| Machine 1 | Machine 2 | Machine 3 | |
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| Brand/Model Number | |||
| Number of threads (2 | 3 | 3/4 | 5) | |||
| Number of needles (1 | 2 | 1/2) | |||
| Needle type (industrial | sewing machine) | |||
| Type of stitches: a. Flatlock |
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| b. Overlock | |||
| c. Rolled hem | |||
| d. Blind hem | |||
| e. Chain stitch | |||
| Ease of converting to different stitches | |||
| Stitch quality on various fabrics | |||
| Knife (movable | stationary) | |||
| Location of stitch finger (easy to see?) | |||
| Direction handwheel turns | |||
| Presser foot lifter location | |||
| Thread paths marked (color coded?) | |||
| Ease of threading | |||
| Thread: a. Spool adapters |
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| b. Use of specialty threads | |||
| Ease of tension adjustment (dial marked) | |||
| Ease of cleaning and oiling | |||
| Smoothness, quietness of operation | |||
| Power switch | |||
| Light location | |||
| Machine stability when stitching | |||
| Instruction manual | |||
| Attachments (availability and cost) | |||
| Additional features: a. Carrying handle |
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| b. Free arm | |||
| c. Special table | |||
| d. Dust cover | |||
| e. Travel case | |||
| f. Accessory case | |||
| g. Differential feed | |||
| h. Electronic threading | |||
| Dealer information: a. Name and address |
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| c. Warranty | |||
| c. Special table | |||
| d. Lessons/classes |