You buy a sewing machine once every few years. Especially if you are a beginner who is just learning how to use the device, you should choose the equipment based on its capabilities and functions. Although, of course, models equipped with electronic functions can support many of your tailoring activities, in practice, at least a beginner, will not take full advantage of them. Basic machines today, however, have a number of amenities, such as sewing speed adjustment or a needle threader, which will certainly improve the comfort of your work.

What sewing machines? Mechanical or electronic (computer)?

The main dilemma of buyers is what type of control to choose. The machines currently available on the market can be divided into two groups:

  • mechanical machines,
  • electronic machines,

The categorization itself suggests that there are devices on sale that are operated traditionally (manually) and those whose work is supported, sometimes by really advanced electronics. At this stage, you usually have to determine your budget, because the price differences between basic machines and those with built-in memory can be up to several thousand zlotys! Beginners usually opt for cheaper models, because at the beginning they mainly use basic functions, based on a small number of stitches. Therefore, if you are just starting your adventure with a sewing machine, bet on a classic mechanical model. In the range up to PLN 1,000 you will find really good equipment that will allow you to carry out many tailoring projects, including products of such renowned brands as Husqvarna, Pfaff or Redstar.

Sewing machines for beginners

Sewing machines for beginners are an extensive range of mechanical proposals. Among the cheaper models, you will also find those equipped with computer functions, but remember that the more advanced options, the higher the price of the device.

For beginners, the most important is:

  • the ability to choose from several programs (stitches) - the most important and basic are the straight, elastic and overcast stitch,
  • needle position adjustment,
  • adjustment of stitch parameters - it's best when you can smoothly adjust the width and density of the stitch.

Apart from the financial issues , think about what you really expect from the machine . If you value original and original design, you have a head full of ideas that you want to implement with the help of your machine, you can choose a model equipped with a larger number of various stitches. This means increasing the budget and purchasing a computer machine. Not a bad choice for beginners - many appreciate the ability to use the rotary hook, suggestions for setting optimal working parameters, automatic locking and needle positioning. All these elements, as well as automatic buttonhole sewing, adjustable presser foot pressure, and even a built-in embroidery font will make working on the machine faster and more pleasant.

At the beginning of your sewing adventure, you need the basic functions that traditional mechanical machines will provide you with. Over time, you can replace them with newer, more advanced, and at the same time intuitive computer models. Some decide to buy a computer machine at the beginning of their tailoring business to be able to carry out more interesting projects. And the last very important thing: security. We choose products with a long warranty in the "door to door" system! This is guaranteed, for example, by the Husqvarna, Pfaff brand.