Love this video and as a complete newbie to sewing it was very informative. You do explain it very well, the only issue I had was the volume, I could hardly hear you at times, was this just me? Thank you and now a new subscriber.
I have finally decided to commit to buying the Necchi Q132A after MONTHS of procrastinating.... Watching your great video (and the other one) tipped the balance for me, so thanks !! Have been sewing on my Brother Rl425 and I have outgrown it now, trying to sew through anything more than 2 layers of cotton and it struggles, and the buttonholes are really bad. My new lovely Necchi arrives tomorrow, I am soooooooo excited I am going to make my Tina Givens Girl dress I have just cut out, YAY!! Thanks for the really informative and well researched video :)
I just got my Necchi, it’s my first machine and I’m fairly new to sewing. Your videos have helped me decide on the Q132 over my other considerations. It was hard to find much helpful information online about this machine and I’m glad I got it! It sews nicely and seems very sturdy.
I'm looking at the next level up heavy duty machine. I LOVE the looks of the Necchi so much more than the others. I have narrowed it down to Necchi C35, Janome HD 5000. If I go computerized it's the Janome HD 5050 or Necchi C360, or Juki hzl f300. Every time I have called about the Necchi to one dealer, they try to persuade me on the Janome. Is there something I need to know? I just think the Janome is so ugly. I know looks aren't everything, but the Necchi sends me
I bought the Necchi after watching your unboxing and comparison video. Love it, especially how powerful it is going through layers and seems. Great service, thank you
Great reviews,very helpful,good to hear the necchi has been recomended,after owning one,for 50 years,and still using it everyday,i am thinking about upgrading it,and shall be buying the one you have shown.Abi i hope you dont mind me saying so,but i am finding your sound a bit low,struggling to hear.Many thanks,x Jean.
I just bought the Necchi and am very happy with it. The only problem is that if the top thread happened to break off during sewing, maybe because the stitching speed was too high, it sometimes got tangled inside the machine and cannot be pulled out. I had to unscrew and removed the left side cover of the machine in order to untangle the broken-off thread, the I could continue sewing. Other than that, the Necchi is a great machine as commented by Abi.
Hi. I bought necchi a couple of we ago after watching this and have found the same thing with the thread. I can't find any mention anywhere about whether the machine needs to be oiled, do you know?
@@AnnabelleC0306 hi, I’m sorry I don’t as I’m waiting for my new workshop to be installed tomorrow, I will not be opening the box this side of Christmas but as soon as I do I will let you know x
hello abbi, am i right in saying you prefer the necchi machine out of the 3. i am thinking of getting a necchi/so crafty sewing machine from aldi. please could you give me your opinion on it. you did a reveiw i think a long time ago featuring a necchi machine that was re-branded so crafty, when i looked on their website the same model was at least twice as much money, do you know weather the machines featured in aldi/lidl have been modified or changed in some way. ie..maybe a lower powered or less stiches or something as some are more expensive on their website and they seem to be the same as sold in aldi/lidl
I've just brought the brother, must say I was extremely underwhelmed on unboxing. Haven't even used it and have sent it straight back and got the Necchi. I currently have a Necchi sewline 20 (along with a few other machines because sewing life!) And am looking for a table top, quick grab and I am so glad I came across your review. Brother was just a super glossed cheap looking machine which reminded me of a Cricut machine 🙈 Can't wait for Thursday to come so I can have a play with the Necchi and make a figure skating dress with it. I have no intention on sewing thick materials with this as I have a walking foot machine for my leather bag making 🙈 Thank you once again for a brilliant review, you helped me decide which overlocker to get 2yrs ago as well 😊
As always Abi, your videos are really useful and informative no matter the topic. I hope to upgrade my machine now that I know I will continue with my new found hobby from my current starter Singer machine. I’m loving your in-depth reviews which have helped me enormously to know what I want from and need to look out for when deciding. Thank you so much for sharing!
Just because a machine is specific for heavy duty, does it mean it wouldn't sew a lightweight fabric as good as a normal machine would? Btw great video, very informative and answered almost every question I had, just wish the sound was louder
Hi my first time here.. Have 20 years experience in industrial machines But now need a compact machine necchi seems to be the one.. Wonder if there is updated one
I’ve been looking to get a heavy duty machine for a while now, I have two Brother sewing machines and an entry level Brother embroidery machine. However, I have experienced issues at times with sewing through several layers and felt a heavy duty machine could be the answer so your reviews have proved most helpful and I think it could be the Necchi for me! Would just like to say how much I enjoy your videos/tutorials especially the Lidl Singer overlocker one, which took me from being scared of it to loving it. I am so impressed with your technical know how and wasn’t at all surprised to see you were an engineer. Many years ago I happily stripped down and fixed my mechanical sewing machine, with a little help from my husband, also with an engineering background, but the computerised machines are a different story!! Keep up the good work Abi, I look forward to more interesting and useful videos.
@@sailingenki2038 hi, yes I did get the Necchi and I must say I have not been disappointed, it is a little noisier than my computerised machines but where they skip stitches on thicker fabrics and multiple layers this little machine just sails through anything I have thrown at it! I have not tried lightweight fabrics on it yet, but were it to be an issue I know I can rely on my Brother machine for this. However, I don’t really anticipate it to be a problem. All in all I am delighted with it and even as an experienced stitcher I have not yet ‘floored’ the pedal, it is scarily fast!
