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1630 - 16301+
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Features
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1630
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1630I+
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Years Manufactured
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1996
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Place(s) Manufactured
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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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2479 2500 3700
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3299
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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1225 1400 1450 1600 1650 1800 1990 1999
2199 (new closeout)
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Height (inches)
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12.5
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12.375
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Weight (pounds)
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Sewing platform dimensions with table
(l x w)
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8.5 X 14.5
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15.125 X 9.625
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flat bed
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6 X 8
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free arm
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3 X 8
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2.75 x 8.75
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Base dimensions (l x w)
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12 X 6
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5.75 x 14
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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 - OPTIONAL SOFT AVAILABLE
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HARD
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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YES
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YES
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Computerized or Mechanical
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C
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COMPUTERIZED
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Memory Capacity (units)
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9 (70 UNITS EACH)
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9 WITH 70 STITCHES
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Single Pattern
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YES
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YES
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Pattern Begin
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YES
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YES
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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YES
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YES
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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YES
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YES
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Directional Sewing
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YES
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YES
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Hook Type
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R
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R
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Zig-Zag Width
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9 mm
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9 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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5 mm; 10 mm
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5 mm
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Stitch Width Settings
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0.1 mm increments
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9(?)
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Stitch Length Settings
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0.05 mm increments
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5
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Fixed Needle Positions
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11
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11
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# Stitches
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>200
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350
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# Practical Stitches
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23
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23
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# Decorative Stitches
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152
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153
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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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YES
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YES
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Blanket Stitch
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YES
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YES
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Basting Stitch
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YES
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YES
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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YES
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NO
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# Standard Feet
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11
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11
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Standard Feet (list)
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1,2,3,3c,4,5,20,8,9,18,40coded zig-zag,
overlock, coded buttonhole, coded> automatic buttonhole, zipper,
blind stitch, coded open embroidery, jeans,> darning, button sewing
on, coded sideways motion (coded feet do 9mm stitches
> --others do 5mm)
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CODED REVERSE PATTERN FOOT,OVERLOCK
FOOT,CODEDBUTTONHOLE FOOT,ZIP FOOT, BLINDSTITCH FOOT, CODED OPEN
EMBRODIARY FOOT,
JEANS FOOT,CARNING FOOT,BUTTON SEW-ON
FOOT,CODED SIDEWAYS MOTION FOOT
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Feet Type
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CLIP-ON
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CLIP-ON
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Motor Type
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DC
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DC
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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3
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3
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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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YES
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YES
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot
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YES
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YES
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Needle Up
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YES
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YES
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Needle Down
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YES
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YES
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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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YES
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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YES
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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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YES (4-STEP)
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YES
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Programmable Buttonhole
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YES
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YES
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Buttonhole Types
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8
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8
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Auto Button Sew On
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YES
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YES
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Alphabet Types
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3; 4; 8
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5
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PC Interface
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YES
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YES
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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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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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Back to Top
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130 - 150QE
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Features
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130
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140
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150
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150QE
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Years Manufactured
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1999
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1999
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1999
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Place(s) Manufactured
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SWITZERLAND
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Country(ies) Sold
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USA
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USA
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USA
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USA
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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600
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1200
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1299 1600
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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800
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1075
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1125
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Height (inches)
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12
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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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15 X 7
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Carrying Case
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YES
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YES
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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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HARD
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HARD
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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YES
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Computerized or Mechanical
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COMPUTERIZED
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COMPUTERIZED
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COMPUTERIZED
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COMPUTERIZED
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Memory Capacity (units)
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30 STITCH PATTERNS
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Single Pattern
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YES
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Pattern Begin
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YES
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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NO
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YES
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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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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NO
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NO
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Hook Type
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CB/O
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CB/O
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CB/O
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CB/O
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Zig-Zag Width
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5.5 mm
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5.5 mm
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5.5 mm
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5.5 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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5 mm
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5 mm
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5 mm
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5 mm
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Stitch Width Settings
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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Stitch Length Settings
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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Fixed Needle Positions
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9
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9
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9
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9
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# Stitches
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13
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23
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28
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28
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# Practical Stitches
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10
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# Decorative Stitches
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3
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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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YES
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Blanket Stitch
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YES
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Basting Stitch
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NO
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NO
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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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YES
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# Standard Feet
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4+2
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4+2
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4+2
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4+2
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Standard Feet (list)
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0,1,3,4,5 + 2 CHOICES FROM
LIST OF 15
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0,1,3,4,5 + 2 CHOICES FROM
LIST OF 15
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0,1,3,4,5,37,50 + 2 CHOICES
FROM LIST OF 15
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Feet Type
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CLIP-ON
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CLIP-ON
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CLIP-ON
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CLIP-ON
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Motor Type
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DC
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DC
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DC
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DC
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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1
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1
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2
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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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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 (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
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NO (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
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YES
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YES
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Needle Up
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FOOT CONTROL
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FOOT CONTROL
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YES
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YES
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Needle Down
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FOOT CONTROL
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FOOT CONTROL
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YES
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YES
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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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YES
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Thread Cutter
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YES
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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YES
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YES
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YES
