What is a Mechanical Sewing Machine?
They are the most basic sewing machines. They are either hand-operated or treadle. The mechanical sewing machine was designed to use where electrical power was inaccessible or nonexistent.
The hand-operated sewing machine is operated by turning a wheel that drives the needle that makes the stitches, while a treadle machine is operated by having a treadle plate above the floor. As the treadle moves, it drives a rubber belt, which drives the machine and needle. These machines can only sew in straight stitches. They are straightforward machines that you operate with knobs to adjust the settings.
High-end mechanical sewing machines, like the ones on this list, come with more decorative and buttonhole stitches. Their stitches are less precise as compared to an automated one.
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Mechanical Sewing Machines Comparison Chart
| Machine | Rating | Features | Other Features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brother GX37 | - 850 spm* - 37 Stitches - 1 One-Step Buttonhole - 7 mm Stitch Width - 5 mm Stitch Length | Free Arm. Auto Needle Threader. - Reverse Lever - 15.4 pounds - 18 x 17 x 16 inches | - Included Feet: Buttonhole, Overcasting, Monogramming, Zipper, Zigzag, Button Fitting, Embroidery, Blind Stitch. | |
 Janome 2212 | - 860 spm* - 12 Stitches - 1 Four-Step Buttonhole - 5 mm Width - 4mm Length | - Free Arm - Drop Feed - Reverse Lever - 13 lbs - 15.2" x 11.6" x 6" - Work Space 6.5" x 4.7" | - Included Feet: All Purpose, Blind Hem, Buttonhole, Zig Zag. | |
 Brother XM2701 | - 800 spm* - 27 Stitches - 1 One-Step Buttonholes - 5 mm Width - 4 mm Length | - Free Arm - Automatic needle threading - Reverse Lever - 12.6 lbs - 15.3"x 5.9"x 12.1" | - Included Feet: Buttonhole, Button, Narrow Hemmer, Zipper, Blindstitch, Zigzag. | |
 Brother XR3774 | - 800 spm* - 37 Stitches - 1 One-Step Buttonholes - 7mm Width - 5mm Length | - Free Arm - Drop-in Top Bobbin - Automatic Needle Threader - Reverse Lever - 15.87lbs - 15.3" x 5.8" x 12" | - Included Feet: Blindstich, Buttonhole, Button Sewing, Narrow Hemmer, Walking, Quilting, Zigzag, Zipper. - Hard Case - Wide Table | |
 Singer 4423 | - 1100 spm* - 23 Built-In - 1 One-Step Buttonhole - 6 mm Width - 4 mm Length | - Free Arm - Metal Frame - Needle Threader - Reverse Lever - 14.6 lbs - 15.5" x 6.25" x 12" - Presser Foot Lift: 13mm (1/2") | -Included Feet: All-purpose, zipper, buttonhole, button sewing. | |
 Singer MX60 | - spm* - 6 Stitches - 1 Four-Step Buttonhole - mm Stitch Width - mm Stitch Length | - Free Arm - Reverse Lever - 12.4 lbs - 16.5" x 13.2" x 8.8" | -Included Feet: | |
 Brother ST371HD | - 800 spm* - 37 Stitches - 1 One-Step Buttonhole - 7 mm Stitch Width - 5 mm Stitch Length | - Free Arm - Twin Needle - Reverse Lever - 14.3 lbs - 12.21" x 16.10" x 7.87" | - Included feet: blind hem, button spring action zigzag, nonstick, zipper, buttonhole. | |
 Janome HD3000 | - 860 spm* - 18 Built-In - 1 Buttonhole - 6.5 mm Width - 4 mm Length | - Free Arm - Needle Threader - Aluminium Body - Reverse Lever - 18.7 lbs - 16" x11.3" x7.2" - Work Space 6.5" x4.6" | -Included Feet: Buttonhole, Blind Hem, Bobbin, Overedge, Rolled Hem, Zig-Zag. - Hard Case | |
 Singer 3500 | - 32 Stitches - 1 One-Step Buttonhole | - Free Arm - Reverse Lever 15.16" x 7.35" x 10.9" | -Included Feet: All-Purpose, Zipper, Buttonhole, Button. | |
 Bernette 35 | - 860 spm* - 23 Stitches - 1 Buttonholes - 5 mm Width - 4 mm Length | - Free Arm - Reverse Lever | -Included Feet: Zigzag, Hemmer, Zipper, Satin stitch, Button-sew-on, Blindstitch, Buttonhole. | |
 Singer M3330 | - 23 Stitches - 1 One-Step Buttonhole | - Free Arm - Built-in Needle Threader - Twin Needle Function - Reverse Lever - 15" x 6.2" x 12" - 13.6 lbs | - Included Feet: General Purpose, Buttonhole, Button, and zipper. | |
 Janome HD1000 | - 840 spm* - 14 Stitches - 1 Buttonholes - 5 mm Width - 4 mm Length | - Free Arm - Built-in Needle Threader - Drop Feed - Reverse Lever - 16.8 lbs - 15.6" x 12.4" x 6.3" - Work Space 6.4" x 4.7" | - Included Feet: General Purpose, Zig Zag, Rolled Hem. | |
 Singer 1304 | - 6 Stitches - 1 Four-Step Buttonhole | - Free Arm - Reverse Lever - 13" x 7" x 11.5" - 10 lbs | - Included Feet: All-Purpose, Zipper, Buttonhole. | |
 Brother LX3817 | - 17 Stitches - 1 Four-Step Buttonhole - 5mm Width | - Free Arm - Reverse Lever - 13lbs - 17" x 14" x 7" | - Included Feet: zig-zag, zipper, buttonhole, button. | |
 Janome HD3000BE | - 860 spm* - 18 Built-In - 1 Buttonhole - 6.5 mm Width - 4 mm Length | - Free Arm - Needle Threader - Aluminium Body - Reverse Lever - 18.7 lbs - 16" x11.3" x7.2" - Work Space 6.5" x4.6" | -Included Feet: Buttonhole, Blind Hem, Bobbin, Overedge, Rolled Hem, Zig-Zag, Zipper. - Hard Cover |
*Speed Per Minute: referring to the number of stitches a machine can perform in a minute.
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