Kim's first impression of the Sailrite LS-1 Basic Walking Foot Sewing Machine. This is a straight stitch sewing machine. The first thing I did was to check out the included DVD that came with the machine. Impressive! I have machines priced 3 or more times the cost of this machine and none of them came with such great documentation. Heads up to the existing manufacturers of industrial sewing machines.This information made it very easy to assemble the machine to the wooden base and make it ready to sew.
Next I tested the machine out by making cording and cushion components for an upcoming job. The material was a heavy corduroy.
The LS-1 sewed through this material beautifully with a very consistant stitch. Progression from straight stitch to reverse locking stitch was effortless and smooth.
I'm teaching at a 3 day workshop this week and I plan to take this sewing machine with me so my students can try it out. I'm betting this Sailrite LS-1 Basic Walking Foot Machine will be a big hit. Hope to get more video to share with you.
