Where can I find an industrial sewing machine in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut?

Open the phone book and look for the heading "sewing machines", most likely "sewing machines -- commercial and industrial".

What sort of industrial machine are you looking for? There are many, many types of industrial sewing machines, most of them single purpose machines rather than the multi-stitch types common in the home sewing industry. See, for instance, this company's offerings (they're near me in Oregon, so I'm not suggesting them for you: http://www.industrialsewmachine.com/

An industrial machine does not necessarily mean that it's stronger or able to go through tougher fabrics or more layers than a home sewing machine -- it may, or may not, depending on the purpose the machine was designed for. Again, many of these are special purpose machines with sometimes some really crazy-looking adaptations, like cylindrical beds.

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If you have not sewn on an industrial and you're going to be the operator, be prepared... the old style ones go very very fast. I sew very quickly for a home sewer, but the first time I tried a true industrial, I had to sew darts from the tip to the top because I was overshooting so far. Rather humbling experience. <g> You'll also need to find someone locally to repair the machine, as they're a bit heavy to lug into the shop, especially in the midst of production, so you *may* be better off with someone who both services and sells machines.

BTW, there are some newer electronic machines that are speed controllable, very quiet, have goodies like a one touch thread cutter for the end of seams (no going back and clipping threads), take the standard industrial folders, and don't have that noisy motor and clutch arrangement.

Do your homework and get a machine that works well for your purposes.

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