List of best heavy duty beginners sewing machines available under $300.
It is very difficult to find a heavy duty sewing machine that costs less and has the best possible quality for the price. I am trying my level best to list the best heavy duty beginners sewing machines for you. Heavy duty machines are costly as they are all metal, but still you can find some quality heavy duty machines that doesn’t cost too much. Below is the list of best heavy duty sewing machines available in U.S under $300.
5. Singer HD-110
This is not a highly recommended sewing machine but some people do find this machine useful. It has some design flaws as well, not recommended.
Pros
- Easy to set up
- Stitching speed of 1100 stitches/min
Cons
- Highly priced for the features offered
- Not well designed
4. Singer 4411
Singer 4411 is a good heavy duty sewing machine. The only downside is that this sewing machine doesn’t offer a lot of built-in stitches.
Pros
- Stitching speed of 1100 stitches/min
- 11 built-in stitches
- Works well with multiple layers of fabrics
- Straight stitches come out perfect
Cons
- Loud operation
3. Singer 5532
5532 is an upgraded version of the above sewing machine. It has more features than Singer 4411.
Pros
- Stitches 1100 stitches/min
- 32 built-in stitches
- Stitches look nice and straight
- Does a very good job with thick layers of fabrics
Cons
- It is loud
- The work light LEDs are dim
If you are looking for a 100% (almost) heavy duty work horse, definitely Janome HD1000 is one to consider. It is the best heavy duty machine around. It oozes quality. It just loses out to Singer 4423 due to the price factor and the number of built-in stitches, otherwise Janome HD1000 is well ahead in all other areas.
Pros
- High quality stitches
- 14 built-in stitches
- Sturdy workhorse
- 4 step buttonhole
- Automatic needle threader
Cons
- The machine is loud
Singer 4423 comes first in the list of best heavy duty machines under $300. It has both quality and affordability. It is the best low cost heavy duty sewing machine available in U.S. No question about it.
Pros
- Stitching speed of 1100 stitches/min
- 23 built-in stitches
- Automatic needle threader
- Easy to load top drop-in bobbin
- Perfect stitches
- Easy to use
- Excellent price
Cons
- Dim LED work light
This concludes the list of best heavy duty machines.
Verdict : If you are price conscious Singer 4423 will be a better option. If you are looking for a quality, all heavy duty (Singer 4423 has some plastic parts), sturdy workhorse, Janome HD1000 is the best.