Anyone knows about sewing machines??

Question

ok, so im starting sewing as a hobby, by making clothes.

i would like to know what kind of sewing machine is good for this.

and i searched on the internet and most of them say 25 stitch or 60 stitch. what does that mean?

and what should the sewing machine include, to be able to start?

thanks!!

Answer 1

The best nachine is the Singer machine and in the machine it will have a needle and bobbin. They are 25 or 60 stitches thats what they mean do you understand.

  

Answer 2

I don't know about the actual making process but for decoration invest in a PE Brother Machine, you can use a computer programme to load up different images (e.g. disney characters) onto the machine and it will sew these images onto fabric for you.

Answer 3

You'll really have a much easier time if you can get at least a very basic sewing machine under your belt before buying a machine.  Stitch number means the number of types of stitches that machine can do... straight stitch, zigzag stitch, blind hem stitch, blanket stitch, hemstitching, various types of buttonholes.  It's usually a bad idea to choose a machine based on the number of stitches per dollar invested -- you'll actually be using straight stitch and zigzag most of the time.

Couture sewing, the really high priced stuff, rarely uses more than straight stitch.

Here starteth my "sewing machine for beginners" sermon:

http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm

What I want for beginners in sewing:

- a machine that doesn't scare you

- a machine that isn't balky (cheap new machines are often very

  balky or need adjustments often and are rarely repairable --

  just too frustrating to learn on!)

- very good straight stitch

- good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, more than that is gravy)

- a method of making buttonholes that makes sense to you

- adjustable presser foot pressure (which helps some fabric

  handling issues)

- accessory presser feet that don't cost an arm and a leg

  (machines that use a "short shank foot" typically handle

  generic presser feet pretty well.  Some brands of machines use

  proprietary or very expensive presser feet)

If the budget stretches far enough:

- blindhem and stretch blindhem stitches

- triple zigzag (nice for elastic applications)

- a couple of decorative stitches (you won't use them nearly as

  much as you think)

- electronic machine because of the needle position control and

  because the stepper motors give you full "punching force" at

  slow sewing speeds -- mechanical machines often will stall at

  slow speeds.

Please go to the best sewing machine dealers around and ask them

to show you some machines in your price range, *especially* used

machines you can afford. You'll get a far better machine buying

used than new, and a good dealer is worth their weight in sewing

machine needles when you get a machine problem -- often they can

talk you through the problem over the phone. While you're trying

things out, try a couple of machines (sewing only, not combo

sewing-embroidery) over your price limit, just so you can see

what the difference in stitch quality and ease of use might be.

You may find you want to go for the used Cadillac. Or you might

want the new basic Chevy. Might as well try both out.

Suggested reading: John Giordano's The Sewing Machine Book

(especially for used machines), Carol Ahles' Fine Machine Sewing

(especially the first and last few chapters) and Gale Grigg

Hazen's Owner's Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting

Machines. All of these are likely to be available at your public

library.

Used brands I'd particularly look for: Elna, Bernina,

Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff, Singer (pre 1970), Juki, Toyota

New "bargain brand" I'd probably pick: Janome (who also does

Kenmore).

Answer 4

Your instance is like learning to drive a vehicle.

For your systematic knowledge on the subject, and safety aspects to be followed while handling the sewing equipment needs much attention.

Join a stitching course, become a thorough professional.

Answer 5

The machine mentioned by Kaboom is very very expensive and you must not invest in it unless you really want to pursue you hobby to the MAX.

25 and 60 stiches means how many stiches are made by the machine in a unit length. More stiches the better as the bonding is much more stronger. If the machine is electric powered, you need an attached motor/ in built motor, threads, a bobbin and of course cloth to sew.

Enjoyy!!!! cheers