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Drawbacks?? Hmmmm...... most people would say that the biggest drawbacks would be the lack of different patterns (zig-zag, scalloped, etc...) and the time used to thread the machine. The new machines offer a plethora of varied stitching patterns, and most are almost "self-threading". HOWEVER, the new machines are built from plastic and nylon. This allows the gears to slip and pop, but not break. So, the machine will look "normal" when viewed, but not be working properly, because the gears are not aligned correctly! The first machines were made by craftsmen, and designed, literally, to last for a hundred years! More and more, people are buying the old machines to USE, not to collect, because the gears, motor, etc. were heavy-duty, and virtually indestructible, and did not require the constant up-keep of some of the new machines! I use a Kenmore model 117.141, built around 1930, that runs as good as when it was new.
They are not as fun as doing it yourself. You have a bigger risk of getting hurt than you do if you do it yourself. Another bad thing about sewing machines is they cost more than if you were tonot use the sewing machine!
A few small hazards can occur when using a sewing machine:
- You can sew through a nail/skin.
- You can get your finger caught under the presser foot.
- You can catch a nail on the thread blade.
- You can accidentally hit the pedal harder than you intend, and as the fabric feeds too quickly, you can catch the pins on your hand/arm.
- If you're using a serger, you can hurt yourself on the cutting blade.
They are just so darn expensive that a lot of people cannot purchase them.
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Is the manual sewing machine operated like the electric sewing machine?
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What determines the type of sewing machine needle you use?
well it depends on what sort of sewing machine it is it should say on the packaging of the sewing machine.
Are the spinning jenny and the sewing machine alike?
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