Sewing machines in modern life are an excellent assistant for any housewife. Modern models can not only speed up the sewing process and lay even seams, but also make the same loops, process the edge of the fabric, embroider patterns. No needlewoman can do everything that a smart machine can do.
But if you didn’t work even on the most primitive sewing equipment, it will be difficult to make a choice when buying. The assortment of sewing machines is very large. They differ in brands, equipment, tasks and capabilities. We will focus on the products of the Swedish manufacturer Husqvarna. This company enjoys great prestige and has been operating since 1869. What models of sewing machines and overlocks of Husqvarna should I pay attention to?
Popular models
Among the Husqvarna sewing machines, the following models are especially popular.
Viking e20
This model has an electromechanical device. In use it almost silent unit. He is able to work with a wide variety of materials - both with light and delicate fabric, as well as brocade and leather. The sewing machine can perform 34 types of stitches, such as a zigzag stitch, quilting stitch (imitation of handmade), decorative and finishing works, and other types. The proposed choice will allow you to choose the appropriate seam for a certain type of fabric and product. Using the switches, it is possible to change the stitch length to 4 mm, and the width to 5 mm.
Creating loops can be done automatically. A sleeve platform is provided in this model and is used to work with rounded elements on clothes. Upper threading is simplified here. Even stitches can be obtained by changing the tension and pressure of the foot on the fabric. The body of the sewing unit is made of white plastic.There is a compartment for sewing accessories, additional lighting is provided with the built-in lamp. For convenient storage, a soft case is included.
Viking e10
This is a middle class car equipped with a vertical shuttle. The pressure regulator on the foot and gear rack are made of different material. Provided for 21 operations. Performs various seams: overlock, simple, decorative, knitted, etc. The machine can work with any fabrics, for this purpose the foot is raised and the feeder is turned off.
Emerald 118
Computerized sewing machine. It can work by connecting to a computer and set all operations through it. Tasks can be performed in the absence of an operator. It has a small weight (8.3 kg) and a power of 70 watts. Machine control is provided on the backlit display. The technique can perform 19 operations, this is decorative embroidery, embroidery of letters, automatic production of loops.
The stitch length is a maximum of 4 mm and the width is 5 mm. There is a device for trimming thread. There is a reverse button, a removable sleeve, changing the pressure on the foot and raising it to 12 mm, turning off the lower rail. The positioning of the needle is in one line. The kit comes with an additional 6 legs: for stitching zippers, transparent for assemblies, for countersunk stitching, overlock, for satin stitching, and the upper fabric conveyor.
Viking Opal 690Q
A modern computerized model in a white case and with a beautiful design. Has a power of 85 W, sewing speed - 750 tbsp. / min The reliable model provides flat stitch, automatic buttonhole stitching according to button size. There is a good backlight and a convenient touch menu that make working on a typewriter convenient and comfortable.
The capabilities of the device include the production of personal stitches, a needle threader and a thread cutter. The maximum stitch length is 5 mm, the width is 7 mm, and the presser foot is adjustable up to 12 mm. The sewing machine is equipped with a horizontal, rotational shuttle. The pressure of the foot, the stabilizer of the puncture force, speed limitation, and the shutdown of the lower conveyor are provided. Comes with a hard case, interchangeable bulbs. This model weighs 9 kg.
Opal 650
This model has microprocessor control. With touch controls, you can not only work with pleasure, but also using the SEWING ADVISOR program to set the necessary settings for the necessary operation. The display shows the selected stitch, the length and width of the stitch, the recommended thread tension and the choice of foot. Lines and settings are visible on the screen in real mode. Bright backlighting ensures work without unnecessary shadows under the foot. In the memory of the machine it is possible to save your own combinations of stitches.
For the original inscriptions, 3 fonts are provided: the Latin alphabet, the Cyrillic alphabet, Japanese characters. The mode of sweeping loops has 7 types. The set of sewing operations contains 160 lines up to 7 mm wide. There is a quick button sewing program, a convenient needle threader. There is an electronic puncture force stabilizer and a mirror image of the line.
This model does not provide automatic thread trimming, knee lever for raising the foot.
Work on large projects has become more convenient thanks to the right 20 cm distance from the needle. The Perfectly Balanced Buttonholes balancing system and touch pad are responsible for the quality of the welt loops. The machine has a white case, beautiful design and weighs 9.8 kg. Modern sewing machines are divided into 3 types according to the type of control: electromechanical, electronic, with computer manual.
Kinds
Electromechanical
Advantages - simple maintenance, for easy tasks, a considerable number of functions, reliable design, affordable price. Disadvantages - remember all the adjustments is quite difficult, it takes time, there are few decorative stitches.
Electronic
Dignity - variety of different stitches. Simplicity of work consists in choosing a program on the control panel. Are available automatic tinctures, the presence of a display with prompts, starting up with the press of a button, not from the pedal. Disadvantages: the current in the network must comply with the instructions, self-repair is difficult.
Computer
Advantages: has about 500 different functions, the design of the loops is diverse, the creation of an individual line, the mechanical selection of the type of material, a sewing assistant, an embroidery module, the ability to work with a memory card. Disadvantages: high cost, expensive repair in case of breakdown.
Overlocks
Husqvarna overlock designed for marking the edges with stitches of different widths and densities. On the overlock, the finished edge is much more accurate and professional than on a sewing machine. These sewing machines are industrial and household, vary in the number of refills.
Husqvarna Huskylock S1 combines quality and a huge number of work functions and a variety of lines. It is possible to process different materials using 15 seams and using 2, 3 or 4 threads. Settings are debugged and help you create perfect seams on any material. You can make decorative stitches by cutting off the top knife.
Using this model, it is available to process fabrics in a short period of time.
Dressing, sewing, trimming - all this can be done with the Huskylock S15 overlock. Among the 15 lines there are both twisted seams and standard ones. The kit comes with a DVD-ROM with a step-by-step description of how to thread the thread. Color hints behind the front cover also simplify this process.
You can easily handle narrow parts or children's things thanks to the removable working platform and the presence of a free overlock sleeve.
Differential guided feed helps to promote tissue without sprains and contractions. It is set between 0.7 and 2.0. The seam interval from the left needle is 5.2-6.7 mm, from the right needle - 3.0-4.5 mm, the role seam is 1.5 mm. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 mm to 4 mm. Fast sewing up to 1300 stitches per minute will significantly reduce your time.
An overview of the Husqvarna Viking E20 sewing machine, see the next video.