Sewing machines within this category are organized by type. Sailrite offers machines that produce straight stitches, straight and zigzag stitches, and even machines which sew a 4-point zigzag. Some units are portable and others have very long arms to maximize workspace. Sailrite branded machines are high quality and very well supported.
Professional quality straight stitch only sewing machine with a "Long Arm". The length of the arm is measured from the needle to the vertical upright of the sewing machine casting. This long arm sewing machine is ideal for production canvas and upholstery work.
Sewing machines which produce zigzag stitches and have a "Long Arm" are relatively rare. These machines are desirable for sailmakers building large yacht sails. Arm length is the horizontal space between the needle and the vertical upright of the sewing machine casting. The longer the arm, the more space there is for the rolled sail or canvas section which is to the right of the needle while sewing. Sailrite's long arm sewing machines are 20.5" compared to roughly 7" to 10" standard arm machines. Machines of this type can sew both zigzag and straight stitches. Some even produce 4-point zigzag stitches (sometimes called 3 step zigzag stitch).
Find heavy-duty portable and standard arm industrial size sewing machines in this category. These machines sew both zigzag & straight stitches. And some are even capable of 4-point zigzag stitching (sometimes called a 3 step stitch). Every model has a walking foot for superior fabric feeding. Sailrite's most popular machine is within this group --- The Ultrafeed LSZ-1. If sailmaking or sail repair is your goal, make sure you purchase a machine with zigzag capability.
Find heavy-duty portable and standard arm industrial size sewing machines in this category. These machines sew only straight stitches. Every model has a walking foot for superior fabric feeding. The Sailrite 111 also incorporates a compound feed type walking foot. This mechanism assures consistent feeding as the needle and walking foot travel together in the fabric assembly.
