Sewing machine & overlock machine for beginner

Teks : Nik Nurul Hana binti Hanafi


So this afternoon we went to LSN Sewing Machine Outlet in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Getting there was quite easy, we simply searched 'Taman Damai Perdana Cheras' through Waze and just followed the direction given. The outlet is located at a row of shoplot, next to a corner lot restaurant. It was quite hard to get a carpark but we were lucky to get one spot right in front of the shop since someone was ready to leave when we arrived.

The showroom is located at the 1st floor, with various models of sewing machines and sewing accessories being displayed. I quickly mentioned about the package that I wanted to see to the salesgirl. She directed me to a corner where all domestic/ home sewing machines were located. She nicely explained about both machines that is Brother GS 2700 and Juki MO-50e. 
Apparently Brother GS 2700 is the most popular model for the mechanical type, while Brother NV50 is the most popular for the computerised type. 

I requested the salesgirl to demonstrate how to use overlock machine Juki MO-50e. The friendly salesgirl showed how to put the threads and all the other functions while allowing me to try to sew based on stitch width. I was completely satisfied with the explanation and beginning to fall in love with the machine. While I was practising sewing, a lady came up to me asking about the stitches. She was surprised to see the narrow stitch was quite nice, compared to her own overlock machine which is Brother 3034D. She said her machine could not do stitches as narrow as Juki. She tried that before but the thread kept on breaking. Upon hearing that, I was more confident to buy Citra Package which includes Juki MO-50e and few extra feeds.

I have learned that if I pay online, I will get 8.8% discount for all items including that package but I need to put in the coupon code during checkout. So the total I have to pay after discount is RM1823.09. You can get the code at LSN's website, while it lasts! 

So I went home with a smiling heart, thank Allah for the opportunity and rezqi. Oh, before that I have also read about Juki MO-50e at Aida's entry about her selection of overlock machine. Thank you Aida for the honest review hehe!

Now, the next thing to do is organize my new (small) working space! Our house is quite small, and I must do all I can to minimize the clutter that sewing may cause. I was thinking to create a small craft nook but all rooms in the house are already occupied, leaving me with only two choices which are the kitchen and the living!