I was an Automotive Trimmer (Auto Upholstery) in the late 1970s. Many years later I gave my wife an industrial machine a PFAFF 118 for her birthday which put the same spark in her eye that I see in yours. Let your husband know that we are now the proud owners of a Juki MO 2500 serger, a TechSew 340 walking foot, and a Singer 211 needle foot. We are now retired, and she still finds time to use the PFAFF a few times a month. I think the best birthday present I ever got her over 30 years ago.
Faith - We are a day or two from placing an order on this very machine and your video really put a big note of confidence on that decision - We are faced with spending a huge amount of money on a reupholster job on our nine year old Thor RV so we've decided to do it ourselves with this machine - You 'How To' was great but even more than that was the tone of appreciation and confidence you have in your Fabricator - Many thanks to you and your husband - Blessings !!
AAww I'm so glad the video helped you make your decision and I hope the Fabricator will help you get through that job! If there's anywhere to let them know I sent you, please do!
I researched and was thinking I wanted a Fabricator but was hesitant because I really didn’t know anyone using it to make bags. Just like you said, everyone has a Juki. Your video has solidified my decision. As son as I get rid of the desk in my sewing room I’m ordering one!
I've had my fabricator for 6 months now. I LOVE IT!! I am a bag maker and this machine is perfect in my opinion. Sailrite customer service is top notch as well. Thanks for the vid
Great video and explanation, I've been shopping around forever for a walking foot machine and finally decided on the Sailrite Fabricator. Thanks for all the great information.
I have a fabricator that I purchased about a year ago. I wanted to let you know that Sailrite sells a battery operated and thread burner so you don't have to use a lighter. They are around 25.00 and it works great.
The option you said for the table top that you flashed the photo of is the Ultrafeed portable heavy duty machine. It is not the same as the Fabricator Industrial machine. Just clarifying for any one that may have been confused.
I came up some of the ranks as a commercial sewing machine operator, making outdoor gear, using an Addler 37-7 machine. Currently I'm researching to buy a walking foot machine, and I think you just sold a Sailrite Fabricator (after me watching your video). Thanks for the video, great job. Also a new subscriber.
@@mikefreeman3772 What do you think of the Sailright vs the Adler 37-7 ? I have a Singer 111W115 clutch motor and heavy stand/table. It does a great job it just would be nice to have a machine with reverse, and something that parts are more available for.
Nice Video, I been looking for a sewing machine and Sailrite was one I too was liking for having the power to sew heavy material. Well put together video
Thank you for the very informative video! You are a natural! I was considering buying this machine because of the great reviews and local tech support. Your video convinced me! I want to get all that I will need to do upholstery and bag making. Do you recommend purchasing any additional accessories?
It depends on what you want to do but I grabbed the zipper foot and a piping foot but I used it for months without them. I feel like you can put in zippers without it but you get closer with the zipper foot. I hope that helps.
Great review, just one minor clarification if you don't mind. I have both the fabricator and ultrafeed. You were showing the table top models, which are the ultrafeeds. You can fit the ultrafeed with the workhorse and put it in the table but it's not entirely a one to one. The fabricator is a dedicated industrial, where the ultrafeed is a semi-industrial portable walking foot. Also, you're quite right. I'm very mechanically inclined and it took forever for me to put together. My complaint is that I wish there was a running gear package so the table was on wheels.
@@davidmcd8400 not to that table frame. It's more than slapping casters on it. It would raise the height of the treadle, so you'd have to lower that to make it comfortable. I solved it by buying a surplus table frame that had casters. It was about 150 bucks and well worth not fiddling with it
I was leaning towards a Juki because everybody has one. Then I saw somebody mention the SR Fabricator, and went to check it out. Now I’m leaning towards the SR. I love that Jukis can come assembled, but when you tack on shipping and already assembled costs, you’ve added $1000 to the machine. The SR has free shipping according to the website. I’d love to have a needle positioner though.
Definitely do a comparison list and see which machine has more of what you want in it, my literal only problem with my machine is it eats cotton because it's so strong but honestly I have a Janome I keep around to sew stuff when she can't so it's not that big of a deal.
Go for it! I wish I had spent a little more and got that but I still love my girl a lot. So cool to get a comment from you! I've been posting your make you own labels on fb like crazy because mine turned out amazing! Thank you for sharing that.
The Singer 301A is really not very heavy at 20lbs. The Singer 223 is 38lbs and does not move or vibrate at all. The 223 is cast iron, while the otherwise excellent 301A is cast aluminum. Both are fabulous machines, made in Japan in the 60's, but mass makes a big difference in precision machinery, whether its a sewing machine or a machine lathe, knee mill, surface grinder, etc. Sail~Rite has un-matched customer service, and will walk you through an issue as you speak on the phone. I don't own one of their machines because I cant spring for a hobby like that, but I order accessories like sail thread from them, as well as sail kits. It always arrives in 2 days. My old 223 smashes through 8 layers of tough dacron sail cloth with no issues, and it was marketed as a consumer grade machine.
