Sewing accessories, their types

Are you a professional seamstress, or maybe you’re just about to learn how to sew, or are you an amateur who likes to sew a favorite dress or other textile occasionally? Whether you are an amateur or a professional, to make the end result pleasing to your eyes, do not be disappointed - you need quality and good equipment for sewing. If this is exactly what you are looking for - we can help. Here are some tips on basic sewing supplies, equipment and their benefits.

Overlock

Professionals are probably well acquainted, and hobbyists or beginners to sewing often confuse overlock with sewing machines, but we are quick to stress that this is not one and the same device. In short, an overlock is a device for cutting unnecessary material, joining parts and trimming (edging) fabric edges. The overlock seems to envelop the edges of the fabric, preventing them from tearing apart. Overlock is and can be used as an accessory to sewing machines, of course, you can get started and start sewing without it, but true professionals will agree that overlock is an integral part of creating quality products.

Advantages of overlocks:

• the product looks better and more durable (the edges do not start to break down so quickly);
• elasticity of the seams, so these machines are irreplaceable when sewing knitted products;
• it is possible to make seams of various widths;
• overlocks can process the product with 5, 4, 3, 2 threads;
• various threads and standard sewing needles can be used;

Adjustable manikins

An indispensable item for both professionals and amateurs. Adjustable mannequins come in a variety of sizes and dimensions. They are great when you send a product not to yourself to see how it visually looks like a "falling" material. Adjustable mannequins have a comfortable design, they can be disassembled, raised to the desired height, they do not take up much space. Adjustable mannequins are also a great item for photographers of an already sewn product.

Sewing machines

Currently, the main types of sewing machines are electromechanical and computerized. Choosing a sewing machine is easy if you know your expectations, budget, desired machine options. For starters, here are tips on what to look for and how to choose a sewing machine?

• For starters, it is best to choose electromechanical machines, of course, although they do not have as many functions and capabilities as computerized sewing machines, but as a beginner seamstress, will certainly not be disappointed with the quality and easy-to-understand controls.
• The number of stitches is a very deceptive and twisting aspect for novice seamstresses. A sewing machine with a large number of stitches may be tempting, but think carefully about whether you will really use all the stitches, or maybe use only the two most popular - straight, zigzag. Think about what you will most often want to sew, accordingly, and choose the number of stitches. Sometimes the extra features and greater capabilities of a machine may not be used at all.
• The manufacturer - also an important aspect, currently some of the most popular manufacturers - Singer, Janome, Juki, Brother. However, a popular manufacturer cannot guarantee you that a sewing machine will meet all your expectations and you will be satisfied with everything. Sewing machines vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, with their features and capabilities, so after considering your needs, choose similar models from at least 2 or 3 manufacturers and compare them with each other to make it easier to choose.

Embroidery machines

Additional device with a sewing machine. Whether you need an embroidery machine depends only on your needs and what you sew or want to sew. With an embroidery machine you won’t sew a dress, you won’t bend your pants, an embroidery machine is designed to do complex embroidery work. Such embroidery machines are often of extremely high quality, computerized, capable of embroidering selected patterns and drawings. The embroidery possibilities of such machines are extremely wide, and the main advantage of these machines is the ability to perform the most complex and handsome opponents in various ways.

Felting machines

There is also an additional device for sewing and manufacturing various products and handicrafts. The advantage of a felting machine is that it does not use any yarns and does all the work by rolling the fabric textures together. The felting machine is perfect for decorating soft toys, bedding or existing clothes, giving them an exclusive distinctive design.

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