Consew Sewing Machines


WHAT MAKES CONSEW MACHINES AMAZING?

If you’re someone who has a business and creates heavy-duty textile projects like:

  • Upholstery sewing machines for furniture, vehicular, or other projects
  • Sails and other nautical items
  • Tents and other camping equipment
  • Tarps
  • Banners and signs
  • Parachutes and parachute containers
  • Safety equipment
  • Awnings
  • Sports equipment
  • Luggage
  • Leather items: Handbags, briefcases, shoes, etc.
  • Orthopedic appliances
  • Ballistic armor and other equipment
  • Patio umbrellas
  • Other large-scale textile items

A Consew industrial sewing machine is just what you need to keep your business humming.

For nearly 100 years, Consew has produced the best American-designed industrial machines available. Consew’s machines are durable, adaptable and built to stand up to hours and hours of continuous, hard use. The result is a time-tested brand that has proven to be reliable and give sewers consistent results and ease of use.

Beginners and home hobbyists have a wide range of machines to choose from when it comes to Consew Machines. For the beginner, there is a myriad of machines from under $100 to over $1,000, with varying quality, that you can start with and use to learn necessary sewing skills.

However, when you’ve started making sewing your job, your livelihood and your everyday life, you need equipment that will sew nearly anything you throw at it, and make sure it comes out the way you intended. That’s where a Consew industrial sewing machine will make your life easier and make sure your business never misses a stitch.

Benefits of Buying Consew Machines

  • Direct-drive motor, no belt connection needed
  • Optional servo motor available
  • Larger bobbins that let you sew longer without stopping
  • Built-in bobbin winder
  • Walking foot that allows the machine to sew thicker fabric, and more of it
  • Auto or manual lubrication
  • Locking stitch regulator that prevents changes in stitches from vibrations

Consew Upholstery Sewing Machines

If your sewing machine isn’t up to par with upholstery settings, your project may not turn out the way you envisioned it. The sewing machine will begin to break as you sew, the engines can fail, the needles can snap, and the sewing machine will begin to make loud unpleasant sounds. The last thing you will want is the aroma of burning upholstery and thread taking over your room. 

Your typical, household sewing machine will not be able to handle the toughness of upholstery fabrics. You will need a heavy-duty, industrial sewing machine. Although they look similar to your regular sewing machines, they are made differently to construct different projects. Upholstery sewing machines are built to last.

There is one main difference between upholstery machines and domestic sewing machines is weight. For a good industrial sewing machine, you may want to consider a sewing machine that is 10 lbs or more.

Consew Machines for Sale

Goldstar Tool carries Consew’s most popular and best-selling industrial machines:

The Consew 206RB-5 Walking Foot Upholstery Industrial Sewing Machine

This comes with a table and servo motor. It’s loved by both home sewers and industrial shops and made to handle fabric both light and heavyweight for a wide range of applications and projects. Designed primarily for upholstery work, this machine sews a wide range of fabric, including upholstery, canvas, leather, vinyl, and coated fabrics, it’s the one machine that can take care of everything you do. 

The 206RB-5 machine also features:

  • An all-gear driven hook mechanism
  • Large horizontal axis hook
  • Adjustable stitch length setting with an identical reverse stitch
  • Easily install standard attachments, with changeable needle plates, feed dogs, and feet for specialty operations
  • Fits in a standard workspace
  • Larger workspace (10-5/16ths, 258 mm)
  • Bed Size 7" 18 7/8" (178mm x 480mm)

Consew’s 2206RB-14-7-DD Direct Drive Machine

This heavy-duty industrial machine model is a single needle triple feed with a compound feed walking foot and built for professional sewers who need a more substantial machine for projects. The 2206RB can handle multiple layers of some of your heaviest fabrics with ease due to a built-in walking foot. 

The 2206-RB model also features:

  • Direct drive motor
  • Automatic lubrication
  • Automatic electric foot lift and other automated functions
  • Side load horizontal axis load
  • Stitch length indicator located on the outside of the Consew industrial machine
  • Standard presser feet fittings and all sizes of cording feet are available
  • Standard attachments are easily installed
  • Connecting rod in presser feet, allowing the presser foot to work more efficiently
  • Change the step height in the presser foot with a simple, built-in adjustment

Goldstar Tool Is Your Headquarters for Consew Sewing Machine Models

Are you thinking about replacing or upgrading your current sewing-room equipment, or ready to buy a new Consew? Contact Goldstar Tool today our experienced staff is prepared to answer your questions and help you find the right Consew machine for all your professional sewing needs.

Hundreds of Consew Sewing Machines In Stock

Goldstar tool has over 500+ Consew Sewing Machines in stock and ready to ship next day. Add your favorite consew to your cart, or call us for wholesale pricing.

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What Are Sewing Scissors Used For?

Fabric-specific scissors and shears are used for one thing: cutting fabric.

They should cut smoothly and cleanly and feel comfortable when you use them. You should always use the appropriate type of scissors and shears for your fabric if you want them to last and you want your fabric to cut cleanly.

Using your sewing scissors to cut anything but fabric is a quick way to ruin a good, and possibly expensive, pair of scissors. Keep them sheathed or otherwise properly stored when not in use and always use a different pair of scissors for paper and other non-fabric cutting applications.