@@linwhitworth4794 Great stuff. I’ve got some heavy canvas and sailcloth jobs to do next week and the singer heavy duties just ain’t up to the job 😤 I’ve used a necchi Lydia 3 before and it was amazing but it’s hard to find much info on the q132a and is rarely even spoke about in the heavy duty machine reviews. Thank you 😊
Hi Abi Den. Thanks first of all for your opinion about the 3 machines, very helpful. If you could help me pls? As you are an expert at sewing machines, I have seen some of your videos tonight...I was planning to get a BERNETTE SEW&GO PATCHWORK in Amazon. You must be knowing which one it is...but I came across NECCHI NC 103D here in a sewing machine shop, here in Malaga Spain. I am quite confused now. Both seem to be quite similar but in Spain there are hardly tutorials and reviews online of NECCHI series machines and so many of BERNETTE. Which one will you reccomend to buy? Do you know both of them? If you could give me advice please. I would really appreciate it. Thanks a lot in advance. Take care and stay safe!!
Brilliant series of videos, alas I have a sewing machine, an overlocker and a large embroidery machine, two computers, printer and a cricut in my sewing room so there’s no way I could squeeze in another machine. Kerry
And then Necchi it is. I actually wanted the Brother, but it's not commercialized in Italy (at least I couldn't find it). The Singer is honestly just too ugly for me, glad to find out there is a Necchi which is kinda cuter and still as functional (or even more). Thanks!
Thanks for such a great review, so many reviews just show the machine and don't talk about how it actually did in testing! I like that Necchi and never heard of it before. You said the table was really hard to put on and take off, I wish you could have shown us how it goes. Is it really that hard? Because you'd have to take it off to do sleeves etc right?
This is a great video thank you! Are you able to go slow with the Necchi too? I am a beginner so will be working up to high speeds, but I'd like to start off at a slower speed first and would like that option.
I just recently got the Necchi! But it doesn't seem to be running as powerful as you had described. What is the amount of amps stated on your necchi? i've been doing research and been seeing that some users have 0.9amps whereas my new one came with 0.7
H Abi, I have a Necchi Royal series and she is a beauty. Am considering getting this Necchi. Have you any recommendation regarding Baby Lock Zeal mechanical sewing machine?
If you are in the US, I suspect you are, then Brother make the „Babylock“ sewing machines which means brother have the license to brand their machines as Babylock. I do not like Brother sewing machines, they are a ‚shortcut‘ company. Poor quality masked by great (misleading) marketing x
Dear Abi, I am 2 days old to this new hobby. I don't have any idea of any sewing or tailoring yet. I am just super curious about all these things and wish to learn to make garments for myself and friends someday. Very nice review, I will take things slow and go about it. I have a suggestion, please get a very basic lapel mike for 10 USD, video is a amazing and clear but i struggled to listen to you and understand you. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and helping everyone
I didn’t use that machine because the one I had delivered actually broke. When I spoke with a local dealer, he told me I shouldn’t bother, I won’t like it. So I haven’t got an honest review for it x
@AbisDen héhé thanks, hope it'll be OK for what comes next ! It s not really fun because I live in the East South in France at 50 kms of Italia and every dealer speaks about Singer , Brother , Janome , Pfaff but never ... never Necchi !
Thanks Abi, great summary of good individual reviews and I'm glad you feel able to speak up for the machine you think is the best deal. That's what I look for in a reviewer. It is difficult, there's an element of 'fact' but also an element of choice and how you 'feel' about the machine. Really helpful. I would be interested to hear your review of the Janome HD I've had a look at their machines and I'm impressed but have never used one. Maybe Janome could let you have a range to review? Just a thought #Janome .
Hi Abi, absolutely love your videos. I have recently upgraded my very basic brother to a Janome TXL607 (second hand) and I must say I'm a bit disappointed. I tend to sew a lot of bags, and cannot sew with leatherette as the Janome really doesn't like layers. I was also thinking that a foot lif might be useful to me when i need to make adjustments and two hands will be well, handy! lol what machine would you recommend that would not break the bank?
Hi Abi, I am looking at Brother NV15, and speed regulator is important for me, please would you tell me if there is any other well made machine for £300 on the market, would really appreciate it
I had to check with a friend, and tbh she is disappointed ☹️ I really do like the necchi machines above the Janome and Brother machines. Even the Bernina|s Bernette aren’t a match
I need a really strong denim sewing machine. The Juki Q2010 is not doing it. The Bernina 145S is not doing it. And the Brother Runway won’t. I’m an experienced sewer, but not sure which industrial heavy duty machine is worth buying. So far I can’t do my job!
