Do you need an industrial sewing machine? Take a good look in your basement and perhaps you already know the answer. Down there under the dusty covers and dark shadows, there are the many wounded soldiers of your exploits and garage sales. Unless you are an antique dealer or a collector, why would you want to clutter your home with any more unused machinery? Some women buy sewing machines like they buy jeans. Don't believe me?
Run to your nail salon and ask around. You will find that the average women have 6 pairs of jeans, some will have more. I am guilty of this, at one point of my life, I had 12 pairs of jeans and 6 sewing machines (1 Singer, 1 Toyota, 1 Juki, 1 Janome, and 2 sergers..). I'm not sure if you know, but Toyota actually does make sewing machines –as well as cars, trucks and just about everything else. Then I started to ask myself –what possessed me to accumulate so many pairs of jeans and this amount of sewing machines?
The answer was quite simple, I was not entirely satisfied with the product. I kept looking for a pair of jeans that would look good and are comfortable, and I kept buying cheap ones in the hope that one day I will find the one. I did find a couple, but they never lasted more than a year, and I was left once again hunting for the perfect pair. Until one day I had to move to a tropical place. My needs changed and with it the need for 12 pairs of jeans. If I take 40 dollars and multiply it by 12, I have enough to buy a pair that is made with the best design and shaping capabilities.
Like the need for a better pair of jeans, our need for a reliable sewing machine arrives in the shape of the mountains of projects forgotten and put aside because we were not happy with the look of the buttonhole or the zigzag doesn't work anymore or the machine is skipping stitches when sewing bulky items, etc. etc. Notice how after a marathon of sewing, your domestic sewing machine is never quite the same? This is because home sewing machines are not meant to be used for an extended period of time. Do you want a sewing machine that can do everything? Everything? Really..? What does that even mean? Can it attach lining on its own while playing Bach in the background? There is no such thing as a perfect sewing machine that does everything. With time I have learned that 95 percent of the stitches I will never use and that professional-looking buttonhole is everything.
So now, do you need to buy an industrial sewing machine?
Like with many things, the answer is “It depends.” You could certainly argue that an industrial sewing machine is what separates the amateurs from the professionals. Here are a few other considerations:
- Do you want to declutter your home by getting rid of mediocre machinery?
- Do you want to supplement your income with your sewing and need a reliable machine with a professional-looking stitch?
- Do you want to combine different types of material together for accessories?
- Do you work with canvas, jeans, leather or sequined fabrics?
- Do you sew every day for more than 4 hours a day?
- Do you own an embroidery machine and are thinking of making quilts and handbags?
Then the answer is yes!
As with my sewing machines, I traded my jeans for a nice pair of well-fitted dark color 7 for all mankind jeans slimming illusion –I like the illusion part the best– and, Yes, I have only one pair now. Expensive for sure, but worth every penny.
How many sewing machines then? I think of machines as the brush of a painter. You can use your hands or have just one, but the true and full answer is 3. One serger, one domestic machine that makes flawless buttonholes, and my workhorse –an old Pfaff 563 that is reliable and noisy like a tractor, but it sews many layers of fabric together, thick leather and finishes the job efficiently and quickly.
How many sewing machines do you have? Would you consider an industrial one? Do you have the perfect sewing machine for your needs? Leave a comment on the box below. We'd love to hear your opinion.
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I would love a machine that I could use to quilt, sew bags, repair my grandsons jean, and repair things around the house, like couch cushions.
I would be in heaven if I would win the Juki machine. I’ve never handled a Juki, and am excited to try one!
Yes, I could definitely use an industrial sewing machine…..I am in to making bags from all sorts of material, from faux leather, laminate, feed sacks and even some burlap; also getting ready to do a little upholstery and I don’t really want to use my home machines for some of that because of I also do a little delicate sewing also.Yes, I do have more than one machine and yes, I do have a project started on one and set up another machine just because….
I’ve currently got a Singer and a Pfaff, I used to have a Toyota but I gave it to my mum as she taught me to sew and her old machine was getting too heavy for her to lift!! But I desperately want an industrial machine as I hope to start working with heavier layers and leather to make bags and neither of my current machines can cope. To win a machine would be amazing as I’m definitely not in the position to buy one at the moment!
I want to try my hand at quilts and making bags with an industrial machine.
If I could win it I could use it
I also make quilts, bags of all kinds, mainly crafts that have several layers. It breaks a lot if needles and Boggs up. I currently own 3 singers(update from each) another one, very old singer that was my Mother’s and a server. It would be a godsend to just have one machine that goes it all. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the contest and good luck to all
I remodeled our lanai and when it was done the old rollup shades had to be thrown out. Now I need to make new rollup shades be I am afraid my daily machine can not handle the material that must be used to make the shades.
I would make a tote and binder cover with the indigo bamboo fabric. I would want to use larger pieces so the fabric could be appreciated.
I have three machines, a BabyLock, Singer and Brother. None of which will help me sew a boat cover and boat seats. I would absolutely love to have an industrial machine to help me with those tasks.
I believe everyone who sees would love a really good machine.came very close I’ve and sewed it to death.
Right now a friend and I are involved in a stuffed animal project .Our critters go to group homes,schools,hospice…any where a child can benefit from something to hug.We’ve made give or take about 200 of them at this point and there is no sign of stopping. Will try to include a picture
Bags, I’d make bags with that industrial!
I was using industrial sewing machines quite a couple of time, and I would like to have my own.
i have 2 ea. sewing machines and 1 ea. serger. i would love to win an industrial Juki!
