Buy A Sewing Machine And Fix Your POOR-FITTING Clothes
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
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Most guys want their clothes to fit the way they want right? Well you should buy a sewing machine! Well what do you look for? Should you buy new or used? And what are some good brands? I got you bro, don't worry!
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Thanks for making guys with sewing machines cool again.
You're welcome! I should make a shirt that says "Make sewing machines cool again" but I feel like that might not go over well...only one way to find out!
Didn't he, though?!
Amen to all that!
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Awesome to hear you've taken the plunge!
And I've got some hand sewing topics teed up for the next few weeks too. Hand sewing definitely still has it's place in tailoring that's for sure.
I got a Black Friday Walmart special about 6 years ago for about $36 and works for what I need it for.
Love your stuff ! More guys need to realize that they need an actual skill that can actually help them look better.
Been looking for over a year for used one at estate sales. In TN they go quick. 3 months ago I finally found a Necchi sewing machine with hideaway desk and chair for $120 at estate sale. I Started hemming my old shirts by trial and error. I am not bad but now with your videos I will be great. thank you
Thats an awesome find, my first machine was a Necchi and I still have it, going strong!
My $0.02-- okay, a few $0.02, so we'll call it a quarter. Great video, as usual, you've never done a bad one-- and this from a 65 year old lifetime clothing sewer who learned from my fashion designer aunt. Just to confirm everything SD has said, here:
You really, really, really only need those 2 stitches, straight and zig-zag. The above-mentioned auntie sewed everything you can imagine on a straight stitch machine. Those old Singers where it goes forwards and backwards, and you could set the stitch length from 6 sts per inch to 30 sts per inch. It was a dream come true when they started making buttonhole attachments. Now, that was before knit/stretch fabrics came into fashion, specifically for home sewers, which was something like the mid-late '70's. For that you need a zig-zag stitch. One of my machines is a computerised harge farge charge Husqvarna Viking, and it has 145 stitches (its current incarnation has 208). And you know what I use? The straight stitch, the zig-zag stitch, the lightening stitch (a variation of the zig-zag stitch), the buttonhole setting, and the overcast stitch for finishing seam edges on knits. That's 5. And I'm talking about making clothes, not altering ready made. Many years ago, I made 2 men's oxford shirts, with collars, cuffs, the little loop on the back, the whole shebang, and I used a straight stitch and a buttonhole stitch. Period.
I personally also like Janome. And if you're buying extra bobbins or feet, just check the description to make sure it will fit your model and you're good to go. But Singer and Brother make really good lower-cost machines.
Yes, do not go below $40 for a new machine. Rinky-dink is a nice term for them. Yup, you do get what you pay for. I am a violinist and this is what I tell people who find an instrument for $50 on Amazon. My strings cost $100 for a set of 4, and they aren't the most expensive. A decent starter bow is $70 (and a good starter bow is $300). The cheapest case you can get is $20, and they are awful, you don't want to spend less than $50. So now think how they're giving you all of that for $50, and we haven't even gotten to the violin. No, no and no. If you can go as high as $140, you will get a really good machine that will pretty much do whatever you need, now and in the future. I like Janome Easy to Use ($140) and the Singer M1500 ($140).
One issue with buying a used old machine is that you don't know what you're getting. I grew up on a 1950's Singer 15-91, and found one on eBay for $140 and got the guy to go down to $100. The description said that it ran perfectly. It arrived with the light fixture broken off due to poor packing. I set it up, stepped on the pedal, and it was getting about 30 sts a minute. Took it into my repair guy who said, this hasn't been used in about 10 years. Cleaned and rehabbed it for $90, plus $50 for a new light, and it's been great ever since. I knew I was going to take it in to be cleaned up, oiled and serviced, anyway, so I was counting on the $90. I contacted the eBay seller who reimbursed me the $50 for the light. I forget what the shipping was, but it wasn't cheap-- those things are made of cast iron and weigh about 40 lbs. It was well worth it to me. But it could have been trash as well, so you never know. A great place to look for used cheap machines is a sewing machine shop and repair place. They will take old machines on trade-in and clean them up and resell them. I had to go to mine this past weekend, and there were 2 vintage machines, cleaned and repaired and guaranteed for a year, each for $50. Estate sales can be great-- the people selling them think of them and something for big sewers, such as Great-Aunt-Sue was. So they usually really, really don't know what they're getting rid of.
Thank you, again, SD, for all the great videos!