It is an investment that I do say if you're doing it for a hobby I wouldn't have spent the money, but I'm a business and you have to invest money if you want to make money ;-)
I have a Juki ddl 8700 H H is for heavy I use tech 90 boned nylon. I’m just starting to try making a bag . But I use my Juki for heavy sewing ,jeans adding binding to very heavy quilts I’ve had my juki for a few years. It is also a work horse. My Daughter in law wants the same machine you have she makes backpacks to sale
Great video. I've had my Fabricator for 1 year. The only complaint I have is with the knee lift. It feels awkward when you're using it because the knee motion is from left to right which requires more effort than if it was an up/down motion, like the foot pedal. It uses a considerable amount of effort while you're sewing, and at the same time, you're placing/moving your fabric on the table. It just feels awkward. I'd rather there was a button of some kind you could press to do perform the same function as the knee lift. The Fabricator is the only industrial machine I've used so I don't know how Juki or the others deal with this issue.
It's really different after using a domestic for so long but I think that one inconvenience is worth the power you get with her. The presser foot is also carrying a larger load than your normal domestic so a button wouldn't do. Have you tried the lever on the back? She's a beast because there's so much power to get the presser foot up, I think you need the knee lift to do all of that. I hope besides that, that you love it.
I found it awkward too and also have a bad right knee. I replaced the knee lift with a few small pulleys and a piece of thin braided steel cable that goes to the treadle. I took out the big treadle and mounted two show shaped foot pedals. One goes to the motor, the other to where the knee lift actuated.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 Maybe you know this? The lever on the back is the lock for the presser foot. Sailrite does not recommend using the lever to raise and lower.
@@NGinuity i would love to see a picture of that setup. I have had some little accidents due to the knee lift when sewing large upholstery panels. Sitting back a ways to manage the panel then lifting my leg up to try to lift the pressor to rotate the fabric. It is easy to get a foot tangled in the motor mechanism and sew when not intending to
Hey Faith. I love your videos, especially on the Fabricator since there doesn't seem to be much out there. Do you have any other channels (like FB or IG) to follow? I tried searing to no avail. LOL
Honestly my hubby found it and after looking at what she could do I knew she was the one and she has NOT disappointed! Making purses and bags with her has been a breeze as well as other things I forced my domestic to do lol It's a breath of fresh air after dealing with other machines.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 that is exactly where I am in sewing bags. My domestic just isn't sewing quality seams. My other fear is assembly. I am not sure I can do it.
@@DiannaAtherton If you look on UA-cam they have an assembly video and you can see how it's put together, though I will say and have told them they need to update it. You don't have to drill holes in the table top anymore. So ignore that lol
@@DiannaAtherton I wish it was easier to sew lighter fabrics, that's about it lol I would invest in more bobbins too, I always feel like I don't have enough.
Thank you for showing this. However, I’m wondering when you said the company sent you the instruction video. Does those videos provided closed captioning? I’m still researching the right machine with horsepower. That’s why I’m looking. Thank you for making this.
thank you for your video i got my machine yesterday & wow u are sewing through alot lol i tryed only going over few layers but at seam of bag it goes up easliy but coming down other side is hard do its like the feed dont want pull anything through :( im debating keeping it :(
You might need to adjust your upper pressure, go on the FB group page for Sailrite and ask on there and someone can help you figure it out. But it's the 2 round things right over where you thread your thread through. One is silver and the other is black. At least that's what it sounds like to me. Give her a chance, sometimes things need to be adjusted.
Hi Faith. Thanks for your videos. I have another question regarding the Fabricator. Specifically about the table. I watched the Sailrite video of the difference in the two tables. Was it easy for you to determine the height you needed for the table or did you have to do a lot of adjustments? If so, was it really complicated to change the height once you had the machine mounted to the table? In the upgraded package supposedly you can change the height easier. It also has levelers in the legs of that frame model. As I will be doing all of this by myself I’m struggling with getting the upgraded table system. What are your thoughts? Thank you for your honest opinion.
Mine was pretty easy because I'm short lol so I didn't have to fuss with it too much but yes, when you put it together adjust the height of the legs before you go much further. I had my other table beside me that was the right height and I went by that. I hope that helps.
I just ordered mine this morning! Super excited. I was also wanting the Juki 1541S originally. But decided on this one instead. Do you know how long the cord is by chance? I’m trying to decide where to put it when it comes in.
I assembled my juki dnu 1541 and juki ddl 8700 myself, it was easy, but the head is heavy…i did it, with help of youtube…if i can, you all can do it..just take it step by step 😊
Awesome video! Now that it's been awhile longer since you made this video, how are you liking it now? Learned any more things that's important to know?
I actually plan on making an update video soon, it came up on my memories that it had been a minute since I got her and need to do an update. Keep an eye out, it might be May before I can get it out.
I just discovered your channel and subscribed! I'm in the process of setting up my sewing studio. I basically took over the dining room which then spread into the living room, my stuff keeps growing! Anyway... is the Fabricator a 110 or 220? Also, you said it doesn't work well on cotton or thin fabric is how you put it. What do you suggest for a machine that can sew thin material 🤔 that is still a beast and will hold up?