Agree with you on all you sed...Singer heavy duty is ok,basic sewing machine,OK for price,but very overvalued as brand,cos late years machine quality has gone down a lot on top in UK they are very expensive (Singer Futura XL 580 costs 1300£ in UK and 500€ in Germany.my advice is to buy in Germany,make some German friend send it to you,write in its present to don’t pay extra taxes at border) Necchi is making amazing machines,more and more I tend to look at them as awesome choice of machine,so for cheaper ones as for expensive ones(If I could chose just one machine and no issue in money and I can chose any expensive machine,You can bet I would choose Necchi) Brother really is effed up machines,soo cheaply made interiors,all plastic crap,most details can’t even be repaired and price tag like they would be grate.Wouldn’t advice anyone to get Brother(well,only exception is only embroidery machines if you chose cheaper side then they make some sense,if you need to add that embroidery machine to sew room and make it work for you on daily basis and have to chose as cheap as possible but still doing good work,then yes brother will do the work(frankly if can pay bit more for shipping or travel to Germany,would say better get for bit more a Singer sewing-embroidery machine..but yeah if as most people money is limited and you need to get best machine for you’re money from cheap till expensive models go for Necchi-well built,grate quality details,engine,mechanisms(even when repaired most masters don’t fear to give year warranty on them(when on cheap brothers just repaired thy don’t wanna give a week of warranty cos those plastics brake as hell..no wonder it has only 45 wats cos if it would have 90 wats and same weight it would end up jumping around table like rabbit ....so yeah,Necchi all the way,from bottom till the top with both hands from me
@@AbisDen I saw fabricmouse’s video on the Necchi machine and was swayed, but it was your review that definitely clinched it with the comparison of the other two machines. I’m East Midlands, but if I was going to Fabricmouse, I’d definitely mention your review.
Hi DL. Yes it is actually. Necchi make exclusive models for shops and this is Hobbycraft’s version. Aiming to make it affordable they’ve reduced the number of stitches. Well spotted
hello abbi, in your opinion are the sewing machines sold by aldi/lidl under the name of singer, necchi etc. the same models featured for sale on their website for more money, or are the lidl/aldi/so crafty ones modified versions, with maybe different specifications or less power etc.
The ones sold in Aldi and Lidl are imported from Germany. They are designed specifically for those stores and on,y those stores, so you’ll find no dealer who sells singer or Necchi machines will accept them for a service under warranty. They are designed with different features but not necessarily better or worse, just different features x
@@AbisDen on video this machine looks really impresive. Really something that would meet my criteria. Just not on my budged yet. I'll have wait a bit longer then to get one.
Can you try sewing the layered jeans fabric on the Necchi machine? Neither brother nor singer managed it very well. It’s interesting that the lower power brother can get through the 4 layers leatherette that the singer can’t.
Janome don’t have anything to do with Necchi. Completely separate brands. Perhaps some machines made at the same production factory - but nothing to do with each other
i’m not going to argue with your picks and comments although i want to add you missed out on reviewing what i think is a good bargain for a Strong / heavy duty Machine it’s the Chinese Industrial Walking Foot Sewing machines found on Ebay they essentially are a Clone and look very similiar to the Sailrite brand Machines. i personally bought one about 15 years ago to use as a hobby Sewer for making Canvas and Vinyly Cushions for my personal Boats and for freinds as well i also do my own Vintage Automobile Interiors with the machine and i’ve found that Sailrite parts like the Power Wheel and some others they sell fit mine. perfectly now Sailrite does claim they own and use their own molds for their machines and they spec out higher quality in their parts and manufacturing. and that may very well be the case I do know that Sailrite as a company does offer excellent Customer support and Instructional Videos and by no means am i negating them as a company bv yet i’ve personally found the made in China clones to be a pretty good bargain for the price mine has done many projects and is still going strong it’s a machine that has many different brands on it and some of which do have a great Website of parts and Support that are quite helpful if you search Ebay for Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine you will find them marketed with several names and sold by several Vendors i beleive the Reliable Brand that Home Depot sells is the same machine with a metal carrying handle bolted to the top of the machine mine did not come with that but i have purchased a heavy Duty Handle I’ve used on other projects at a cost of under ten dollars my plan is to drill and tap the casting of my machine to install the handle ? i’ve also seen some You Tube videos of other upgrades for these machines i’ve been seriously considering doing for my next projects and are all fairly simple and inexpensive to do that give the machine more power and control i just haven’t had the need to do so yet as mine has been working just like i got it delivered to me it’s operation honestly has exceeded its expectations without doing any upgrades so far
I CAN NOT believe that my Nechhi Q132a looks exactly like the Singer Jeavy Duty!!! I believe the Singer does up to 1100 SPM but the Nechhi up to 1000. Something doesn't feel right here.
There are two videos that show a complete tear-down - one of Necchi and one of Singer HD. The machines inside are IDENTICAL except for the motor, but the Necchi video is for the 220 Volts machine. Both motors are 90 Watts. Singer HD: ua-cam.com/video/tImTTD8y750/v-deo.html Necchi Q132A: ua-cam.com/video/jOKapYQVrkc/v-deo.html
Thank you. It demonstrates that sewing machine factories churn out machines for many different companies. Like a pick and mix, they decide what's going into their machine and the factory will produce them.
@@AbisDen Yes, but you preferred Necchi. Maybe indeed there is a slight difference somewhere. Q132A is very popular in Ukraine and some knowledgeable guy claims that this is the best "semi-industrial" machine he encountered (in one of the links I sent you). But apparently his company does not sell Singer HD so he is not familiar with that model. In the USA you can get a Singer HD with a table for like $230 while Q132A is $369. Singer HD is sold in huge numbers and there are plenty of complaints and also plenty of praises. I work with PU and PVC coated fabrics 600 Denier and up so I need some reasonable punching power. Still thinking...