This is more than $0.25.
@@ttonAb2 Yeah, yeah, okay-- but if it saves you $100 on the wrong sewing machine, it's worth it, right;-)
Good post. My next machine will probably be a Janome, but for now the $88 Brother soldiers on and I love it.
@@aca2983Thanks!:-). If you can swing it, the Janome HD5000 is a great choice. $500, can handle any thickness, the presser foot lifter can go up an extra notch, mechanical, so fairly simple. Only a few decorative stitches, but that's not what you buy this kind of machine for. The HD3000 is about $20 - 50 less, but not as versatile and the 5000 is laid out better. You'll be able to do any kind of alterations, and make anything from swim shorts to suits and coats to from patterns.
I got mine from Ken's Sewing in Muscle Shoals Alabama, free shipping, and arrived without so much as a smudge. He runs sales sometimes.
Sounds like an amazing machine but that's definitely overkill for what most guys will be using it for.
Los Angeles Public Library has a couple of sewing machines in their Octavia Lab for people to use. So before buying a sewing machine is might be worthwhile to check around and see if there is one available to use for free.
Oh wow that’s awesome!
Yeah, I had no idea until about a month ago, when someone on my local Nextdoor was looking for a sewing machine to borrow, and someone suggested she go to the library. I had never heard of such a thing! But she did, and got her mending done! Who knew?! But I have to say, if you're doing a fair amount of alterations, it's probably a good idea just to have your own, and the machines that SD recommends are cheap and perfect for that.
I bought a SAILRITE machine. Does the very basic stitches (straight and zig zag) with nothing fancy BUT I can sew heavier materials now too.
Juki is also a solid brand.
Most definitely! They're spendy but they're worth it.
Nice video Sir!!
Thanks!
I advise getting a mechanical sewing machine over a computerized sewing machine. I've had both and I found that a mechanical sewing machine is more durable because it doesn't have the circuit boards that can short out. Yes, that is exactly what happened to my computerized sewing machine! You want to sew with an armored tank, not a Tesla. The majority of the fancy options on a computerized sewing machine you will never use!
I fully agree. The only thing that computerised has over mechanical is the button holes, if you make things from scratch, vs. alterations. I find I never miss all the extra features when using my mechanicals.
I have a Kenmore from about 20 years ago I'm happy with still.
I got a singer 1507 about a year ago with extra universal needles for $50
Off FB market
Solid find! That's seriously amazing!! How has it been treatin ya?
I have two sewing machines....a new in the box one my daughters wanted, and an old 1970s Kenmore than was my mom's (I have it for sale on FB)
Depending on the condition of that old Kenmore, you might regret selling it down the road. Those older machines are incredible.
When looking at the cheaper end of sewing machines, do you have any things to look out for for a machine that can handle denim? I've got some jeans that are too long, and I'm tired of sticking the extra fabric up inside the pantlegs. I know that I'd probably want to get some denim needles, but other than that I'm a little lost, as well as on a tight budget. 😅😂
Honestly you would be surprised at what machines can handle denim well. The list is larger than one would think. If you found a new or used Singer or Brother (regardless of the model), any of them would be able to handle denim. Now that being said, it might not be smooth like butter like higher end machines, but it would definitely get the job done. I just did a search and there’s a Brother XM3700 that is pretty good. It’s $100 but I’ve seen it at Walmart for $70-$80 in the past. And it’s brand new so there’s that too.
@@StylishDTailors awesome, thank you!!
Denim needles (such as a size 16 or 18) are your friend, but also you want to look for a machine that has "free arm" sewing. That means that a piece of the table comes off so that you have a more narrow space with which to work. That really helps. Also, take it easy with the speed. A lot of machines can handle thick fabric if you go slowly. There is a little gadget called a seam jumper, or a hump jumper, less than $10. You place it under the presser foot and it will help you get over thick seams, such as when hemming jeans, and you get to the seam.
I actually just bought a sewing machine myself. After years of strength training I’m tired needing to tack an additional $15 on every shirt I buy to have my tailor take it in around the waist. If I can learn to do a dozen or so shirts on my own, the machine will have paid for itself. Jeans are the same thing, to buy a pair that will fit around my thighs the waist is too big.
Dude your life is about to change SO MUCH you have no idea...I had the same problem!
@Stylish_DTailors I just did my first pair of jeans and Few T shirts today. Not bad for my first attempt! Thanks for your videos my man they're very helpful. 👍
@mr.e8432 heck yeah man that’s awesome! Let the tailoring addiction begin…you think I’m kidding too.
