Many modern sewing machines have computers in them. These computers control types of stictches and their settings. Some computerized sewing machines do simple, straight stitches, and others do embroidery.
The types of stitches created by embroidery machines are free-motion sewing, link stitch and computerized. The most versatile is computerized stitches due to the unlimited number of patterns that can be designed.
The Singer Confidence 7470 sewing machine is a computerized sewing machine that offers easy to use pattern guides. Also try the Brother CS6000i as this machine is also provides easy to use pattern instructions. Remember that computerized and electrical machines are the best to use. Mechanical machines are to be avoided by amateur sewers because they require that you have true skill in order to sew properly. The other two types usually have guides that are easy to follow. Especially the computerized ones.
Yes, Brother does have some nice modes of sewing machines specifically for embroidery. The Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery/ Sewing Machine and the Brother LB6770PRW Project Runway Sewing-and-Embroidery Machine are two highly recommended ones.
A serger (overlock) sewing machine uses up to four threads and has a special trimming blade. It is designed for one main job: it sews, trims and overcasts the seam at the same time. Its function is specialized, but it can really speed up sewing and gives the finished item a professional look. A serger is a great machine for sewing stretch fabrics. A home sewing machine is designed to do a wider variety of tasks. It will generally have more stitches, plus presser feet and attachments to sew zippers, buttonholes, do machine quilting, etc. There is usually an overlock stitch on a home sewing machine, but you can't sew the seam, overlock and trim all in one pass. Lots of sewers have one (or more!) of each.
Yes, the Brother CS6000i Computerized Sewing Machine will follow any type of pattern that you wish to use.
Juki and Brother make sewing machines that are good.
Sewing machines are very heavy. As such, there is no such thing as a portable sewing machine.
The Phaff sewing machines are made in Germany, Europe.
Yes, new sewing machines come with instructions.
No but the sewing machines thread the needle for you will help.
Present day sewing machines are complex electrical machines.