There are colour-coded threading diagrams and stitch illustrations printed on the machine. This saves you from looking through your manual constantly. The built-in needle threader works most of the time, but on occasion it fails and I have to retry it 2 or 3 times. I don’t think this is a deal breaker, however. Threading path for each thread is indicated with a specific colour which makes threading easy! Reference diagrams are also included right under the front cover of the machine.

Perfect for sewing with knit fabrics, because the stitch stretches as the fabric stretches providing a strong and professional finish. FREE deliveries on all sewing machines within the UK mainland excludes highland, Islands and weekends. The machine feeds smoothly at all speeds. The high performance motor allows high torque and excellent penetration force even at low speeds, providing a steady and stable force that cna sew through heavyweight fabrics. Singer has thought of everthing, even the SE017 lint brush has been designed with precision, it has a needle location hole to help when insert new needles, its is built in to the lint brush handle, clever!

The lower looper threading system, which can be horrible in other machines, is excellent. A switch pulls out the hidden lower looper so you can thread it in plain sight. This makes such a difference. So many freebies! The handy free arm is accessed by removing the accessory compartment, included tweezers have their own storage space in side the looper flap, ready to use when needed to help threading the loopers or needle eyes. All threading paths are colour coded, hence, easy to follow. Other features of the SE017 include: A favorite when sewing a knitted fabric...so the stitch stretches as the fabric stretches providing a strong and professional finish that will not "pop" when the fabric is stretched. The most important feature you need for sewing stretchy fabrics, like lycra and swimwear, is “differential feed”.

You need not search far for all the necessary accessories you will need when sewing as Singer provide you with everything you may need to get get started. This includes: This look is accomplished due to the machine using multiple cones of thread at once, all offering different functions.

They’re built with stronger metals, fewer plastic components, stronger motors, and better manufacturing. The lower looper threading system, which can be horrible in other machines, is excellent. A switch pulls out the hidden lower looper so you can thread it in plain sight. This makes such a difference. The purple switch pulls out the hidden lower looper. With the Singer S14-78, you get a total of 12 different stitches to work with, ranging from those utilising 2-threads, 3-threads and the full 4-threads at one time. 12 may not sound like a lot compared to other models, but given it’s reasonable price tag, we think it’s more than enough. Offering 3 or 4 thread capabilities the stitch performance of the Janome 9300DX is of very high-quality ensuring a professional finish. It features an adjustable cutting width of between 2.0 to 5.7 mm and uses standard ball point needles.

As if that wasn’t enough, you also get the benefit of precise and detailed pictures showing each step on the machine itself. Wide Range of Stitches Available Provides a wonderful professional seam finish, helps prevent loosely woven fabrics from unraveling, and offers unlimited decorative capabilities.

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I love the colour-coded threading diagrams and stitch illustrations printed on the machine. You won’t need your manual every time you thread it. This along with the rest of the stitches can be adjusted by their width and length. Again, this gives you more options when planning your project and also allows you to customise the stitches to your personal preference. How Well Built Is This Model? Industry specialists told me the 4234d is built well. This is important for regular sewists who need something more durable. Phone calls with salespeople at sewingmachinesales.co.uk, Frank Nutt Sewing Machines Ltd, Gur Enterprise (UK) LTD trading as GUR Sewing Machines, and Lords Sew-Knit Centre on 27 Feb. 2020.