Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ , The Best Maker Sewing Machine?

[@yeehawfr6469]

So cool how you just decide you're going to start sewing and then turn out these amazing looking bags! Like WHAT???!!! Very inspiring man! Thanks!!!

[@3ddiy]

Haha thanks for the compliment. I did spend weeks of watching tutorials and videos on sewing. Like I mention in the video sailrite has an extensive video library of tutorials. I did make some mistakes and had to redo some stitches. But I worked my way up with some simple things and adding more complexity. It’s basically the same process for anything else when I learn something new. I have learned what works best for me and how I can optimize learning something new. At a certain point though. Experience and knowledge from other aspects of making do help and make it easier with learning new things. As there are some crossover. In this case visualizing patterns is very similar to building boxes and woodworking. Thinking ahead of sewing steps is very similar to order of assembly for cabinets and builds as well. Sewing is also something that I don’t think has a steep learning curve. There is a ceiling to what you have to learn. And the rest is just problem solving and figuring out the order of what to assemble and sew first. The tricky part is doing things inside out and working slowly to keep track of what is the inside fabric and what is outside.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

What an awesome machine! (slightly biased 😉)

[@3ddiy]

Whaaaaaaaa no not at all. Thanks for making an awesome machine.

[@WynneEden]

Thanks for sharing. I've wanted a walking foot - or at least heavy duty - machine for a really long time. Your video helped, and if I decide on the singer or janome instead, I will use your affiliate link :).

[@3ddiy]

Thanks for the support, hope you get that heavy duty!

[@nerdyhustle]

What's up, Dave! I just purchased the LSZ during their 10% (-$115.50) off sale with free shipping, arrives tomorrow! 🙌🏻 I’ll mostly be making canvas bags and other canvas gear and I was deciding between the LSZ and the Juki TL-2010Q. I know the TL line is marketed as a quilting machine, but I’ve seen many bag makers use it with little to no complaints. I hopefully made the right choice. I’m coming from a Singer 4423, so either choice would have been a welcomed upgrade! 😅

[@3ddiy]

Thats awesome you got it during the sale. I have no comparison to the Juki but my wife had an old hobby singer that I tried initially and was struggling to get through some folded nylon straps. The Sailrite powers through everything so far that I have thrown at it. I think it will be perfect for your canvas bags. I'm planning on making a tote bag out of cordura and nylon. I know I won't have any problems with this machine. The walking foot is awesome. You're going to love it.

[@kwaaaa]

Great video, I like this review because it's from the perspective of a maker and not necessarily from a professional or even dedicated hobbyist sewer. Definitely keeping this machine on my radar for a future purchase.

[@3ddiy]

Thanks for the comment and watching the video. That was the goal. Glad it came across.

[@cqd123]

Great review! I love my LSZ-1and its held up under a lot of heavy sewing projects. Make sure to get a spare bobbin plate or two, ive had a needle bend and punch a hole right through the plate above the bobbin case.

[@3ddiy]

oh wow! how did that happen? was it sewing too fast? too thick of a material? just curious.

[@cqd123]

@@3ddiy sewing a folded heavy duty nylon strap attached to fabric while trying to make a turn - the needle hit funny while on zig zag, and ended up smashing into the plate. it broke the needle, punched a hole in the plate, and put a burr in the bobbin case hook. I had to replace the needle, the cover plate and take a stone to the hook to shave the burr off. I was definitely maxing the machine out, and it was a pretty quick fix.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Gotta get me one of these. Super job on the bags. Thanks for sharing!

[@3ddiy]

Always appreciate the support! Sewing is so fun.

[@314jrock]

@ 2:57 Can you put the case on with the handle attached or do you have to remove the handle before putting the case on? How quickly can the handle be attached and removed?

[@3ddiy]

I don't believe you can put the hand crank on with the case. It is very quick to remove and put back on. It's just the one hex bolt. Also they note not to leave the handle on if you are using it with power. It should only be used off power and hand stitching.

[@LateralThinkerer]

A Sailrite machine will pay for itself with the first big project that you use it on such as a boat cover. That's why you can never find a used one, or if you do the savings will be minimal.

[@3ddiy]

so true, couldn't find any used. But I do believe if you use the tools to make something you could buy it will pay it self off the longer you use it. As well as learn a new skill.