Mechanical sewing machine
Also: manual sewing machine
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A sewing machine controlled by manual dials and cams rather than a microprocessor, offering a fixed set of stitches driven by mechanical linkages and gears.
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Computerized sewing machine
A machine controlled by an onboard computer that stores stitch patterns and adjusts tension and length automatically, typically operated through a digital screen or touchpad.
Electronic sewing machine
A machine with an electronic motor and circuit board for consistent speed control, while stitch selection is still set mechanically via dials, blending durability with convenience.
Flatbed sewing machine
A sewing machine with a continuous flat sewing surface and no removable arm, providing a larger work area suited to flat garment pieces and yardage.
Freearm sewing machine
A machine whose bed narrows into a slim, removable arm, allowing tubular items such as sleeves, cuffs, and trouser legs to be sewn without flattening the fabric.
Longarm quilting machine
A large frame-mounted machine with an extended arm that moves freely over a stationary, frame-stretched quilt sandwich, used to stitch large quilts without repositioning the fabric.
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