I started out in my dinning room until I ran out of room lol I'm not sure this second but I believe it's a 220 but if you go on Sailrites site they'll have that on there. Juki's are good machines for being beast but I have another Brother for my lighter stuff. I guess it really depends on how much space you have to have more than one machine. I know that doesn't help lol
That is a really good question. The old Singer or Wards treadle machines will do light work and also handle medium pretty good I think. I have never found a sewing machine that will sew thin materials and also heavy materials. I have an old industrial Singer 111W115 and it is wonderful for medium to heavy sewing it doesn't like thin materials. If you are looking for a industrial sewing machine for production they are much better than a home owner type machine.
Adam from Country Cow Designs talks about his Sailrite Fabricator also....check him out 2. Thanks for this video, I'm saving for this one myself I know a few different Bagmakers that use this machine too & they make beautiful Bags! Believe me I thought about the Juki too but I think this one will be better for me!!! ❤️
Thanks I will be watching. I told Sailrite some wish list items for this machine- it will likely never be made, I may end up starting with the LSZ1 and get a Fabricator like yours next after getting off the ground. Cool machine😎👍🏻
@@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692 what's your wish list? If you do decide to buy from Sailrite, please consider letting them know you watch my channel!! I'm trying to build a relationship with them in hopes to one day be sponsored!
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 haha yes, we all want to be sponsored. Not many companies want to sponsor anyone these days, they want it (advertising and endorsement) for free from enthusiasts, unfortunately. My wish list would be a Fabricator with many different walking foot attachments that covers leather as well, the zig zag function, and large top loading bobbin to accomodate the thicker thread and not have to waste time having to swap bobbins or wind them. I am not a professional sewer, I make some of my own kit, but my old italian machine is just not up to the task of the things I want to sew, and I cannot throw down $4K+ on a machine. 50+ years ago, sewing machines were mostly made to cover a wide variety of applications, but modern companies make specilast machines so you have to buy more machines for each application which kinda stinks.
@@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692 I agree, I wish I could quilt on the Fabricator because of the huge neck but I really bought her more for making bags and the materials she could sew through. I have a side machine I have for that stuff and yes they take up more room lol but I like that it's specialized so it seems to work better, I hope that makes sense lol
I just finished recording a video on how much I still love my Fabricator because I get this question a lot lol I do still LOVE her and will continue using her until she completely dies lol. But seriously, make sure she's a good fit before you spend the money. While she can do thicck layers, she doesn't do cotton by itself all that well. Only you know what you're sewing and if she would be a good fit. I hope that helps.
Hello I wanted to if can you sew delicate fabric with the fabricator ? Like linen,cotton mix fabrics for making clothes… like silk etc. with the proper needle as well ?can it be used for fabrics other that other than what the fabricator is used for on heavier or thicker fabrics?
The Fabricator is used for heavier fabrics, you can sew cotton but it tends to eat it. You have to change the pressure on the presser foot and change to a lighter needle. I make purses and heavier materials 90% of the time so I drag out my brother if I need to sew cotton for a small project.
I am debating on a Juki 1541 or the fabricator, when I watch videos on them the Juki seems to have less noise and the fabricator some sort of whining sound.What have you experienced?
I think most industrials are going to be a little noisy? It's a big workhorse but I've only had the Fabricator so I don't know. I do know that I have a Janome and this is a lot quieter lol. I would suggest looking on some of the Sailrite video's for them sewing on it so that you can listen to the motor and see how loud it is. I hope that helps.
I think the whining you refer to is the motor. I have the juki and the motor it comes with is the family servo motor which makes no noise at all. That said, I think the sailrite motor is far superior from what I have heard.
I need help figuring out what machine to get!!! I was interested in this one at first but seeing that it doesn’t have a zig zag stitch is making me think I need to get the ULTRAFEED since it does straight stitch and zig zag. I work mostly with leather making bags. Is it crucial to have the zig zag stitch?? I just want to make sure I’m getting the right machine.
Also still in my beginning learning phase but serious about making bags. I’ve make a few already and one bag in particular requires a zig zag stitch. To connect one piece of leather to another .. I’m ready to buy but I need help. Thank you.
@@jray94 zig zag stitch to connect leather? I've never seen that before. If you know your going to need zig zag you may want to look at the other machine.
I just purchased tex35 sewing string from Wizardry Stitchery. It is a bonded poly. Do you think that this will work on the Fabricator? My husband just gave the go ahead to purchase this machine. Thank you for your videos. I look forward to your answer.
@@rindaherrington4357 so to sew cotton you're going to need to make sure you get a smaller size needle and let up the pressure for your presser foot or the machine will eat it lol When I sew really light things that aren't interfaced, I'll bring out my brother sewing machine, but I mainly make bags, so I don't have to do it often. I found that using thread like for a domestic, messes up your tension on your machine and it breaks a LOT. So, I went to Sunny sewing machines and got the 70 text for it and no problems since. I use the text 70 on everything, vinyl, cork, ect. But I keep my regular thread for when I have to break out the other machine. I'm not sure how a text 35 will do on one but if you try it let me know! It may be really tight on your tension for that text so just be patient and adjust your tension till you get it where you want it. I have to change my tension whenever I use the rainbow variegated thread from Wizardry stitchery, it's annoying but I think it's just something with the thread. I hope that helps!