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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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YES
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YES
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Extension Table (Standard)
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NO (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
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NO (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
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NO (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
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NO (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
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Automatic Buttonhole
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YES
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Programmable Buttonhole
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YES
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Buttonhole Types
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2
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2
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2
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2
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Auto Button Sew On
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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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1
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1
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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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PUSHBUTTON
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PUSHBUTTON
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PUSHBUTTON
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PUSHBUTTON
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Adjustable Presser Foot
Pressure
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Back to Top
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160 - 170QPE |
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Features
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160
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170
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170QPE
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Years Manufactured
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Place(s) Manufactured
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Country(ies) Sold
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USA
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USA
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USA
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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1499 1800
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2199 3299
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3999
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Used Prices (USD as on
6/1/99)
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2300
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2500 2800
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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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YES
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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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HARD
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Computerized or Mechanical
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COMPUTERIZED
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COMPUTERIZED
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COMPUTERIZED
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Memory Capacity (units)
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30 STITCH PATTERNS
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UNLIMITED
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UNLIMITED
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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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NO
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NO
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NO
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Hook Type
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CB/O
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CB/O
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CB/O
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Zig-Zag Width
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5.5 mm
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5.5 mm
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5.5 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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5 mm
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5 mm
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5 mm
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Stitch Width Settings
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VARIABLE IN SMALL
INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL
INCREMENTS
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Stitch Length Settings
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VARIABLE IN SMALL
INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL
INCREMENTS
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VARIABLE IN SMALL
INCREMENTS
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Fixed Needle Positions
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9
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11
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11
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# Stitches
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38
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147
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147
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# Practical Stitches
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# Decorative Stitches
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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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Blanket Stitch
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Basting Stitch
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NO
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YES
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YES
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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# Standard Feet
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4 + 2
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7 + 2
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7 + 2
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Standard Feet (list)
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1, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 37, 50 + 2
FROM LIST OF 15
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1, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 37, 50 + 2
FROM LIST OF 15
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Feet Type
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CLIP-ON
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CLIP-ON
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CLIP-ON
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Motor Type
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DC
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DC
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DC
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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2
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3
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3
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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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YES
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YES
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YES
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Needle Up
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Needle Down
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YES
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YES
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YES
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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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YES
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YES
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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YES
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YES
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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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YES
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Extension Table (Standard)
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Automatic Buttonhole
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Programmable Buttonhole
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Buttonhole Types
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3
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3
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3
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Auto Button Sew On
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Alphabet Types
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3
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3
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3
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PC Interface
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Embroidery Attachment
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YES (OPTIONAL)
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YES (INCLUDED)
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Control Type
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PUSHBUTTON
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TOUCHSCREEN &
PUSHBUTTON
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TOUCHSCREEN &
PUSHBUTTON
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Adjustable Presser Foot
Pressure
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YES
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YES
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Back to Top
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180 -
180E |
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Features
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180
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180E
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Years Manufactured
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1998-
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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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Switzerland
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Switzerland
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Retail Price when
new (USD)
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3200 3599
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3009 3799 3800
4000 4299
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Used Prices (USD as
on 6/1/99)
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2700
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2500 3100 3200
3500 4000
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Height (inches)
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12
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12
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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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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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YES
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YES
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Computerized or
Mechanical
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COMPUTERIZED
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COMPUTERIZED
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Memory Capacity
(units)
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UNLIMITED
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UNLIMITED
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Single Pattern
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YES
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YES
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Pattern Begin
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YES
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YES
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Mirror Image
Right/Left
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YES
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YES
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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YES
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YES
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Directional Sewing
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16 DIRECTION
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16 DIRECTION
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Hook Type
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ROTARY
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ROTARY
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Zig-Zag Width
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9 mm
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9 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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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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11
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11
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# Stitches
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206
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206
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# Practical Stitches
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# Decorative
Stitches
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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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YES
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YES
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Blanket Stitch
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YES
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YES
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Basting Stitch
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YES
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YES
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Hand-look Quilting
Stitch
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YES
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YES
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# Standard Feet
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8+2
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8+2
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Standard Feet (list)
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0,1,2,3,2A,5,9,20,40
+ 2 CHOICES FROM LIST
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standard,
overlock, buttonhole, buttonhole with slide for darning, zipper foot,
blind stitch, open embroidery foot, sideways motion foot
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Feet Type
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CLIP-ON
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CLIP-ON
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Motor Type
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DC
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DC
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Speed (Stitches per
minute)
|
|
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Speed Ranges
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4
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4
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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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YES
|
YES
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Knee Lift for
Presser Foot
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YES
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YES
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Needle Up
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YES
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YES
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Needle Down
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YES
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YES
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Feed Dogs Lower?
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YES
|
YES
|
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Thread Cutter
|
YES
|
YES
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Automatic Bobbin
Winder
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YES
|
YES
|
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Free Arm
|
YES
|
YES
|
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Extension Table
(Standard)
|
YES
|
YES
|
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Automatic Buttonhole
|
YES
|
YES
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Programmable
Buttonhole
|
|
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Buttonhole Types
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10
|
10
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Auto Button Sew On
|
YES
|
YES
|
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Alphabet Types
|
4
|
4
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PC Interface
|
YES
|
YES
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Embroidery
Attachment
|
YES (OPTIONAL)
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YES (INCLUDED)
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Control Type
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TOUCHSCREEN &
PUSHBUTTON
|
TOUCHSCREEN &
PUSHBUTTON
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Adjustable Presser
Foot Pressure
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YES
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YES
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