This newest Futura has user friendly features such as the SwiftSmart threading system, Drop & Sew bobbin system, electronic auto pilot, push button selection, and a new large hoop size (10.23" x 6.23") with multi-hooping capabilities! Nice additions such as the long arm design with plenty of room for your large projects, programmable needle up/down, 6 StayBright LED lights, a speed control lever and an expansive accessory package make this the machine you?ve been asking for!.
Embroidery
2 SNAP-ON HOOPS INCLUDED:
Create beautiful embroideries in a variety of sizes: NEW Extra Large 260 mm x 160 mm and Small 100 mm x 100 mm.
MULTI-HOOP CAPABILITY TO EMBROIDER DESIGNS LARGER THAN ONE HOOP:
Gives endless possibilities to embroider designs up to 480 mm x 280 mm (18 1/2” x 11”).
125 EMBROIDERY DESIGNS INCLUDED:
A large selection of embroidery designs to get you started right away.
DESIGN FILE CAPABILITY:
Automatically reads most embroidery design file formats.
BASIC EDITING OF ALL DESIGNS:
Customize your embroidery on your computer screen. Combine multiple designs into one design file and add lettering to personalize your embroidery. Select custom colors for your threads. The software includes thread charts with color numbers for the most popular brands of embroidery thread. Rotate embroidery designs in one degree increments for perfect placement and design possibilities. Flip embroidery designs horizontally and/or vertically or repeat embroidery designs for even more creative possibilities. Resizing capability allows you to reduce or enlarge the embroidery design for use on any project.
LETTERING PROGRAM WITH 5 FONTS:
Select from 5 embroidery fonts to personalize or monogram your projects. Letters can be sized, rotated and shaped with 30 lettering frames such as arc, banner, wave and more.
TRACE DESIGN:
Trace the outline of the design in theembroidery hoop to accurately position the design.
3D REALISTIC VIEW AND PRINT CAPABILITIES:
Stitches appear on the computer screen exactly as they will sew. Print the design to create placement templates.
CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO COMPUTER WITH USB CABLE:
Quick transfer of designs, no additional hardware or cards are needed.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE AVAILABLE:
- AUTOPUNCH Use your own images or clip art toautomatically create custom embroideries.
- AUTO CROSSSTITCH Easily convert images to cross-stitch designs.
- PHOTOSTICH Convert your favorite photos to embroidery designs.
- HYPERFONT Convert your own computer's Windows true type fonts into custom monograms and lettering.
- EDITING Customize any section of a design or its stitches.
BUILT-IN TUTORIALS: Easy “How To” Instructions built right in.
Sewing:
EXTRA LARGE SEWING SPACE:
The arm length to the right of the needle is 210 mm (8 1/4”) which gives more space for Quilts and other Large Projects.
30 STITCHES:
For a wide variety of sewing. You willalways have the perfect stitch for every project. Includes6 Basic, 5 Stretch, 17 Decorative and 2 Buttonholestitches.
2 FULLY AUTOMATIC, 1-STEP BUTTONHOLES:
Buttonholes are quickly and easily sewn in a simpleone-step process. Both columns are sewn in the samedirection to lay smoothly and prevent distortion. Choosefrom two different styles for various sewing applications.
7mm STITCH WIDTH:
Decorative stitches are wide,bold and beautiful.
PRESSOR FOOT SENSOR:
Notifies with error message and buzzer when presser foot is not down.
EXCLUSIVE BUTTONHOLE UNDERPLATE:
Makes iteasy to create buttonholes, even on thick fabrics or uneven fabric thicknesses.
PROGRAMMABLE NEEDLE UP/DOWN:
One touch sets the needle to stop up or down for easy pivoting, appliqué, accurate stitch placement and more.
ELECTRIC TWIN NEEDLE FUNCTION:
Limits the stitch width when using a twin needle on decorative stitches to prevent needle breakage.
DROP FEED:
A convenient lever lowers the feed teethfor free-motion embroidery and creative top stitching.
General:
SwiftSmart THREADING SYSTEM WITH
AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER:
Sewing’s biggest timesaver!
SEPARATE BOBBIN WINDING MOTOR:
You can easily wind a bobbin while sewing or embroidering.
SPEED CONTROL:
Reduce the speed for precise sewing. Easily accessible on the front of your machine.
6 StayBright LED LIGHTS:
Fills the sewing surface with light, making it easier to view your work and eliminating eye strain.
Drop & Sew BOBBIN SYSTEM:
Automatic bobbin thread pick up for quicker threading. The clear cover makes it easy to see the bobbin supply.
EXTRA HIGH PRESSOR FOOT LIFT:
Easy to place multiple layers or bulky fabrics under the presser foot.
2 BUILT-IN SPOOL PINS:
Horizontal and vertical thread delivery are handy for twin needle sewing, specialty sewing and topstitching techniques.
