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Hand held sewing machines has become a very across the multimedia scene throughout the world. You can find them being promoted on the internet, television and home shopping networks throughout. The temptation to get one of these handy tools is tremendous since they can be used to fix a lot of little and small items around the house. For example if you have a ripped pocket, you can easily fix it in a jiffy or if you have a ripped curtain that needs immediate attention, you can fix it without taking the curtain down and so on. This home maker tool is perfect for the house wife because it is small, inexpensive and requires little maintenance. Also no complicated assembly is required as is the case for other sewing devices. As a matter of fact there is no set up at all. The hand held sewing machine name says it all. It can be easily held in your hand and is the size of a large office stapler. Also the weight is fairly light.
The benefits or advantages of hand-held sewing machines are many. For most is that it is very convenient to use especially around the house. It has no extension cord to tangle or restrict your movement while sewing and their fore it Is completely portable and can be used in any location inside or outside. They do not require an electrical energy source to power it so it can be used virtually anywhere. The design of this type of sewing machines translates into modest and affordable prices for the average middle class home. The cost comparison with the traditional sewing machine is very good. As the large machines usually cost a few thousand dollars. The hand held only cost in the range of 30 – 50 dollars.
The main disadvantages tend to be that these hand held machines are harder to manipulate as it not placed on a nice flat surface. It requires more adept skill to use that with the large table top sewing machines. In order to get the same quality and even stitch requires more work. The big machines have more mechanical power and more precision. The regular machines are more automated and specifically designed to do all stages of the sewing such as pulling the treads at the end of the finish. The hand held sewing machines are not as durable as the traditional machines. They tend to break easier and since they are portable and are carried around a lot they have a tendency to accidentally fall and break. Statistically they are more frequently damaged and the life expectancy is considerably shorter.
In conclusion when one is making the necessary decision to buy a hand held or traditional table top sewing device, they must weight all the options such as portability, durability, ease of use and of course the cost. I think depending on what type of sewing you will be doing should determine your choice. Heavy duty or light duty.