Replace Home Sewing Machine With Sailrite?

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   Sitting in New Zealand, I have problems with my old (beloved) Bernina 530 home sewing machine and I am considering either to have it repaired or to buy another one; there is a Bernina 730 available on the NZ TradeMe market. The advantage would be I can use some of the old spares...

The other option would be to buy a simple Sailrite; I have been dreaming of that since we started sailing as the Bernina - though strong and heavy - had its limits when it came to sewing thicker seams on dodgers or sunsails. 
With a Sailrite, will I be able to sew lighter fabric such as standard clothing (jeans, linen) and cushion covers, bed linings or other household items or would I need a second machine?!

Thanks and best regards
AKKA/Andrea

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AKKA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 17 January 2011 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote AKKA Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Replace Home Sewing Machine With Sailrite? Posted: 17 January 2011 at 11:10pm
	Sitting in New Zealand, I have problems with my old (beloved) Bernina 530 home sewing machine and I am considering either to have it repaired or to buy another one; there is a Bernina 730 available on the NZ TradeMe market. The advantage would be I can use some of the old spares... The other option would be to buy a simple Sailrite; I have been dreaming of that since we started sailing as the Bernina - though strong and heavy - had its limits when it came to sewing thicker seams on dodgers or sunsails. With a Sailrite, will I be able to sew lighter fabric such as standard clothing (jeans, linen) and cushion covers, bed linings or other household items or would I need a second machine?! Thanks and best regards AKKA/Andrea

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3012	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 January 2011 at 8:28am
	Hi Andrea, The Sailrite Ultrafeed will sew light weight upholstery and clothing well. I generally think in terms of t-shirt weight material being the starting point for a light fabric. Silks and satins don't sew well on an Ultrafeed due to the aggressive nature of the feeding mechanism (walking foot with teeth). I assume you already know we do offer a machine model for your 220/240 volt electric. The straight stitch only version is #102700 and the zigzag/straight stitch model is #102800. Thanks, Matt Grant Sailrite
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

AKKA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 17 January 2011 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote AKKA Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 January 2011 at 1:55pm
	Hi Thanks a lot! I am more into sewing canvas than silkens... Would you ship a machine to NZ or would I have to order through Australia? I assume that there is no retailer in NZ?! Regards Andrea

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3012	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 January 2011 at 2:35pm
	I think the Ultrafeed would be fantastic for your use. We can ship directly to you or you can try Queensland Sewing machines in Australia to see if they offer a better price. We do not have any dealers in New Zealand. Best Regards, Matt Sailrite
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

Indy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 31 October 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Indy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 January 2011 at 8:41am
	AKKA We did what you are wanting to do. I have used the LZ-1 on a sail and some leather GREAT machine you won't be sorry. I have materials coming from Sailrite today to repair our dodger and sail bag. Keith

aguywhosews Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 July 2011 Location: Sarasota, FL Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote aguywhosews Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 July 2011 at 10:13am
	I just bought a LSZ-1 and it came yesterday and I sold my Juki F600 for it.. I do some quilting so I'll be adding a simple home sewing machine because I'll need to drop the feed dogs for free motion quilting but other than that... and some fancy stitches, (I'm an abstract artists and mix sewing/fabric/thread and paint) I'll be using the LSZ-1 for sure..
	Ciao! JBS - a guy who sews

larryd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 September 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote larryd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 September 2011 at 4:58am
	thank you for the update... finally I understand how to do it.
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Abhimanyu singh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 February 2013 Location: lucknow Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Abhimanyu singh Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 February 2013 at 3:58am
	Hi i am abhimanyu singh. i am new in this forum. Most reliable sewing machine on the market. The Sailrite 111 features solid construction and incredible power and control with the MC-SC R Power System.