2 ACCESSORY TRAYS:
The machine accessories are within handy reach, stored in the Removable Extension Table. Plus, another extra accessory storage in the embroidery unit for easy access while embroidering.
Standard Accessories
Sewing Machine Accessories:
Needles, Bobbins, Spool Pin, Spool Pin Felt Disc, Spool pin caps (mini, small, large), Seam Ripper / Lint Brush, Screwdrivers (3), All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Blind Hem Foot, Satin Foot, Button Sewing Foot, Buttonhole Foot with Underplate, Thread Spool Nets, Instruction Manual, Foot Pedal, Power Cord
Embroidery Accessories:
Vinyl bag, Scissors, Bobbins (3), Embroidery Presser Foot, Embroidery Software CD, USB Cable
2 SNAP-ON HOOPS INCLUDED: Create beautiful
embroideries in a variety of sizes: NEW Extra Large
260 mm x 160 mm and Small 100 mm x 100 mm.
MULTI-HOOP CAPABILITY TO EMBROIDER
DESIGNS LARGER THAN ONE HOOP: Gives endless
possibilities to embroider designs up to 480 mm x
280 mm (18 ½” x 11”).
125 EMBROIDERY DESIGNS INCLUDED: A large
selection of embroidery designs to get you started right
away.
DESIGN FILE CAPABILITY: Automatically reads most
embroidery design file formats.
BASIC EDITING OF ALL DESIGNS: Customize your
embroidery on your computer screen.
Combine multiple designs into one design file and
add lettering to personalize your embroidery.
Select custom colors for your threads. The software
includes thread charts with color numbers for the
most popular brands of embroidery thread.
Rotate embroidery designs in one degree increments
for perfect placement and design possibilities.
Flip embroidery designs horizontally and/or
vertically or repeat embroidery designs for even
more creative possibilities.
Resizing capability allows you to reduce or enlarge
the embroidery design for use on any project.
LETTERING PROGRAM WITH 5 FONTS: Select from 5
embroidery fonts to personalize or monogram your projects.
Letters can be sized, rotated and shaped with 30 lettering
frames such as arc, banner, wave and more.
.
TRACE DESIGN: Trace the outline of the design in the
embroidery hoop to accurately position the design.
3D REALISTIC VIEW AND PRINT CAPABILITIES: Stitches
appear on the computer screen exactly as they will sew. Print
the design to create placement templates.
CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO COMPUTER WITH USB CABLE:
Quick transfer of designs, no additional hardware or
cards are needed.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE AVAILABLE:
AUTOPUNCH™ Use your own images or clip art to
automatically create custom embroideries.
AUTO CROSSSTITCH™ Easily convert images to
cross-stitch designs.
PHOTOSTICH™ Convert your favorite photos to
embroidery designs.
HYPERFONT™ Convert your own computer's Windows®
true type fonts into custom monograms and lettering.
EDITING™ Customize any section of a design or its
stitches.
BUILT-IN TUTORIALS: Easy “How To” Instructions built right in.
| Featured Product | No |
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| Brand | Singer |
| Model | XL-400 |
| Type | Sewing & Embroidery |
| Free Gift | Including Embroidery Software and FREE Threads and Scissor Sewing Pack |
| Warranty | Extended Warranty 10 Years Parts and Labour |
| Weight Kg | 12 |
| Dimensions | W42 cm x H29 cm |
| Electronic Foot Speed Control | Yes |
| Bobbin Type | Top Loading |
| View Through Bobbin Cover | Yes |
| Hard Cover Included | No |
| Auto Thread Tension | Yes |
| Integrated Needle Threader | Yes |
| Thread Cutter | Manual |
| Stitches | 30 |
| Stitch Functions | Straight, Zig-Zag, Multi Zigzag, Blind Hem, Stretch Blind Hem, Rolled Hem, Straight Stretch, Overlock Stretch, Scallop, Ric Rac, Herringbone, Gathering, Applique, Sew-On Buttons, Quilting Stitches, Closed Overedge, Plus decorative patterns |
| Buttonhole Type | 1 Step Auto |
| Buttonhole Styles | 2 |
| Twin Needle | Optional |
| Max Speed Limiter | Yes |
| Needle Up/Down Function | Yes |
| Integrated Dual Feed | No |
| Integrated Drop Feed | Yes |
| Hook Movement | Smooth Rotary Action |
| Needle Positions | Left / Right / Centre |
| Tutorial CD / DVD | Yes |
| Voltage | 220-240 Volts |
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scotland Review by George
Overall rating bought this machine for my grand daughter, compliments on quick and efficient delivery, after sales e mail to check everything satisfactory, my daughter is now updating to a newer machine. (Posted on 5/14/12)







