sewing-machines

This note is part of my Zettelkasten.

I have a sewing machine.

Criteria

usability
- threading of upper thread
- changing bobbin thread
transport
- grip
  - fabric edges
  - thin fabric
  - thick fabric
  - big thickness changes
- upper transport
automatic tie-off
automatic thread cutting
knee lever for raising sewing foot
sewing itself
- stitch quality
- width and length selection
- “overlocking”
- stitch selection
- button holes
- free hand embroidering
speed
- controllability, pedal precision
- how easy it is to keep a consistent low speed, activation threshold
- can the pedal speed be limited?
- electronic speed control, i.e. the pedal selects a speed rather than a motor force, stays consistent over different fabric thicknesses
design
size
lighting

I made these notes when selecting a model. I ended up getting a used Bernette b77.