Guide To Singer Sewing Machine

The idea of an industrial sewing machine has changed since the first days of Singer and Husqvarna.  Because it appears to exist primarily as a marketing term, definitions and interpretations vary widely, and wildly--from source to source.  Other terms are easier to understand and categorize.  Most experts encourage consumers to stay out of the debate, and concentrate instead on specific features rather than broad terms.

Other terms for high-end, high-capability sewing machines include heavy-duty and commercial machines.  Consider searching, too, for machines that clearly state they sew vinyl and leather.  These days, many high-end machines designed for home and hobbyist use have capabilities that were once the exclusive reserve of the commercial machine.

Famous names popular with serious sewers include Pfaff, Singer, Juki and Viking.  These machines can cost between $200 and $2,000 when purchased new.  Many of the lower-priced machines can produce impressive results.  As a result, some experienced sewing enthusiasts urge buyers to research based on features, not price. 

Antique and vintage machines are also quite popular.  Some of these vintage machines have been reworked by professional machinists, leaving us with old-time looking machines that deliver rather muscular results.  These machines are ideal for those who want their sewing machine to double as an object d'art.