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 thank you for your insight. I definitely won’t be sewing any cotton without stabilizer. Which feet do you use the most for bag making?
@@rindaherrington4357 honestly, I keep my zipper foot on lol It's a pain to change out but if what I'm working with needs a walking foot, I put that one back on.
I'd love to hear from someone that has experience using the Juki 1541S and the Sailrite Fabricator! I'm stuck between the two. I've heard good things about both. FOMO is real haha
I know it's hard, I'd actually tell you to send Sailrite a message and let them know what you want to sew on it and see if it will do everything you need to do. The only draw back for me is that it wants to eat cotton lol BUT she's a powerful machine and I need that more than I need her to sew cotton 90 percent of the time. I have a little Janome that I use whenever I need it, I hate switching back lolololol Once you go industrial, you don't want to go back lol.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 she’s a beauty! I’m new to sewing but I really enjoy making the wallets and handbags. My Brother CS7000x struggles with multiple layers . Thank you for your tutorials. I enjoy watching them. Have a blessed day.
I bought this machine paying attention to a bunch a people talking so good about this overpriced Chinese from button to top. This is not worthy. There is thousands of vintage machines thousands time better than a fabricator. I got mine for sale, almost new for a 1500 delivery in Florida . But my recommendation is not buying this machine. This is my honest opinion.
Did you have some issues with it or something? Or is it just the price that you think is too high? For what I sew and how many layers I sew she's paid for herself twice over, but I run a business with her so if your a hobby sewist I an understand not thinking it's worth it.
I was an Automotive Trimmer (Auto Upholstery) in the late 1970s. Many years later I gave my wife an industrial machine a PFAFF 118 for her birthday which put the same spark in her eye that I see in yours.
Let your husband know that we are now the proud owners of a Juki MO 2500 serger, a TechSew 340 walking foot, and a Singer 211 needle foot.
We are now retired, and she still finds time to use the PFAFF a few times a month. I think the best birthday present I ever got her over 30 years ago.
Thanks for being an awesome husband!
Faith - We are a day or two from placing an order on this very machine and your video really put a big note of confidence on that decision - We are faced with spending a huge amount of money on a reupholster job on our nine year old Thor RV so we've decided to do it ourselves with this machine - You 'How To' was great but even more than that was the tone of appreciation and confidence you have in your Fabricator - Many thanks to you and your husband - Blessings !!
AAww I'm so glad the video helped you make your decision and I hope the Fabricator will help you get through that job! If there's anywhere to let them know I sent you, please do!
I researched and was thinking I wanted a Fabricator but was hesitant because I really didn’t know anyone using it to make bags. Just like you said, everyone has a Juki. Your video has solidified my decision. As son as I get rid of the desk in my sewing room I’m ordering one!
I'm so glad, you won't regret it! She is a beast and goes through so many layers that I can't imagine another machine doing. Let me know how it goes!
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I've had my fabricator for 6 months now. I LOVE IT!! I am a bag maker and this machine is perfect in my opinion. Sailrite customer service is top notch as well. Thanks for the vid
I agree, their customer service is amazing!
Awesome , you are a bag making. I have been looking for a machine for bag making. That can sew through multiple layers and types of fabric.
@@jazzykreativekinect this one will do it! ;-)
Sailrite’s customer service is outstanding.
I agree, I've been messing them back and forth for a bit on design ideas for their tables and they've been very receptive!
Great video and explanation, I've been shopping around forever for a walking foot machine and finally decided on the Sailrite Fabricator. Thanks for all the great information.
Your very welcome, tell them I sent you ;-)
Thanks for the video. I’ve been looking at getting this machine.
Your very welcome, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
really nice that u showed how to thread it.
No problem ;-)
I have a fabricator that I purchased about a year ago. I wanted to let you know that Sailrite sells a battery operated and thread burner so you don't have to use a lighter. They are around 25.00 and it works great.
That's awesome, I didn't know that! Thanks
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 Buy the Sailrite one. I wasted a lot of time and money trying other brands. The Sailrite works beautifully, consistently.
@@hollyosburn4807 will do ;-)
Excellent video. I learned a lot about this machine and I must say that it's a BEAST of a sewing machine!!! You're an excellent teacher.
Thank you so much ;-)
The option you said for the table top that you flashed the photo of is the Ultrafeed portable heavy duty machine. It is not the same as the Fabricator Industrial machine. Just clarifying for any one that may have been confused.
I came up some of the ranks as a commercial sewing machine operator, making outdoor gear, using an Addler 37-7 machine. Currently I'm researching to buy a walking foot machine, and I think you just sold a Sailrite Fabricator (after me watching your video). Thanks for the video, great job. Also a new subscriber.
I'm so glad! You'll love it! She's a beast lol
I just bought one. It should arrive in about ten days, UPS. Thanks again for your videos.
