Sailrite sewing machine
#3
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Ontario
Posts: 299
I've been looking at these machines for a while now and from what i can gather, they are excellent workhorses for heavier work. They are apparently on the noisier side but wouldn't matter to myself. Still trying to source a LSZ-1 here in Canada at a reasonable price. If your planning on lots of HD canvas (or similar), then i'd say this would be an ideal candidate for sure
ps: Tandy Leather has a model for sale also designed by Sailrite.
ps: Tandy Leather has a model for sale also designed by Sailrite.
#4
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 157
I mostly quilt. I did try and sew one of the livestock feed bags to make a tote bag, and my Singer could not handle it. I really don’t need one, but I really liked how they looked.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 332
Oh my gosh - I bought one! I purchased the Fabricator over a year ago. I chuckle every time I use it because it literally goes thru everything!! When I first heard about them, I called them and spent a fair amount of time talking with them. The price is so do able! Having used it over a year, I can tell you, it has changed up my sewing! I've done pet beds, tote bags, purses, padded cover for my dog's crate, jean repair - just to name a few. Anyway, such a great product and such great support. My girlfriend has the blue portable LSZ-1 Basic and she also loves her machine. Her mother owned it before her and sewed up cushions for a boat, awnings and patio furniture. I'm impressed by the service that they give, great videos to help understand "how to's". This year, I purchased zipper feet, magnetic bar (really need that for thick, big projects), and a Sailrite edge hotknife. I read every review on their website and then went for it. It is a solid machine and I believe it will outlast me!
#6
Super Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 4,431
I love their site. I have ordered canvas fabric from them and made cushion covers. They have specialty thread if you need to sew the heavy canvas. Plus the ready made binding is a great item too. Great tutorials!
#7
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 157
Oh my gosh - I bought one! I purchased the Fabricator over a year ago. I chuckle every time I use it because it literally goes thru everything!! When I first heard about them, I called them and spent a fair amount of time talking with them. The price is so do able! Having used it over a year, I can tell you, it has changed up my sewing! I've done pet beds, tote bags, purses, padded cover for my dog's crate, jean repair - just to name a few. Anyway, such a great product and such great support. My girlfriend has the blue portable LSZ-1 Basic and she also loves her machine. Her mother owned it before her and sewed up cushions for a boat, awnings and patio furniture. I'm impressed by the service that they give, great videos to help understand "how to's". This year, I purchased zipper feet, magnetic bar (really need that for thick, big projects), and a Sailrite edge hotknife. I read every review on their website and then went for it. It is a solid machine and I believe it will outlast me!
#8
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,093
Go to the very bottom of the page, where the purple highlighting is. Then it says, "sewing speed, max 500 stitches/minute" https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ul...Sewing-Machine
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 332
I chose the Fabricator over the portable because I felt the Fabricator would meet my needs best. I like that it is a permanent set up and more throat space. Also the Fabricator comes with a bobbin winder which is really handy. Their thread is more like string and I found I go thru bobbins like crazy. So its pretty cool that a bobbin can be winding while I'm sewing and I just put in a fresh bobbin and load up an empty bobbin and keep on sewing. I believe the name Fabricator is just the name this company gives their sewing machine. The walking foot is what comes with the machine and it is fascinating to watch it operate. It really keeps those layers together. Also, I'm not sure what the term treadle means either. It is a pedal just like a sewing machine. It shipped in 3 or 4 boxes and it was a little time consuming to put it all together but like I say - they are very helpful and between my husband and myself and a couple of phone calls, it was up and running in no time. They do run specials and I purchased it when it went on sale for 10% off and free shipping. Its definitely worth giving them a phone call to learn more about their machines. Hope this helps you.
#10
The Fabricator is a little speedier "Stitch-by-Stitch up to 1,108 stitches/minute"
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.