Bearing in mind the idea of the need to buy a sewing machine, we do not really think about its modifications, case design and functionality. We usually encounter these questions directly at the time of purchase. This is where we understand how exhausting the process of finding the necessary and meeting individual requirements of the sewing machine is. Definitely, before buying, you need to find out what purpose you are going to use sewing equipment. If your goal is a household sewing machine designed for individual sewing of curtains, bed linen, then an “economy” class machine is quite enough. Sewing such products does not require a large number of operations.
However, if the machine is designed for sewing and repairing clothes from various kinds of fabrics, then this model is likely to disappoint you. Hem, for example, denim pants, you can not. Processing thick tissue is beyond her power. This is evidenced by its plastic case and an insignificant price (the cheapest option among household sewing machines).
Not all high-quality cars are able to cope with thick tissues. Many believe that the quality of the sewing machine determines its ability to scribble on the thickest types of fabric. Not at all. The manufacturer adapts the model to a specific type of operation. And it would be unfair to blame him for the fact that an expensive leather sewing machine is not at all suitable. I must say that not every, even the best sewing machine is suitable for conquering the dense surface of the skin. For skin, it is still better to choose a special industrial model.
Industrial sewing machine for leather is designed to work with heavy types of fabric, which includes leather, leather goods and fur products. It is equipped with an enlarged shuttle, a powerful motor and an extended platform, which limits the possibility of its use at home. For work of medium complexity, you need a straight-line machine with special Teflon feet and trihedral needles.
You also need to understand that any sewing machine for leather requires additional accessories in the form of needles, threads, paws and special nozzles.
The sewing machine is one of those purchases whose service life is required not only to justify the money spent, but also not to disappoint subsequently with the lack of necessary functions. Check the equipment of the machine, its ease of use, however, like any household appliances, it is possible only in practice. Therefore, a small investigative experiment in the form of a survey of the owners of the model you are interested in will not be out of place. If you are not familiar with this experience, you can carefully study consumer reviews in online stores. Of course, that sewing machine, the reviews for which are mostly positive, is most in demand. However, here it is not worth making sudden conclusions. Indeed, if someone is not comfortable with a leather sewing machine that is unable to grab up to five layers of thick skin, this does not mean that it will not suit you. Unless, of course, you specialize in tailoring leather boots.