Serging Machine Comparison Chart
4-THREAD OVERLOCK ONLY |
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8-THREAD OVERLOCK AND COVERSTITCH |
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COVER/CHAIN |
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EASE OF THREADING |
Color Coded – Thread in a specific order |
Tubular looper –Thread in any order |
Tubular looper –Thread in any order |
Tubular looper –Thread in any order |
Tubular looper – Thread in any order |
Tubular looper –Thread in any order |
Tubular looper –Thread in any order |
Tubular looper –Thread in any order |
Tubular Looper –Thread in any order. Dual Wiper System for Creative Top Cover Stitch |
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BUILT-IN STITCHES |
4 Thread, 3 Thread Wide and Narrow and Rolled, 2 Thread Flatlock |
4 Thread, 3 Thread Wide and Narrow and Rolled, 2 Thread Flatlock |
4 Thread, 3 Thread Wide and Narrow and Automatic Built in Rolled, 2 Thread Flatlock, Blanket and Ladder |
4 Thread, 3 Thread Wide and Narrow and Automatic Built in Rolled, 2 Thread Flatlock, Blanket and Ladder & Wave |
4 Thread, 3 Thread Wide and Narrow and Automatic Built in Rolled, 2- Thread Flatlock, Blanket & Ladder Stitch |
87 Stitch Combinations including Triple, wide and narrow cover stitch, 5 thread safety and all stitches noted for Acclaim |
87 Stitch Combinations including Triple, wide and narrow cover stitch, 5 thread safety and all stitches noted for Acclaim |
Triple, wide, and narrow cover stitch left and right, and chain stitch |
28 Stitch Combinations, Triple, wide, and narrow cover stitch, and chain stitch, Creative Top Cover Stitch |
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WAVE STITCH |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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_ |
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TENSION |
Manual |
Manual |
ATD |
ATD |
ATD |
ATD for Overlock; Manual Cover/Chain |
ATD for Overlock; Manual Cover/Chain |
ATD for Needles; Manual Chain Looper |
ATD for Needles; Manual Chain Looper |
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WORKSPACE |
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2" to right of needle |
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5" to right of needle |
5" to right of needle |
5" to right of needle |
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CONVENIENCE FEATURES |
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Jet Air Threading™ |
Jet Air Threading™ |
RevolutionAir™ Threading |
ExtraordinAir® Threading for Loopers |
ExtraordinAir® Threading |
RevolutionAir™ Threading, Speed Control, Knee Lift |
ExtraordinAir Threading™, Speed control and Knee lift |
ExtraordinAir Threading™, Speed Control, Knee Lift, Needle Positioning Key, and Dual Wiper System |
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NEEDLE THREADING |
Manual |
Built-in Needle Threader |
Built-in Needle Threader |
RevolutionAir™ Threading |
Built-in Needle Threader |
Threading Tool |
RevolutionAir™ Threading |
Built-in Needle Threader |
Built-in Needle Threader |
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INSPIRATIONAL GUIDE |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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QUICK REFERENCE THREADING GUIDE |
Threading Guides found in the owner's manual |
Threading Guides found in the owner's manual |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Threading Guides found in the owner's manual |
Yes |
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LIGHTING |
1 LED |
1 LED |
2 LED |
3 LED |
3 LED |
3 LED |
6 LED |
3 LED |
3 LED |
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PRESSER FOOT HEIGHT |
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6 mm Lift |
6 mm Lift |
6 mm Lift |
5.5mm Lift |
6 mm Lift |
6 mm Lift |
6 mm Lift |
6 mm Lift |
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STITCH WIDTH & KNIFE SYSTEM WORKING TOGETHER |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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_ |
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CUTTING BLADE |
Mounted on left side door opening |
Extra high lift for |
Extra high lift for |
Extra high lift for |
Extra high lift for |
Extra high lift for |
Extra high lift for |
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_ |
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CHAIN OFF FOR COVER STITCH |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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ACCESSORY FEET/ |
6 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
27 |
33, Including Overlock Serger Table |
19 attachments, 13 feet |
20 Attachments, |
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BUILT-IN STORAGE FOR |
In the front faceplate cover |
Yes, under top |
Yes, under top |
Yes, under top righthand side of machine thread stand; Magnetic Needle Storage |
Yes, L shaped Thread stand |
Yes, under top righthand side of machine thread stand |
Yes, under top righthand side of machine thread stand |
Yes, under top righthand side of machine thread stand & magnetic strip |
Yes, under top righthand side of machine thread stand & magnetic strip |
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TELESCOPING |
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Locks in Position –single unit plastic |
Locks in Position – single unit plastic |
Locks in Position – single unit plastic with brushes |
Locks in Position – L shaped |
Locks in Position – double row, plastic |
Locks in Position – Single row, Plastic, Labeled with brushes |
Locks in Position – Single row, Plastic |
Locks in Position – Single row, Plastic |