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New to sewing-?s about industrial sewing machines
I am new to sewing and want to learn but for the specific reason of
sewing heavy fabrics like canvas, leather,etc. I will be doing basic jobs like repairing horse blankets, sewing covers for outside dog beds. What should I be looking for in the way of a machine. To sew heavy materials, I assume is a specific class of machine..I guessed industrial? I also will need to learn how to run the machine but I am very mechanically inclined and also have local stores to ask questions. I have not gone into them yet until I thought I would ask a group such as this questions so I could get some knowledge so I don't get taken at a store..not that all do but...anyhow, ideas, thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated. |
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You could probably get away with a domestic machine that is designed for
sewing jeans and other denim-weight fabrics. If, however, you will be sewing a lot of these items then the industrial machine is the way to go. The industrials are built to take a lot more 'abuse' but are somewhat of one trick ponies. They work best for what they are tooled to do. They also take up more space and are not portable! (You didn't say where you were going to do these things.) The price is higher, but they are well worth the extra if that is what you really need. Cynthia (Owner of 3 domestic sewing machines, 2 domestic sergers and one industrial serger - and yes, they are all used!) "Shawna" wrote in message om... I am new to sewing and want to learn but for the specific reason of sewing heavy fabrics like canvas, leather,etc. I will be doing basic jobs like repairing horse blankets, sewing covers for outside dog beds. What should I be looking for in the way of a machine. To sew heavy materials, I assume is a specific class of machine..I guessed industrial? I also will need to learn how to run the machine but I am very mechanically inclined and also have local stores to ask questions. I have not gone into them yet until I thought I would ask a group such as this questions so I could get some knowledge so I don't get taken at a store..not that all do but...anyhow, ideas, thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated. |
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Cynthia Spilsted wrote:
You could probably get away with a domestic machine that is designed for sewing jeans and other denim-weight fabrics. If, however, you will be sewing a lot of these items then the industrial machine is the way to go. The industrials are built to take a lot more 'abuse' but are somewhat of one trick ponies. They work best for what they are tooled to do. They also take up more space and are not portable! (You didn't say where you were going to do these things.) The price is higher, but they are well worth the extra if that is what you really need. Cynthia (Owner of 3 domestic sewing machines, 2 domestic sergers and one industrial serger - and yes, they are all used!) Also, industrials run 2-3 times faster, improtant for production work. Industrials as also designed for specific uses -lightweight fabrics and fast ( for drapes) or heavy fabrics, walking foot or needle feed capablity for heavy fabrics. This is what I suggest you look for, anything else for horse blankets and you'll most likely burn out a regular machine in no time flat. Penny S -- Specialty Outdoors Modification & Repair of Outdoor Gear & Clothing Factory Authorized by The North Face www.specialtyoutdoors.com |
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Hello,
I am an Industrial sewing machine dealer and I was called on to provide a machine for repairing horse blankets and light manufacturing of canvas products. I recommended a Consew 206RB or equivalent. They decided on the 206 and have been quite happy with it. |
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