5 best portable sewing machines

This sewing machine does a straight line and works with thin and dense materials, even denim. But knitted and very light fabrics are not trusted by all buyers. Judging by the reviews, when working with capricious materials, the machine can break the thread. The thread tension is adjusted at the factory, but it can also be manually adjusted.This model attracts with its price and design, but still it will not replace a multifunctional sewing machine. But it is perfect for teaching children and performing simple operations - when it is not necessary to buy expensive and large models. The model is equipped with 4 rubberized feet that help it to remain motionless during operation.

The machine weighs only 260 g, so it is often bought for long trips, hiking. Although at home it can be used. It makes a straight line, takes several layers of fabric, so it can be used in the hemming of home textiles, for hemming the bottom of trousers and other things. But working with thin and very thick fabrics on this machine will not work. The model is single-thread, so you need to fix each seam made so that it does not accidentally disperse. Despite the manual format of the machine, buyers complain that when working with it, there are just not enough hands. One holds the device, and the second has to straighten the fabric and guide the seam at the same time. Difficult to adjust to get even stitches.

The model copes with the basic set of operations that are necessary for high-quality tailoring. There is a straight stitch in different positions, and several options for overcasting, and stitches for stretch fabrics. It is possible to punch loops (semi-automatic). The machine works with thin and medium-density materials, since the maximum foot lift is 5 mm. With all its capabilities, this model is quite compact and lightweight. A practical purchase for a beginner seamstress, which will allow you to sew quality things. In the reviews, buyers notice that the machine scribbles neatly, but sometimes the thread breaks. It depends on the quality of the threads and their tension.

A toy-sized sewing machine solves quite serious problems. She knows how to make 3 types of stitches (straight, elastic and secret), and therefore is useful for sewing and processing sections of products from thin, medium fabrics and knitwear. The reverse button allows you to make bartacks and sew, leaving most of the fabric on the desktop, rather than squeezing it through a small space of the machine. The stitch width is 3 mm and does not change, but you can adjust the pressure of the foot on the material. You can choose the sewing speed, there are 2 of them. There is a backlight. In the reviews they write that the machine copes well with its tasks, but in itself is short-lived. It is not suitable for intensive use, but it copes well with periodic household tasks.

This machine performs 11 basic sewing operations, which is enough for seaming, trimming and repairing things. The height of the presser foot for this model is 9 mm. It can work with fairly dense materials.For ease of use, there is a reverse stroke and LED backlight. Buyers respond positively to this model.Comfort is designed for acquaintance with the art of sewing and domestic use. She copes with her tasks. Simple settings allow children to work with it. There is even a frame designed to protect fingers from getting under the needle. True, it causes inconvenience when threading.