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Double Needle Sewing Machine Introduction and Checklist
2022-01-15
Many of us have memories of sewing on the family machine, the Singer. It has been a favorite sewing machine brand. It's lasting around for over 120 years and has served generations of sewers. Sewing machines have gotten a lot more complicated in the past few decades.
Would you like to sew straight stitch with twin needles and threads for parallel lines? There are Double Needle Sewing Machines! They can help you accomplish that task. This model uses two needles, one for left-stitching and one for right-stitching. It's for seaming two pieces of fabrics or materials together. The needles are placed in the same fabrics. On the finished project, it provides a much more accurate seam than a single needle model does it twice.
In this blog post, we'll have in-depth learning about the machine's features, operations, and some useful tips.
However, modern machines are invented to be quicker. They have more features and are easier to use. Many new sewers have abandoned their old family sewing machine, they are in favor of the new machine.
A double needle sewing machine uses two needles, one for left-stitching and one for right-stitching. It's for seaming two pieces of fabrics or materials together.it has two needles, one for each thread, which allows you to sew two parallel rows at once. The needles are placed in the same fabrics. On the finished project, it provides a much more accurate seam than a single needle model does it twice.
Different types of double needle sewing machines
Household type with multiple sewing patterns:
Stop using the old family sewing machine in the basement. Now you can have your machine on the top shelf in the sewing room. The new sewing machines are more convenient. They can be used in many different situations. Our UFR-737 model has many sewing patterns to choose from. It allows you to do decorative stitches for personalization. Yes, it has a zig-zag needle for zigzag stitches and also interlocked stitches available.
Similar projects such as double-sided fusible interfacing are available. View this model
Household type with double needle coverstitch hem
A coverstitch hem machine is used for hemming various types of materials. It will be useful for hemming the bottom of the pants. And sometimes it's with hemming tape. The project video: Coverstitch Hem Placement for Perfect Knit Hems
Industrial double needle types:
Industrial double needle sewing machines are used for sewing materials with thicker-weight fabrics. The famous industrial brands are JUKI, Brother and Singer, etc. And China's brands of Jack, ZOJE, and Typical are also very popular all around the world.
We are able to provide such models and some automatic solutions:
What makes a double needle stands out among so many choices? It's better to look into those parameters:
1. maximum stitch length, or needle distance
2. maximum needle thread to the serged edge
3. maximum task performance, such as upper thread tension
4. minimum and maximum sewing speed
5. minimum number of feeding and bobbin rewind
6. minimum size of foot platform
7. minimum thread capacity of the spool holders
8. wider double needle need to have a bigger gauge set
9. what kind of material: knit fabric, woven fabrics, stretch knits, etc
10. special requirements: using metallic threads, multiple needles are designed
The free accessories come along with sewing machines:
When you receive a sewing machine, you will find many parts. Such as needle, presser foot, throat plate, looper, spreader. Also the feed dog, needle guard, folder, cloth guide, etc. If you need extra bobbin and thread spools, please consult with the factory before shipping.
Those factors are the most important parts of your machine purchasing. Before you buy, make sure you are clear on the essential requirements and the features. Good luck!
The benefits of using a double needle sewing machine:
The double needle sewing machine is a must for a seamstress? It is positive when he/she wants to sew two fabrics or materials together parallel stitches.. Here are the advantages of using it in the finished project:
Easier to use – similar operation as a single needle machine, easier to operate and provide more versatility, just step on the pedal and sew.
More accurate – the double needle provides a more precise seam. It gives you the ability to sew two materials together. You can create a more professional stitch quality and appearance on a piece of fabric.
Save time and sew faster - parallel stitches require less time to sew, you'll finish the sewing task in half of the time than a single needle doing it twice.
Easier to thread and rethread – provide threading that is easy to work with. It's easy to rethread because the needles are separated.
Ergonomically friendly – The machine design is based on the human body. The foot platform is positioned to the right and left of the operator`s center. The arms are comfortable to work with. The machine is designed for use by one person, allowing for concentration and uninterrupted sewing.
With so many advanced features, you will not regret buying such a model for your sewing projects.
How to get a double needle sewing machine ready to work:
For the industrial type, you need to learn how to assemble the machinefor the sewing table, motor, and machine head.
When you receive your sewing machine and get it assembled. Fistly unwind a ball of string, a reel of thread, a roll of bandage, etc. Then you need to thread it stye-by-step when you put it on the spool pin:
1. If you have no thread spool, please tie a piece of thread on a needle
2. Pull the thread through the needle and thread in the opposite direction
3. The threaded end should be loose
4. Turn the handle of the upper needle to the right to pass through the thread and to fix the thread
5. Pull the thread out of the needle eye, and leave the thread on the needle
6. Pull the thread to the right, and fix the thread.
When your threads are threaded, it's ready to sew. The double needle sewing machine utilizes two needles. One needle is used for left-stitching and another needle is used for right-stitching. Both for seaming two fabrics or materials together.
Sewing purpose: the single needle model can do multiple sewing applications; a double needle just does limited projects.
Structure difference: The needle and hook are different settings between the single/double needle model.
Sewing speed: a double needle model's maximum sewing speed is usually lower than a single needle model.
Needle solution: the needle penetration length between two needles is fixed for a double needle machine. In a word, a single needle does not need to consider needle gauge set issues.
Single needle is aregular sewing machine for industrial sewing. Please click the links to check my other blog posts JUKI 8700 model for more details. https://youtu.be/umnCW85kZqc
What are other related sewing machines?
In fact, we have 3 needles for industrial sewing, we can provide:
What do you do when you find a problem that needles will hit the knife? You'll have to loosen the fixing screw and fix it. Otherwise, the needle may break.
What is the adjusting manual presser foot lifting instruction? Sewing machine repair tricks are:
The needle foot lifting issue is concerning how the machine feeds the threads. You need to take care of it as long as you find it.
Summary and conclusions.
In conclusion, double needle sewing machines are helpful for any seamstress. They are different from other sewing machine models. There are many different factors to be considered when buying one. It takes time to get used to all the different settings on the machine when using it for the first time. You can get help for after-sales and trouble-shooting as we discussed.
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