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Brother CV3550
Choose the Brother CV3550 for garment hemming with both ordinary and top cover finishes.1
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| Specification | Brother CV3550 | Bernette 42 Funlock | Janome CoverPro 1000CPX | Janome CoverPro 2000CPX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top coverstitch | Yes1 | No3 | No2 | No3 |
| Threads | 5 threads1 | 4 threads6 | 4 threads7 | 4 threads8 |
| Triple coverstitch | Yes1 | Yes3 | Yes9 | Yes10 |
| Looper threading | Easy access looper4 | Manual5 | Manual2 | Not published |
| Free arm | Yes1 | No3 | Yes2 | Yes3 |
| Working area width | Not published | Not published | Not published | 139.7 mm10 |
| Top speed | Up to 1,000 stitches per minute1 | Up to 1,300 stitches per minute6 | 1,000 stitches per minute2 | 1,000 stitches per minute8 |
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| Specification | Our pickBrother CV3550 | Bernette 42 Funlock | Janome CoverPro 1000CPX | Janome CoverPro 2000CPX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top coverstitch | Yes1 | No3 | No2 | No3 |
| Threads | 5 threads1 | 4 threads6 | 4 threads7 | 4 threads8 |
| Triple coverstitch | Yes1 | Yes3 | Yes9 | Yes10 |
| Looper threading | Easy access looper4 | Manual5 | Manual2 | Not published |
| Free arm | Yes1 | No3 | Yes2 | Yes3 |
| Working area width | Not published | Not published | Not published | 139.7 mm10 |
| Top speed | Up to 1,000 stitches per minute1 | Up to 1,300 stitches per minute6 | 1,000 stitches per minute2 | 1,000 stitches per minute8 |