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How to choose your sewing machine

Choosing a machine is not easy, but our tips can help you. The choice should be based on several factors, ranging from sewing experience to level of use and preference of one brand over another. However, one of the main factors is the price. Excluding very inexpensive models or a portable travel machine, if we go for a good model, the cost certainly exceeds 150 euros, while professional sewing machines have prices that exceed 500 euros.

Another factor to take into account when choosing the machine that best suits your needs is the time of use. If you plan to use the sewing machine several times a week or at least for several hours a day, you should aim for a model that is at least semi-professional. Those for domestic use, a little cheaper, on the contrary, may be suitable only for those who use them rarely and sometimes a month. Another important factor is the functions and accessories. Even if it is not known exactly what use it will make in the future, it is still necessary to ensure that the machine has some fundamental functions, such as the semi-automatic caster, the possibility of adjusting the points, both in width, as in length, and the function for the elastic point.

Very important when choosing a machine is also the type of reel box. Oscillating type housing provides lower quality performance and less durability over time compared to rotating coil housing. All models of industrial sewing machines, in fact, use the rotating bobbin case for continuous and full use. There is some well made oscillating type, but it can never match the rotating type. Last but not least is the thickness of the material to be treated. Whether it's thinner materials or thicker materials, two things are important. In the first case, the conveyor should not wind the fabric or go too fast; in the second case, the conveyor must be able not to slip and it is necessary, in this sense, to verify that the foot is adjustable in height.

What parts make up the machine

A sewing machine is made up of several basic elements. It may seem trivial, but the first to be identified, which often changes from model to model, is the ignition key. It is usually red to be more visible, but even this can vary, depending on the manufacturer. Then there is the "retractor". It is usually located on the top of the machine, is made of metal or plastic and is used to secure the spool of thread. Another important part of the machine is the "wire guide", which carries the thread from the spool to the spool. It is usually metallic and is perpendicular to the needle.

Besides the retractor, we also have the retractor. It works in conjunction with the early catches, in fact it is placed close to bring the thread to the bobbin. Next, we must have the buttons to adjust the stitch. Depending on the models, the position changes, but they are essential buttons to vary the length and direction of the stitch. Another important part is the shank of the presser foot. It is usually plastic or metal; in practice, the wire coming out of the spool is passed through this rod. So a sewing machine is made up of a thread tension selector; as it is easily understood from the name, it controls the thread tension during sewing.

Next to the needle, there should be a small screw terminal. This screw is used to hold the needle firmly during sewing. It is usually to the right of the needle and looks like a large screw coming out of the inside. Below the needle is the presser foot. It looks like a small ski and keeps the fabric tight while sewing. This foot is raised and lowered by means of a lever that is normally located at the rear of the machine, but close to the needle. Under the needle and presser foot, we have the sliding plate, usually silver in color, very easy to spot. On the inside, slightly protruding, we have the fabric carrier, a metal guide that slides the fabric during sewing. The last essential part of the sewing machine is the bobbin compartment and the complex release mechanism. You do not have to explain in words how this works, it is quite complicated, but you should know what it is that your sewing machine allows!

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