Ciao, ho scelto la Heavy Duty E mi trovo benissimo finora, ho cucito su otto strati di tessuto da cuscini, quindi un po' spessi, ed è andata benissimo. Molto molto importanti sono gli aghi, per pelle ,jeans ecc però questa prova l'ho fatta con l'ago di serie ed è andata benissimo
I've bought the nacchi q132a based on your review I only use it for jeans alterations and other odds & ends my last machine died on me yesterday I think it could be repaired but not worth Spending on it so down the tip it goes Thanks Ps other machine Cooper pro 6000q it was a rubbish machine
Hi well I went and fetched the necchi Friday and used it to alter my work clothes which is cotton not light but not that heavy I put a new needle in seemed to work ok on the first pair but after that it went downhill the tension was all over adjusted this and that but it just became in usable must of got a bad machine so I will have to take it back see what he says I'll keep you posted if you like. Fingers crossed he just swaps it
Just to let you know think I figured it out I tried it today took the bobbin out rewound a new 1 then tried it out it seem to get stuck in reverse then I noticed that the lever thing on the side for the button hole was a bit low so I fiddled with it and it went up a bit Maxine started sewing ok strange I never touch that at all Anyway all good now
I wasn't impressed with the Brother machine at all - I gave it away. I should've went with my gut and initially went with the Singer. Can't wait to get it now. By the way, thanks for this video.
It really looks that way. But as all of the machines are mine - I can be as brutally honest and fair. The Brother was really a piece of junk though. Can’t withstand anything. Nothing like brother’s Innovis range
Please speak louder or with a microphone. This is the 2nd video of yours that I have the volume at the maximum and STILL can't hear you. It's very frustrating so, I end up not watching after 2 minutes.
I freelanced for Brother and I know their machines are brilliant - some, not so good. Very much unbiased view - their own staff hate some of their machines and laugh at me when I say I teach on the LS14s
You are really inspiring , We can really see passion in your videos!. Can't wait to check out the next one 🙂! We also create video and we would love if you could check them out ❤️❤️❤️!
Love this video and as a complete newbie to sewing it was very informative. You do explain it very well, the only issue I had was the volume, I could hardly hear you at times, was this just me? Thank you and now a new subscriber.
I’m ok at stripping down a machine but can’t figure out making videos 🙈 thank you fir your feedback
I have finally decided to commit to buying the Necchi Q132A after MONTHS of procrastinating.... Watching your great video (and the other one) tipped the balance for me, so thanks !! Have been sewing on my Brother Rl425 and I have outgrown it now, trying to sew through anything more than 2 layers of cotton and it struggles, and the buttonholes are really bad. My new lovely Necchi arrives tomorrow, I am soooooooo excited I am going to make my Tina Givens Girl dress I have just cut out, YAY!! Thanks for the really informative and well researched video :)
I just got my Necchi, it’s my first machine and I’m fairly new to sewing. Your videos have helped me decide on the Q132 over my other considerations. It was hard to find much helpful information online about this machine and I’m glad I got it! It sews nicely and seems very sturdy.
Wonderful!
I'm looking at the next level up heavy duty machine. I LOVE the looks of the Necchi so much more than the others. I have narrowed it down to Necchi C35, Janome HD 5000. If I go computerized it's the Janome HD 5050 or Necchi C360, or Juki hzl f300.
Every time I have called about the Necchi to one dealer, they try to persuade me on the Janome. Is there something I need to know? I just think the Janome is so ugly. I know looks aren't everything, but the Necchi sends me
I bought the Necchi after watching your unboxing and comparison video. Love it, especially how powerful it is going through layers and seems. Great service, thank you
Thank you! I was torn between all three till I saw your video. I’ve just bought the Necchi today! 😀
Great reviews,very helpful,good to hear the necchi has been recomended,after owning one,for 50 years,and still using it everyday,i am thinking about upgrading it,and shall be buying the one you have shown.Abi i hope you dont mind me saying so,but i am finding your sound a bit low,struggling to hear.Many thanks,x Jean.
That’s great Jean, and thank you, I have started using a microphone and I’m not getting on with it well x still learning
Volume an issue here as well but excellent video. You can usually boost volume in whatever post production software you're using.
I just bought the Necchi and am very happy with it. The only problem is that if the top thread happened to break off during sewing, maybe because the stitching speed was too high, it sometimes got tangled inside the machine and cannot be pulled out. I had to unscrew and removed the left side cover of the machine in order to untangle the broken-off thread, the I could continue sewing. Other than that, the Necchi is a great machine as commented by Abi.
Hi. I bought necchi a couple of we ago after watching this and have found the same thing with the thread. I can't find any mention anywhere about whether the machine needs to be oiled, do you know?
I’ve just tonight ordered the necchi machine, I’ll let you know how I get on x
Would love to know Carole 👯♀️
Hi Carole!
Do you have an update on your new acquisition?
