Visit any decent hardware store - you will see there not less than a dozen sewing machines from different manufacturers from Europe, Asia, Russia. Great design, extensive list of operations - but are they all the same as the declared quality? Let's try to figure out which firm sewing machine performs its duties better.
Singer
The German company Singer is the oldest company producing sewing machines since 1850.Many of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had such devices, carefully covered with a plywood lacquered casing.
Now in the Russian market, Singer products occupy a vast niche. The company produces a wide variety of models - from simple electromechanical( for 10 operations) to complex devices that can not only sew, but also embroider. The quality of Singer sewing machines is not doubted by anyone, and the prices for them are quite affordable for people with different incomes.
Janome
One of the world leaders, the company Jan( Japan), produces household and industrial sewing and embroidery machines, overlocks. And the components for them are manufactured at the company's enterprises. This affects the level of product quality.
Jan produces several model series of machines. Among them, a suitable model can be found for both novice seamstresses and professionals. The Japanese would not be Japanese if they did not equip their products with electronics. Already in 1979 the company started manufacturing computer sewing, and after 11 years - embroidery machines. Currently, no company produces as many computerized sewing machines as Jan.
Aurora
Our compatriots also keep up with leading manufacturers. The company Aurora confidently occupies a prominent place among the leaders in the production of sewing equipment.
Production of this company is located in China, which had a positive impact on the cost of production. Sewing machines of this brand are loved by both professionals and amateurs. The quality is very high, the price is affordable.
Brother
And again Japan. The machines of this brand are reliable, convenient to operate. The company produces sewing equipment for at least 75 years.
During this time, the production technology has been so improved that none of the users have any complaints about the quality of Brother products. This brand in Russia in many ratings ranks first, having pressed even the well-known Singer.
Pfaff
German company Pfaff is not inferior to Singer neither by age nor by product quality. Currently, the company produces several model series:
- Electromechanical machines, equipped with a classic shuttle;
- Machines with built-in rotary hook and upper fabric advance;
- Machines equipped with electronic control, dual tissue transport system;
- Sewing and embroidery equipment with the ability to connect to a computer.
On the quality of Pfaff products, even arguing is inappropriate. These machines are quite suitable for professionals, but at the same time have such simplicity of management that they are easily handled by the students.
Veritas
If you are engaged in sewing on a professional level, you'd better buy a sewing machine from Veritas for heavy and medium fabrics. It is suitable for sewing mountain costumes, garments with plastic inserts, tents, etc. As for quality and reliability, the products of this brand to German traditions have not changed.
AstraLux
The Taiwanese company produces cheap sewing machines. The service network in Russia is well developed, it sews well. But, when choosing a sewing machine from Astralux, pay attention to user reviews: experienced masters say that it does poor quality finish( outer) stitching: the stitch slightly deviates from the seam line. But for beginners such a machine is quite suitable: inexpensive, copes well with light and dense fabrics.
Choosing leaders among well-known manufacturers is a thankless task. Their products are of such a high quality that, for example, Singer and Veritas simply do not need to compare. Therefore, when choosing a sewing machine, do not let yourself be tempted by low prices for products of an unknown brand: you can always find an inexpensive but reliable model from a manufacturer with a worldwide reputation.
