Husqvarna sewing machines and overlocks: models, tips for choosing

Sewing machines in modern life are an excellent assistant for any housewife. Modern models are able not only to speed up the sewing process and to lay straight seams, but also to make identical loops, process the edge of the fabric, and embroider patterns. Not a single needlewoman can do everything that a smart machine can.

But if you have not worked even on the most primitive sewing technique, it will be difficult for you to make a choice when buying. The range of sewing machines is very large. They differ in brands, equipment, tasks and capabilities. We will focus on the products of the Swedish manufacturer Husqvarna. This company is highly respected and has been operating since 1869. What models of Husqvarna sewing machines and overlockers should you look out for?

The following models are especially popular among Husqvarna sewing machines.

This model has an electromechanical device. In use it almost silent unit. He is able to work with a wide variety of materials - from light and delicate fabrics to brocade and leather. The sewing machine can sew 34 kinds of stitch, such as zigzag stitch, quilting stitch (imitation handmade), decorative and finishing work, and other types. The offered selection will allow you to select the appropriate seam for a specific type of fabric and product. By means of switches it is possible to change the stitch length up to 4 mm and the width up to 5 mm.

Loops can be created automatically. A sleeve platform is provided in this model and is used to work with rounded elements on clothes. Threading the upper thread is simplified here. Straight stitches can be achieved by varying the tension and pressure of the foot on the fabric. The body of the sewing unit is made of white plastic.There is a compartment for sewing devices, additional lighting is provided using a built-in lamp. For easy storage, a soft case is included.

It is a middle class machine equipped with a vertical shuttle. The presser foot pressure regulator and the feed dog are made of different materials. Work is provided for 21 operations. Performs various seams: overlock, simple, decorative, knitted, etc. The machine is able to work with any fabrics; for this, the presser foot is raised and the feeder is turned off.

Computerized sewing machine. It can work by connecting to a computer and setting all operations through it. The execution of tasks can be carried out in the absence of the operator. It has a light weight (8.3 kg) and a power of 70 watts. Machine control is provided on a backlit display. The technique can perform 19 operations, this is decorative embroidery, letter embroidery, automatic production of buttonholes.

The stitch length is maximum 4 mm and the width is 5 mm. There is a thread cutter. There is a reverse button, a removable sleeve, a change in the pressure on the foot and its rise up to 12 mm, disconnection of the lower rail. The positioning of the needle is aligned. The set includes an additional 6 feet: for sewing in a zipper, transparent for gathering, for blind stitching, overlock, for satin stitching, upper fabric conveyor.

A modern computerized model in a white case and with a beautiful design. Has a power of 85 W, sewing speed - 750 st. / min. Reliable model provides straight stitching, automatic buttonhole sewing according to the size of the button. There is a good backlight and a convenient touch menu, which make the work on the typewriter convenient and comfortable.

The capabilities of the device include the production of personal stitches, a needle threader and a thread cutter. The maximum stitch length is 5 mm, the width is 7 mm, the rise of the foot is adjustable up to 12 mm. The sewing machine is equipped with a horizontal, rotary hook. The regulation of the presser foot pressure, the stabilizer of the puncture force, the speed limitation, the shutdown of the lower conveyor are provided. The set includes a hard case, replaceable bulbs. This model weighs 9 kg.

This model has a microprocessor control. With the touch control, you can not only work with pleasure, but also use the SEWING ADVISOR program to set the necessary settings for the required operation... The display shows the selected stitch, stitch length and width, recommended thread tension and presser foot selection. Stitches and settings are visible on the screen in real mode. Bright illumination will ensure work without unnecessary shadows under the foot. The machine has the ability to save your own stitch combinations.

There are 3 fonts for original inscriptions: Latin alphabet, Cyrillic, Japanese hieroglyphs. The buttonhole mode has 7 types. The set of sewing operations contains 160 stitches up to 7 mm wide. There is a program for quick sewing on buttons, a convenient needle threader. There is an electronic stabilizer of the puncture force and a mirror image of the stitching.

Large projects are made easier with a 20 cm spacing to the right of the needle. The Perfectly Balanced Buttonholes and the sensor foot ensure the quality of the welt buttonholes. The machine has a white body, beautiful design and weighs 9.8 kg. Modern sewing machines are divided into 3 types according to the type of control: electromechanical, electronic, with computer guidance.

Advantages - easy maintenance, for easy tasks a considerable number of functions, design reliability, affordable price... Disadvantages - remembering all the adjustments is quite difficult, it takes time, there are few decorative stitches.

Dignity - variety of different stitches... Ease of operation lies in the selection of the program on the control panel.There are automatic settings, the presence of a display with prompts, start of work by pressing a button, and not from a pedal. Disadvantages: the current in the network must comply with the instructions, self-repair is difficult.

Advantages: has about 500 different functions, the design of the loops is diverse, the creation of an individual stitch, mechanical selection for the type of material, a sewing assistant, an embroidery module, the ability to work from a memory card. Disadvantages: high cost, expensive repair in case of breakdown.

The Husqvarna overlocker is designed for for overcasting with stitches of different widths and weights. On an overlock, the finished edge is much neater and more professional than on a sewing machine. These sewing machines are industrial and household, differ in the number of threads to be threaded.

The Husqvarna Huskylock S1 combines quality with a wide range of work functions and a variety of stitches. There is a possibility of processing different materials using 15 stitches and using 2, 3 or 4 threads. The settings are fine-tuned to help you create flawless seams on any material. You can produce decorative stitches by turning off the upper knife.

Decorating, sewing, trimming - all this is within the power of the Huskylock S15 overlock. Among the 15 stitches, there are both twisted and standard stitches. Includes a DVD with step-by-step instructions on how to thread. Colored prompts behind the front cover also make this process easier.

Differential guided feed assists in advancing the fabric without stretching or puckering. It is set in the range of 0.7 to 2.0. The seam gap from the left needle is 5.2-6.7 mm, from the right needle is 3.0-4.5 mm, the rolled seam is 1.5 mm. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 mm to 4 mm. Fast sewing up to 1300 stitches per minute will significantly reduce your working time.

For an overview of the Husqvarna Viking E20 sewing machine, see the following video.