Hello, my fellow needleworker! I'm not posting any outfits or tutorials today, I just want to Unbox my brand-new industrial sewing machine with you all! As some of you know, I have a manual sewing machine which I love so much. However, I decided to invest in another machine so I can have one at home and one at my mum's shop and also if I eventually have an assistant, it will come in handy.
I got this machine about three years ago, but I kept it locked away while I figured out whether I was ready to focus fully on fashion designing or just leave it as a side hustle. However, after some reflection, I realized that I could still be a fashion designer while pursuing my professional career. So I decided to take a leap and focus and invest in my fashion brand. And I believe it was the right decision.
The new machine is a ” Two Lion” industrial sewing machine, model 8500. It's a high-speed model and even comes with an LED light for nighttime sewing which is one of my favourite features because I love night sewing. It also comes with useful accessories like a tape measure, oil, needles, screwdrivers, a machine cover and bobbins.
Although I have not used the machine to make an actual outfit yet, I have test-run it, and so far these are my cons; I don't like the colour, and the colour red is just too bright for my aesthetics. Additionally, I don't like the presser foot lifter, it is just uncomfortable to use maybe because I'm not used to industrial sewing machines. But I think I will get used to it as time goes on.
Anyway, this is my very first sewing machine. The Manual machine I've been using was given to me by my mother, so this is my first time launching a brand-new machine. I am glad to set up this machine, it is one of my goals this year and I am glad I did it before the year ran out. It is a privilege and I can't wait to start sewing on it. I'm so excited!
Thank you for reading my blog and stay creative ❤️
all images are mine, thumbnail by canva.