CaLLING ALL SEWERS!!!?

Question

What's the difference between computerized and conventional sewing machines? And which is the best for sewing together my fashion designs?

Answer 1

As said before, the computerized machine uses a computer chip to control it. A conventional (also referred to mechanical) doesn't. The type of machine you need/want depends on what kind of sewing you want to do. I sew almost everything but have fallen in love with embroidery work. If clothing is mostly what you sew, then a simple machine with fewer options will do fine. If embellishment is what you want to add, then more stiches are in call. I sew leather (not the very heavy kind though) on mine as well as all kinds of quilts, jackets, etc. Check out some of the sewing machine sites for more information. Such as Viking, Pfaff, Bernia, BabyLock, White and Singer to name a few.

Answer 2

I sew, but do not like being called a sewer. There's GOT to be a better word, without all the smelly, dirty, vile connotations that this one has!

Anyway, conventional sewing machines have no 'brain,' obviously, but are purely mechanical machines. A computerized sewing machine has a computer chip installed and can carry out series of tasks it's been programmed to handle.

I have been designing and sewing most of my own clothes for several years now, and really see no need for anything other than my plain simple machine. It does everything I need it to do. The computerized machines are good for folks with physical limitations on their hands and arms, and are also good for folks who want an embroidery machine and will use it. If all you're doing is plain sewing, start with a simple machine. I've had fancier ones with tons of stitches and never used the fancy bits -- after a week or two when the novelty wore off, that is. If you start simple, you'll be able to upgrade later.

Several stores have simple machines on sale for less than $100.- this weekend. Check your local ads and see what's available.

Answer 3

Yeah, You want to sew!! Have fun I love to sew have used different brands and features for over 45 years. I can only say find yourself a nearby Sewing center where they repair and give basic lessons as well as sales. Don't get one from Walmart out of a box. Tell them how much you have to spend and they will guide you into one that THEY recommend. usually they will give you 90 days to 1 year warranty even if its used. People who never do repairs can sell you anything for the amount you want to spend and give no lesson on how to use that particular feature maybe not really know how to operate the machines (even in fabric stores some people can't sew the kind of things you want to make) Be most careful of buying something you can't sit down and try before you buy it. Never give up..it gets easier and even more fun the more practice you get.

Answer 4

Janith, how about sew-er?

For a beginner, get one that has less features. I am a professional sew-er and I only ever use straight and zig zag stitches. The one thing I tell anyone is to get a machine where you can pop off the sole plate without having to unscrew it. You need to be able to clean the feed dogs with a paint brush every single time you change a bobbin.

The sole plate is the metal floor that your fabric sits on while it runs under the needle. The feed dogs are the two skinny things with ribs on them, that pull the material through the needle. The bobbin is the small spool that holds the bottom thread.
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