Sewing Machines
Sewing Machines can be tricky. Which one should you get first? Second? Do I need an industrial machine, or is a home machine fine for what I need?
I'll be building out this page to help you navigate your sewing machine setup.
Janome Machines
- Janome HD1000 - $329
- Janome HD3000 - $429
Singer Machines
- Singer Heavy Duty 4411 - $172
- Singer Heavy Duty 4423 - $180
- Singer Heavy Duty 4432 - $190
- Singer Heavy Duty 4452 - $200
Janome HD3000
$429 at time of recording
![Janome HD3000 Janome HD3000 on wood table](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0283/9402/9101/t/16/assets/pf-ba70e894--Machines8_500x.jpg?v=1624727672)
Pros
- Sews through spacer mesh, 6mm PE foam, 400D fabric & webbing
- Foot lift height is 1/2" (12mm)
- Upper storage compartment for extra feet
- Foot pressure adjustment
- Removable bottom storage for sleeve sewing
- High quality build from the factory
Cons
- High Price Point for entry level machine
- 18 stitches (I believe 3 is too many)
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Singer Heavy Duty 4423
$180 at time of recording
![Janome HD3000 Janome HD3000 on wood table](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0283/9402/9101/t/16/assets/pf-6a9ee452--Machines9_500x.jpg?v=1624728849)
Pros
- Sews through spacer mesh, 6mm PE foam, 400D fabric & webbing
- Foot pressure adjustment
- Removable bottom storage for sleeve sewing
Cons
- Foot lift height is 3/8" (9.5mm)
- Only has bottom storage compartment, which can get messy
- More use of plastic parts
- Lower manufacturing quality
- 23 stitches (I believe 3 is too many)
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