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Hobbycraft Midi

Hobbycraft 19S

Singer Promise 1408

Janome HC1200

Singer M1605
Sewing machine type Mechanical Mechanical Electronic Mechanical Electronic
Number of stitches 12 stitches 19 stitches 8 stitches 12 stitches Six basic and decorative stitches for key sewing techniques
Adjustable stitch length No Yes (up to 4mm) Yes (up to 4.2mm) Yes (up to 4mm) Yes
Adjustable stitch width No Yes (up to 5mm) Adjustable zigzag width (up to 4mm) Yes (up to 5mm) Yes
Buttonhole Four-step buttonhole Four-step buttonhole Four-step buttonhole Four-step buttonhole Four-step buttonhole
Alphabet styles No No No No No
Max speed Variable Variable 750 SPM 600 SPM 750 SPM
Feet type(s) that come with machine N/A All-purpose foot, buttonhole foot, button sew-on foot All-purpose foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, button sewing foot Sliding buttonhole foot, blind hem foot, zipper foot, standard/zigzag foot - set on machine All-purpose foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot
Bobbin type Top drop-in bobbin Front loading bobbin Front loading bobbin Front loading bobbin Front loading bobbin
Free arm No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Automatic needle threader No No No No No
Integrated light Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Darning plate or drop feed? N/A Darning plate Darning plate Darning plate Darning plate
Automatic thread cutter Yes Yes No No No
Stop/start button No No By pedal By pedal By pedal
Chasis material Plastic Metal Heavy duty metal frame Metal
Weight 6kg 7kg 5kg 5.5kg 4.4kg
Size 43 x 23 x 26cm 30.5 x 38 x 18.5cm 29.8 x 38.5 x 15cm 37 x 18.1 x 28.8cm
Suitable for fabrics Lightweight Most Lightweight to midweight Lightweight to midweight Lightweight to midweight
Guarantee 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years
Accessories Included Seam ripper, bobbins, needles Seam ripper, seam guide, three bobbins, oil, spool holder (large and small), three needles, L-shaped screwdriver Edge/quilting guide, pack of needles, bobbins, large thread spool cap, spool pin felt, darning plate, L-screwdriver, seam ripper/lint brush, soft-sided dust cover Manual, foot control, needles, bobbins, darning plate, seam ripper Darning Plate, pack of needles, SINGER® Class 15 (transparent) bobbins, needle plate screwdriver, spool pin felt, seam ripper/lint brush
Embroidery stitch options No No No No No
Stitch memory No No No No No
Extended arm / table No No No Freearm No
Twin needle No No Twin needle capabilities Yes Twin needle capabilities
Needle positions Pre-set Pre-set Pre-set Left to middle Pre-set
Reverse (button/lever) Lever Lever Lever Lever Lever
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