@@mikefreeman3772 yay!!! Hopefully it will come sooner ;-) I hope you love it!
@@mikefreeman3772 What do you think of the Sailright vs the Adler 37-7 ?
I have a Singer 111W115 clutch motor and heavy stand/table. It does a great job it just would be nice to have a machine with reverse, and something that parts are more available for.
Very cool. I don’t have or need an industrial, I just like sewing machines. Thanks for the tour, awesome machine.
Your welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed watching ;-)
Nice Video, I been looking for a sewing machine and Sailrite was one I too was liking for having the power to sew heavy material. Well put together video
Thank you, I appreciate it. I LOVE my machine even after a year of having her and I'm still amazed at what she can do.
This is the industrial I want. Unfortunately I'll have to wait til we move to get it. I want all the things to go with it. Thanks for the video
It's smart to wait, she's heavy lol I'm glad you liked the video ;-)
Thank you for the very informative video! You are a natural! I was considering buying this machine because of the great reviews and local tech support. Your video convinced me! I want to get all that I will need to do upholstery and bag making. Do you recommend purchasing any additional accessories?
It depends on what you want to do but I grabbed the zipper foot and a piping foot but I used it for months without them. I feel like you can put in zippers without it but you get closer with the zipper foot. I hope that helps.
Thank you. My machine is in the mail. You’re video was very helpful.
I’m so glad! I hope you enjoy her!
Great review, just one minor clarification if you don't mind. I have both the fabricator and ultrafeed. You were showing the table top models, which are the ultrafeeds. You can fit the ultrafeed with the workhorse and put it in the table but it's not entirely a one to one. The fabricator is a dedicated industrial, where the ultrafeed is a semi-industrial portable walking foot. Also, you're quite right. I'm very mechanically inclined and it took forever for me to put together. My complaint is that I wish there was a running gear package so the table was on wheels.
I'm sure wheels could be added.
@@davidmcd8400 not to that table frame. It's more than slapping casters on it. It would raise the height of the treadle, so you'd have to lower that to make it comfortable. I solved it by buying a surplus table frame that had casters. It was about 150 bucks and well worth not fiddling with it
I’m excited I have been looking for an industrial leather sewing machine and I think you have me sold on this one fingers crossed
Tell them I sent you!
I was leaning towards a Juki because everybody has one. Then I saw somebody mention the SR Fabricator, and went to check it out. Now I’m leaning towards the SR. I love that Jukis can come assembled, but when you tack on shipping and already assembled costs, you’ve added $1000 to the machine. The SR has free shipping according to the website. I’d love to have a needle positioner though.
Definitely do a comparison list and see which machine has more of what you want in it, my literal only problem with my machine is it eats cotton because it's so strong but honestly I have a Janome I keep around to sew stuff when she can't so it's not that big of a deal.
Thanks Faith!!! I’m looking at the Deluxe package!
Go for it! I wish I had spent a little more and got that but I still love my girl a lot. So cool to get a comment from you! I've been posting your make you own labels on fb like crazy because mine turned out amazing! Thank you for sharing that.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 your labels look incredible!!!
What is the "deluxe package"?
@@DanaDeeBee it had the upgraded table. In the end I went with the standard and I don’t regret it.
Thanks for sharing. How does it sew thru leather with layers? Have you seen a made a leather purse? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this video is very helpful. 👍👍👍👍👍
Your very welcome ;-)
So excited for you! Sounds amazing 🥰
The Singer 301A is really not very heavy at 20lbs. The Singer 223 is 38lbs and does not move or vibrate at all. The 223 is cast iron, while the otherwise excellent 301A is cast aluminum. Both are fabulous machines, made in Japan in the 60's, but mass makes a big difference in precision machinery, whether its a sewing machine or a machine lathe, knee mill, surface grinder, etc.
Sail~Rite has un-matched customer service, and will walk you through an issue as you speak on the phone. I don't own one of their machines because I cant spring for a hobby like that, but I order accessories like sail thread from them, as well as sail kits. It always arrives in 2 days. My old 223 smashes through 8 layers of tough dacron sail cloth with no issues, and it was marketed as a consumer grade machine.
That's one of the things that sold me, the customer service 🙂
Great Job!
Thank you!
I would absolutely love to get one of these but they’re pretty costly at about $2100 with taxes. It might be worth saving up for it though, TYFS!!
It is an investment that I do say if you're doing it for a hobby I wouldn't have spent the money, but I'm a business and you have to invest money if you want to make money ;-)
Thank you for making this video!! Excellent information!
I'm so glad it helped!
I have a Juki ddl 8700 H H is for heavy I use tech 90 boned nylon. I’m just starting to try making a bag . But I use my Juki for heavy sewing ,jeans adding binding to very heavy quilts I’ve had my juki for a few years. It is also a work horse. My Daughter in law wants the same machine you have she makes backpacks to sale
Then it would work great for her ;-)
Great video. I've had my Fabricator for 1 year. The only complaint I have is with the knee lift. It feels awkward when you're using it because the knee motion is from left to right which requires more effort than if it was an up/down motion, like the foot pedal. It uses a considerable amount of effort while you're sewing, and at the same time, you're placing/moving your fabric on the table. It just feels awkward. I'd rather there was a button of some kind you could press to do perform the same function as the knee lift. The Fabricator is the only industrial machine I've used so I don't know how Juki or the others deal with this issue.
