REVIEW:
Toyota TSEW 2 Ergonomic
Technical information:
Description:
Toyota sewing machine with electronic foot pedal, so also for thicker fabric. This sewing machine is designed with various ergonomic advantages such as wide sewing area, large knobs and handles for easy and comfortable sewing. The stitch length and stitch width can be set separately.
In total there are 26 multifunctional programs of which 15 are standard programs:
Properties:
Size Machine: 41 x 20 x 30 cm.
Size Box: 45 x 23 x 36 cm.
Weight \sewingmachine: 6 kg.
Weight sewingmachine in box: 7.5 kg.
This Toyota sewing machine comes with an extensive set of accessories and a sewing machine advice booklet in case you need help sewing or setting up the machine.
The sewing machine also comes with interesting product bundles, see: Matri.eu
Warranty conditions: This machine has a 1 year full and extensive Matri warranty, so also for any wages, parts and transport costs to our service center. There is also a 3-year Toyota warranty.
Toyota sewing machine with electronic foot pedal, so also for thicker fabric. This sewing machine is designed with various ergonomic advantages such as wide sewing area, large knobs and handles for easy and comfortable sewing. The stitch length and stitch width can be set separately.
In total there are 26 multifunctional programs of which 15 are standard programs:
Properties:
- 4-phase buttonhole
- Straight stitch (left side),
- Straight stitch (center) for zip
- Overlock stitch
- Blindhem stitch
- Various Decorative stitches
- Blind hem stretch stitch
Size Machine: 41 x 20 x 30 cm.
Size Box: 45 x 23 x 36 cm.
Weight \sewingmachine: 6 kg.
Weight sewingmachine in box: 7.5 kg.
This Toyota sewing machine comes with an extensive set of accessories and a sewing machine advice booklet in case you need help sewing or setting up the machine.
The sewing machine also comes with interesting product bundles, see: Matri.eu
Warranty conditions: This machine has a 1 year full and extensive Matri warranty, so also for any wages, parts and transport costs to our service center. There is also a 3-year Toyota warranty.
Our review:
We are allowed to test the sewing machine and do this with great pleasure.
Accessories:
The accessories for the Toyota Power Fabriq are included in the integrated accessory box in the sewing machine. This is the side that you slide off if you want to use the sewing machine with the free-arm option. Supplied accessories: extra needle plate for thick fabric, bobbins, distance ruler, needles, spool cap, seam ripper, dust cover, stitch plate screwdriver, buttonhole foot, zipper foot, overlock foot, blind hem foot, straight stitch foot, leather non-stick foot, manual.
Package and first impression:
The sewing machine comes in a compact box and feels very lightweight. The box contains a lot of interesting symbols and drawings. The box is one to keep. The sewing machine is beautiful and sturdy and stable. The color is modern. We take pictures while unpacking the sewing machine. This is always useful in case you ever need to repack the sewing machine and forget where exactly what was.
Let's start!
1. De cover en handleiding:
The cover is a plastic cover. Fine to use, but not as nice. Time to make one yourself, because this sewing machine deserves a cool matching cover. Dark gray, black, silver? Or bright red? Immediately a nice first project to test the machine with slightly stiffer or thicker fabrics.
The manuals are simple paper pages in large format. The manual is busy, but fortunately clear and clear. Quite short, just a few pages.
However, there is a CD in the box. This contains an extensive manual.
You can also find everything on www.home-sewing.com
The top part of the sewing machine is a flap, which you can open from below. There is a QUICK ADVISOR in the lid. A very small book with schematic drawings. It is a quick guide with tips. If you hadn't read the manual you might never have known this. It is such a small knack in the sewing machine that is really hidden. A nice extra and a big plus!
The sewing machine is categorized on the Matri website under suitable for a seamstress of "beginner" and "intermediate" level. That's right as a rock.
2. Preparation:
The sewing machine is easy to start. Plug in the foot control and plug in the socket. The foot pedal is simple but sufficient. Sticking a piece of carpet under the foot pedal makes the foot pedal heavier and more stable.
3. Threading:
Winding the bobbin and threading the bobbin thread is easy and self-explanatory.
Threading the upper thread is like any other sewing machine and is self-explanatory. Fortunately, there is a built-in needle threader on the sewing machine, which prevents a lot of hassle.
You must first pick up the bobbin thread before you can start sewing. We advise to lay the threads clearly backwards and at least 12 cm long. This prevents you from losing the thread.
Also when finishing sewing: lift the lever and pull the fabric back a little. Then cut the threads. Keeping a threadcutter nearby is also recommended, there is no automatic threadcutter on the sewing machine.
4. Sewing:
The sewing machine has a free-arm option. Always easy for legs, sleeves and fine work. Sewing is smooth and fine. The sewing machine makes a normal noise.
Buttonholes are made in three steps. There is a separate buttonhole foot with the accessory set.
Other foot / sewing options:
As the picture shows, we took the sewing machine outside and got to work. A beautiful day, an idea and a piece of fabric. The basic ingredients for a seamstress to be productive and happy.
This sewing machine is very suitable for traveling.
