Product Comparison: SINGER Start 1306 vs SINGER Promise 1409
General Specifications
Brand
SINGER
SINGER
Model
Start 1306
Promise 1409
Origin
Vietnam
Vietnam
About the Product
Enjoy skip-free sewing and overall durability as the machine comes with heavy-duty metal frame. Portable and lightweight with 57 stitch applications, the SINGER Start 1306 is an excellent sewing machine for beginners and sewers needing to cover the basics with ease.
The Singer 1409 is ideal for the beginner, boasting easy-to-follow instructions, a lightweight portable design and convenient accessory storage. The 1409 comes complete with 9 built-in stitches, including 6 basic stitches, 2 decorative stitches and a 4-step buttonhole.
Key Specs
Number of Stitches
6
9
Sewing Speed
750 stitches per minute
750 stitches per minute
Max. stitch length
4 mm.
4 mm.
Type of Shuttle
Horizontal
Horizontal
What customers say about "Key Specs"
SINGER Start 1306 Sewing Machine
- This machine was quick to set up and begin sewing immediately.
- Speed is good. Easy to use.
- The machine is good and working fine for normal stitching.
- Very useful for household stitching.
- It cannot handle so many stitching modes and high speed.
SINGER Promise 1409 Sewing Machine
- It's light, quiet and simple to use.
- This machine is very sturdy, runs smoothly, and is well worth the money!
- Great for my needs and easy to setup and use.
- Excellent sewing speed.
- Makes very good and precise stitches.
Size & Weight
Height
11.4 in.
13.58 in.
Width
13.77 in.
16.53 in.
Depth
7.08 in.
8.7 in.
Weight
10 lbs.
14.33 lbs.
Features
Speed Controller
Foot speed control
Foot speed control
Free Arm
Yes
Yes
Locking Stitch Button
No
No
Easy Reverse Button
No
No
Thread Tension
Manual
Manual
Buttonhole Sewing
Automatic
Automatic
Knee Lift
No
No
Adjustments
Stitch Selection Dial, Manual Thread Tension, Reverse stitch lever
Stitch Selection Dial, Adjustable Stitch Length, Manual Thread Tension, Reverse stitch lever
Included Presser Feet
All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot
All-Purpose Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Button Sewing Foot, Zipper Foot
Extras
Four-Step Buttonhole, Front loading bobbin, Darning Plate, Heavy Duty Metal Frame, LED Lighting, Snap-on presser feet
Four-Step Buttonhole, Heavy Duty Metal Frame, Snap-on presser feet, Metal bobbin winder
What customers say about "Features"
SINGER Start 1306 Sewing Machine
- Very easy to use.
- The machine is really awesome.
- Singer performance is good.
- Perfect for beginners. Smooth fast stitching.
- I like the reverse stitch and the needle lift knobs.
SINGER Promise 1409 Sewing Machine
- The reverse feature is very nice and easy to do.
- The top thread is easy to thread.
- Great value and perfect for beginners or more experienced.
- Lengths of stitch can be adjusted.
- Great controls, well placed.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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