I find Mini Sewing Machine cute adorable thing. I am seeing this handheld sewing machine around for many years. It looks like a toy and I enjoy holding it in my hand for fun.
I remember, many years back, some women (my mom included) used to keep needle and thread in their purses, for emergency use! When I look at this thing, I wish my mom was around and I could gift it to her. I am sure she would have loved it, for emergency use!
I done a good research about this mini machine. If you are planning to buy a handheld sewing machine for yourself or for gifting, read my research guide.
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What is Mini Sewing Machine ?
A Mini Sewing Machine is a small handheld sewing machine. It may either run on batteries or electricity. Some mini sewing machine models may work on both, batteries or electricity.
It can be small like a stapler which can fit into your hand, that's why it is also called Handheld Sewing Machine.
You can carry the bigger models of mini machine like your bag.
To Buy or Not to Buy - Mini Sewing Machine
- A mini sewing machine is cute & adorable.
You need less money to buy it, as compared to the money that you spend on a standard size sewing machine.
It is handy and you can operate it holding it within your fingers or keeping a mini size machine on your lap.
You can sew your clothes, mend the wear and tears and do last minute sewing tasks with no hassles.
This machine does not run high speed so any beginner can handle it comfortably.
- It's great for gifting !
This mini machine is good for small mending but not for big sewing projects.
You can get the needle and bobbin from local tailoring shops. It does not need weekly repair and maintenance. But if it gets damaged or stopped working, you can't really repair it
No big sewing machine brands manufacture this kind of machines.
It can be considered a replacement of manual stitching. You can not make your dress using a handheld sewing machine.
If you use this machine for longer duration, it may cause some pain.
Faq - HOW TO USE mINI sEWING mACHINE
I am convinced that a handheld machine is good for gifting or for mending dresses but I suggest before buying it, you must know how it works.
Click on each box below, to know answers of your questions.
1.PROPER WAY TO HOLD
Hold the machine with your right hand,placing the thumb on top of the machine with the fingers supporting the bottom.
2.THREADING THE MACHINE
Insert a Bobbin filled with thread through loop-1 and loop-2(while using an spool so not lead the thread through loop-1 and lead direct to loop-2) then through the tension adjusting discs.
Next pull the thread further and guide it through the hook near the needle's back.
Now guide the thread through the needle from right to left with the help of the Threader
Through the needle from right to left with the help of the Threader.
3. POSITIONING THE CLOTH
Raise the cloth fastening plate with your right-hand's forefinger and place the cloth under the Fastening plate.
4 ADJUST THREAD TENSION
The cloth self-Feeding system adopted on this Hand Sewing Machine feeds the cloth and stitches in proper tension automatically.
However, a few helpful hints. ->If stitching is too tight, turn Tension Nut slightly to left.
->If stitching is too loose, turn Tension Nut slightly to right.
5 SEWING OPERATION
Hold the left end of cloth with your left hand and press the needle into the cloth all the way by gripping the machine gently as you move the machine to the right while pulling the cloth slightly to the left.
6.SET A SPOOL OF THREAD
If bobbin gets empty or some other colors thread is required. Remove the small size bobbin from the Machine (leave the red washer in original position.) connect the Auxillary Axis (Rod) to secure the spool.
When a larger spool is adapted recheck thread tension and adjust tension if necessary
Use cotton Thread 50-60 or polyester spun Thread for best results.
I am sure you would have come across so many reviews and advertisements making us believe that we must have a handheld small version of a sewing machine for that last minute mending of dress.
What Users' say -
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Best product but very difficult to hold cloth while stitching, for beginners you must stitch thin clothes not thick choth if you try to do it will broke thread everytime or might broke needle to. if thread comes out it might be faulty..
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Good product but not easy to use it is difficult to to sewing any cloth and it's body is not a hard plastic its look low quality plastic after 15 times sewing the cloth then it's perfect.
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For the price it is very good personally I like
It most very useful for D I Y enthusiast so I recommend for those interested
What I think About Mini Sewing Machine
I think it is a good machine for emergency mending and craft project stitching but not for sewing lovers.
if you are planning to buy for gifting anybody who is new to sewing, then it is a nice cute gift.
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