Usha Janome Wonder Stitch Plus and Stitch Magic are two beginners to medium level sewing machines. Both the machines are good for your clothes alterations instantly, but these machines are excellent at turning simple fabric into a designer dress.
Before I tell you the main difference between Wonder Stitch Plus and Stitch Magic, I tell you my experience with an automatic sewing machine to clear some of your fears.
I bought my Stitch Magic as a complete beginner. I did not know much about an automatic sewing machine a decade ago. Moreover, I was in awe of white plastic sewing machines.
At the same time, I was afraid these zig-zag machines would be as durable and trustworthy as my manual and industrial sewing machines.
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Questions To Ask When Buying A New Sewing Machine in 2024
Questions To Ask Yourself When Buying A New Sewing Machine: Make sure you spend your money on a sewing machine, that is right one for you.
My purpose in sharing this piece of information with you is that I was always an ardent sewing lover, and I understand a sewing machine is not a cellphone you change every year. It is more than a companion.
A sewing machine costs less than your cellphone, but you build a bond with it when you create beautiful things using it. It is a long time investment. Hence you must take due care while selecting the best sewing machine for your need.
Let's find out which sewing machine is best among the two.
1.Usha Janome Wonder Stitch Plus with 35 Stitch Functions for Embroidery
Usha Janome Wonder Stitch Plus is a zig-zag sewing machine. It is a half shuttle sewing machine with a good stitching speed (860 SPM).
This electric sewing machine is easy to operate, plug and sewing machine. Stitching is smooth, even and hassle-free.
As per Usha's official specifications, Wonder Stitch Plus offers 35 stitch functions -
- Straight Stitch
- Basting stitches/gathering stitches
- Zigzag stitch
- Satin stitch
- Stretch stitch
- Triple straight stitch
- Rolled edge stitch
- Edge stitching
- Coverstitch
- Blind hem stitch
- Buttonhole stitch
- Scallop Stitch
- Overcasting stitch
- Shell Tuck stitch
- Insertion stitch/faggoting stitch
- Ladder Stitch
- Multi step zig zag stitch
- Overlock stitch
- Decorative stitches, you can make with different stitch length and stitch width combinations.
- You can make BIRD, Alphabets with satin or any zig zag stitch combinations).
A Twin Needle or Double Needle does not come free with Wonder Stitch Plus but you can use it if you buy a Twin Needle separately.
You'll Love Wonder Stitch Plus Sewing Machine For -
- 23 built–in-stitches including buttonhole stitch
- three dials – for pattern selection, stitch length selection, and stitch width selection,
- The pink colour machine has twelve applications and specialized feet for blind hemming and fine edge stitching is provided with the machine,
- A presser foot for making 1 step automatic buttonhole is an added feature,
- Automatic needle threading,
- Thread cutter in presser bar,
- Free arm for ease of circular stitching and
- Hardcover for extra protection.
12 applications include -
- stretch stitching,
- button fixing,
- rolled hemming,
- satin stitch,
- zip fixing and
- smocking.
2. Usha Janome Stitch Magic - with 57 Stitch Functions for Emboidery
Usha Janome Stitch Magic is a step ahead of Wonder Stitch Plus. Stitch Magic has an aluminium die-cast body that is durable, feature-rich and has more applications than Wonder Stitch Plus.
As per Usha's official specifications, Stitch Magic offers 57 stitch functions -
Usha Janome Wonder Stitch Plus offers 35 stitch functions, and Stitch Magic adds some more to this list.
There are some common stitch functions that you get in both machines. Though these fancy designing stitch options are there as a matter of everyday sewing and convenience, you would be using only a few of them. For your reference, these stitches are-
- Straight stitch
- Basting stitches/gathering stitches
- Zigzag stitch
- Satin stitch
- Stretch stitch
- Triple straight stitch
- Rolled edge stitch
- Edge stitching
- Coverstitch
- Blind hemstitch
- Buttonhole stitch
- Scallop Stitch
- Overcasting stitch
- Shell Tuck stitch
- Insertion stitch/faggoting stitch
- Ladder Stitch
- Multi-step zigzag stitch
- Overlock stitch
- Decorative stitches you can make with different stitch length and stitch width combinations.
- You can make BIRD, Alphabets with satin or any zigzag stitch combinations).
- A Twin Needle or Double Needle comes free with Stitch Magic so that you can make more designs with your machine.
You'll Love Stitch Magic Sewing Machine For -
- Presser foot adjusting dial to help achieve the perfect stitch on any fabric,
- One-step buttonhole capability,
- Automatic needle threading,
- Hard Cover,
- Free Arm for sleeve and bottom sewing
- Twin Needle facility for enhanced designing options, and
- 23 built-in stitches.
Fourteen Applications Include -
- Stretch Stitching,
- Button Fixing,
- Rolled Hemming,
- Blind Stitch Hemming,
- Twin Needle Facility For Enhanced Designing Options
- Zip Fixing Are Available On This Machine.
Common Things About Usha Janome Wonder Stitch Plus And Usha Janome Stitch Magic
Usha Janome Wonder Stitch Plus or Usha Janome Stitch Magic both are a sewing lover's delight. These machines have many things in common.
Let's find out what are the similarities in both the sewing machines.
1. Trusted Brands
Both the models are the best sewing machines for home use from USHA Janome.
Usha is an Indian home appliance company, and Janome Sewing Co. is a big brand from Japan. Hence the collaboration is called Usha Janome.
Usha markets the sewing machines, while Janome gets them designed and manufactured from Thailand and Indonesia.
2. Beginner to Medium Level Home Use Sewing Machines
Wonder Stitch Plus and Stitch Magic can do much more than beginner level sewing, but even a complete beginner can operate these machines handsomely.
As your sewing skill level increases, you can do a lot of designing and embroidery with both machines.
You get a free sewing kit with Usha Janome machines (till offer available) and plug to sew as soon as you unbox your machine.
3. Stitch Per Minute Speed
Wonder Stitch Plus as well as Stitch Magic, can sew 860 Stitch Per Minute. Both the machines are equally fast and give a smooth stitching experience.
If you love slow and steady sewing, Dream Stitch with 550 SPM is a good deal, but if you want a faster machine, Stith Magic and Wonder Stitch Plus are equally good.
4. Other Features
You get a sewing light bulb, free circular arm feature, sewing kit storage box, thread cutter, auto needle threader, auto bobbin winder, drop feed etc., with Usha Janome Wonder Stitch Plus, as well as Usha Janome Stitch Magic sewing machine.
Difference Between Usha Janome Stitch Magic And Usha Janome Wonder Stitch Plus
Stitch Magic is 2000 rupees pricier than Wonder Stitch Plus, and Usha Janome justifies this price difference with more features, applications and stitches in Stitch Magic.
In a nutshell, you get these things extra with your Usha Janome Stitch Magic:-
- Twin Needle or Double Needle,
- Hem Guide (a small plastic attachment that you fix on presser foot to get neat, straight stitches,
- Better quality foot pedal than Wonder Stitch Plus' foot pedal,
- Beautiful design and interface of the machine, and
- Better quality sewing machine cover.
In My Opinion: -
Usha Janome fully justifies the price difference in its sewing machine models. A sewing machine is a long term investment.
Even if your sewing machine costs the same or lesser than your mobile phone, you don't replace your sewing machine every year due to emotional attachment with your sewing machine.
Hence, it is a good idea to buy Usha Janome Stitch Magic if your budget allows it. Even if you are a beginner, the machine is a simple plug and start and easy to operate.