The Ultrafeed Series Sewing Machine
Ultrafeed Sewing Machines are built to sew through your thickest fabric assemblies and are tough enough to go wherever you sew. These portable, heavy-duty sewing machines are exclusive to Sailrite and were designed by Sailrite owner Matt Grant to be your toughest sewing partner. In fact, you can read in our full Ultrafeed History how these machines were designed with DIY sailors in mind.
The excellent power and strength of the Ultrafeed Sewing Machines makes them perfectly suited to all kinds of heavy-duty sewing including marine canvaswork, sailmaking, upholstery, drapery, light leather work and RV and automobile upholstery. The Ultrafeed is available in straight stitch only and zigzag and straight stitch models and with either standard US 110 volt power or 220-240 volt power with a European plug.
Take a look around to learn more about why we believe the Ultrafeed Series are the best portable, heavy-duty sewing machines in the world!
Ultrafeed Features
Industrial Strength Power
The Ultrafeed gets its excellent, heavy-duty power through a combination of the motor, idler pulley, the oversized balance wheel and our patented Posi-Pin Clutching System. Sew with full industrial power at any speed with the Ultrafeed's variable speed foot control.
Oversized Balance Wheel
The Ultrafeed Sewing Machine's 1/10th horsepower AC motor (in 110 or 220-240 volts) works in conjunction with the oversized Power Plus Balance Wheel, which provides twice the power of a traditional flywheel.
Upgrade to the Monster II Balance Wheel for even more power. This 7-pound, nickel-plated steel balance wheel provides so much more momentum that you can use the attached hand crank to sew even heavy fabrics without electricity.
Patented Posi-Pin Clutching System
Providing 100% power transfer from the balance wheel to the needle is Sailrite's patented Posi-Pin Clutching System (Patent #7438009).
Additionally, the Posi-Pin eliminates the common problem of clutch slipping when sewing through heavy, hard to penetrate fabrics.
Designed for Heavy-Duty Sewing
The Ultrafeed Sewing Machines were built from the ground up for heavy-duty sewing. Sewing even the thickest fabric assemblies is made simple with handy, built-in features and superior design.
Extra High Foot Lift
Perfectly suited to fit even your thickest fabric assemblies, the Ultrafeed boasts an extra high 3/8" foot lift. Paired with its best-in-class needle bar stroke, the Ultrafeed can sew virtually anything that you can fit under the foot!
The Ultrafeed can easily be adjusted to sew lighter fabrics, too, so you can make it your go-to machine for a variety of projects.
Mechanical Walking Presser Foot
A must-have feature for sewing large fabric assemblies! The walking foot works in conjunction with the feed dog to pull layers of fabric evenly through the machine for consistent stitching.
Variable Stitch Length
Set the variable stitch length up to 6mm in a straight stitch or use the stitch width lever to set the zigzag stitch width up to 5mm wide. Easily switch from forward to reverse using the spring-loaded stitch length lever. Set the thumb screws to your desired stitch length for consistent stitches in both directions.
Built-In Welting Tunnel
The Ultrafeed features a built-in welting tunnel in the presser foot for sewing piping without changing the foot.
Offset Needle Position
The Ultrafeed LS-1 features a needle slightly offset to the right and the Ultrafeed LSZ-1 features a needle positioning lever that moves the needle to the left, right and center all to help you get your stitches closer to most marine zippers without changing the foot.
Needle Plate Markings
Easily maintain your seam allowance with markers right on the needle plate. Measurements are marked at 1/2", 3/4", and 1" positions.
Conveniently Portable
The Ultrafeed Sewing Machines provide all the sewing power of an industrial machine in a portable package that can easily be maneuvered around your home, or you can pack it up and bring it on board your boat or motorhome.
Two Great Cases to Choose From!
BASIC packages come in the sturdy Wooden Base, a self-support MDF base with built-in handholds on either side.
PLUS and PREMIUM packages come with our Industrial Carrying Case. This durable case features reinforced edges and specially designed foam pads inside the lid to keep your machine secure, no matter which direction your store it in! As an added bonus, with this case you'll receive an elastic protector strap to prevent delicate materials from accidentally getting snagged on the case latches.
