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How to buy a sewing machine for beginners

how to buy a sewing machine for beginners

It is obvious that the better sewing machine you own, the more you can learn and do. But, as a mere beginner, you might have very little or no idea of a quality sewing machine. For passionate beginners like you we dedicate today’s write-up detailing how to buy a sewing machine for beginners.

The article introduces you to the most vital parameters that you must consider before finalizing any machine to learn sewing. You may ignore any of the parameters at your own risk only if you don’t mind being a clumsy sewist.

How to buy a sewing machine for beginners?

The concept of ‘good’ varies from person to person. Similarly, the concept of a good sewing machine also varies. Therefore, we have enlisted those parameters only that are considered the most by almost everyone. That’s to say  you can have a complete trust with us.

Lightweight

As a mere learner, it is obligatory that you have a lightweight sewing machine. But, the question is “why? why as a beginner I should have a lightweight machine?” Actually, this is the national question of thousands of beginners that we have clarified below for you.

When you own a lightweight machine, you can carry it easily from one room or place to another room or place. This enables you to continue practising sitting anywhere you need or want. As a result, your practice is never interrupted and as per the proverb “practice makes perfect” perfection won’t late to be of you.

Primary stitches

Yes, it is true that as a beginner your machine doesn’t need to feature a large number of stitches. But, the machine must have the primary level stitches without which you cannot even start learning. So, what are those stitches? Here follow for you: decorative, zigzag, straight and buttonhole.

Essential feet

Along with stitches, feet are also responsible to a great extent that decides how much creative your creations will be. This is why the addition of the most essential feet to your machine must be. The feet that the machine mustn’t miss: all-purpose, zipper, buttonhole and button sewing.

Easy stitch selector

Without this addition, you may have to face difficulty in locking the needed stitch quickly. This will kill your valuable time of learning. Therefore, before finalizing the machine, be sure that as stitch selector it features either a turn dial or push buttons.

Automatic threading system

In the market, there are sewing machines with two different types of threaders – manual and automatic. You mustn’t go for the manual one, no matter how much less it costs. Machines with automatic threading threads the needle on behalf of you within a few seconds. The threader doesn’t even force you put strain on eyes.

Simple winding system

Just like easy threading system, your chosen must also offer you simple winding mechanism. Otherwise, winding-like single task will ruin your valuable practice time.

Jam-resistant quick-set bobbin

Bobbin is undoubtedly one of the most integral parts of a sewing machine. When it comes to beginners’ machine, the importance of its being jam-resistant and quick-set increases by many folds.

If it isn’t jam-resistant, it won’t provide you with smooth thread supply that is a prerequisite for quality sewing. Again, if it’s not quick-set, it will take more time for insertion and removal.

Besides, you can check whether it does come with a clear cover or not. If it does then it will be a plus point that will help you constantly monitor the thread amount easily.

Sewing speed

As a mere learner, you don’t need much speed earlier but you will be in need of it gradually. You must have a satisfactory practice session with super sewing-speed to learn how to complete projects within a limited duration. That’s to say, having a machine of great sewing speed won’t go in vain. However, you may go for the following speed – 600 stitches-per-minute.

Heavy-duty metal made structure

Do you know what the greatest disadvantage of working with stormy sewing speed is? It’s vibration. The more speed a machine produces, the more it may vibrate only if it’s structure isn’t made of heavy-duty metal.

Besides this, a heavy-duty metal made body has the least or no inclination for withering so soon. This is cost-effective as the workhorse serves you for a longer period.

Lit sewing zone

A machine with lit sewing zone is heavenly because it allows you to continue practicing even amid dim environment. This is how your practice is never interrupted while the eyes are safe.

Another great benefit of lit zone is that it reduces sewing mistake considerably as you can see the stitches clearly.

Free arm

The addition of free arm lets you reach the parts of your creations where reaching is quite tough. As a result, you can leave the mark of perfection and professionalism in every millimeter.

Comparatively wide table

Having a machine with wide table isn’t obligatory at all. But, if you can afford it, you should go for it. Because, with wide table, you can learn quilting and embroidery along with sewing. In this case, you must also keep in mind that the machine should have specific feet for quilting and embroidery.

Easy instructional book

An easy manual book helps you learn every sewing style more easily with more perfection. Therefore, we strongly recommend you have a sewing machine with such a detailed instructional book.

Final words

In the end, we believe that you have no more confusion regarding how to buy a sewing machine for beginners. In case, you haven’t got any of the points kindly scan repeatedly. Moreover, if you don’t find all the parameters present together in a single machine then consider the machine that includes most of these.

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