Upholstery Sewing Machines
3 Upholstery Machines For Regular And Special Sewing Projects
Upholstery sewing machines are perfect for making light bedroom curtains, fixing torn pants and other garments.
Not forgetting all those other small sewing projects that crop up throughout the years.
What you may not have known is that many top of the line household sewing machines also double as upholstery machines.
For the same cost as a regular Singer or Brother standard household sewing machine, you have the opportunity to own one of a dozen or more upholstery sewing machines that can sew not only your regular household projects, but also hundreds of projects involving heavy materials such as denim, special headboard projects or even chair covers and couch cushions that you can't do with a regular run of the mill sewing machine.
If you're searching for upholstery machines that can help you change the look and feel of your home without the need for a professional designer, look no further than some of these regular looking, household sewing machines.
ToyotaSTF39 20-Stitch Sewing Machine
The ToyotaSTF39 20-Stitch Sewing Machine is one many upholstery models that appears to be nothing more than a standard household sewing machine when you first look at it and use it. Running at under two hundred dollars, this machine is perfect for those who sew at any level but it has the added value of being one of the best upholstery sewing machines for home use ever made.
And why not? It's made by Toyota-if the company can make an excellent car that is dependable, durable and gets great mileage, why can't it make a sewing machine with the same features?
Pros:
- Speed control on foot pedal make this machine nearly hands free
- Reasonably priced
- Can sew on both lightweight materials and heavy materials like denim and upholstery
- Comes with a 5-year limited warranty
- Has a 1-step buttonholer
- Compact machine for easy storage
Cons:
- Weighs around 18 pounds, making it a heavier machine
- Light bulb is blocked by several other machine elements
- Bobbin and bobbin case have difficulty fitting into shuttle
- Hard to lock the bobbin case which causes myriad sewing problems
Feiyue USA FS288 Semi- Industrial Sewing Machine
The Feiyue USA FS288 sewing machine is considered to be semi industrial unit, with the capability to act as one of the best upholstery sewing machines on the market today. It can sew at more than 800 stitches per minute and utilizes a portable motor, making it much faster than most standard household sewing machines.
It is an incredibly heavy machine, but with good reason: it includes its own electronic foot control, bobbins, needles, accessories box, oiler and screwdriver set to ensure you have everything you need to keep your machine running properly at all times.
Additionally, the machine is able to make zig zag stitchings and can handle not only the heavier upholstery fabrics but also myriad other fabrics, including but not limited to tarping, curtain fabric, denim, cushions, tents, quilts, dresses, t-shirts and more.
Pros:
- Faster than most other standard household machines
- Sews on a wide array of fabrics, both lightweight and heavy
- Comes with its own accessories and oiler
Cons:
- Heavy machine, especially with a shipping weight of 48 pounds
- More expensive because it is semi-industrial, costing around $300
Reliable MSK-1541S Single-Needle Walking-Foot design with Sew quiet Servomotor
The Reliable MSK-1541S Single-Needle Walking-Foot sewing machine is one of many upholstery sewing machines available that meets the standards for both household machines as well as full industrial machines.
It consists of one needle and a compound feed, and is able to handle light, medium and heavy materials making it ideal as one of the most popular low cost industrial upholstery sewing machines available.
It is easy to use and comes equipped with a safety clutch to protect both you and your sewing projects, and has adjustable stitch lengths, an auto-lubricating rotary hook and even a stitch dial regulator.
Pros:
- Can be used as either an industrial machine or a household machine
- Has a safety clutch to protect your hands and your fabric
- Has larger capacity for bobbins
- Sews on light, medium and heavy fabrics
Cons:
- Extremely expensive, coming in around $1200
- Heavier than other machines at 20 pounds
Remember, when you're searching for upholstery sewing machines, it's important to decide on a machine that meets all of your needs but that doesn't go too far overboard on price, weight or functionality.
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