It's really different after using a domestic for so long but I think that one inconvenience is worth the power you get with her. The presser foot is also carrying a larger load than your normal domestic so a button wouldn't do. Have you tried the lever on the back? She's a beast because there's so much power to get the presser foot up, I think you need the knee lift to do all of that. I hope besides that, that you love it.
I found it awkward too and also have a bad right knee. I replaced the knee lift with a few small pulleys and a piece of thin braided steel cable that goes to the treadle. I took out the big treadle and mounted two show shaped foot pedals. One goes to the motor, the other to where the knee lift actuated.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 Maybe you know this? The lever on the back is the lock for the presser foot. Sailrite does not recommend using the lever to raise and lower.
@@hollyosburn4807 that's for lifting it when you need to change the foot, clean it, ect. I know ;-)
@@NGinuity i would love to see a picture of that setup. I have had some little accidents due to the knee lift when sewing large upholstery panels. Sitting back a ways to manage the panel then lifting my leg up to try to lift the pressor to rotate the fabric. It is easy to get a foot tangled in the motor mechanism and sew when not intending to
Great, great video! Thanks for so much information.
Your very welcome ;-)
Hey Faith. I love your videos, especially on the Fabricator since there doesn't seem to be much out there. Do you have any other channels (like FB or IG) to follow? I tried searing to no avail. LOL
I do most of my stuff on here but I also post on Instagram and my FB page, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos!
I am so thrilled I found your video. I am on the edge of decision buying this machine. Why the fabricator? Why not a different model?
Honestly my hubby found it and after looking at what she could do I knew she was the one and she has NOT disappointed! Making purses and bags with her has been a breeze as well as other things I forced my domestic to do lol It's a breath of fresh air after dealing with other machines.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 that is exactly where I am in sewing bags. My domestic just isn't sewing quality seams. My other fear is assembly. I am not sure I can do it.
@@DiannaAtherton If you look on UA-cam they have an assembly video and you can see how it's put together, though I will say and have told them they need to update it. You don't have to drill holes in the table top anymore. So ignore that lol
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 thank you for your great advice. Last question. Is there anything you wished your machine had this one doesn't.
@@DiannaAtherton I wish it was easier to sew lighter fabrics, that's about it lol I would invest in more bobbins too, I always feel like I don't have enough.
Thank you for showing this. However, I’m wondering when you said the company sent you the instruction video. Does those videos provided closed captioning? I’m still researching the right machine with horsepower. That’s why I’m looking. Thank you for making this.
I am not sure, it's been a while lol you could always send them and e-mail and see.
thank you for your video i got my machine yesterday & wow u are sewing through alot lol i tryed only going over few layers but at seam of bag it goes up easliy but coming down other side is hard do its like the feed dont want pull anything through :( im debating keeping it :(
You might need to adjust your upper pressure, go on the FB group page for Sailrite and ask on there and someone can help you figure it out. But it's the 2 round things right over where you thread your thread through. One is silver and the other is black. At least that's what it sounds like to me. Give her a chance, sometimes things need to be adjusted.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 tyvm
@@dorisroot514 your very welcome!
Hi Faith. Thanks for your videos. I have another question regarding the Fabricator. Specifically about the table. I watched the Sailrite video of the difference in the two tables. Was it easy for you to determine the height you needed for the table or did you have to do a lot of adjustments? If so, was it really complicated to change the height once you had the machine mounted to the table? In the upgraded package supposedly you can change the height easier. It also has levelers in the legs of that frame model. As I will be doing all of this by myself I’m struggling with getting the upgraded table system. What are your thoughts? Thank you for your honest opinion.
Mine was pretty easy because I'm short lol so I didn't have to fuss with it too much but yes, when you put it together adjust the height of the legs before you go much further. I had my other table beside me that was the right height and I went by that. I hope that helps.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 thank you.
@@rindaherrington4357 Your very welcome
I just ordered mine this morning! Super excited. I was also wanting the Juki 1541S originally. But decided on this one instead. Do you know how long the cord is by chance? I’m trying to decide where to put it when it comes in.
It's a decent sized cord, I don't know right off hand, sorry.
I assembled my juki dnu 1541 and juki ddl 8700 myself, it was easy, but the head is heavy…i did it, with help of youtube…if i can, you all can do it..just take it step by step 😊
That's right! It just takes a little patience ;-)
You might benefit from a thread spool sock.
Awesome video! Now that it's been awhile longer since you made this video, how are you liking it now? Learned any more things that's important to know?
I actually plan on making an update video soon, it came up on my memories that it had been a minute since I got her and need to do an update. Keep an eye out, it might be May before I can get it out.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 Interested in an update as well. 😊
I just discovered your channel and subscribed! I'm in the process of setting up my sewing studio. I basically took over the dining room which then spread into the living room, my stuff keeps growing! Anyway... is the Fabricator a 110 or 220? Also, you said it doesn't work well on cotton or thin fabric is how you put it. What do you suggest for a machine that can sew thin material 🤔 that is still a beast and will hold up?
