I think this comparison ended up conflating a few things, comparing an entry level mechanical machine with a mid-high end computerized machine. Some of the features were mechanical-vs-computerized but some of them were just entry level vs upscale.
I love them all. My biggest complaint regarding computerized machines is that when they go Kaput they are done. I have 3 at over $1500 each, 2 of them Kaput. What I sew on is a 1952 Singer Featherweight, and a Brother 1500, both straight stitch only. Both fixable, dependable, and sturdy. I did slipcovers for a living.
I sew mostly dresses and vests for grandkids. I love my computerized machines. I do basic cleaning and take them in once a year for maintenance. I've never had a problem.
Mechanical for me every time, and preferably vintage at that. I have 4 machines atm. Black Singer 99K hand crank in mint condition. Straight stitch only, but no issue to me. Sews like a dream. Grey Singer 217 with zig zag. Incredible work horse and so smooth and quiet. Beautiful. Husqvarna 19E zig zag. Exquisite machine, and impeccable Swedish engineering and gorgeous design. Lastly a bit more modern Janome 626 with great variety of stitches. Each cost well under $300.00. How much are these computerised models and will they still be running in 40, 50, 80 (my Singer 99K) years time. No thanks. Besides, I want to actually experience the joy of real sewing, not pressing a pile of buttons and having everything automated. Just my opinion. Vintage all the way 💞👏✨
I like your way of thinking. For me it comes down to IF I will be able to sew with a computerized machine. My body reacts to electromagnetic fields (cell phones are a good example) so I really don't want to have a reaction during sewing. My second concern is what happens when the computer part breaks down. I remember my great aunt used to have a Singer treadle machine that she used to make many of her clothes along with doing mending on it. Decades ago I also had a fabric store owner/seamstress who taught classes on how to make our own clothes that fit perfectly from multi sized patterns. Since she had also taught people who worked as garment factory seamstresses, she showed us lots of shortcuts. It didn't matter to her what machine we had, she would show us how to make it work. The one hint that I found amazing was that you could do a blind hem stitch even if your machine only did straight stitches! So now that I have more time to sew, I have the Baby Lock Joy that is just right for me. It's light enough that I can carry it around and sew on my DR table. Planning on using it until I go home to be with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I agree with this video!! I have some modern and many vintage machines. I love the durability of my vintage & the variety some have. I do also love my modern Juki as she flies!! But yet sews quietly like my vintages do.
I think this comparison ended up conflating a few things, comparing an entry level mechanical machine with a mid-high end computerized machine. Some of the features were mechanical-vs-computerized but some of them were just entry level vs upscale.
I love them all. My biggest complaint regarding computerized machines is that when they go Kaput they are done. I have 3 at over $1500 each, 2 of them Kaput. What I sew on is a 1952 Singer Featherweight, and a Brother 1500, both straight stitch only. Both fixable, dependable, and sturdy. I did slipcovers for a living.
The Featherweight is a dream!!
Hi Jane, how's your day going with you?
I sew mostly dresses and vests for grandkids. I love my computerized machines. I do basic cleaning and take them in once a year for maintenance. I've never had a problem.
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Nanette, how's your day going with you?
Mechanical for me every time, and preferably vintage at that.
I have 4 machines atm.
Black Singer 99K hand crank in mint condition. Straight stitch only, but no issue to me. Sews like a dream.
Grey Singer 217 with zig zag. Incredible work horse and so smooth and quiet. Beautiful.
Husqvarna 19E zig zag. Exquisite machine, and impeccable Swedish engineering and gorgeous design.
Lastly a bit more modern Janome 626 with great variety of stitches.
Each cost well under $300.00. How much are these computerised models and will they still be running in 40, 50, 80 (my Singer 99K) years time. No thanks. Besides, I want to actually experience the joy of real sewing, not pressing a pile of buttons and having everything automated. Just my opinion.
Vintage all the way 💞👏✨
I like your way of thinking. For me it comes down to IF I will be able to sew with a computerized machine. My body reacts to electromagnetic fields (cell phones are a good example) so I really don't want to have a reaction during sewing. My second concern is what happens when the computer part breaks down.
I remember my great aunt used to have a Singer treadle machine that she used to make many of her clothes along with doing mending on it.
Decades ago I also had a fabric store owner/seamstress who taught classes on how to make our own clothes that fit perfectly from multi sized patterns. Since she had also taught people who worked as garment factory seamstresses, she showed us lots of shortcuts. It didn't matter to her what machine we had, she would show us how to make it work. The one hint that I found amazing was that you could do a blind hem stitch even if your machine only did straight stitches!
So now that I have more time to sew, I have the Baby Lock Joy that is just right for me. It's light enough that I can carry it around and sew on my DR table. Planning on using it until I go home to be with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mechanical all the way. But if I’m making basic clothing I need a machine with more computerized features.
I agree with this video!! I have some modern and many vintage machines. I love the durability of my vintage & the variety some have. I do also love my modern Juki as she flies!! But yet sews quietly like my vintages do.
Hi Corrine, how's your day going with you?
I chose mechanical. Electronics can fail. Mechanical can last 100 years!
This is a good point!
I have both mechanical and computerize.
the janome heavy duty machine is mechanical but its the strongest machine ive used thus far as a novice sewer.
You can get heavy Duty mechanical machines and maintenance is much easier & cheaper
I prefer mechanical. I have used both. Mechanical wins.
Hi Teresa, how's your day going with you?