WHAT IS A HEAVY DUTY HOME SEWING MACHINE?

First, let me clarify this question I frequently bump into: this is a type of sewing machine designed to handle tough fabrics and thicker materials such as denim, canvas, and leather - better.

These machines may still be in the home-sewing range, but built with more powerful motors, durable parts, and can handle some extra workload - and can sew through more layers. They are ideal for sewing projects that require more strength and durability, such as bagmaking, and heavier home decor.

However, they are still weaker than industrial sewing machines. Industrial sewing machines are an entirely different story, for a different post about sewing machines. Specialized, heavy-weight. Now, to the second-most frequent question:

WHEN DO YOU NEED AN HD SEWING MACHINE?

However, if you are looking for a machine that deals with all of these even easier, and more comfortably, and also want to sew up a few patterns you have always wanted to try but are not exactly suited for a basic machine, then a budget, domestic heavy-duty machine is the way to go: an easy to use, simple non-computerized HD sewing machine.

Heavy Duty Computerized Auto Pattern Sewing Machine For Slings LS273-3020

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DOMESTIC HEAVY DUTY SEWING MACHINE AND AN INDUSTRIAL HEAVY DUTY SEWING MACHINE

The main question to answer here is 'When do you need an industrial sewing machine'.

The only time you REALLY need an industrial sewing machine for me would be if I wanted to sew a lot of stiff layers - those industrial machines are workhorses! Industrial heavy-duty sewing machines differ from heavy-duty home sewing machines in several ways: in speed, power, and durability, and they have specialized components designed for heavy use.

So if you are planning to start a bag-making business with a lot of leather sewing involved right now, get yourself one from that range. All else, I would go with the less overwhelming, easy-to-move, domestic HD models listed below.

*Due to the higher pricing and an entirely different segment, I did not include any industrial models into this comparison, but in case your budget could extend to several thousand USD, go check it out. My favorite, Janome HD9 is a top-notch professional, industrial sewing machine. Hopefully soon, I'll create a comparison between that one and the corresponding Juki model that's been on my mind for years too.