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The HD718 is a Heavy Duty mechanical machine built for sewing heavier fabrics: the horizontal full-rotary hook, loaded from above, is the simplest system to adjust and thread, and the 5-piece feed helps layers of denim or canvas move through evenly. Foot pressure adjusts across every fabric, from the thinnest to the stiffest.
The 18 stitches are chosen by dial, with no screen: what you see on the wheel is what you sew. The free arm is exposed by removing the extension table, useful for cuffs and trouser legs. The needle threader is built in, and thread tension is set with a dial rather than adjusting itself; the bobbin winds with the classic push-pull mechanism, not from an independent motor.
It comes with 7 snap-on feet and a hard case. It suits someone who wants a solid base for denim and heavy fabric without stepping up to a computerized machine, not someone after decorative stitches or memory-saved settings.
Highest technical score among the 6 sheets in the Mechanical category (intermediate tier): 100/100.
How we assign awards →| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in stitches | 18 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch width | 6.5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Hook type | Horizontal rotary | Declared by the brand |
| Feed dog pieces | 5 | Declared by the brand |
| Drop feed | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Built-in | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Free arm | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Thread tension | Manual | Declared by the brand |
| Independent bobbin winder | No | Declared by the brand |
| Included presser feet | 7 | Declared by the brand |
| Presser foot attachment | Low shank, snap-on | Declared by the brand |
Chosen by the declared use tier and footprint, not by price: we don't publish prices.
Simpler, entry level
Same tier, different manufacturer
