With the Singer S14-78, you get a total of 12 different stitches to work with, ranging from those utilising 2-threads, 3-threads and the full 4-threads at one time. 12 may not sound like a lot compared to other models, but given it’s reasonable price tag, we think it’s more than enough. It took about 3 minutes and 10 seconds to thread the lower looper on the Janome. It was very fiddly. It took about 40 seconds on the Brother 4234d! What a difference. You need not search far for all the necessary accessories you will need when sewing as Singer provide you with everything you may need to get get started. This includes: Simply slide a lever to easily change the machine for rolled hemming. There is no need to change the stitch blade. Easy to read instruction manual with clear and detailed instructions on how to set up your machine.

Converting to the Rolled Hem sewing mode is effortless. An easy access lever moves the stitch finger in position for rolled hemming. A favourite when sewing a knit fabric because the stitch stretches as the fabric stretches providing a strong and professional finish that will not “pop” when the fabric is stretched. When compared against a sewing machine there are quite a few noticeable differences. In addition to being faster at sewing they also come with a built-in blade which trims off the excess seam allowance as you go, which again is more time efficient than having to do this task with scissors.I timed how long it took 2 people on Youtube to thread the lower loopers of the Brother 4234d and the outdated Janome 8002d. (The videos are by Ken’s Sewing Center and Syakademiet). Provides a wonderful professional seam finish, helps prevent loosely woven fabrics from unravelling and offers unlimited decorative capabilities.

The key to getting good stitches is actually getting the settings right. If you buy a manual machine, this will take experimentation and practice. As if that wasn’t enough, you also get the benefit of precise and detailed pictures showing each step on the machine itself. Wide Range of Stitches Available If you’re using your machine for commercial purposes, the warranty is for 1 year. Best suited for occasional sewists different stitch types come already built in with this machine that works with the option 4, 3 or 2 thread stitching capacity. Included in these stitches are built in rolled hem stitches which offers you more variety when planning your sewing project.

Singer has thought of everthing, even the SE017 lint brush has been designed with precision, it has a needle location hole to help when insert new needles, its is built in to the lint brush handle, clever! Industry specialists told me the 4234d is built well. This is important for regular sewists who need something more durable.

Provides a wonderful professional seam finish, helps prevent loosely woven fabrics from unraveling, and offers unlimited decorative capabilities. They’re designed to sew 3 or 4 layers of fabric, and no more than that. Multiple industry specialists told me this. You’ll obtain a smoother point if you stitch darts conventionally. Then they can be moved if necessary, and are less bulky. The handy free arm is accessed by removing the accessory compartment, included tweezers have their own storage space in side the looper flap, ready to use when needed to help threading the loopers or needle eyes. All threading paths are colour coded, hence, easy to follow. Other features of the SE017 include:It’s a similar quality and price as the Brother. It also has a great “information panel” on the front which suggests settings for 12 different stitches. This is super helpful and rare to find. It will save you from constantly looking up the settings in your manual. gursewingmachines.com. ‘FAQs’. [online] Available at: https://www.gursewingmachines.com/buyersguide#faq[accessed: 11 March 2020] Success. ‘Lucie’. [online] Available at: https://sewtosuccess.co.uk/sewing_machine/lucie/ [accessed: 3 Sep. 2020] The HD0405s uses double LED lights over the needle and presser foot...the brightness is near shadow free.