A sewing machine for the finer things, the Singer Professional C430 comes with an amazing array of 810 stitch patterns, and five fonts for the ultimate in customisable creativity. The LCD screen shows you the exact settings and stitch selections you’ve chosen, whilst the variable needle position opens you up to different sewing techniques, putting you in control of exactly how you want your project to turn out. A computerised sewing machine with speed control, you can go faster to whizz through longer seams or slow it down for more detailed touches. The Needle Up/Down feature gives even further freedom so you can easily pivot, making it perfect for pockets, top stitching, free-motion quilting, applique and more. Several convenience features take the fiddly work out of sewing as you can effortlessly thread through the eye of the needle with the built-in needle threader, monitor your thread supply with the top drop-in bobbin, and trim both the top and bobbin threads with a touch of a button. You can even program the machine to tie-off the stitch when it’s finished. Consistent buttonholes in one-step are easily achieved as you can put a button in the buttonhole foot, and the machine will create a buttonhole of the perfect size. A much-admired machine by us for its variety of creative options it offers and easy to program settings. Features: Built-In Lettering (5 Alphabets) Personalise projects with words, phrases or monograms Mirror Imaging Invert stitch patterns from side to side for more creative options Built-In Stitches (810) Choose from a variety of stitches for basic sewing, decorative sewing, buttonholes and more One-Step Buttonhole (13) Buttonholes are sewn in one easy step. Just place the button in the buttonhole foot and the machine sews a buttonhole perfectly sized for that button, delivering consistent results every time. Built-In Needle Threader Effortlessly threads the eye of the needle - eliminates eye straining and saves you time Top Drop In Bobbin Easy to thread and easy to see! The transparent bobbin and cover allow you to monitor your thread supply so you don't run out of thread in the middle of a seam. Built-In Thread Cutter Trim both the top and bobbin threads with the touch of a button. No need to draw up the bobbin thread to start sewing again. Tie-Off Button Immediately tie-off the stitch and stop sewing automatically. You can even program the machine to perform the tie-off at the end of a stitch before you start to sew. Drop Feed Feed teeth can be lowered for button sewing or free-motion sewing - a must-have for quilters! Simply slide the Drop Feed Lever to lower the feed teeth. Slide it back and turn the handwheel one full turn to raise the feed teeth again. Adjustable Stitch Length Customise the appearance of a stitch by increasing or decreasing the distance between stitches. Use this function for various stitch techniques like applique, basting and more. Adjustable Stitch Width (7mm) The size of the stitch from left to right is adjustable, to make the stitch sew narrower or wider as desired. Self-Adjusting Tension System Select your stitch with the turn of a dial, and the machine will adjust the tensions for your selected stitch automatically, saving you time. Reverse (Touch Button) Sew stitches in reverse, usually done to secure a seam at the beginning and end to prevent unravelling. Heavy Duty Metal Frame The machine's interior frame is metal, providing long-lasting durability High-Speed Stitching (850+/min) Professional speed for faster results. Speed Control (Mechanical) Set the maximum sewing speed of the machine. Start/Stop Button Allows you to sew without using the foot control if desired. Press the button to start sewing, then press again to stop sewing. Needle Up/Down Select the needle's stopping position on demand. LCD Screen LCD screen clearly displays your selected stitch as well as stitch settings for length and width. Free Arm Slide off the Removable Storage Compartment for access to the free arm, making it easy to sew trouser hems, sleeve cuffs and other smaller or tubular projects Snap-On Presser Feet Presser feet can be easily removed and attached when needed for various sewing techniques Extra High Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot has an extra high position available to accommodate thick fabrics or projects. Presser Foot Sensor The presser foot must always be lowered before stepping on the foot control to start sewing. If an attempt to start sewing is made without first lowering the presser foot, the machine will signal with a beep to alert you to lower the presser foot. Variable Needle Positions (25) Adjust the position of needle as desired for various sewing techniques like topstitching, edgestitching, zipper application, piping insertion and more Twin-Needle Function For stitches other than the straight stitch, this function reduces stitch width for sewing with a twin needle so the needles clear the presser foot while sewing. Bobbin Class (15 Transparent) SINGER branded bobbins are recommended for best results. Machine Size (17.5 x 8.2 x 11.8) Machine Weight 9kg Box Size (19.75 x 11 x 14.5 inches) Included Accessories All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Blind Hem Foot, Satin Stitch Foot, Buttonhole Foot Needles, Bobbins (Class 15), Large Spool Cap, Small Spool Cap, Auxiliary Spool Pin & Felt Washer, Needle Plate, Screwdriver, Seam Ripper / Lint Brush