When you're shopping for textile apparel machinery, a used industrial sewing head can either get you stitching right away or become a weekend repair project. The two Japanese-made options here put that contrast in plain sight: the Consew 28 is sold as a working head, while the Juki MS-1190 is sold for parts or not working.
Quick verdict
If you want a machine you can mount and use, the Consew 28 at $310 is the stronger pick. It is in working condition and includes useful extras. The Juki MS-1190 at $400 is a parts machine or a repair challenge. You would need to know exactly what you're getting into, and you would likely spend more to get it running.
Comparison at a glance
| Product | Price | Condition | Key feature | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consew 28 | USD 310.00 | Used, working | Walking foot with needle feed | Japan |
| Juki MS-1190 | USD 400.00 | For parts or not working | Double chainstitch, feed-off-the-arm | Japan |
Both are head-only units, so you'll need your own stand and motor.
Where each wins
The Consew 28 wins for anyone who needs a functional industrial sewing head today. The Juki MS-1190 wins for someone sourcing hard-to-find Juki parts or restoring a similar machine.
Consew 28 Industrial Sewing Machine
This is the ready-to-work option. The Consew 28 is a used walking-foot sewing head with needle feed. It comes with extras such as spare needles, bobbins, a bobbin case, factory wrenches, a guide, and presser feet, plus a heavily worn original manual. The slide plate is new. For a workshop that already has a table and motor, this is the most direct path to a functional machine. The limitation: leftover grease and grime may need cleanup, and the manual is worn. If you're looking for a pristine collector piece, this isn't it.
AS-IS Juki MS-1190
The Juki MS-1190 is a different proposition. It's a double chainstitch machine with feed-off-the-arm design. However, the condition is explicit: for parts or not working. It was damaged during shipment and the needed repairs are unknown. That makes it a candidate for someone who repairs industrial machines or needs spare parts for an existing Juki MS-1190. The limitation is serious: you may be buying a non-running head that requires unknown repairs. If you don't have the expertise or parts access, this could become an expensive shelf piece.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Consew 28 if you need a working head with extras and don't want a repair project. It's the option most likely to be sewing soon after you add a table and motor.
Consider the Juki MS-1190 only if you need a machine to repair or parts for an existing Juki MS-1190. It's a parts machine, not a turnkey sewing solution.
