Best Sewing Machines for Heavy Duty Use

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Brother CS6000i Computerized

$190.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i was able to put in a 27" heavy-duty zipper, using the needle that came with the machine (too lazy to change it), and it performed flawlessly for both sewing the zipper between heavy layers of
from www.amazon.com
she says it handles multiple layers and thick fabric with no problem.
from www.amazon.com
it seems to handle most things i throw at it (mostly light-weight to medium fabrics and elastic), but i don't know how well it will handle heavy duty fabric like denim or leather.
from www.amazon.com
some other reviewers have said that their machine doesn't sew through thick fabric very well.
from www.amazon.com
i have even used it to sew very thick fabrics like padded vinyl.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Stitch Options, Short Learning Curve, Type: Computerized

2 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for HEAVY DUTY USE

Brother LS-2125 Mechanical

$90.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
it's not meant to be a heavy-duty machine, but it's never let me down.
from www.overstock.com
it is clearly not designed for heavy duty work, but i am only interested is doing small jobs so it's perfect for me.
from www.amazon.com
this was pretty heavy duty and the machine performed flawlessly.
from www.amazon.com
some people mentioned that the machine doesn't work well for thick fabrics, but we got two quilts on this machine without any trouble.
from www.amazon.com
invest in a heavy duty one.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Great Affordability, Type: Mechanical

3 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for HEAVY DUTY USE

Brother ES2000 Computerized

$175.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i am a beginning sewer, but can already tell that this is a heavy-duty machine that will do many great things- there are lots of features i love about it, and the computerized functions and stitch
from www.amazon.com
i was looking for an inexpensive sewing machine to sew craft items, and to sew through thick fabrics.
from www.amazon.com
i've recommended it to 7 of my friends and family and all love how well it handles thin and thick fabrics alike.
from www.amazon.com
i was accustomed to an old heavy duty singer.
from www.amazon.com
but if you are going to do a good bit of heavy sewing i do not recommend this machine.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Stitch Options, Nice Performance, Type: Computerized

4 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for HEAVY DUTY USE

Brother CE 4000 Computerized

$250.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it is really good at sewing thick fabrics.
from www.amazon.com
it doesn't do well with thick fabric or several layers of light fabric.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Good Durability, Easy To Use, Type: Computerized

5 RECOMMENDED by 2 people for HEAVY DUTY USE

Brother XL-2230 Mechanical

$121.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the only thing is if you do a lot of heavy duty sewing, then this machine may have trouble going through thicker fabrics.
from www.amazon.com
it pulls material well once the tension is set appropriately, including my husband's heavy duty double reinforced jeans.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Affordability, Lightweight, Type: Mechanical

Singer HD-110 Mechanical

$268.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.hsn.com
just received my heavy duty singer sewing machine & i love it.
from www.hsn.com
i sew for the public and have needed a heavy duty professional machine.
from AJae, CO, www.hsn.com
i ordered the singer heavy duty on wednesday and received it friday.
from www.amazon.com
otherwise, a great product that is heavy-duty and not weighed down with digital technology.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Durability, Large Fabric Compatability, Type: Mechanical

Janome Hello Kitty 11706

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.target.com
the machine itself is very heavy duty and the instruction booklet is very easy to follow.
from www.target.com
heavy duty, and perfect.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Fast Stitching, Type: Mechanical

Brother XL-3500

$101.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.overstock.com
my old machine was heavy, but that also meant it was heavy-duty.
from www.amazon.com
it pulls material well once the tension is set appropriately, including my husband's heavy duty double reinforced jeans.
from www.overstock.com
belt seems to slip when sewing over thick fabric and causes a horrible griding and popping noise.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Stitch Options, Compact, Without LCD Design Screen

Brother SE-270D Computerized

$400.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i would give this 5 stars, but it's not a heavy duty machine.
from www.walmart.com
i biggest concern was that it wouldn't be able to sew easily though thick fabrics like layers of denim and it as well overcome my expectations.
from www.overstock.com
i still prefer my heavy duty machine for regular sewing, but i have had lots of fun embellishing projects with this machine."

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Short Learning Curve, Type: Computerized

Brother 1034D Mechanical

$255.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
it goes through multiple layers and thick fabrics without a fuss (unlike my sewing machine).
from www.amazon.com
the machine is easy to adjust for different thickness fabrics and the heirloom stitches is great for sewing those special outfits.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Stitching, Compact, Type: Mechanical

Euro-Pro Dressmaker 998B

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.hsn.com
i got this for crafts, but have no doubt that i can sew an entire outfit on this machine.it goes through very thick fabric without to much problem.
from www.overstock.com
i can't see using it for anything with zippers, botten holes or on thick fabric.
from www.amazon.com
i will not recomend it though for making of clothes or heavy duty jobs, but it perfect for kids or just little repair works.
from www.hsn.com
after trying to sew with it i decided to buy the singer heavy duty sewing machine and am much happier with it.
from www.overstock.com
i would recommend it if you don't have a heavy sewing workload and just need something for occasional work.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Great Performance, Type: Mechanical

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Best Sewing Machines for Heavy Duty Use

Brother CS6000i Computerized

Brother LS-2125 Mechanical

Brother ES2000 Computerized

Brother CE 4000 Computerized

Brother XL-2230 Mechanical

Singer HD-110 Mechanical

Janome Hello Kitty 11706

Brother XL-3500

Brother SE-270D Computerized

Brother 1034D Mechanical

Euro-Pro Dressmaker 998B

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