Butterfly Sewing Machine

Popularity & Availability

The art of sewing clothes, knitting and embroidery are highly appreciated in Pakistan and till the late 90s, women were expected to possess all such talents. There was a time when tailor-made dresses were extremely expensive and older ladies of the house would sit all day long and stitch clothes for their children and grandchildren. During that era, a sewing machine was a must-have household item and sewing clothes a must-have talent. Without it, the lady of the house would be deemed talentless.

Thankfully the trends have changed and one can survive without having to know the intricate art of embroidery and sewing etc but the Butterfly sewing machine can still be found in almost every household. This is because it is amongst the most affordable and simple to operate machines that anyone can operate with a little practice. You don't always have to take hard projects like sewing an entire dress. Sometimes the sewing machine comes handy for regular wear and tear of fabrics and when you need a quick fix for your wardrobe mishaps. 

Butterfly Sewing Machine Types & Models

The machines come in three basic types; the JA1-1 is the basic model which is also the original machine with all the basic functionalities. JA2-1 features a drop reverse seam function and JA2-2 has a drop feed-dog that allows for embroidery work. You can also buy a sewing machine set by Butterfly that includes a machine with 5-drawer table and iron stand. 

Features & Quality

Butterfly sewing machine is easily available online and can be bought along with a wooden or plastic case or storage box. The iron handle is durable and features superior quality. The machine is fully equipped with a robust thread take-up lever, straight lockstitch and oscillating shuttle. You can use it in treadle type with a foot pedal or operate it by hand. You can also make stitching faster by installing an electric motor on the machine. A mini sewing machine motor would do the trick and make your sewing projects feel like a breeze. The machine can perfectly sew a wide variety of materials including silk, cotton, woollen, linen, chiffon, georgette etc. You can also use Butterfly sewing machine for embroidery projects too.