I started out in my dinning room until I ran out of room lol I'm not sure this second but I believe it's a 220 but if you go on Sailrites site they'll have that on there. Juki's are good machines for being beast but I have another Brother for my lighter stuff. I guess it really depends on how much space you have to have more than one machine. I know that doesn't help lol
That is a really good question. The old Singer or Wards treadle machines will do light work and also handle medium pretty good I think. I have never found a sewing machine that will sew thin materials and also heavy materials. I have an old industrial Singer 111W115 and it is wonderful for medium to heavy sewing it doesn't like thin materials. If you are looking for a industrial sewing machine for production they are much better than a home owner type machine.
both are options, as are european outlet versions. u will want the 110 if u are using a regular outlet in north america
Been thinking of purchasing this machine also, wondering how your are finding it so far after completing many projects.?
I still love her!!! She's a beast and getting to know her has been pretty easy.
Adam from Country Cow Designs talks about his Sailrite Fabricator also....check him out 2. Thanks for this video, I'm saving for this one myself I know a few different Bagmakers that use this machine too & they make beautiful Bags! Believe me I thought about the Juki too but I think this one will be better for me!!! ❤️
Wait for a good sale and grab it!
Do you use the same thread in your bobbin as the top thread?
I do, I've heard other people that change it up but I feel like I get a better outcome with them being the same.
A serious machine. I only wish it had zigzag function as well. I subscribed 👍🏻
So glad you found me, I hope these video's will help you ;-) Yes, a zig zag would be nice.
Thanks I will be watching. I told Sailrite some wish list items for this machine- it will likely never be made, I may end up starting with the LSZ1 and get a Fabricator like yours next after getting off the ground. Cool machine😎👍🏻
@@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692 what's your wish list? If you do decide to buy from Sailrite, please consider letting them know you watch my channel!! I'm trying to build a relationship with them in hopes to one day be sponsored!
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 haha yes, we all want to be sponsored. Not many companies want to sponsor anyone these days, they want it (advertising and endorsement) for free from enthusiasts, unfortunately.
My wish list would be a Fabricator with many different walking foot attachments that covers leather as well, the zig zag function, and large top loading bobbin to accomodate the thicker thread and not have to waste time having to swap bobbins or wind them. I am not a professional sewer, I make some of my own kit, but my old italian machine is just not up to the task of the things I want to sew, and I cannot throw down $4K+ on a machine. 50+ years ago, sewing machines were mostly made to cover a wide variety of applications, but modern companies make specilast machines so you have to buy more machines for each application which kinda stinks.
@@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692 I agree, I wish I could quilt on the Fabricator because of the huge neck but I really bought her more for making bags and the materials she could sew through. I have a side machine I have for that stuff and yes they take up more room lol but I like that it's specialized so it seems to work better, I hope that makes sense lol
Just discovered your video. Do you still use the fabricator? Do you still love it and would still recommend? I’m thinking Juki 1508s as a comparison
I just finished recording a video on how much I still love my Fabricator because I get this question a lot lol I do still LOVE her and will continue using her until she completely dies lol. But seriously, make sure she's a good fit before you spend the money. While she can do thicck layers, she doesn't do cotton by itself all that well. Only you know what you're sewing and if she would be a good fit. I hope that helps.
So how thick of material have you done with it?
I'd say a little over 1/4 of an inch thick, I haven't really measured it lol but eyeballing I'd say about that much.
Are you using the smooth leather foot for the fabricator?
Hello I wanted to if can you sew delicate fabric with the fabricator ? Like linen,cotton mix fabrics for making clothes… like silk etc. with the proper needle as well ?can it be used for fabrics other that other than what the fabricator is used for on heavier or thicker fabrics?
The Fabricator is used for heavier fabrics, you can sew cotton but it tends to eat it. You have to change the pressure on the presser foot and change to a lighter needle. I make purses and heavier materials 90% of the time so I drag out my brother if I need to sew cotton for a small project.
Great lovely
Hey just wondering if you ever got to using the tex 80 thread and how well did it go?
@@John-nn8nf I haven’t, tex 70 worked so well I just stuck with that lol
I am debating on a Juki 1541 or the fabricator, when I watch videos on them the Juki seems to have less noise and the fabricator some sort of whining sound.What have you experienced?
I think most industrials are going to be a little noisy? It's a big workhorse but I've only had the Fabricator so I don't know. I do know that I have a Janome and this is a lot quieter lol. I would suggest looking on some of the Sailrite video's for them sewing on it so that you can listen to the motor and see how loud it is. I hope that helps.
I think the whining you refer to is the motor. I have the juki and the motor it comes with is the family servo motor which makes no noise at all. That said, I think the sailrite motor is far superior from what I have heard.
I need help figuring out what machine to get!!! I was interested in this one at first but seeing that it doesn’t have a zig zag stitch is making me think I need to get the ULTRAFEED since it does straight stitch and zig zag.