Lightweight, handy and it certainly doesn't make you feel like you have to arrange a whole move of your sewing stuff. The sewingmachine is just one word: handy!
Maintenance:
There are no instructions about maintenance in the supplied manual.
You can find information about this via this link: Maintenance and parts
And last: maintenance, complaints or problems: Solve-problems
Our conclusion:
The Toyota TSEW 2 ERGONOMIC is an excellent sewing machine for a beginner and intermediate seamstress.
The sewing machine is so light that it can easily be taken to sewing workshops or go outside to sew in the garden, the camping or wherever... The sewing machine would also function perfectly as a 'traveling' sewingmachine or second sewing machine.
The sewing machine has a few surprising extras such as the CD manual and the hidden Quick Advisor booklet.
We do recommend that you buy a sewingmachinebag in case you go out with it.
The sewing machine has no handle. There is a recess in the back: this is the built-in handle.
On the Matri and Toyota website you can find a lot about maintenance, any problems and clear beginner's manuals.
The Toyota workbook is a MUST HAVE! Full of inspiration, tips and ideas.
Accessories:
The accessories for the Toyota Power Fabriq are included in the integrated accessory box in the sewing machine. This is the side that you slide off if you want to use the sewing machine with the free-arm option. Supplied accessories: extra needle plate for thick fabric, bobbins, distance ruler, needles, spool cap, seam ripper, dust cover, stitch plate screwdriver, buttonhole foot, zipper foot, overlock foot, blind hem foot, straight stitch foot, leather non-stick foot, manual.
Package and first impression:
The sewing machine comes in a compact box and feels very lightweight. The box contains a lot of interesting symbols and drawings. The box is one to keep. The sewing machine is beautiful and sturdy and stable. The color is modern. We take pictures while unpacking the sewing machine. This is always useful in case you ever need to repack the sewing machine and forget where exactly what was.
Let's start!
1. De cover en handleiding:
The cover is a plastic cover. Fine to use, but not as nice. Time to make one yourself, because this sewing machine deserves a cool matching cover. Dark gray, black, silver? Or bright red? Immediately a nice first project to test the machine with slightly stiffer or thicker fabrics.
The manuals are simple paper pages in large format. The manual is busy, but fortunately clear and clear. Quite short, just a few pages.
However, there is a CD in the box. This contains an extensive manual.
You can also find everything on www.home-sewing.com
The top part of the sewing machine is a flap, which you can open from below. There is a QUICK ADVISOR in the lid. A very small book with schematic drawings. It is a quick guide with tips. If you hadn't read the manual you might never have known this. It is such a small knack in the sewing machine that is really hidden. A nice extra and a big plus!
The sewing machine is categorized on the Matri website under suitable for a seamstress of "beginner" and "intermediate" level. That's right as a rock.
2. Preparation:
The sewing machine is easy to start. Plug in the foot control and plug in the socket. The foot pedal is simple but sufficient. Sticking a piece of carpet under the foot pedal makes the foot pedal heavier and more stable.
3. Threading:
Winding the bobbin and threading the bobbin thread is easy and self-explanatory.
Threading the upper thread is like any other sewing machine and is self-explanatory. Fortunately, there is a built-in needle threader on the sewing machine, which prevents a lot of hassle.
You must first pick up the bobbin thread before you can start sewing. We advise to lay the threads clearly backwards and at least 12 cm long. This prevents you from losing the thread.
Also when finishing sewing: lift the lever and pull the fabric back a little. Then cut the threads. Keeping a threadcutter nearby is also recommended, there is no automatic threadcutter on the sewing machine.
4. Sewing:
The sewing machine has a free-arm option. Always easy for legs, sleeves and fine work. Sewing is smooth and fine. The sewing machine makes a normal noise.
Buttonholes are made in three steps. There is a separate buttonhole foot with the accessory set.
Other foot / sewing options:
- zigzag foot
- zipper foot
- buttonhole foot
- blind hem foot
- sliding foot
- leather foot
As the picture shows, we took the sewing machine outside and got to work. A beautiful day, an idea and a piece of fabric. The basic ingredients for a seamstress to be productive and happy.
This sewing machine is very suitable for traveling.
Lightweight, handy and it certainly doesn't make you feel like you have to arrange a whole move of your sewing stuff. The sewingmachine is just one word: handy!
Maintenance:
There are no instructions about maintenance in the supplied manual.
You can find information about this via this link: Maintenance and parts
And last: maintenance, complaints or problems: Solve-problems
Our conclusion:
The Toyota TSEW 2 ERGONOMIC is an excellent sewing machine for a beginner and intermediate seamstress.
The sewing machine is so light that it can easily be taken to sewing workshops or go outside to sew in the garden, the camping or wherever... The sewing machine would also function perfectly as a 'traveling' sewingmachine or second sewing machine.
The sewing machine has a few surprising extras such as the CD manual and the hidden Quick Advisor booklet.
We do recommend that you buy a sewingmachinebag in case you go out with it.
The sewing machine has no handle. There is a recess in the back: this is the built-in handle.
On the Matri and Toyota website you can find a lot about maintenance, any problems and clear beginner's manuals.
The Toyota workbook is a MUST HAVE! Full of inspiration, tips and ideas.