@@AnnabelleC0306 hi, I’m sorry I don’t as I’m waiting for my new workshop to be installed tomorrow, I will not be opening the box this side of Christmas but as soon as I do I will let you know x
@@carolehastings1902 Thank you. Happy holidays and stay safe.
hello abbi, am i right in saying you prefer the necchi machine out of the 3. i am thinking of getting a necchi/so crafty sewing machine from aldi. please could you give me your opinion on it. you did a reveiw i think a long time ago featuring a necchi machine that was re-branded so crafty, when i looked on their website the same model was at least twice as much money, do you know weather the machines featured in aldi/lidl have been modified or changed in some way. ie..maybe a lower powered or less stiches or something as some are more expensive on their website and they seem to be the same as sold in aldi/lidl
I've just brought the brother, must say I was extremely underwhelmed on unboxing. Haven't even used it and have sent it straight back and got the Necchi. I currently have a Necchi sewline 20 (along with a few other machines because sewing life!) And am looking for a table top, quick grab and I am so glad I came across your review. Brother was just a super glossed cheap looking machine which reminded me of a Cricut machine 🙈
Can't wait for Thursday to come so I can have a play with the Necchi and make a figure skating dress with it.
I have no intention on sewing thick materials with this as I have a walking foot machine for my leather bag making 🙈
Thank you once again for a brilliant review, you helped me decide which overlocker to get 2yrs ago as well 😊
As always Abi, your videos are really useful and informative no matter the topic. I hope to upgrade my machine now that I know I will continue with my new found hobby from my current starter Singer machine. I’m loving your in-depth reviews which have helped me enormously to know what I want from and need to look out for when deciding. Thank you so much for sharing!
Just because a machine is specific for heavy duty, does it mean it wouldn't sew a lightweight fabric as good as a normal machine would?
Btw great video, very informative and answered almost every question I had, just wish the sound was louder
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, heavy duty machines should be perfect for lightweight too. The presser foot pressure dial will assist with that
Hi my first time here.. Have 20 years experience in industrial machines
But now need a compact machine necchi seems to be the one.. Wonder if there is updated one
Really useful info, I was set on the Singer but now I'm looking at Necchi. didn't realise they did a HD - thanks
Glad I could help!
This was a really helpful review, and I wonder how you feel about the Necchi after using it for a few years? Has it been reliable?
I've recently had the Necchi Q132a, I love it so far But am impressed with the details you've pointed out. Thank you. X
I’ve been looking to get a heavy duty machine for a while now, I have two Brother sewing machines and an entry level Brother embroidery machine. However, I have experienced issues at times with sewing through several layers and felt a heavy duty machine could be the answer so your reviews have proved most helpful and I think it could be the Necchi for me! Would just like to say how much I enjoy your videos/tutorials especially the Lidl Singer overlocker one, which took me from being scared of it to loving it. I am so impressed with your technical know how and wasn’t at all surprised to see you were an engineer. Many years ago I happily stripped down and fixed my mechanical sewing machine, with a little help from my husband, also with an engineering background, but the computerised machines are a different story!! Keep up the good work Abi, I look forward to more interesting and useful videos.
Hi, did you buy he necchi? If so what are your thoughts on it. Thanks
@@sailingenki2038 hi, yes I did get the Necchi and I must say I have not been disappointed, it is a little noisier than my computerised machines but where they skip stitches on thicker fabrics and multiple layers this little machine just sails through anything I have thrown at it! I have not tried lightweight fabrics on it yet, but were it to be an issue I know I can rely on my Brother machine for this. However, I don’t really anticipate it to be a problem. All in all I am delighted with it and even as an experienced stitcher I have not yet ‘floored’ the pedal, it is scarily fast!
@@linwhitworth4794 Great stuff. I’ve got some heavy canvas and sailcloth jobs to do next week and the singer heavy duties just ain’t up to the job 😤 I’ve used a necchi Lydia 3 before and it was amazing but it’s hard to find much info on the q132a and is rarely even spoke about in the heavy duty machine reviews. Thank you 😊
Hi abi just bought a necchi Q132a soo excited , looking forward to your further videos x Mary
Thank you very much for the detailed review of these sewing machines, it’s very helpful for me, as I have just ordered Necchi q132a. 👍🏻🌹
where did you find one to?
Just got my necchi q132A from Bon Prix for £232 which was good Amazon had it for299
What a good and honest rewiew. Thank you, Abi
I would have loved to hear what you said. I had my volume all the way up and all I could tell is, you preferred the Necchi?
Hi Abi Den. Thanks first of all for your opinion about the 3 machines, very helpful.
If you could help me pls? As you are an expert at sewing machines, I have seen some of your videos tonight...I was planning to get a BERNETTE SEW&GO PATCHWORK in Amazon. You must be knowing which one it is...but I came across NECCHI NC 103D here in a sewing machine shop, here in Malaga Spain. I am quite confused now. Both seem to be quite similar but in Spain there are hardly tutorials and reviews online of NECCHI series machines and so many of BERNETTE. Which one will you reccomend to buy? Do you know both of them? If you could give me advice please. I would really appreciate it. Thanks a lot in advance. Take care and stay safe!!
Brilliant series of videos, alas I have a sewing machine, an overlocker and a large embroidery machine, two computers, printer and a cricut in my sewing room so there’s no way I could squeeze in another machine. Kerry
Hi Abi, I would like to start making bags and wondered if the necchi would be any good going through foam, vinyl and cotton, what do you think?
Thx for your sincere sharing of these machines. I agree with your opinion.
Thanks for watching!
And then Necchi it is. I actually wanted the Brother, but it's not commercialized in Italy (at least I couldn't find it). The Singer is honestly just too ugly for me, glad to find out there is a Necchi which is kinda cuter and still as functional (or even more). Thanks!