I work mostly with leather making bags. Is it crucial to have the zig zag stitch?? I just want to make sure I’m getting the right machine.
Also still in my beginning learning phase but serious about making bags. I’ve make a few already and one bag in particular requires a zig zag stitch. To connect one piece of leather to another .. I’m ready to buy but I need help. Thank you.
I really don't ever use a zip zag stitch but if I do I have a little Brother machine that can do it but again, I hardly ever need to do that.
@@jray94 zig zag stitch to connect leather? I've never seen that before. If you know your going to need zig zag you may want to look at the other machine.
When you started sewing the bag, it looked like your top thread was routed back up through the foot. Why...?🤔
It wasn't ;-)
I am thinking in buying a sailrite Premium is this the same as the one your talking about
I got the Fabricator 🙂
Can I ask if you got any other feet to use in your bag making?
I didn't, I wondered if I should have gotten a zipper foot but honestly I haven't really needed it.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 have you done anymore videos using the fabricator?
@@janladuke8820 I will be shortly, I'm having technical issues right now with my computer that won't let me edit right now :-(
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 just ordered mine and am interested in your videos. Thanks
I just purchased tex35 sewing string from Wizardry Stitchery. It is a bonded poly. Do you think that this will work on the Fabricator? My husband just gave the go ahead to purchase this machine. Thank you for your videos. I look forward to your answer.
On the Fabricator you really need a text 70 or 80, it also depends on what your sewing too. What materials I mean.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 I sew mainly bags with cotton, vinyl and cork.
@@rindaherrington4357 so to sew cotton you're going to need to make sure you get a smaller size needle and let up the pressure for your presser foot or the machine will eat it lol When I sew really light things that aren't interfaced, I'll bring out my brother sewing machine, but I mainly make bags, so I don't have to do it often. I found that using thread like for a domestic, messes up your tension on your machine and it breaks a LOT. So, I went to Sunny sewing machines and got the 70 text for it and no problems since. I use the text 70 on everything, vinyl, cork, ect. But I keep my regular thread for when I have to break out the other machine. I'm not sure how a text 35 will do on one but if you try it let me know! It may be really tight on your tension for that text so just be patient and adjust your tension till you get it where you want it. I have to change my tension whenever I use the rainbow variegated thread from Wizardry stitchery, it's annoying but I think it's just something with the thread. I hope that helps!
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 thank you for your insight. I definitely won’t be sewing any cotton without stabilizer. Which feet do you use the most for bag making?
@@rindaherrington4357 honestly, I keep my zipper foot on lol It's a pain to change out but if what I'm working with needs a walking foot, I put that one back on.
I'd love to hear from someone that has experience using the Juki 1541S and the Sailrite Fabricator! I'm stuck between the two. I've heard good things about both. FOMO is real haha
I know it's hard, I'd actually tell you to send Sailrite a message and let them know what you want to sew on it and see if it will do everything you need to do. The only draw back for me is that it wants to eat cotton lol BUT she's a powerful machine and I need that more than I need her to sew cotton 90 percent of the time. I have a little Janome that I use whenever I need it, I hate switching back lolololol Once you go industrial, you don't want to go back lol.
Thank you so much for your reply. I look forward to watching your channel grow. I've already learned so much from you.
@@DanaDeeBee I'm so glad, thank you. I've been working hard to get it going!
Thank you
Your very welcome!
Do you sew cork fabric in your bags and does it leave a mark if you do?
I do use cork, could you clarify the "marks". Are you getting marks from your walking foot?
Waterproof canvas is neoprene?
No, those are 2 different materials.
Olá , onde é fabricação dessa máquina ? Obrigado .
It is made in Indiana, about 1 1/2 hours from Indianapolis l think
Obrigado pela atenção . Abs.
May I ask which model your sailrite sewing machine is?
I got the table Fabricator ;-)
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 she’s a beauty! I’m new to sewing but I really enjoy making the wallets and handbags. My Brother CS7000x struggles with multiple layers . Thank you for your tutorials. I enjoy watching them.
Have a blessed day.
I like your vodeo
Thank you!!!
How is this with leather?
Sews through it fine 🙂 Though you will need to check out Sailrites leather needles.
@@faithwerksdesigns6197 thanks!!
Hola much did it cost you this beauty ??????
I think total it was close to 2,000 but the price is different for different tables, ect. It's worth EVERY penny!
its not a HER ,, its a machine .
@Liz Nonabiz guess it's just an Americanism .... silly as it is.
I bought this machine paying attention to a bunch a people talking so good about this overpriced Chinese from button to top. This is not worthy. There is thousands of vintage machines thousands time better than a fabricator. I got mine for sale, almost new for a 1500 delivery in Florida . But my recommendation is not buying this machine. This is my honest opinion.
Did you have some issues with it or something? Or is it just the price that you think is too high? For what I sew and how many layers I sew she's paid for herself twice over, but I run a business with her so if your a hobby sewist I an understand not thinking it's worth it.
No faith. No gods. Dig content.
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