Tailoring machine and other essentials for beginner- need help

Ccrazzie · Mar 25, 2013

I am very new to tailoring.
But very crazy to learn..
to stich.. to design my clothes.
I am interested to learn on my own.. using the tutorials ..
Before that, I wanna buy a new tailoring machine and other essentials to sew..
I have heard about 'usha' brand.. but I couldn't understand its varieties.. Which to buy?

I don't wish to go for any tailoring classes..
Please help me how to start / share useful links or experiences..
Thanks for reading patiently.

artvani · Mar 26, 2013

I think to learn basic things you have to go to a class.There are many terms which you understand when you learn in a class.You need some guidence to operate sewing sewing machine.It will be very difficult to teach each and every step in a tutorial for a teacher.

Ccrazzie · Mar 27, 2013

Thanks for your reply ma.
I have already used sewing machine (pedaling- usha brand) and did alterations in my dresses.
Jus assist me which machine I need to buy to stitch blouses, Churidhars, frocks.. something like that.
I have neighbors to assist me in simple aspects.
pls share your ideas.

Ccrazzie · Mar 27, 2013

And I am in a position that I can't go to class.
Pls tell me at present which is good to buy..
Thanks in advance.

artvani · Mar 27, 2013

If you have used sewing machine already it is easy to learn.I am using usha janome. it is very good

Ccrazzie · Mar 27, 2013

Oh thanks ma.
So let me try it.
Does it work in electricity?
Do we have to pedal manually?
How much does it cost approximately?
Hope you bear with my silly questions...

coolsandy · Mar 27, 2013

usha, singer both have got their own basic models that work with electric power as well as pedal power. these are termed to be portable. but would need a table to place the m/c. but usha has got an option which provides table too for the sewing machine. would cost ~10k, includes electric pedal+manual pedal+table

So, it looks like a normal sewing machine but has a electric motor connected too. Probably, website can give you more info.

Usha Sewing Machines, Portable Mini Sewing Machine, Industrial Sewing Machine - Usha International Ltd

Apart from that, the basic models come with basic stitching options. And the # of options increase with the model and price.

Ccrazzie · Mar 27, 2013

Thank you so much coolsandy..
you have done a very great help..
Thank you. I was worrying where to begin with..
especially the machine..
Thank you so much.. Anymore regarding threads or other instruments regarding sewing I need to buy..?
If there is any brand, please let me know.
Have a cool Evening..