Great review Abi. Wish I had your videos a couple of years when I purchased my first sewing machine. Very helpful as always.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for such a great review, so many reviews just show the machine and don't talk about how it actually did in testing! I like that Necchi and never heard of it before. You said the table was really hard to put on and take off, I wish you could have shown us how it goes. Is it really that hard? Because you'd have to take it off to do sleeves etc right?
This is a great video thank you! Are you able to go slow with the Necchi too? I am a beginner so will be working up to high speeds, but I'd like to start off at a slower speed first and would like that option.
✨😊 control the speed using the pedal, the potentiometer helps control speed through pressure, so press gently to go slow
I just recently got the Necchi! But it doesn't seem to be running as powerful as you had described. What is the amount of amps stated on your necchi? i've been doing research and been seeing that some users have 0.9amps whereas my new one came with 0.7
This is the perfect video I've been looking for my mom has been looking to find one for thick denim
thank you for the very in depth review. you answered all my questions.
H Abi, I have a Necchi Royal series and she is a beauty. Am considering getting this Necchi. Have you any recommendation regarding Baby Lock Zeal mechanical sewing machine?
If you are in the US, I suspect you are, then Brother make the „Babylock“ sewing machines which means brother have the license to brand their machines as Babylock. I do not like Brother sewing machines, they are a ‚shortcut‘ company. Poor quality masked by great (misleading) marketing x
Thank you Abi, I did not know this about BabyLock. And yes we are in US.
Dear Abi, I am 2 days old to this new hobby. I don't have any idea of any sewing or tailoring yet. I am just super curious about all these things and wish to learn to make garments for myself and friends someday.
Very nice review, I will take things slow and go about it.
I have a suggestion, please get a very basic lapel mike for 10 USD, video is a amazing and clear but i struggled to listen to you and understand you.
thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and helping everyone
Thank you for the tip 💕. My daughter is in the case. I’m not great at the tech side of the videos I’m afraid.
Hi Abi !
And what about the Brother hf37 ?
I didn’t use that machine because the one I had delivered actually broke. When I spoke with a local dealer, he told me I shouldn’t bother, I won’t like it. So I haven’t got an honest review for it x
@AbisDen héhé thanks, hope it'll be OK for what comes next ! It s not really fun because I live in the East South in France at 50 kms of Italia and every dealer speaks about Singer , Brother , Janome , Pfaff but never ... never Necchi !
Thanks for a great and informative comparison!!
Thanks Abi, great summary of good individual reviews and I'm glad you feel able to speak up for the machine you think is the best deal. That's what I look for in a reviewer. It is difficult, there's an element of 'fact' but also an element of choice and how you 'feel' about the machine. Really helpful. I would be interested to hear your review of the Janome HD I've had a look at their machines and I'm impressed but have never used one. Maybe Janome could let you have a range to review? Just a thought #Janome .
Thanks for the amazing review. Just ordered the Necchi
🕺🏽 do let me know how you get on Philip, and thank you for your feedback
Let me know what you thought about it too pls haha
Where did you buy the Necchi machine?
Hi Abi, absolutely love your videos. I have recently upgraded my very basic brother to a Janome TXL607 (second hand) and I must say I'm a bit disappointed. I tend to sew a lot of bags, and cannot sew with leatherette as the Janome really doesn't like layers. I was also thinking that a foot lif might be useful to me when i need to make adjustments and two hands will be well, handy! lol what machine would you recommend that would not break the bank?
BEST REVIEW EVER THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Hi. Great video.
Do you have a video about necchi q132a machine? Thank you
Abi have you got the American singer plugged into a step down voltage converter, or straight into the mains?
Hi thanks for this video do you still recommend the necchi as I'm going to buy myself One
Thanks
Yes I do still love mine x
@@AbisDen think I got a good price £209 delivered
Hi Abi, I am looking at Brother NV15, and speed regulator is important for me, please would you tell me if there is any other well made machine for £300 on the market, would really appreciate it
Can you use a heavy duty machine for everyday sewing as well?
Really Helpful, Thank you!
P.S. I love the velcro joke!
Haha! Thank you, wasn’t sure if it’d be legible ☺️
I want the heavy duty one but torn with it and 2282. Now I see Necchi 😲 I can’t unsee it now! 🧐
Hello ma.I will love to buy one of these. how can I get it
Does the necchi have an overlocking function like the singer 4423?
I am a starter, 600 speeds sounds for me excellent. I am wrong?
How would the janome 523h compare to the necchi q132a?
I had to check with a friend, and tbh she is disappointed ☹️ I really do like the necchi machines above the Janome and Brother machines. Even the Bernina|s Bernette aren’t a match
Thanks 🙏 so much for being straight forward yet detailed review,
I need a really strong denim sewing machine. The Juki Q2010 is not doing it. The Bernina 145S is not doing it. And the Brother Runway won’t. I’m an experienced sewer, but not sure which industrial heavy duty machine is worth buying.
So far I can’t do my job!
