Consew Sewing Machine
A Worthy Competitor To Singer And Brother Machines
A Consew sewing machine is a top of the line machine to do your quilting and other sewing projects and is of course not that well known as Singer or Brother brands.
One of the aspects of Consew sewing machines that turns off most general buyers who are looking for a sewing machine is the cost. Many can be very expensive.
Consew provides dozens of different sewing machines through their manufacturing plant on the East coast of the United States.
Some of the most popular Consew machines are reviewed below...
Consew Model C206R85
The Consew sewing machine Model C206R85 is a needle feed walking foot sewing machine. It has a large bobbin which can be removed and rewound or changed without having to remove the item you're sewing on.
In addition, it has a safety clutch and you will have to push a button to start sewing again-this safety feature will keep you from injuring yourself as well as keep from ruining the project you are working on should something go wrong. This machine has the ability to sew up to 3300 SPM and works for both lightweight and heavy materials.
Pros:
- Sews on both heavy and lightweight materials
- Bobbin can be changed without removing project from machine
- Safety clutch to protect user and project
- 3300 SPM sewing capacity
Cons:
- Expensive-can cost as much as $1500.
- Hard to find-few stores, both online or offline, carry this product or its replacement parts
Consew Model 199R1
Consew sewing machine Model 199R1A is both a straight stitch or a zig zag sewing machine. It is one of the best full size sewing machines of its kind on the market for industrial use and sews one of the widest ranges of fabrics without problems.
Additionally, this machine has a large sewing area and is perfect for alterations shops, dressmakers and costume makers, amongst others.
Pros:
- Is unequaled in sewing abilities on a wide range of fabrics
- Has a reverse lever for back tacking
- Comes with a stand, table and motor
- Sews at 3200 SPM
Cons:
- Incredibly heavy
- It is difficult to find repair parts and the machine itself
- Must be purchased through a specialty shop
- Expensive, averaging more than $2000 for the machine alone
Consew 1709Q 17" Long Arm 9" Height Quilting Machine
The Consew 1709Q 17" Long Arm 9" Height quilting machine is designed specifically for quilting and is equipped with the latest in technology for this type of sewing. The machine features a completely adjustable speed control laser pointer for use in tracking patterns.
Pros:
- Laser pointer for tracking and tracing patterns
- Work table for smaller patterns
- Suitable for complex materials and long project items
Cons:
- Expensive, costing around $7000 before the cost of shipping
- Hard to find, must be purchased at a specialty shop
- Not many places to repair it
Remember, when you're looking for the perfect Consew sewing machine to handle the majority of your projects, search for something affordable, easily repairable and that meets the overall needs of your project base.
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