Classic Bernina
Comparison Charts
Models 125 - 1630
Bernina Manuals
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for owners of older, mechanical Berninas and the early computerized
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The comparison table is divided by model number (in numerical
order, roughly by production date). Click on the correct link
above. All the pages are formatted the same, so you can compare
across tables, if needed. The final page contains comments gathered on
each model, in order by model number.Your input is welcome. You
can send feedback via email.
As a
service to those who own or are shopping for a previously owned Bernina,
including the older Classic Bernina series, this is a compilation table
of specifications for all Berninas. These earlier model Bernina
machines have wonderful all-metal sturdy design and are the hallmark of
Bernina’s motto, “Nothing Sews Like A Bernina. Nothing.”
They continue to be wonderful machines to both sewing enthusiasts
and collectors alike to this day!
Disclaimer
Note that all
information was provided by volunteers and is, to the best of my
knowledge, correct. Before making any purchase decision, ask all
questions of the seller about the specific machine you are
considering. As models changed over the years, features may have
been added or deleted on the same model.Prices are gathered from a
variety of sources and include both asking and actual sale prices.
Prices for used sewing machines are variable based on condition of the
machine, supply, demand and other factors. Please use these prices
only as a guide to what has happened.
I do not have any
machines for sale and am not affiliated with any dealers. Check
the links page for some internet sources of used sewing equipment.
125 - 130 |
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Features
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125J
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520
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530
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Years Manufactured |
1953
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1954
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1954
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Place(s) Manufactured
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Switzerland
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SWITZERLAND
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Country(ies) Sold
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USA
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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400
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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100 200 204
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Height (inches)
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11.5
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12
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Weight (pounds)
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20
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25 WITHOUT CASE
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Sewing platform dimensions with table (l x
w)
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flat bed
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14 X 7.75
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15.25 X 8.5
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free arm
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8.25 X 2.25
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8.75 X 2.5
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Base dimensions (l x w)
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13.5 X 6.25
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15 X 7
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Carrying Case
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YES
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YES
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Carrying Case Type
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HARD
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HARD
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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NO
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NO
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Computerized or Mechanical
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M
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M
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Memory Capacity (units)
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NONE
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Single Pattern
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Pattern Begin
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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NO
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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NO
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Directional Sewing
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2
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Hook Type
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ROTARY
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OSCILLATING
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Zig-Zag Width
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4 mm
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4 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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4 mm
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4 mm
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Stitch Width Settings
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VARIABLE
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VARIABLE
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Stitch Length Settings
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VARIABLE
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VARIABLE
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Fixed Needle Positions
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1
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4
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# Stitches
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2
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1415
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# Practical Stitches
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2
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2
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# Decorative Stitches
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0
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13
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Zig-Zag
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YES
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YES
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Blind Hem Stitch
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NO
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YES WITH SPECIAL FOOT
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Blanket Stitch
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NO
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NO
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Basting Stitch (Long Stitch)
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NO
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NO
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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NO
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NO
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# Standard Feet
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11
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4?
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Standard Feet (list)
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zigzag with hinged base, zigzag
embroidery, hemmer, buttonhole, darning, automatic darning
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Feet Type
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SCREW ON
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CLIP-ON
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Motor Type
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AC
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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Quick Reverse
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YES
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Continuous Reverse
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YES
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot
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NO
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NO
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Needle Up
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NO
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NO
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Needle Down
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NO
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NO
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Feed Dogs Lower?
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YES
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YES
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Thread Cutter
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NO
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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NO
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YES
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Free Arm
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YES
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YES
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Extension Table (Standard)
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YES
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YES
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Automatic Buttonhole
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NO
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YES (BUT NOT LIKE TODAY'S)
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Programmable Buttonhole
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NO
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NO
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Buttonhole Types
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3 (ORDINARY, CORD INLAY, RAISED)
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Auto Button Sew On
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NO
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NO
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Alphabet Types
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0
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0
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PC Interface
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NO
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NO
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Embroidery Attachment
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NO
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NO
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Control Type
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KNOB
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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YES (INTERNAL MECHANICAL)
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Back to Top |
| 540
-730 |
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Features
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540-2 Favorit
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707
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708
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730 Record
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Years Manufactured
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Bought in 1952
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1963
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1965-1966
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Place(s) Manufactured
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Switzerland
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Switzerland
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Country(ies) Sold
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South Africa
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USA, UK
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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R400.00
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250 (100 POUNDS STERLING UK)
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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100 159-799
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Height (inches)
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7,75"
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11.5
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Weight (pounds)
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35
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Sewing platform dimensions with table (l x
w)
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36,75 x 18,75
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15 X 8.5
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flat bed
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16,75 x 7
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free arm
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No free arm
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8.75 X 2.5
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Base dimensions (l x w)
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16,75 x 7
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15 X 7
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Carrying Case
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No
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YES
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Carrying Case Type
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No
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Upright suitcase, latches on top, avocado
green 'masonite' type fibre-board. Also contained Avocado Green 3 drawer
'plastic box' for spools, bobbins, feet etc. which swings round to RHS
of machine from 'away position above motor, behind free arm.