You can hire industrial machines 😊
Agree with you on all you sed...Singer heavy duty is ok,basic sewing machine,OK for price,but very overvalued as brand,cos late years machine quality has gone down a lot on top in UK they are very expensive (Singer Futura XL 580 costs 1300£ in UK and 500€ in Germany.my advice is to buy in Germany,make some German friend send it to you,write in its present to don’t pay extra taxes at border) Necchi is making amazing machines,more and more I tend to look at them as awesome choice of machine,so for cheaper ones as for expensive ones(If I could chose just one machine and no issue in money and I can chose any expensive machine,You can bet I would choose Necchi)
Brother really is effed up machines,soo cheaply made interiors,all plastic crap,most details can’t even be repaired and price tag like they would be grate.Wouldn’t advice anyone to get Brother(well,only exception is only embroidery machines if you chose cheaper side then they make some sense,if you need to add that embroidery machine to sew room and make it work for you on daily basis and have to chose as cheap as possible but still doing good work,then yes brother will do the work(frankly if can pay bit more for shipping or travel to Germany,would say better get for bit more a Singer sewing-embroidery machine..but yeah if as most people money is limited and you need to get best machine for you’re money from cheap till expensive models go for Necchi-well built,grate quality details,engine,mechanisms(even when repaired most masters don’t fear to give year warranty on them(when on cheap brothers just repaired thy don’t wanna give a week of warranty cos those plastics brake as hell..no wonder it has only 45 wats cos if it would have 90 wats and same weight it would end up jumping around table like rabbit ....so yeah,Necchi all the way,from bottom till the top with both hands from me
Many thanks for your excellent review. I am getting the Necchi!
Brilliant. If you goto fabric mouse in York, let them know you saw the review here x
@@AbisDen I saw fabricmouse’s video on the Necchi machine and was swayed, but it was your review that definitely clinched it with the comparison of the other two machines. I’m East Midlands, but if I was going to Fabricmouse, I’d definitely mention your review.
Thank you x
Does the Necchi have inner metal gear or is it all plastic? Thanks-great video.
Metal. Reinforced, high pressure aluminium - recyclable too I believe. More details are on mynecchi.com 😊🎄
All metal according the specs. I would hate to think its the same machine. They appear to be the same body.
Necchi is LOUD. I just got it and am not used to how loud she is. I used to sew on husqvarna viking and it is much much quieter
Ooh, you really wouldn’t like the singer. They are much louder in comparison
how about the necchi jeans pro Q411A ? Is it the same as the one you show, only with fewer stitches?
Hi DL. Yes it is actually. Necchi make exclusive models for shops and this is Hobbycraft’s version. Aiming to make it affordable they’ve reduced the number of stitches. Well spotted
I think you'll find that the jeans pro is a more powerful machine, hence the heavy duty label,, its 90 Watts compared to 70 on the nm2000
hello abbi, in your opinion are the sewing machines sold by aldi/lidl under the name of singer, necchi etc. the same models featured for sale on their website for more money, or are the lidl/aldi/so crafty ones modified versions, with maybe different specifications or less power etc.
The ones sold in Aldi and Lidl are imported from Germany. They are designed specifically for those stores and on,y those stores, so you’ll find no dealer who sells singer or Necchi machines will accept them for a service under warranty. They are designed with different features but not necessarily better or worse, just different features x
@@AbisDen good to know; I live in germany and see those machines in aldi/lidl all the time
Can heavy duty machine do well on lightweight fabrics too ?
You can, the pressure dial on the top helps achieve good stitching on various weights. Have a look at the individual videos to see the results
@@AbisDen on video this machine looks really impresive. Really something that would meet my criteria. Just not on my budged yet. I'll have wait a bit longer then to get one.
Thank you. Very helpful!
great vids. please buy a microphone as the sound quality is difficult to hear. thanks.
Thank you, Abi!
This is great tutorial!
Thank you
Can you try sewing the layered jeans fabric on the Necchi machine? Neither brother nor singer managed it very well.
It’s interesting that the lower power brother can get through the 4 layers leatherette that the singer can’t.
janome actually wn the necchi brand, so you have a janome,called necchi
Janome don’t have anything to do with Necchi. Completely separate brands. Perhaps some machines made at the same production factory - but nothing to do with each other
Amazing and informative. Thank you!
i’m not going to argue with your picks and comments although i want to add you missed out on reviewing what i think is a good bargain for a Strong / heavy duty Machine it’s the Chinese Industrial Walking Foot Sewing machines found on Ebay they essentially are a Clone and look very similiar to the Sailrite brand Machines. i personally bought one about 15 years ago to use as a hobby Sewer for making Canvas and Vinyly Cushions for my personal Boats and for freinds as well i also do my own Vintage Automobile Interiors with the machine and i’ve found that Sailrite parts like the Power Wheel and some others they sell fit mine. perfectly now Sailrite does claim they own and use their own molds for their machines and they spec out higher quality in their parts and manufacturing. and that may very well be the case I do know that Sailrite as a company does offer excellent Customer support and Instructional Videos and by no means am i negating them as a company bv yet i’ve personally found the made in China clones to be a pretty good bargain for the price mine has done many projects and is still going strong it’s a machine that has many different brands on it and some of which do have a great Website of parts and Support that are quite helpful if you search Ebay for Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine you will find them marketed with several names and sold by several Vendors i beleive the Reliable Brand that Home Depot sells is the same machine with a metal carrying handle bolted to the top of the machine mine did not come with that but i have purchased a heavy Duty Handle I’ve used on other projects at a cost of under ten dollars my plan is to drill and tap the casting of my machine to install the handle ? i’ve also seen some You Tube videos of other upgrades for these machines i’ve been seriously considering doing for my next projects and are all fairly simple and inexpensive to do that give the machine more power and control i just haven’t had the need to do so yet as mine has been working just like i got it delivered to me it’s operation honestly has exceeded its expectations without doing any upgrades so far
Oooh, I must investigate. I’m a sailrite fan (from afar) and I don’t think they’re available in the uk but yes, worth investigating
I CAN NOT believe that my Nechhi Q132a looks exactly like the Singer Jeavy Duty!!! I believe the Singer does up to 1100 SPM but the Nechhi up to 1000. Something doesn't feel right here.
