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| Stitch Options - Only one stitch option available per machine. Therefore, less likely to wear out. |
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| Stitch Options - Come with many different stitch options. The more you stitches you use, the more wear and tear on the machine. |
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| Stitch Quality - Creates a cleaner, better looking stitch. |
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| Stitch Quality - Stitch usually requires extra fussing to get it just right. |
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| Production Speed - Allows you to work at a fast pace. |
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| Production Speed - Best suited for people who work at a slower pace. |
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| Fabric Flexibility - Allows more room to work with larger cloth and thicker fabric. |
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| Fabric Flexibility - Due to a small motor, these machines are generally not robust enough to allow you adequate room to work with larger cloth or thicker fabric. |
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| User Type - Ideal for individuals who use their sewing machine for 5 or more hours a day. Designed and engineered to be more of a workhorse machine. |
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| User Type - Generally designed for individuals who use their machine for less than 5 hours a day. If used longer, the motor will get extremely hot and could wear out. |
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| Thread - Allows you to use larger cones and heaver threads. |
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| Thread - Designed for use with lighter threads. Using heavy threads will bind up the machine, causing headaches and a need for repair. |
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| Maintenance - Most models are maintenance free and come with a built-in oil system. Parts are easy to find. |
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| Maintenance - Most models require constant oiling and cleaning of parts. The gears are generally too small to handle excessive debris. |
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| Customer Satisfaction - Designed and engineered to last a long time, giving individuals plenty of enjoyment and satisfaction. |
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| Customer Satisfaction - Designed and engineered for individuals who sew on a casual basis and not for long periods of time. |
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| Return On Investment - A reliable, long-term investment. |
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| Return On Investment - A short-term, ??? Although cheaper to buy initially, you may end spend more money in the long run… |
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| Quality - Always come manufactured in metal. |
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| Quality - Although their appearance tends to visually more appealing, the reality is that this machine isn't designed for an a frequent or avid sewer.??? |
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| Plug & Sew - You can store an industrial machine on the side for years without having to worry about whether or not it will sew. |
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| Plug & Sew - Storing a home machine in an attic, closet or basement for years will unfortunately seize up the machine, thereby requiring a tune-up before you can starting sewing again. |
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