Choosing the Right Scissors for Your Fabric

Different types of scissors have specific functions, such as spring-mounted thread clippers, which are perfect for opening buttonholes and snipping off thread ends in everyday sewing. Dressmaker shears are designed to cut just about any type of fabric, from fine silks and cotton to the heaviest denim and leather.  Synthetics tend to shred a little with dressmaker shears and standard fabric scissors, so serrated-edged scissors are a much better choice. These Mundial shears have cushioned handles and micro-serrated stainless steel edges that ensure clean cuts without slipping.

What to Look for In A Pair of Scissors or Shears + -

Of course, you want to look for a good quality brand. At Goldstar Tool, we carry brands like Mundial, Wescott, Wiss, and our own Goldstar brand of scissors. Scissors can be expensive, but price isn’t always a good indicator of how good they are. Just because they are pricey does not automatically make them good. Stainless steel forged blades are strong, sharp, and will last a long time. When choosing a good pair of blades, you should ask yourself… Are they comfortable? If they don’t feel right when you’re cutting, they’re not right for you. A good pair of shears should be sharp and cut cleanly through your fabric from the start to the end. Of course, with use, they may need sharpening, which should restore them to a like-new condition. However, if they don’t cut well when they’re new, sharpening really won’t help, and it may be time to invest in a better pair. When you buy new shears or scissors, ask yourself… Is it the right type for your needs? Do you need a longer set of dressmaker shears, or would a pair of offset scissors work better? Will they cut thin fabrics as well as thicker fabrics, or do you need a separate pair for heavier materials? Remember that a good pair of scissors is an investment, so put some thought into your choice and be sure to take care of them. Repeatedly buying inexpensive scissors that you throw away can add up to a costly expense. 

Types of Shears + -

Dressmaker shears are the most important scissors to have. Heavier than traditional scissors, they’re designed to cut fabrics of all types and typically do so very well. These Mundial shears are engineered for right-handed or left-handed users, and come in 6”, 7” and 8” models (including left-handed 8”.) Our Goldstar brand 8-inch forged stainless steel shears cut the entire length of the blade, all the way to the tip. If you prefer pinking shears, we have two types from the GoldStar line. Our heavy-duty shears have classic metal handles, and the other has cushioned plastic handles. For the quilter, Mundial professional quilting scissors in either 5 ½,” 8 ½, or 9 ½” offer soft grip cushioned insert handles for comfort and extended use.  Do you enjoy applique work? Our Mundial applique scissors help you make quick work of trimming around appliques, as well as evenly trimming Are buttonholes your nemesis? Our exclusive buttonhole scissors have a screw that stops you from cutting through your carefully made buttonholes. Safer than regular scissors or a scalpel, the screw limits your cutting length, so you cut exactly the length you need.

Other Cutting Products + -

Keep your scissors handy with a leather belt/hip holster, animal print belt holster or a lanyard that hangs around your neck. These will keep your shears handy and always available. Rotary cutters are a great way to do precise, fast cuts with ease. Goldstar Tool’s rotary cutters make fast work of whatever you need to cut. We also carry the replacement blades for all of our rotary cutting tools. Straight paper cutting is fast and easy with Westcott Titanium Bonded Paper Trimmer. It trims up to ten sheets of paper quickly with a completely safe, no-touch covered blade assembly.

Caring for Your Shears and Scissors

Caring for Your Shears and Scissors

Keeping Your Shears and Scissors in Tip Top Shape + -

The first thing you should NEVER do is cut anything but fabric with your scissors and shears intended for fabrics. The second is to never cut into a pin or needle since it will damage them permanently. When you’re finished using your shears, the best thing you can do is wipe the blades with a dry cloth to remove lint, threads, dust, and other small particles that can make them harder to use. Synthetic fibers can also dull the blades. Clean away the dry particles after every use. Keep your shears and scissors working smoothly with a small drop of quality sewing machine oil in the fulcrum or the pivot screw. Carefully open and close them a few times (point down) to distribute the oil, and wipe them, spreading some of the remnant oil over the blades. You want to oil your scissors and shears about once a month, more if you use them daily.  Of course, be careful not to drop them, or they could be damaged to the point of being unworkable.

Sharpening Your Shears and Scissors + -

When they just don’t cut like they used to, sharpening is a must to prevent damage to your fabrics. You may have heard that cutting through aluminum foil steel wool and/or sandpaper as a way to quickly sharpen your dulled scissors. Despite their popularity, we don’t recommend these methods. Think about it—if you shouldn’t use your sewing shears and scissors for paper and other things, or attempt to cut through a pin or needle, why would you use either of these to sharpen a blade? There are better ways to sharpen your shears at home or in your commercial shop. Need something small and efficient to keep around? These handy Scissors And Blade Sharpeners are economical, convenient, and sharpen on the fly. Our ExtremEdge V2 Knife and Shear Sharpener is a fast, easy way to sharpen non-serrated scissors and knives safely. The bottom section holds it in place for simple one-handed operation, and it’s sold for a reasonable price. If you have more than a few pairs of scissors, sending them out for sharpening can shut down operations. Our Wolff Industrial Twice as Sharp Scissor Sharpening System is an investment that will save you and your workers time and money, and keep your scissor arsenal sharp and cutting perfectly every time. Priced at under $500, you can sharpen your tools in-house whenever you need to. Plus, it comes with instructions so that anyone can learn to use it for fast on-demand sharpening.  Pinking shears, like our own soft-handled or heavy-duty shears, are best sharpened by a professional. There’s no reason to keep working with dull scissors and shears. Get one of our exclusive sharpening tools today.