The Juki HZL-DX Series Sewing Machine HZL-DX7 is a computerized household machine that incorporates JUKI’s industrial sewing machine technology to produce superior sewing performance and stitch quality. Performs Wide Range of Functions Feel at ease when sewing the heavy-weight fabrics you love! Perfect for handling thick fabric and layers this machine can turn your project into a reality. From making cozy quilts to the perfect pair of jeans the HZL-DX7 is diverse with a wide range of functions. High-Quality Finishes Enjoy the satisfaction of creating your design using high-quality finishes including overlock stitches and lace patterns. Presser Foot Pivot Function Sew corners or pivot with ease when you stop sewing the needle stops in the down position and the presser foot automatically lifts to allow for fabric movements. Free Motion Enjoy both straight stitch and zig-zag by just flipping the switch and dropping your feed dogs. Adjust the presser foot height for easy movement. Straight Stitch Slide Plate Simply slide the front lever to switch to a single needle hole. The single needle plate will not allow fabrics to be pushed into the needle hole. Ready to free motion stitch with precision and perfection! Automatic Thread Trimming With the push of a button or the click of a heel you can now automatically trim the thread. Buttonhole Sensor System With Juki’s combination of industrial and modern technology this system automatically measures and evenly sews on both the right and left sides to create beautiful buttonholes. Stitch Speed You can adjust the stitch speed by selecting fast normal or slow Lock Stitch Choose between two kinds of Reverse Stitch and Lock Stitch at the start and end of sewing. If you press the Lock Stitch button in the middle of the sewing pattern the machine stops sewing one cycle of the pattern.