In my rating of inexpensive models there will be devices from ... I set a goal - to help you understand the nuances of each decent machine, to choose equipment not only in terms of price, but also in terms of ease of use and functionality. After all, there are simple models for 5 basic operations, but they will take any fabric, and there are 10-operational models, but with a limitation in texture.
VLK Napoli 2200
The rating opens with an inexpensive compact universal sewing machine for mending or sewing clothes with two switchable speed modes, a straight stitch in two threads. Simple, intuitive threading system.
Pros:
- small, compact - 12 × 23 × 17 cm;
- easy to transport and carry, weight - 1.1 kg;
- there is a foot drive;
- works from the mains and from the AA battery system;
- backlight;
- corresponds to the price - .
Minuses:
- incomplete complete set, check immediately upon purchase;
- slow speed
- does not take denim.
Compact simple machine for beginner seamstresses, teenagers. It copes well with hemming, repairing and simple sewing of cotton fabrics, made of dense synthetics. Not suitable for heavy fabrics. There is no reverse, as in Comfort 2.
Comfort 2
Budget electromechanical model with a horizontal rotary shuttle. Functional, performs 11 types of sewing stitches, can be used for hand knitting loops. There is no mechanism to turn off the feed of the fabric, as in the Jaguar A-317.
Pros:
- price - total for a functional, compact model;
- there is an adjustable foot pressure .;
- reverse;
- sleeve platform;
- ruler on the case;
- manual loop execution;
- 11 types of stitches, including elastic.
Minuses:
- the lighting lamp is inconvenient. Strikes the eye, does not illuminate the material;
- awkward vertical coil. At speed, the bobbin brakes and breaks the thread.
Functional machine for sewing clothes, repairing, hemming. It takes material of different densities and textures, stitches jeans and leather. It is possible to take for educational equipment to children, since the protective bar will not allow fingers to get under the needle. It is not shocking, the voltage is only 6 V. In terms of functionality and the number of stitches, it surpasses more expensive models, for example, Jaguar A-317 or Aurora STYLE 3.
Brother cx5
A Japanese brand machine with a minimum number of operations and semiautomatic loops. It copes well with light and medium-density tissues.
Pros:
- smooth running of the horizontal shuttle;
- a wide range of processed fabrics - from silk to artificial leather;
- simple choice of options with a switch;
- needle threader;
- for rounded elements there is a sleeve platform, as in Comfort 2;
- beautiful design of the case with original decor;
- 12 types of stitches, including elastic for sewing on elastic bands.
Minuses:
- graphite grease sometimes leaks out and stains the fabric, especially the first few times;
- manual thread trimming;
- there is no ruler on the body, as in Comfort 2;
- heavy (7 kg) for carrying.
Brother CX5 is suitable for garment sewing, darning, hemming. Performs a zigzag knit stitch, sews elastic with elastic stitching. Not enough options for the model for - almost like in Comfort 2 for The machine is recommended for beginner seamstresses, for sewing and sewing courses, as a basic technique for practicing the automatism of basic sewing operations.
Jaguar a-317
An inexpensive model of the world leader in the production of sewing machines got into my TOP of the best. The only brand that manufactures products in Japanese factories, and not in third-party industries. Cheap for a quality device - ... Performs all basic operations for sewing, clothing repair.
Pros:
- vertical swinging shuttle, the stitching is beautiful and neat. The direct competitor Brother CX5 has a horizontal rotary shuttle;
- 9 sewing operations;
- there is a mechanism for disabling the supply of fabric, which is not available in the more expensive model of the brand - Jaguar Voyage;
- loops are made semi-automatic, not manual, as in Comfort 2;
- comes with a soft case;
- like the Brother CX5, there is a compartment for storing accessories.
Minuses:
- the needle is shifted to the left and confuses the threads;
- small working area;
- shakes when working, moves.
Jaguar A-317 is ideal for tailoring, darning small things from light and medium-thick fabrics. It is inconvenient to sew bulky items due to the small working area. We'll have to adapt to the unusually off-center needle, as opposed to the central position of Janome 2015 or Comfort 2.
Aurora STYLE 3
Manufacturer's machine with simple controls and operation. Performs a full set of stitches and 10 sewing operations, including semi-automatic loops, zigzag, scallop stitch. There is sewing with a double needle.
Pros:
- corresponds to the price by build quality and functionality;
- special engine protection reduces noise to a minimum;
- the shape of the case is patented in the European Bureau;
- a pleasant tactile sensation during operation is created by a special Soft touch coating. It is printed on the option selector, stitch length adjuster and handwheel;
- metal reel seat and foot adapter;
- full metal shuttle;
- the height of the foot is 1 mm higher than in the Jaguar A-317;
- there is a foot for stitching zippers and sewing buttons;
- stepped speed control, not smooth like in the Singer Fashion Mate 2290.
Minuses:
- there is no mechanism to shut off the supply of tissue, as in the Jaguar A-317;
- there is no sewing stitch, as in Janome 2015.
Aurora STYLE 3 is suitable for both beginners and experienced craftswomen. Functional, performs many operations: semi-automatic buttonhole, straight stitch, zigzag stitch, blind hem for hemming, scallop stitch for decoration. Good complement with accessories. Quiet, you can work at home anytime. If you want a hemmed model, consider the Brother M-14 or Janome 2015.
Janome 2015
Another budget model in the ranking of the best from the popular Japanese brand. A machine with a swinging metal shuttle, as in Aurora STYLE 3, but with wider functionality for 15 sewing strings. It takes light and dense fabrics, withstands the load at the maximum sewing speed.
Pros:
- metal frame, powerful motor;
- there is a foot for sewing buttons and zippers, as in Aurora STYLE 3;
- compartment for storing accessories, as in the more expensive model of the Janome Juno 513 brand;
- the selector shows stitch patterns.