I’m glad these videos are helpful for you, reach out with any questions!
It's going to ask you the stitch thread tension
Good point, should have mentioned that too haha!
“Cost/Benefit ratio just isn’t great”
I have a brother LS14S.
Solid machine, surprisingly powerful too!
I have a brother too, but not the sewing machine 😂. Jk I have a Singer
Great information (as Always).
P.S.: Husqvarna is pronounced Hoosk-varna. 😁✌🖖
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Thank you! I appreciate that!
Communist Commando has bought a second-hand Elna 3003. What do you think of that?
Definitely a great choice! They’re made in the same factories as Janome machines, so you’re getting a VERY good machine for a fraction of the price of some of the other brands. Solid find comrade!
It's really wise to avoid computerized sewing machines.
I absolutely love my mechanical Bernette B05 Academy. The Bernette b05 Academy is the best sewing machine on today's market.
What?? Seriously??
Yes!
Let's cut to the chase.
I wanted an excellent sewing machine to do a good job for me for the rest of my life, so I followed the brand reputation first and bought a JUKI HZL G220. What a horrible plastic piece of Chinese junk! Sluggish, the electronic system lags like on the dead bed, every response to pushing the pedal being considerably delayed. This JUKI HZL H220 actually turned out to be the worst sewing machine I'd ever tried. The quality is terrible, the machine lacks manual foot pressure regulation, and it doesn't even have any socket and pin for the second thread spool to use a twin needle! Moreover, the product stopped working after only three hours of regular use. Plastic, plastic, plastic. So I returned that piece of crap.
I expected good sewing machines to be on a more expensive side, so I bought a Janome Skyline S5. Not a good choice, the motor was remarkably weak (50 Watts only), and the feed dogs did not work well enough for the price. So I returned it, too.
Then I bought a Bernette B77. Not a bad machine, the feeding works really well and all the necessary functions are available. But the use is really uncomfortable: to apply any basic adjustment (e.g. the upper thread tension), you must struggle through the computer menu on the display, rather than simply adjusting a dedicated dial directly. Everything is computerized, even the pressure foot lift is electronic and lacks the standard mechanical lever, which sucks.
So finally I came to the conclusion that these "modern" electronic/computerized machines are not worth my patience at all: they offer hundreds of stitches that no one will ever need, but the basic functions are uncomfortable to reach for. So I returned it.
At last, I decided to return to the good old mechanical system and got searching for the best choice among mechanical machines. Having gone thru tens of various offers and read tons of information, I finally decided to take up the Bernette B05 Academy. Bingo! I hit the bull's eye! The machines has EVERYTHING and even more, it's sturdy, super strong, extraordinarily fast, and the control is based on standard of directly adjusting the mechanical dials. The quality of stitches is amazing, and even the price is a piece of cake. So I finally decided to buy two, and I'm really happy.
I remember you telling this story on another video, thanks for sharing it! Sorry to hear the Juki didn't work out for ya, your experience isn't out of the ordinary though thats for sure.
Couldn't disagree more about Singer. The worst company and the worst quality machines. Any other brand will serve you better.
And disagreeing with your disagree:-). They did go through a bad patch for a few years. But for less expensive machines, they are da bomb. I tried a 9960, which so many people love, and it was horrible, straight out of the box. I would go for different companies for higher end computerised machines (Husqvarna Viking, Bernina). But for the cheaper mechanicals, the M1500 ($140), the Fashion Mate ($170), and especially the 4400 line, those grey "heavy duty" ones ($200 - 300), they are very hard to beat. They just came out with a "vintage" style HD500 ($350). You can sew anything on them.
@@amierichan1428 Singer is a shell of its former self, all their products are available in another form from other brands. However, even when Singer was truly its own company they had a philosophy of cheapness before quality. They produced a huge quantity of machines in the early years and that helped grow their brand name, but they have always cut corners in design and produced machines of compromised quality. They never changed and experimented with designs and materials which the competition knew better than to use (periods you highlighted as the bad years).
I agree that in the modern market nearly every machine is the same so the product by Singer isn't inherently different to the rest. But there is always a better option to chose than Singer. They are a marketing company, not a sewing machine company.
Took the words right out of my mouth haha, their "lower end" machines are really solid for what you pay! And you're right, for a higher end machine go for a Janome or a Bernina, Singer isn't the best in that space.