6 Best Heavy Duty Sewing Machines For Home

There is always demand for heavy duty sewing machines, be it for industrial or home use. There is a reason to it. Heavy duty sewing machines are supposed to be much more durable than computerized or electronic sewing machines. Heavy duty machines tend to last longer as there is no LCD screen or nifty buttons to stop functioning nor any software to malfunction.

Unlike machines of the good old days which used to last for more than 25 years, nowadays most sewing machines are made of plastic parts with the exception of internal parts. Now in this modern era, you should consider yourself lucky, if your sewing machine lasted more than 10 years. In my opinion, there is a question mark over the durability of new generation sewing machines. That is exactly where the need for a heavy duty sewing machine comes.

Heavy duty sewing machines tend to have a longer life span compared to their computerized counterparts. Everybody knows that fact. Another advantage of heavy duty machines are that, they are capable of sewing through thick fabrics quite easily. Computerized sewing machines may struggle with multiple layers of thick fabrics. In my personal experience, I also found heavy duty sewing machines capable of handling long hours of sewing compared to computerized ones.

In this list, I will bring your attention to 6 best heavy duty sewing machines that you can consider for home use. I am not talking about industrial machines, I am talking about heavy duty home machines that you can get without shelling out a fortune.

#1 - Janome HD3000

Janome HD3000 is one of the best heavy duty home sewing machines you can get. It has 18 built-in stitches. It is also one of the heaviest machines in this list. The weight will give you some idea about the percentage of metal in this machine. Build quality is something that impressed one and all. This machine can take on multiple layers effortlessly. It sews through denim with so much ease. From the point of view of a beginner, it has 1-step buttonhole and drop-in bobbin (These features are lacking in HD1000, which we are going to discuss next). The stitches come out perfect on HD3000. It is a true workhorse and it is durable.

#2 - Janome HD1000

This is another quality heavy duty sewing machine you can consider. I have no words to explain how good this machine is. It sews through thick fabrics like multiple layers of denim with ease. The quality of stitches are excellent. It comes with 14 built-in stitches. The build quality is something that I am really impressed with. It is a solid machine. There is nothing cheap about this machine. The quality of stitches are commendable. It lives up to its 'Heavy Duty' tag.

#3 - Singer 4411

Singer 4411 is a member of Singer's heavy duty machine family, which include few other models.This is the entry level heavy duty sewing machine in that series. 4411 comes with 11 built-in stitches. A motor that can deliver 1,100 stitches/min is the highlight (that is some power for a home sewing machine). 4411 is affordable and has some nice features like top drop-in bobbin, extra high presser foot lifter etc. Adjustable presser foot pressure is another useful feature.

#4 - Singer 4423

4423 is slightly more advanced in features than the 4411. As indicated by the last two digits of the model number, 4423 comes with 23 built-in stitches. Of all Singer's heavy duty machines, I personally like this one. Because it has a nice balance of features and affordability. Like other machines in the same series, 4423 also has a premium look to it. Advanced features like 1-step buttonhole and automatic needle threader are available. Strong motor capable of delivering 1,100 stitches/min is the main highlight. The machine sews some nice quality stitches.

#5 - Singer 4432

4432 is another machine in the Singer's heavy duty series. 4432 comes with 32 built-in stitches. So you can consider this one if you want a good variety of stitch options.
The choice between 4432 and 4423 comes down to the extra 9 stitches that 4432 has. What 4432 has in extra when compared to Singer 4423 are
• 3 additional stretch stitches
• 6 additional decorative stitches
If you take out the stitch numbers out of the equation, both machines are exactly the same.

#6 - Singer 44S

This is a special mention because its features are the same as Singer 4423 which we already mentioned. What makes this machine stand out is its beautiful white color scheme. To me, it is one of the most beautiful sewing machines I have ever come across.

Conclusion

This concludes my list of 6 best heavy duty home sewing machines. I won't say that these are the only machines that you can consider. However, these are the heavy duty machines which I felt, would bring some value to your home sewing projects.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the writer only. Opinions may be subjective.