2. Working area.

Rhe distance from the right of the needle to the machine body (arm length) is structurally built into the machine and is unchangeable.

Rhe distance to the left of the needle can be increased with an extension table.

Practically standard distance to the right of the needle in the initial and middle price range is 165-170mm

F or machines in a higher price range, the arm will be extended, which will allow comfortable work with larger projects. An extension table can be optionally purchased for most models, as it will not be included with all machines.

Ba table, quilting will be inconvenient, especially for large projects.

The larger the sleeve, the larger projects you can quilt!

3. Needle positioning (up/down)

V When sewing, you often need to turn the fabric, changing the direction of the seam, without removing the needle from the product, but by lifting the presser foot. All this, of course, takes seconds, but with a large volume of work, it turns into minutes, and you really want to create with enthusiasm, a sense of rhythm, and not waste time on such trifles.

Andthat's what the needle positioning function serves when stopped.
Also, the needle position can be changed at any time - by pressing a button or, in some models (equipped with a multifunctional pedal), by pressing the pedal with your heel.

4. Smooth sewing speed adjustment and operation without a pedal.

This is what will save you time and make working with the machine more convenient.

Phen starting an electromechanical machine, you cannot fully regulate the speed of the machine's power, which causes jerks and uncontrolled forward movement when you only need to make a few stitches.

At computerized machines have a smooth limit on maximum speed — for example, for processing complex areas of a project. Or to set the optimal speed for quilting and not be distracted by pedal adjustment — the machine itself will maintain the necessary pace. And the machine will also understand when the load on the needle increases when passing through dense areas of the project, timely increase power and maintain stitch uniformity.

This is impossible with an electromechanical machine.

Automatic thread trimming.
SOf course, this is convenient and saves time.
Also, in modern machines, you can set the thread trimming function

InIn addition, you can set when the machine should trim the thread, and possibly even make a tack immediately.

V In some models, in addition to the button on the control panel, this function can be programmed to press the pedal, in its front part (under the heel).

And now imagine a project with many turns, and how much this function will save you from routine and save your time.

Let's look at a few models where the above functionality is present.

RNaturally, in this price category, the distance to the right of the needle will already be increased from 200 to 320 mm.

TAlso, with the increase in cost, the number of decorative stitches, types of automatic buttonholes, alphabets, display sizes, etc., will increase. In this article, we analyze the main functions of machines that all manufacturers have, the difference is already in the models. For example, in the same budget, one model may have a knee lifter, but not have a table included, while another, on the contrary, has both a table and a knee lifter, but at the same time a smaller distance to the right of the needle.he number of decorative stitches, types of automatic buttonholes, alphabets, display sizes, etc., also increases with the cost. In this article, we analyze the main functions of machines that all manufacturers have, the difference is already in the models. For example, in the same budget, one model may have a knee lifter, but not have a table included, while another, on the contrary, has both a table and a knee lifter, but at the same time a smaller distance to the right of the needle.

Poncluding, it can be said that quilting can be done on almost any machine.

And ut not all models allow you to do this with comfort.

PWhen choosing a machine, try to pick one model range higher than you planned, as this is not a purchase for just one year, and as your skill grows and you work on more complex projects, you will want more workspace, more convenience, more productivity.