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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No handle
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none
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Computerized or Mechanical
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Mechanical
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M
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M
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M
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Memory Capacity (units)
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No memory
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n/a
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Single Pattern
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No
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YES
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Pattern Begin
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No
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YES
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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No
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NO
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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No
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NO
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Directional Sewing
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No
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NO
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Hook Type
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Oscillating
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OSCILLATING
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OSCILLATING
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OSCILLATING
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Zig-Zag Width
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4mm
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4 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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4mm
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4 mm
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Stitch Width Settings
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Variable
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VARIABLE
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Stitch Length Settings
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Variable
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VARIABLE
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Fixed Needle Positions
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5
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4
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# Stitches
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13
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22
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# Practical Stitches
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2
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6
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# Decorative Stitches
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11
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16
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Zig-Zag
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Yes
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YES
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YES
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Blind Hem Stitch
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Yes
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YES
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Blanket Stitch
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No
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SORT OF (#14)
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Basting Stitch
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No
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NO/YES WITH MAGIC NEEDLE SUPPLIED WITH
MACHINE
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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No
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NO
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# Standard Feet
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10
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10
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Standard Feet (list)
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See comment
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ZIG-ZAG, EMBOIDERY, ROLL & SHELL
(LARGE) HEMMER, BLINDSTITCH, EDGER WITH QUILTING GUIDE, PINTUCK FOOT 7
GROOVES, BUTTONHOLE, (WOOL) DARNING, ZIPPER WITH RIGHT-HAND GUIDE, LAB
HEMMER, FOOT EXTENSION
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Feet Type
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Clip-on
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PLUG (CLIP-ON)
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Motor Type
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AC
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DC
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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None
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2
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Quick Reverse
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Yes
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YES
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Continuous Reverse
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No
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YES
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot
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No
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NO/YES
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Needle Up
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No
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NO/YES
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Needle Down
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No
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NO
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Feed Dogs Lower?
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Yes
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YES
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YES
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Thread Cutter
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No
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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Yes
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NO
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Free Arm
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No
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YES
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Extension Table (Standard)
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No
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YES
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Automatic Buttonhole
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No
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YES (5-STEP)
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Programmable Buttonhole
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No
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NO
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Buttonhole Types
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None
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2
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Auto Button Sew On
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No
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CAPABLE, NEEDS SPECIAL FOOT
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Alphabet Types
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None
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0
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PC Interface
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No
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Embroidery Attachment
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No
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Control Type
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Knob
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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No
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Back to Top |
| 731
- 800 |
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Features
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731
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732
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800
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Years Manufactured
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Place(s) Manufactured
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Country(ies) Sold
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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125
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Height (inches)
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Weight (pounds)
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Sewing platform dimensions with table (l x
w)
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flat bed
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free arm
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Base dimensions (l x w)
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Carrying Case
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Carrying Case Type
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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Computerized or Mechanical
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Memory Capacity (units)
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Single Pattern
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Pattern Begin
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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Directional Sewing
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Hook Type
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Zig-Zag Width
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Max. Stitch Length
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Stitch Width Settings
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Stitch Length Settings
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Fixed Needle Positions
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# Stitches
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# Practical Stitches
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# Decorative Stitches
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Zig-Zag
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Blind Hem Stitch
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Blanket Stitch
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Basting Stitch
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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# Standard Feet
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Standard Feet (list)
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Feet Type
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Motor Type
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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Quick Reverse
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Continuous Reverse
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot
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Needle Up
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Needle Down
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Feed Dogs Lower?
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Thread Cutter
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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Free Arm
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Extension Table (Standard)
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Automatic Buttonhole
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Programmable Buttonhole
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Buttonhole Types
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Auto Button Sew On
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Alphabet Types
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PC Interface
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Embroidery Attachment
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Control Type
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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