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Optional Singer Futura Accessories

Factory Serviced Singer Futura CE-250 Embroidery Machine - Auto-Punch Software Included*

• Retail: $1600.00
• SALE PRICE: $749.99
  

Improved capabilities with the CE 250:

• 600 Stitches Per minute on Embroidery
• One-Touch Pattern Selection
• Large (4½" x 6¾") Hoop
• Transmit designs directly to the machine via USB cable
• Three StayBright LED Lights for illumination
• Programmable needle up/down
• Four styles of one-step buttonholes with exclusive underplate system
• Drop feed
• USB Connectivity from your computer, without flash (thumb) drive capability

• Automatic Needle Threader
  Effortless threading of the machine, including automatic threading of the eye of the needle!
  
  
• Automatic Tension
  This system ensures stable stitch quality, whatever the type of fabric being used.
  
  
• Top-Loading, Jam-Proof Bobbin System with Clear Cover
  This mechanism incorporates a magnet-type vertical axis rotating hook that ensures smooth, quiet, jam-proof sewing. The bobbin loads from the top, so it is easy to insert the bobbin. The clear cover makes it effortless to monitor the bobbin thread supply.
  
  
• Optimum Power Control
  The Optimum Power Control provides precise piercing power when sewing multiple layers or dense fabric. The piercing power is the same regardless of sewing speed.
  
  
• Drop Feed
  A conveniently located lever will lower the feed dogs for free-motion embroidery, machine embroidery, monograms and attaching buttons.
  
  
• Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter
  There are tow heights to the presser foot lifter. The second height offers 1/4" more clearance, which is needed when placing multiple layers or bulky fabrics under the presser foot.
  
  
• Accommodates Many Types of Thread Spools
  In addition to the machine's horizontal thread delivery, a second vertical spool holder is provided, specially designed for many of today's threads.
  
  
• Self-Lubricating
  Because the machine is permanently lubricated, there is no need to oil the machine, and no oil gets on your fabric.
  
  
• Warning Signals
  Audible warning messages alert the sewer, ensuring trouble-free sewing.
  
  
• Aluminum Frame
  The internal skeleton of the sewing machine. This rigid support holds all the mechanisms in perfect alignment for perfect, skip-free sewing.
  
  
• Warranty
  The Singer Futura has 25 limited warranty, including 5 years on electronic components and 1 year on adjustments.
  
  
• Consumers Choice
  More sewers own SINGER sewing machines than all other brands combined.* (Source: Market Facts, March 2002)
  

Sewing Machine Features:

• Electronic Sewing Machine
  The sewing machine has push button stitch selection.
  
  
• Built-in Stretch Stitches
  Specially designed stitches that add strength and flexibility to seams, especially useful when sewing on knitwear.
  
• 99 Built-in Stitch Programs
  A large variety of stitches for construction, decorative sewing, heirloom sewing and quilting always ensures the perfect stitch for every project.
  
  
• Basting Capability
  Quickly piece projects together.
  
  
• Built-in Quilting Stitch
  Create a hand-sewn quilted look with this unique stitch.
  
  
• Twin Needle Function
  Automatically reduces stitch width on decorative patterns to prevent needle breakage when sewing with a twin needle.
  
  
• Built-in Heirloom-Friendly Stitch Selection
  Pin Stitch, Blanket Stitch, and Entredeux are just a few of the popular heirloom stitches available.
  
  
• 7mm Stitch Width
  Most stitches can be set for a maximum width of 7mm. When sewing decorative or satin stitches, the wide stitches are bolder and more pronounced.
  
  
• One-Step Built-in Buttonholes
  Choose from 4 different one-step buttonholes. Buttonhole sewing is a one-step simple process that provides reliable results because the sides of the buttonhole sew in the same direction to prevent gaps in stitching or fabric distortion.
  
  
• Optimal Stitch Settings
  Optimal settings for length and width are automatically set when choosing a stitch. They can be overridden to personalize length and width choice.
  