I have never thought about it?
I would absolutely adore having an industrial sewing machine! That would be awesome!
I’d love an industrial sewing machine. I’m learning how to upholster furniture, so it would open the door to many more opportunities for me.
I like to make handbags. An industrial sewing machine would really help with the heavier fabrics and with that machine I could sew leather!
Yes! I would love an industrial sewing machine.
This machine may be just what I need to hone my skills.
I definitely need an industrial sewing machine. I’m housebound so need to make an income from inside my house. Sewing is a skill I have, but it can be slow going on my current vintage machine. A new industrial machine will make a huge difference to my productivity and in turn provide me with a very helpful income. Thanks for the chance!
I would LOVE an industrial sewing machine! Aside from my usual sewing, I also work with leather. I’ve been hand sewing bags, wallets etc. Would rather use a machine!
Yes so very interested in an industrial sewing machine. The perfect stitch on items handmade for happy customers therefore stitches my heart to happiness.
I would love to win an Industrial Sewing Machine.
I have 3 machines that I use daily in my sewing business. A baby lock a Bernina cover stitch and a Viking serger. All were purchased second hand. I would love a commercial machine that could stand up to the many hours I sew each week. I also teach sewing classes to kids and on occasion they need to use my machines. So always a little but nervous they will need repair in the middle of a big project. Thanks for offering such a fabulous opportunity to win a valuable product like this from Juki ?
I have never had an industrial machine. I do have 3 cause of the amount of sewing I do, so I agree: I would buy in hope to find the perfect machine for me. I would soon discover they didn’t cover the thickness or cover the variety of textures I expected them too. At 58, I too have kept my children in clothes all their lives. I’ve quilted all my life too. I would happily trade all my machines for an industrial machine.
I do a lot of sewing of heavy materials. Sometimes the thickness of the materials used makes the domestic machines struggle. Having used industrial machines in my past working life I would love to have one now just for pleasure. Nothing better than a dedicated machine. Never been able to afford a Juki, a true dream machine.
If any friends or neighbors need something sewn, embroidered or made, they come to me. I think the Juki would be a great addition to my sewing machine collection.
It seems I have been sewing for most of my life, I have two sewing machines now. Since I retired I now have time to learn new methods and explore new projects. My wish list has a serger on it and after reading this article have added an industrial machine. I have looked at them, especially as a recent craft expo I visited. I have just considered them more than I could afford but maybe I need to rethink the cost vs the advantages.
I’d really enjoy a strong industrial machine. I’ve been sewing nonstop for nearly a year now. I’d like to get into heavier fabrics… boiled wool coats, huge quilts, leather jackets… etc.
I would love an industrial sawing machine. I started making gym bags and sport duffle bags as a hobby .could use heavier material to make bags. And a nicer machine .
After graduating high school 60 years ago I went work in a garment factory making pants so I have sewn on many different industrial machines. Over the years I have used sewing experience to make a living. Upon retiring from my last public job of 20 years with Wal Mart I have started another sewing hobby/job of making bags and purses. So I would love to have an industrial machine.
An industrial machine would really help me with hemming jeans.
I think I need an industrial sewing machine!
I have Juki serger and it’s a workhorse. I’d love to try an industrial sewing machine.
I have been sewing/quilting for more than 45 years. I currently have 4 Janome’s and a JUKI longarm. When I was making a tote bag out of my husband’s old jeans I could hardly sew the bag handles with my very expensive combination embroidery/sewing. (This machine could not handle more than two layers of denim.) From my experience with the JUKI QVP 2200, I know that their products stand up to heavy duty sewing. I would be ‘head over heels’ if I won this JUKI industrial machine!!! Thank you for offering this giveaway!
I’d love to win a Juki industrial sewing machine. I make bags and purses on a home sewing machine, but really want to take my products to the next level. Winning your competition would make my dream come true.
I would love an industrial sewing machine.
i could use an industrial machine. I love to make bags and an industrial machine would make the end product much more professional looking. I also like to reupholster and an industrial machine would definitely make my life easier and allow me to do a wider variety of projects.
I have 1 serger, 2 sewing machines a Janome & a babylock. I repair my husband’s work cloths and yep neither sewing machine is strong enough. Im wanting to make bags & purses to make extra income. Im disable and limited on money. I would love to own a juki industrial sewing machine.
I’ve been making quilts for many years. I have an old Kenmore, an old Singer, 2 Janomes, a Bernina and a Juki. I love them all. However, I got into making bags and purses a couple of years ago and I’m having trouble sewing through all the layers especially when trying to sew through cork, vinyl, and leather. An industrial machine is exactly what I need! I’ve been looking at the Juki industrial machines but can’t afford one right now. Winning one would be a dream come true! Thank you for the opportunity!
I’d love an industrial machine because of the longer throat, perfect for doing one’s own quilting. I struggle during and hurt after quilting on my 40 year old Kenmore, and don’t care for plastic if I can avoid it. I’d love to win the Juki!
Ah id just love it. Been sewing since I was 5 years old. Was taught by an old aunt of my dads. Sewing fed and kept my family of 5 children of for years when my husband left. I had to go out to work then to survive. Im no longer able to work out of the home. So ive taken to sewing again. Im in heaven . It has saved my sanity countless times and I thank God every day for this gift. Im 60 years old now but my love for sewing has never left me. I could never afford a Juki but its my dream to get one someday.