Thank you for your honest review! Very helpful!
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome
Love all those machine xx
Thank you for your review , very informative
I wanna know where you got the lime green thread!!! I loved this video, thank you very much!
Haha, it's cool isn't it? It's moon thread (if you're in the UK) or you can buy any fluorescent yellow or green by almost every good brand. Enjoy
@@AbisDen Yeah, it looked super cool! Thanks a lot :)
There are two videos that show a complete tear-down - one of Necchi and one of Singer HD. The machines inside are IDENTICAL except for the motor, but the Necchi video is for the 220 Volts machine. Both motors are 90 Watts. Singer HD: ua-cam.com/video/tImTTD8y750/v-deo.html Necchi Q132A: ua-cam.com/video/jOKapYQVrkc/v-deo.html
Thank you. It demonstrates that sewing machine factories churn out machines for many different companies. Like a pick and mix, they decide what's going into their machine and the factory will produce them.
@@AbisDen Yes, but you preferred Necchi. Maybe indeed there is a slight difference somewhere. Q132A is very popular in Ukraine and some knowledgeable guy claims that this is the best "semi-industrial" machine he encountered (in one of the links I sent you). But apparently his company does not sell Singer HD so he is not familiar with that model. In the USA you can get a Singer HD with a table for like $230 while Q132A is $369. Singer HD is sold in huge numbers and there are plenty of complaints and also plenty of praises. I work with PU and PVC coated fabrics 600 Denier and up so I need some reasonable punching power. Still thinking...
Great review Abi xxx
Thanks Helen 👜 💼 x
Great review thanks
Ciao, ho scelto la Heavy Duty E mi trovo benissimo finora, ho cucito su otto strati di tessuto da cuscini, quindi un po' spessi, ed è andata benissimo. Molto molto importanti sono gli aghi, per pelle ,jeans ecc però questa prova l'ho fatta con l'ago di serie ed è andata benissimo
I've bought the nacchi q132a based on your review I only use it for jeans alterations and other odds & ends my last machine died on me yesterday I think it could be repaired but not worth
Spending on it so down the tip it goes
Thanks
Ps other machine
Cooper pro 6000q it was a rubbish machine
I’m sure you’ll love the Necchi. It’s a fabulous piece of machinery
Hi
well I went and fetched the necchi Friday and used it to alter my work clothes which is cotton not light but not that heavy I put a new needle in seemed to work ok on the first pair but after that it went downhill the tension was all over adjusted this and that but it just became in usable must of got a bad machine so I will have to take it back see what he says I'll keep you posted if you like.
Fingers crossed he just swaps it
Just to let you know think I figured it out I tried it today took the bobbin out rewound a new 1 then tried it out it seem to get stuck in reverse then I noticed that the lever thing on the side for the button hole was a bit low so I fiddled with it and it went up a bit Maxine started sewing ok strange I never touch that at all
Anyway all good now
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I wasn't impressed with the Brother machine at all - I gave it away. I should've went with my gut and initially went with the Singer.
Can't wait to get it now.
By the way, thanks for this video.
Thanks a lot for this very useful review
my volume is all the way up and still can hardly hear you
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Forget the singer.
ياجماعه أنا دايره اشتري المكنه وماعندى غروشا ممكن تساعد وني اشتريها أنا من السودان لاتتجاهل رسالتي ارجوك أنا لااجيد الانجليزية
I dont sell machines Amna
Thanks for the video. The voice is too low, louder will be better
Very biased review towards Necchi! TD.
It really looks that way. But as all of the machines are mine - I can be as brutally honest and fair. The Brother was really a piece of junk though. Can’t withstand anything. Nothing like brother’s Innovis range
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Please speak louder or with a microphone. This is the 2nd video of yours that I have the volume at the maximum and STILL can't hear you. It's very frustrating so, I end up not watching after 2 minutes.
It appears that you do not like Brother products so not an unbiased review
I freelanced for Brother and I know their machines are brilliant - some, not so good. Very much unbiased view - their own staff hate some of their machines and laugh at me when I say I teach on the LS14s
Sorry, heard you talking, but not what you said. Thank you anyway
I cannot hear you
thank you for the feedback
You are really inspiring , We can really see passion in your videos!. Can't wait to check out the next one 🙂! We also create video and we would love if you could check them out ❤️❤️❤️!
need more volume, barely audible, need headphones
Oh no. I'm such an amateur, I do try my best - maybe the professional youtubers might have a video?
these machines are for real men 😂
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I can barely understand what you are saying and that is bad as I am interested in what you are talking about.