  
• Needle Up and Down
  The Needle Up/Down allows for the needle to be placed in either the raised or lowered position with a single push of a button. It is great for appliqueing, quilting, pivoting the fabric and picking the bobbin thread up.
  
  
• 13 Needle Positions
  Needle position can be changed for individual projects, such as inserting zippers, or cording and topstitching.

Embroidery Features:

• Connects Directly to the Computer via USB Cable
  The Futura CE 350 is the first machine to connect directly to your computer, eliminating the need for conversion boxes or tools. This unique innovation gives you the same capabilities of other machines at a fraction of the cost.
  
  
• Windows Compatible
  Operates with any computer with Windows 2000 or higher operating systems.
  
  
• Operational Tutorial Included
  Step-by-step tutorial to help even a beginner with using the embroidery features of the machine.
  
  
• Customer Support Site
  Convenient, on-line help is always there when needed.
  
  
• Auto-Digitizing
  Automatically digitize custom embroidery using your own images or clip-art with control over stitch settings.
  
  
• 120 Built-in Designs
  Select from built-in embroidery designs including animals, holidays, flowers and more.
  
  
• Built-in Lettering Program with 5 Fonts
  Select from 5 built-in fonts: Arial Large, Block Large, Script 2, Courier, and Times Large. Letters can be sized, rotated and shaped with 30 lettering frames such as arc, banner, wave and more.
  
  
• Reads all Popular Home Embroidery Design Formats
  All popular formats accepted. Download designs from the Internet or work from a collection on CD, floppy disk or memory stick.
  
  
• Design Browser
  This function of the software provides for viewing several designs at one time, in order to scroll through and view design collections.
  
  
• Combine Designs
  Multiple designs can be combined into one design file using paste design or copy and paste.
  
  
• 3-D Realistic View
  This function of the software provides a preview of the selected design in a manner such that the stitches appear on screen as they will when sewn out on the fabric.
  
  
• 3-D Realistic Print
  This function of the software provides for printing the 3-D realistic view. This is useful when creating placement templates.
  
  
• Change Colors
  This function of the software provides for selecting colors for an embroidery design. Software includes thread charts, with color numbers, for several of the most popular brands of embroidery thread.
  
  
• Transmit Designs in 3 Ways
  Embroidery designs can be transmitted to the Futura embroidery machine in 3 different ways. The design can be sent one color block at a time, the whole design can be sent at one time or the design can be sent in one color.
  
  
• Trace Design
  Trace the outline of the design in the embroidery hoop for more accurate design positioning.
  
  
• Operates with Start/Stop Button
  Use the Start/Stop button to start the machine. When you want to stop sewing, press the Start/Stop again, and have the needle stop at its highest position.
  
  
• Embroidery Block Indication and Selection
  When sending the whole design at once to the Futura machine, design color blocks are indicated with the LED lit above patterns. To select a block, push the pattern selector button until the desired block is selected.
  
  
• Move Forward or Backwards Through a Design
  Move forward or backwards through the design using the Needle Stop position button or Reverse Stitch.
  
  
• 1 Degree Increment Rotation
  Rotate embroidery designs in increments as small as 1 degree for precise positioning.
  
  
• Reduce or Enlarge Design
  When changing design size, the software automatically recalculates the stitch density.
  
  
• Automatic Software Updates
  The latest software enhancements can be downloaded automatically or manually from within the Futura software.
  
  
• Automatic Firmware Updates
  The latest machine firmware enhancements can be downloaded automatically or manually from within the Futura software.
  
  
• 2 Embroidery Hoops Included
  A large 4½" x 6¾" and a smaller 3-1/8" x 4¾" hoop included with the machine.
  
  
• CD Video Tutorial Workbook
  A bonus CD Video Tutorial Workbook for the Futura embroidery software is included. This CD tutorial helps guide you through use of the Futura software system operation and design creation. It also provides sewing and embroidery projects for the Futura machine.

Recommended Optional Singer Futura Accessories

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Presser Feet
Magna Hoop
Replacement Embroidery Hoops
Singer 15J Bobins
Needles

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