2007-01-28 16:50:15 · 8 answers · asked by meandyou 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I sort of get the sense from your question that you're talking about making a lot of purses - perhaps as a business? That makes a big difference in the kind of machine you get. If you're just making a purse occasionally for your own personal use, any decent machine will do the trick for most patterns, especially those using regular fabric.
If you're planning on making a lot, however, you should consider a heavy duty machine that can withstand the extra strain of sewing through multiple layers (sometimes as many as six or eight) of fabric and batting. If the machine is going to be dedicated to purse making (or basic clothing and quilts), you don't need anything fancy. Look for one with a basic straight stitch, an industrial motor, and a large enough arm to fit your project under. I have a Janome 1600P as part of a frame quilting system. It's a workhorse - straight stitch only, but capable of going through ten layers of fabric like it's sewing through butter. I'm working on a couple of purse ideas of my own, and that's the machine I prefer to sew on - I just take it off the frame. It isn't cheap - around $700 - but it's perfect for light industrial sewing.
2007-01-30 01:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Just wanted to let you know most any kind of sewing machine will do for the project you have in mind. They will sew on the quilted projects too as long as it is not too think.
2007-01-29 11:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by susyq1945 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ordinary sewing machine will get the job done, but if you want stronger seams in less time and a professional look, get a serger. (It finishes the raw edges as you sew the seam, so you don't have to go over it twice and it looks neater on the inside.)
2007-01-28 16:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any regular or low end sewing machine will work if you are not planning on mass production. You could even hand sew them if you had no choice.
2007-01-28 17:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by myview 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Upholstery sewing machine. They handle thicker fabrics than regular home sewing machines.
2007-01-28 16:52:55 · answer #5 · answered by Ti 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i would shop around and go to a sewing store that deal with just sewing needs but you need a good one.
2007-02-01 13:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that has an "arm" to work with small pieces.
2007-01-28 16:53:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A FREE EDGE MACHINE
2007-01-28 17:21:08 · answer #8 · answered by sita_rael 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