Minuses:
- does not take a thick layer, for example, a coat fabric folded in half cannot be slipped under the foot;
- well takes only thin and medium fabrics;
- He doesn’t take jeans, breaks the thread and buzzes.
Great model for beginners. 6600 for cars - it's inexpensive, especially for high-quality. Here, a simple and easy change of feet, a convenient choice of stitches, you do not need to constantly check the panel by number. The thread tension can not be adjusted, it is automatically tightened according to the selected sewing type. Well-lit work area. It sews light and medium fabrics well, but for denser ones you need a more powerful model, for example, Janome Juno 513.
Singer Fashion Mate 2290
The brand, whose name has been known since the 19th century, specializes in the production of sewing equipment. Simple budget model for ... A device for students in the sewing technique.Vertical metal shuttle, smooth filing, the implementation of all the main types of stitches and adjusting the pressure of the presser foot on the fabric.
Pros:
- high build quality and efficiency of sewing any type of fabric;
- performs 10 sewing operations like Aurora STYLE 3;
- straight linen buttonhole with semi-automatic execution in 4 switches without turning the fabric;
- you can adjust the width of the zigzag stitch;
- there is a reverse for securing stitches;
- metal bed as in Aurora STYLE 3;
- a large height of the foot - 10 mm, stitches dense fabrics;
- there is an auto-stop for bobbin winding.
Minuses:
- does not stitch thick skin;
- there are not enough attachments for difficult tasks;
- short work surface.
Excellent model, from 52 reviews on Yandex. Market and 85 on E. Catalog, among the minuses, users indicate only insignificant ones, as for me. In general, there is a unanimous opinion that the technology is cheap for a famous brand. Easy to learn for beginners, good functionality for masters. Quiet at work, you can safely sew at night or when the child sleeps during the day. Of course, the quietest in this regard - with a rotary-horizontal shuttle, like the Brother M-14 or Jaguar Voyage.
Janome Juno 513
The second model of the brand in my ranking differs from Janome 2015 not only in cost (against 6600). More powerful 85 W motor, presser foot lift up to 12 mm. The same functionality on 15 sewing lines, but there is no foot for sewing buttons, only for embroidering zippers.
Pros:
- powerful, with a high rise of the foot, takes dense fabrics and jeans;
- any thread number allowed;
- the rail of the lower conveyor is reinforced, it feeds well material of any texture and density;
- 3 types of operations for elastic fabrics, including imitation with overlock;
- there is a built-in system for adjusting the balance and thread tension;
- built-in needle threader, thread cutter on the side panel, unlike Janome 2015.
Minuses:
- there is no button foot, but I would like one in the kit;
- not enough sewing operations for such an "advanced" and not really cheap model (from reviews). There are 17 of them in Jaguar Voyage.
Multifunctional sewing machine for those who know how to sew. Performs 15 required operations. Takes well on dense fabrics, such as drape. True, with jeans texture there are difficulties with filing and stitching - experience is needed.
At first it will be unusual for beginners to sew because of the speed of material feeding and other "bells and whistles"; they should look for something simple, like Comfort 2 or Singer Fashion Mate 2290.
Brother M-14
The second model from the Japanese company Brother in the ranking of the best inexpensive sewing machines. Price - - is fully justified. No swinging shuttles like the Brother CX5, a modern rotary-horizontal type. Performs 17 sewing operations.
Pros:
- for the segment of "budgetary" equipment has advanced functionality;
- side table, increases the working space for sewing large items;
- there is a change of directions back and forth, a strong beautiful setting of a seam without knots is obtained;
- a six-segment conveyor rail facilitates the promotion of thick tissues;
- quiet in operation due to the horizontal-rotary shuttle type;
- "Free" sleeve;
- as in Singer Fashion Mate 2290, automatic bobbin winder;
- wrapping loops in 4 steps;
- You can improve the functionality in a special store by purchasing additional accessories for complex sewing operations, such as a walking foot or darning plate.
Minuses:
- still noisy, it is not recommended to sew at night;
- there is not enough overlock stitching, at least as in Janome Juno 513.
Easy to operate, especially for beginner craftswomen. An affordable, complete instruction manual in Russian and a plus DVD for a better understanding of the first start-up. Sews any fabric. Users say that the machine with tulle and jeans coped with ease. Recommended for everyday needs and as a sewing technique. Some are unhappy with the price (), believe that the Singer Fashion Mate 2290 is cheaper, but better in terms of mastering and sewing.
Jaguar voyage
Closes my rating is a wonderful model in all respects for ... The modern type of shuttle is rotary-horizontal, as in the Brother M-14. Performs 23 operations - this is more than all TOP models, at a speed of 400 stitches per minute.
Pros:
- compact, lightweight model with a stable design. Does not jump, does not shift at speed;
- in the list - 23 types of zigzag stitches, blind, overcast, elastic and with a double needle, automatic beading of a welt buttonhole;
- there is a needle threader as in Janome Juno 513;
- an attached work table as in the Brother M-14;
- horizontal arrangement of the coil;
- compartment for accessories as in the Jaguar A-317.
Minuses:
- no sewing-on foot like in Janome 2015;
- there is no adjustment of the pressure of the presser foot on the fabric, as in the Singer Fashion Mate 2290;
- no ruler on the case, as in Comfort 2;
- no hard case.
Easy to use, even the first sewing user will understand. Performs all operations necessary for home sewing. Convenient side table. Takes all types of fabrics without problems. Only a high price can stop buying. But if you want quality equipment, then I advise you to buy either Singer Fashion Mate 2290 or Aurora STYLE 3.
