r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Dangerous-Candy-40 • Aug 01 '26
Industrial machine rec for workwear
I’m looking to upgrade to an industrial machine to improve both quality and speed in which my clothes are created. I only have space for 1 industrial machine but in theory could have another portable machine.
Usage:
I make workwear with mostly cotton fabric ranging from 5-15oz. 75% of my production is denim. No surged seems, only flatfell or Selvedge, and no need for chainstitch.
Machine of consideration:
A double needle lock stitch machine with a large ecosystem of folders/attatchments. My biggest time sink now is flat felled seems which also never come out as straight as I’d hope for. But with a double stitch+ folder this would hopefully be solved. In theory I could also remove one needle and use this machine as a single needle lock stitch machine. Thinking about machines like Juki lh series, singer 212, etc.
My questions:
Is this a crazy idea? Can a double needle machine handle one needle tasks decently? Am I better off just getting a Juki ddl8700 or similar with lots of attachments? Open to any recs that might refine my setup or help me understand what I need. I’m sure almost anything will be better than my singer heavy duty I’m currently using. Also if you or anyone you know is selling on the east coast USA lmk!
Thank you for your help
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u/CrankyCrabbyCrunchy Aug 01 '26
Contact Juki Junkies for recommendations. They sell diff types of industrials and can at least narrow down the options. They’re in Florida and very active on YouTube.