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This lightweight, full-size sewing machine features 17 utility and decorative stitches. The SM1704 offers the perfect set of features for everyday sewing and mending, at an affordable price. Selecting your stitches is as easy as turning the dial, and the tension control dial and reverse sewing lever give you added control at your fingertips. The four included sewing presser feet allow you to easily insert zippers, create buttonholes, sew on buttons, and handle general sewing. This machine also has a jam-resistant Quick-Set drop-in top bobbin, clear-view bobbin cover and bobbin, automatic bobbin winding system, and a free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves. Included are a twin needle, extra spool pin, and darning plate as well as instructional DVD and an English and Spanish user manual.
Q: How many stitches does this sewing machine offer?
A: This Brother sewing machine offers a total of 17 built-in stitches, including both utility and decorative stitch options. The stitch patterns include straight stitch, zigzag stitch, satin stitch, blind hem stitch, elastic stitch, stretch blind hem stitch, overedge stitch, double action stitch, and bridging stitch. Each stitch can be easily selected by turning the stitch selection dial.
Q: How many needle positions does this sewing machine have?
A: The Brother 17-Stitch Sewing Machine has 2 needle positions: the center needle position and the left needle position. The center needle position is used for most general sewing tasks, while the left needle position is used for specialized tasks such as sewing zippers and buttonholes.
Q: Is this sewing machine compatible with drop feed?
A: The Brother 17-Stitch Sewing Machine does not support drop feed. The "Drop Feed Compatibility" field in the product specifications is set to "false".
Q: How heavy is this sewing machine?
A: The weight of the Brother 17-Stitch Sewing Machine is 10.6 pounds. This information is found in the product specifications section, under the "Product Weight" category.
Q: What type of sewing machine is this?
A: This is a mechanical sewing machine with 17 built-in stitches, including utility and decorative stitches. It is lightweight and full-sized, making it suitable for everyday sewing and mending tasks.
Q: What is the power source for this sewing machine?
A: The power source for this sewing machine is a regular household electrical outlet. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. The machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label.
Q: What are the dimensions of this sewing machine (width, length, and height)?
A: The dimensions of the 17-Stitch Sewing Machine by Brother are as follows: - Width: 15 2/5 inches - Length: 5 4/5 inches - Height: 12 1/10 inches
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This lightweight, full-size sewing machine features 17 utility and decorative stitches. The SM1704 offers the perfect set of features for everyday sewing and mending, at an affordable price. Selecting your stitches is as easy as turning the dial, and the tension control dial and reverse sewing lever give you added control at your fingertips. The four included sewing presser feet allow you to easily insert zippers, create buttonholes, sew on buttons, and handle general sewing. This machine also has a jam-resistant Quick-Set drop-in top bobbin, clear-view bobbin cover and bobbin, automatic bobbin winding system, and a free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves. Included are a twin needle, extra spool pin, and darning plate as well as instructional DVD and an English and Spanish user manual.

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With a full range of user-friendly features and lightweight design, the Brother SM3701 is perfect for both beginners learning to sew and more advanced sewers looking for versatility. The SM3701 offers 37 built-in stitches including a blind hem, decorative, and quilting stitches with an automatic one-step buttonholer for virtually perfect buttonholes. Included are 5 quick-change sewing feet, including a buttonhole, zipper, zigzag, blind stitch, and button sewing foot. Plus, enjoy the ease of sewing cuffs, sleeves, and pant legs with the built-in free arm.

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