When beginners buy automatic sewing equipment, they often fall into some common misunderstandings due to lack of experience. Here are a few points to pay special attention to:
I. Ignoring basic needs and blindly pursuing "omnipotence"
- Misunderstanding: believe the more functions the better, such as embroidery, locking, cloth embroidery and other functions of the all-in-one machine.
- Suggestion: Prioritize core needs (such as basic sewing machines or professional embroidery machines) and choose equipment with strong functional pertinence. Multifunctional equipment are general complex and expensive, and basic models are more suitable for getting started.
II. Underestimating the complexity of operation
- Misunderstanding: Believe automatic sewing machines are equivalent to "one-button operation" and ignoring the learning cost.
- Suggestion: Choose models with graphical interfaces, operation guides or video tutorials, and give priority to user support provided by the brand (such as the entry-level models of the somax brand).
III. Pay too much attention to price and ignore quality and after-sales
- Misunderstanding: Buy low-priced or buy models that exceed actual needs at high prices.
- Suggestion: When the budget is limited, give priority to basic models from well-known brands (such as somax, Juki), and pay attention to the after-sales service policy (warranty period, maintenance network coverage).
VI. Ignoring space and expandability
- Misunderstanding: Not measuring the placement space, or not reserving upgrade space (such as adding expansion tables, additional accessories).
- Suggestion: Plan the equipment size and work area in advance, and confirm whether the equipment supports future functional expansion (such as replacing the presser foot, adding modules).
V. Underestimating the compatibility of accessories and consumables
- Misunderstanding: After purchase, find that accessories (such as needles, threads, and bobbins) need to be customized, or the cost of consumables is too high.
- Suggestion: Choose mainstream brand equipment, ensure the universality of accessories (such as standard size bobbins), and understand the market prices of commonly used consumables in advance.
Here are some high-cost-performance automatic sewing machine brands recommended for beginners, considering market reputation, functional practicality, and user feedback.
a. JUKI
A Japanese industrial-grade brand, renowned for its quietness and precision, suitable for users with high quality requirements.
- HZL-8370: 197 stitch patterns + automatic overlocking + 70W high power. User tests have shown that it has a strong ability to sew through thick materials, making it effortless for sewing bed sheets and curtains.
- MO-654DE: A professional overlock machine, supporting four-thread overlocking, suitable for clothing studios.
- Applicable scenarios: Advanced handicrafts, custom clothing.
b. SOMAX
- Core Advantages: Emerging Chinese brand, specializing in smart technology integration. Renowned for user-friendly operation and strong after-sales support.
- Recommended Model:
SM-21SM Knitting Hat Head Sewing Machine
• Touchscreen interface + CNC technology
• Enables single operator to manage multiple machines (even with minimal experience)
• Ensures uniform product standards
• Ideal for mass production scenarios
SM-07A Auto bottom hemming machine：
- Auto size adjustment: One worker can operate two sets machine at the same time. Elastic fabric available. Suitable for clothing manufacturing.
- Applicable scenarios: clothing customization, medium and large production.