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Alfa Practik 9
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This is a fully-featured mechanical machine, with 34 stitches spanning basic, stretch stitches for jersey and knits, decorative patterns and scallops. Unlike simpler machines in the range, length and width adjust on every stitch here, not just the zigzag: up to 4 mm long and 5 mm wide.
The buttonhole is sewn in a single automatic pass, the needle threader is automatic, and a backlit LED viewer shows the selected stitch. The frame is metal, the feed has 6 rows, and the protected motor keeps the machine quiet even on heavy fabrics.
It suits someone sewing a variety of garments regularly, from jersey to denim, without stepping up to electronics: anyone after alphanumeric stitches, stored settings or a display will only find those in models with electronic control.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Power consumption | 70 W | Declared by the brand |
| Frame material | Metal | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in stitches | 34 | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Feed dog pieces | 6 | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- The buttonhole is sewn in a single automatic pass.
- The automatic needle threader means no searching for the eye by hand.
- The 6-row feed helps push even heavy fabrics through.
- 34 stitches, several of them elastic for jersey and knit fabrics.
Worth knowing
- Selection is all done with dials, with no display to recall saved settings.
- Stitch width tops out at 5 mm, so very wide decorative motifs are out of reach.
Similar machines to consider
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Alternatives in the catalogue
Chosen by the declared use tier and footprint, not by price: we don't publish prices.
Simpler, entry level
Same tier, different manufacturer