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Comparing Sewing Machines

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Awards Top Pick Award Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award  Top Pick Award 
Price $1,499 List
$1,042 at Amazon		$260 List
$259.99 at Amazon		$650 List
$499.99 at Amazon		$699 List
$499.00 at Amazon		$300 List
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Pros Automatic thread cutter, foot pedal has a cord wrap, top notch lighting, automatic needle threadingVery easy stitch selection, screen lights up, large numerals, alphanumeric stitches, easy bobbin loadingAutomatic thread cutter, tons of stitch optionsFantastic needle threader, light up screen, excellent sewing speed adjustment sliderGood sewing performance, easy to use, high value
Cons Very expensive, heavy, bigger learning curveLip can catch thread while threading machine, pedal-less sewing button doesn't light up, bobbin winder is plastic, needle jumps when making buttonholesBig learning curveNo thread cutter on bobbin winder, no default setting indicators, no top position needle indicator on hand wheelA bit harder to set up
Bottom Line Well worth the money if you are a serious sewer and have the time to devote to learning the machineA very easy to use machine with plenty of options, a great screen, and a solid price, though not the best at buttonholesAn all-around great machine with more than enough stitches for even the pickiest sewerA great all-around option with plenty of options and great usability features but at a premium priceA great machine for the price and a good bet for both beginning and seasoned users
Rating Categories Juki HZL-F300 Brother HC1850 Singer 9960 Quantum... Juki HZL-LB5100 Singer 7258 Stylist
Sewing (45%)
8.3
7.8
7.8
7.5
7.5
Ease of use (35%)
9.3
9.3
8.2
8.7
7.8
Buttonholes (20%)
6.2
5.6
7.2
5.8
7.2
Specs Juki HZL-F300 Brother HC1850 Singer 9960 Quantum... Juki HZL-LB5100 Singer 7258 Stylist
# of Built-in Stitches 106 185 600 100 100
# of Buttonhole Styles 16 8 13 3 6
Computerized? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Measured Weight 21.0 lbs 10.5 lbs 19.7 lbs 12.3 lbs 14.6 lbs
Manufacturer Stated Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) 900 850 850 700 750
Buttonhole Sewing (number of steps) 1-Step 1-Step 1-Step 1-Step 1-Step
Maximum Stitch Width 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 6mm
Maximum Stitch Length 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 4.8mm
Thread Cutter Automatic Built-in Automatic Built-in Built-in
Automatic Bobbin Winder Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cover Hard No Hard Hard Soft
Free Arm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes