A sewing machine can really save your life when you have to do a project. But what if you already have a sewing machine and it is too small for your project? What do you do?

You may consider using an industrial sewing machine. These come in many shapes, sizes and they can be very powerful and bring nice performance. Think that these machines are used by companies to make belts, saddles, tents, sails and many other things. These industrial sewing machines must be able to handle pretty much anything.

But one downside is the fact that they are bulky, hard to place in your home and also hard to store. But that does not mean you can not find a model that is less bulky and looks nice. There are some out there that may fit your needs.

The industrial machines that have smaller sizes have the same features as the big ones. They can handle thick fabrics and you can use them to make pillows and slipcovers. Many of them have walking foot and this means that heavy fabrics like leather or denim will not move when you will be sewing them.

You can choose a Sailrite 111 Full-Size Industrial Machine. This is a professional sewing machine that is highly portable. It comes with walking foot and needle feed. It can punch through fabric really thick and it can move fast, with 3000 stitches per minute. This machine is using a big rotary hook. Plus, it is a very durable machine.

Juki DDL-8700 costs about $650 and has excellent features and 3D software. Plus, it does not make a lot of noise and not too many vibrations, making it very comfortable to use. You can use it to built tents or leather clothing because it can support thick fabrics.