms of comfort.
A lack of an engineering solution can be attributed to the lack of automatic threading of the lower thread, however, the owners note that it is easy to get used to this operation.
Singer Confidence 7463
The American brand Singer is ready to offer a model characterized by technical excellence and rich functional equipment. This product has a fully computer, electronic control. The machine can:
- do 30 different sewing operations;
- process two types of loops in automatic mode;
- to form a variety of lines;
- adjust the feed rate of the fabric in a smooth mode;
- work with reverse;
- provide different pressure paws on the fabric.
The model is equipped with a horizontal horizontal shuttle, therefore it works extremely quietly and stably. The double needle sewing mode is supported, a zipper foot is included in the package. The model has a convenient needle threader, the thread tension is easily regulated, a well-thought-out pedal allows you to confidently control the speed, it is separately noted that the electronics smooths the load surges, and the output of the engine power changes very smoothly.
Analyzing consumer reviews, we can quite confidently note that many people are inclined to buy a product from Singer due to the brand's reputation. In technical terms, the brand rating is quite low. In particular, the Confidence 7463 has many plastic elements, including a bobbin holder and presser foot parts. Therefore, the service life of the nodes depends on the habits of the owner and the load when sewing. The disadvantages include the high cost of repairs and the difficulties encountered in finding spare parts for Singer machines.
Brother INNOV-‘IS V7
Considering the upper price segment of cars for home and semi-professional use, you can not get past Brother INNOV-‘IS V7. This Japanese brand product is capable of leading both functional and technical reliability ratings. At the machine:
- fully computer control;
- horizontal rotation shuttle;
- huge sewing speed - 1050 lines per minute;
- switchable fabric conveyor and sewing functionality in several directions;
- 531 operation in progress;
- automatic processing of 14 types of loops;
- the embroidery unit allows the use of special alphabets in the amount of 17 pieces, as well as built-in motifs (227 pieces).
The machine is equipped with a sleeve platform, equipped with an automatic needle threader and thread cutter, display, communicates with a computer to set and control sewing parameters. In addition to LED adjustable illumination of the working area of 300x180 mm, Brother INNOV-‘IS V7 is equipped with a system of laser markers and a touch pen, which make embroidery simple and fun.
The model from the Japanese brand is perfect, according to many consumers. The machine is reliable, fault-tolerant, the computer system smoothly controls all the modes and operation of the engine. There are no comments when working with fabrics of different densities. And the availability of spare parts and service centers makes repair and maintenance of the model quick and inexpensive.
The biggest drawback of Brother INNOV-‘IS V7 is the cost, which is excessive for the machine if you plan to use it at home or use it as a tool for creativity.
Janome Decor Computer 3050
If you measure versatility and functionality, the Janome Decor Computer 3050 loses the model just reviewed by Brother. But if we consider the car as a home tool, it definitely wins in the rating of customer desires. Here:
- fully computer control;
- silent work thanks to a horizontal rotational shuttle;
- puncture force stabilizer;
- electronic speed limiters, reverse support, conveyor shutdown;
- execution of 50 operations;
- automatic processing of 3 types of loops;
- separate mode of work with thin tissues;
- embroidery mode;
- automatic needle threader, sleeve platform and accessory storage compartment.
The machine is equipped with a black and white display, a zipper foot for sewing in is included in the delivery. It is worth noting the enthusiastic reviews of the hostesses who purchased the model for home use.
Janome Decor Computer 3050 works very quietly, the existing mode of overlock lines and 50 operations (as the owners note) for several years of use it is impossible even to test in full force.
The uptime is extremely long, among the opinions of the hostesses are the numbers of 9 and even 13 years, which does not mean at all that this model with an excellent combination of price and quality will break after the specified time.
Conclusion
Each housewife has her own personal top desires, which includes the best (according to friends or acquaintances) sewing machines for the home. However, when deciding which model to prefer for personal use, you should definitely pay attention not only to the brand’s reputation, but also to the availability of service centers nearby, the general price policy of the manufacturer and the opinions of expert communities. And then the purchased sewing machine will last a long time, pleasing with quiet operation, reliability and functionality.
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| Title | Brother LS-2225 | Janome 419S / 5519 | Singer Confidence 7463 | Brother INNOV-’IS V7 | Janome Decor Computer 3050 |
| Type of management | electromechanical | electromechanical | electronic | computer | computer |
| Shuttle Type | rotational horizontal | swinging | rotational horizontal | rotational horizontal | rotational horizontal |
| Number of sewing operations | 14 | 19 | 30 | 531 | 50 |
| Loop execution | semiautomatic device | machine | automatic, number of types of loops: 2 | automatic, number of types of loops: 14 | automatic, number of types of loops: 3 |
| Lines | countersunk, elastic, countersunk elastic | basting, countersunk, elastic, elastic countersunk | basting, countersunk, elastic, elastic countersunk | basting, countersunk, elastic, elastic countersunk | basting, countersunk, elastic, elastic countersunk |
| Price | from 7800 rub. | from 10500 rub. | from 11300 rub. | from 291000 rub. | from 16000 rub. |
