LucaSng Portable Handheld Sewing Machine
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Priced at just £18.99 this little portable handheld sewing machine could be kept on hand or when on the road to fix loose seams and or other minor repairs and if you are bold enough even undertake more ambitious sewing projects.
In the box can be found the sewing machine itself, nine cotton spools in various colours, ten safety pins, a tape measure, Extension Spindle, scissors, sewing needle, and what I think is a threading aid. I also bought an external power lead, which is not included in the pack and is a £2.99 option. No case is included, which is a pity but perhaps understandable given the price.
Build quality seems fine. The body is made from lightweight plastic with the sewing mechanism as to be expected from steel. The device seems well made and robust but of necessity, the threading and sewing mechanism is delicate and needs to be handled with care. The device is powered by 4 AA batteries with a port to use a non-standard external DC 6V USB power cable, available as a separate purchase for around £14.
On top of the sewing machine is an On/Off button with a locking switch next to it, push forward to lock. On the side are the bobbin holder for the cotton spool, the power in port, and a large rotary wheel which lifts the needle arm at the front of the device. Below the needle arm is the metal fastening plate used to secure the cloth in place. The needle arm has a thread tension control and setting screw. On the rear of the device is the battery compartment.
The unit arrives ready to go with a spool in place and a needle loaded and threaded. I suggest you take a photo of this to help if you encounter threading problems later.
To use the device, after first
Set the switch to the LOCK position and insert batteries or the power cord.
Turn the rotary wheel to raise the needle arm
Lift up the fastening plate without pressing down on the elevated needle arm and position your cloth underneath.
Set the switch to Unlock
Hold the device in the right hand and press the power switch with the thumb, holding the cloth in the left hand.
The machine will feed the cloth to the left as it operates and the left hand can be used to guide (not pull) the cloth through. Use the machine in short ten-second bursts only followed by a five-second pause.
Use the setting screw to release and change the needle when needed, be sure to use #14 style DHx 1 sewing needle.
Using the sewing machine can be a bit fiddly and there is something of a learning curve here, but once mastered it soon becomes second nature.
This is a handy and useful little device, well made and well priced, that deserves the time and effort needed to get the best from it.
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