Quality Components
We work closely with the manufacturers of every component for the Ultrafeed Sewing Machines so we know that the quality and durability is top notch. Plus we're always innovating improvements so your machine will stand the test of time and work as smoothly as possible.
Robust, All-Metal Casting & Internal Parts
Built to be a longtime, solid, versatile sewing partner the Ultrafeed is made with only the toughest and most reliable parts. Plus, each machine is tuned and finished in our Indiana workshop.
Precision Components
One of our uniquely designed components is the patented scarfed gib hook. Our scarfed gib hook features a groove that minimizes the needle's ability to strike the hook, resulting in a machine that can be timed precisely and needs less adjusting.
Can It Sew?
A question we get asked all the time is "Can the Ultrafeed sew... ?"
And the answer is yes! The Ultrafeed can sew just about anything, from light home sewing, to denim or leather, and even heavy sail corner assemblies! Take a look, all of the materials shown were sewn on an Ultrafeed Sewing Machine.
Projects & Guides
Get Started Sewing with Helpful How-To Videos
Whether you're just starting out or have been sewing for years, we've got a how-to project for you! You can browse our complete library of hundreds of how-to projects and guides or jump right in with one of our most popular videos listed below.
Ultrafeed Models
Red vs. Blue Ultrafeed
The Ultrafeed Sewing Machines come in two models that are color coded so you can tell them apart at a glance. The Ultrafeed LS-1 is our red machine, and it is a straight stitch only machine.
The Ultrafeed LSZ-1, the blue machine, is a straight and zigzag stitch machine. The LSZ-1 also offers a needle positioning lever, so you can move the needle left, right and center, so you can sew zippers without changing the foot!
Ultrafeed Packages
3 Package Options
We offer the same, great Ultrafeed in 3 package options so you can get as little or as many accessories as you want! Both the LS-1 Straight Stitch and the LSZ-1 Zigzag & Straight-Stitch sewing machines are available in BASIC, PLUS and PREMIUM packages.
BASIC Package
PLUS Package
PREMIUM Package
BASIC Package
Entry-level sail & canvas workers
Home sewists using heavy materials
PLUS Package
Sail & canvas workers
Cruisers
Serious home sewists
PREMIUM Package
Sail & canvas workers
Cruisers without electricity
Anyone who wants all the bells & whistles
| INDUSTRIAL CARRYING CASE WITH ELASTIC PROTECTOR STRAP | ✓ | ✓ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRAFEED WOODEN BASE | ✓ | ||
| DELUXE ELECTRONIC FOOT CONTROL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| POWER PLUS BALANCE WHEEL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| INTEGRATED THREAD STAND | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FLEX20 LED LIGHT | ✓ | ✓ | |
| WHITE THREAD (1 OZ) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MONSTER II BALANCE WHEEL | ✓ | ||
| KICKSTAND FOR INDUSTRIAL CASE | ✓ | ||
| 1" SWING BINDER ATTACHMENT | ✓ | ||
| DELUXE MAGNETIC SEWING GUIDE | ✓ | ||
| LEFT ROPING ZIPPER FOOT | ✓ | ||
| CORDING FOOT SET FOR LARGE WELTING (LSZ) / DOUBLE CORDING FOOT SET (LS) | ✓ | ||
| NEEDLE ASSORTMENT PACK WITH DELUXE SEAM RIPPER & LINT BRUSH | ✓ | ||
| LIFETIME SUPPORT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ULTRAFEED GUIDEBOOK | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Our Support Guarantee
At Sailrite, we are committed to helping you get the most out of your Ultrafeed Sewing Machine.
That's why we are proud to offer you personalized support for the lifetime of your machine. We'll be here to help you service your machine with in-depth videos, one-on-one support, and Sailrite's 5-year limited warranty. Should you need them, we have replacement parts in stock and ready to ship out to you and, if all else fails, you can always send your machine back to us for repairs.