Sewing Machine Comparison Chart
MACHINE TYPE |
Mechanical |
Mechanical |
Mechanical |
Computerized LCD 2-3/8" x 7/8" |
Computerized LCD 3-5/16" x 1-3/4" |
Mechanical |
SPACE-RIGHT OF NEEDLE |
6" |
6" |
6" |
6.25" |
8.3" |
8.75" |
INCLUDED STITCHES |
15 Utility |
19 15 Utility, 4 Decorative |
25 17 Utility, 8 Decorative |
80 50 Utility, 30 Decorative |
190 71 Utility, 41 Decorative (large & small), 11 Cross Stitches, 27 Satin, 40 Combinable Utility Stitches, 5 Character |
Straight Stitch Machine |
BOBBIN TYPE |
Front Loading |
Quick Set, Drop-in |
Quick Set, Drop-in |
Quick Set, Drop-in |
Quick Set, Drop-in |
Rotary Hook, Side Loading |
BOBBIN WINDER |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Quick-Set |
Quick-Set |
Standard |
STITCHES PER MINUTE |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Not specified |
850 SPM |
850 SPM |
1500 SPM |
BUTTONHOLE |
4-Step |
4-Step |
1 One-Step |
8 One-Step |
10 One-Step |
N/A |
NEEDLE THREADER |
N/A |
Built-in Needle Threader |
Built-in Needle Threader |
Advanced Needle Threader |
Advanced Needle Threader |
Built-in Needle Threader |
TENSION |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Automatic |
Automatic |
Manual |
CONVENIENCE FEATURES AND QUICK ACCESS |
Stitch Selector Knob, Stitch Length Knob |
Stitch Selector Knob, Adjustable Stitch & Length Knobs, Automatic clutch for bobbin winding |
Stitch Selector Knob, Adjustable Stitch Length & Width Knobs |
Speed Control, Stitch Selector Dial, Start/Stop, Needle Up/Down, Reverse, Reinforcement, Twin Needle Mode |
Quick Access Buttons for stitches and more, Start/Stop, Speed Control, Thread Trim, Needle Up/Down, Reverse, Reinforcement, Auto Reverse/Trim |
Precision Pin Feed System, Thread Trim, Needle Up/Down, Knee Lift, Sewing Table |
MACHINE CUSTOMIZATION (PROGRAMMABLE SETTINGS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Needle Up/Down, Auto Reverse |
Combinable stitches, Pattern Repeat,Mirror Image, Pattern Elongator, Reinforcement Stitch, Needle Up/ Down, Auto Reverse/Trim |
Needle Up/Down |
REINFORCEMENT |
Reverse Lever |
Reverse Lever |
Reverse Lever |
Reverse Button, Auto Tie-Off, Reinforcement Key |
Reverse Button, Auto Tie-Off & Trim, Reinforcement Key |
Wide Reverse Lever |
FEET INCLUDED |
4 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
14 |
8 |
WALKING FOOT |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Included |
Optional |
LOWER FEED DOGS |
Included Darning Plate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
EXTENSION TABLE |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
KNEE LIFT |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
LIGHTING |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
LED |
LED |
STITCH LENGTH |
0-4mm |
0-4mm |
0-4mm |
0-5mm |
0-5mm |
0-7mm |
MAX STITCH WIDTH |
Determined by Stitch selected |
5mm |
5mm |
7mm |
7mm |
N/A |
WARRANTY |
25-year limited |
25-year limited |
25-year limited |
25-year limited |
25-year limited |
25-year limited |