Older Bernina Comparison Charts
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Features |
1000 |
1000s |
1001 |
1005 |
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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) |
599 |
699 |
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99) |
300 399 |
191, 349 |
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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 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
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Memory Capacity (units) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Single Pattern |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Pattern Begin |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Mirror Image Right/Left |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Mirror Image Up/Down |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Directional Sewing |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Hook Type |
R |
R |
O |
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Zig-Zag Width |
5 mm |
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Max. Stitch Length |
5 mm |
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Stitch Width Settings |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
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Stitch Length Settings |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
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Fixed Needle Positions |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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# Stitches |
7 |
7 |
12 |
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# Practical Stitches |
7 |
7 |
14 |
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# Decorative Stitches |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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Zig-Zag |
YES |
YES |
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Blind Hem Stitch |
YES |
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Blanket Stitch |
NO |
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Basting Stitch |
NO |
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch |
NO |
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# Standard Feet |
5 |
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Standard Feet (list) |
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Feet Type |
CLIP-ON |
CLIP-ON |
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Motor Type |
AC |
AC |
AC |
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Speed (Stitches per minute) |
>1000 |
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Speed Ranges |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Quick Reverse |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Continuous Reverse |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot |
NO |
NO |
YES (LATER MODELS ONLY) |
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Needle Up |
NO |
NO |
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Needle Down |
NO |
NO |
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Feed Dogs Lower? |
DIAL |
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Thread Cutter |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Automatic Bobbin Winder |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Free Arm |
YES |
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Extension Table (Standard) |
NO |
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Automatic Buttonhole |
YES, 6 STEP |
YES |
YES, 6 STEP |
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Programmable Buttonhole |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Buttonhole Types |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Auto Button Sew On |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Alphabet Types |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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PC Interface |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Embroidery Attachment |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Control Type |
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure |
Back to Top
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Features |
1006 |
1008 |
1010 |
1011 |
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Years Manufactured |
1998 |
1991 |
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Place(s) Manufactured |
SWITZERLAND |
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Country(ies) Sold |
USA |
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Retail Price when new (USD) |
499 500 |
1299 |
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99) |
399 575 |
475 505 |
492 750 |
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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 |
YES |
YES |
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Carrying Case Type |
SOFT |
SOFT |
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Integrated Handle on Machine |
YES |
YES |
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Computerized or Mechanical |
M |
M |
M |
M |
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Memory Capacity (units) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Single Pattern |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Pattern Begin |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Mirror Image Right/Left |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Mirror Image Up/Down |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Directional Sewing |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Hook Type |
CB/O |
CB/O |
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Zig-Zag Width |
5 mm |
5.5 mm |
5 mm |
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Max. Stitch Length |
5 mm |
5 mm |
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Stitch Width Settings |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
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Stitch Length Settings |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
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Fixed Needle Positions |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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# Stitches |
13 |
17 |
16 |
22 |
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# Practical Stitches |
10 |
15 |
8 |
18 |
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# Decorative Stitches |
3 |
2 |
8 |
4 |
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Zig-Zag |
YES |
Y |
YES |
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Blind Hem Stitch |
YES |
Y |
YES |
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Blanket Stitch |
NO |
Y |
NO |
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Basting Stitch |
NO |
Y |
NO |
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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# Standard Feet |
6 |
5 |
5 |
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Standard Feet (list) |
1,2,3,4,5 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
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Feet Type |
CLIP-ON |
SNAP-ON |
SNAP-ON |
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Motor Type |
AC |
AC |
AC |
AC |
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Speed (Stitches per minute) |
>1000 |
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Speed Ranges |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Quick Reverse |
YES |
YES |
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Continuous Reverse |
NO |
NO |
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot |
YES (SOME MODELS ONLY) |
NO |
NO |
YES |
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Needle Up |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Needle Down |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Feed Dogs Lower? |
DIAL |
KNOB |
YES |
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Thread Cutter |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Automatic Bobbin Winder |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Free Arm |
YES/NO |
YES |
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Extension Table (Standard) |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Automatic Buttonhole |
YES, 6 STEP |
YES, 6 STEP |
YES, 6 STEP |
YES |
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Programmable Buttonhole |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Buttonhole Types |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Auto Button Sew On |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Alphabet Types |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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PC Interface |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Embroidery Attachment |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Control Type |
KNOB |
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure |
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Features |
1020 |
1030 |
1031 |
1031QE |
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Years Manufactured |
1987-1992 |
1993 |
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Place(s) Manufactured |
Switzerland |
SWITZERLAND |
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Country(ies) Sold |
USA |
USA |
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Retail Price when new (USD) |
1200 |
1159 1400 1599(LIST) |
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99) |
450 500 899 |
650-800 699 1000 |
999 (closeout new) |
1200 |
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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 |
NO |
YES, HARD |
YES |
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Carrying Case Type |
SOFT |
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Integrated Handle on Machine |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Computerized or Mechanical |
M |
M |
M |
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Memory Capacity (units) |
0 |
0 |
NONE |
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Single Pattern |
NO |
NO - PATTERN INDICATOR |
NO - PATTERN INDICATOR |
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Pattern Begin |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Mirror Image Right/Left |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Mirror Image Up/Down |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Directional Sewing |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Hook Type |
CB/O |
CB/O |
CB/O |
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Zig-Zag Width |
5 mm |
5 mm |
5 mm |
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Max. Stitch Length |
5 mm (10 mm with basting) |
5 mm (10 mm with basting) |
5 mm |
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Stitch Width Settings |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
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Stitch Length Settings |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
VARIABLE |
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Fixed Needle Positions |
5 |
5 |
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# Stitches |
22 |
26 |
26 |
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# Practical Stitches |
18 |
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# Decorative Stitches |
8 |
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Zig-Zag |
YES |
YES |
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Blind Hem Stitch |
YES |
YES |
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Blanket Stitch |
#21. Use mirror image. |
NO |
NO (TOWELLING STITCH) |
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Basting Stitch |
YES |
NO |
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch |
NO |
NO |
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# Standard Feet |
8 |
11 |
9 |
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Standard Feet (list) |
0,1,2,3,3B, 4,5,6,7,8,9 |
0,1,2,3,3b, 4,5,6,9 |
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Feet Type |
CLIP-ON |
CLIP-ON |
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Motor Type |
DC |
DC |
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Speed (Stitches per minute) |
MORE THAN 1000 |
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Speed Ranges |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Quick Reverse |
YES |
YES |
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Continuous Reverse |
NO |
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot |
YES |
YES |
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Needle Up |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Needle Down |
YES (WITH HEEL TAP) |
YES (WITH HEEL TAP) |
YES (WITH HEEL TAP) |
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Feed Dogs Lower? |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Thread Cutter |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Automatic Bobbin Winder |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Free Arm |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
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Extension Table (Standard) |
NO |
YES (METAL) |
NO (OPTIONAL) |
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Automatic Buttonhole |
YES, 6 STEP |
YES, 6 STEP |
YES, 6 STEP |
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Programmable Buttonhole |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Buttonhole Types |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Auto Button Sew On |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Alphabet Types |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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PC Interface |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Embroidery Attachment |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Control Type |
KNOB, LEVER |
KNOB, LEVER |
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure |
YES |
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