The 5300QDC is the perfect machine for dressmaking, quilting and crafting. This machine gives you time-saving features with an automatic thread cutter which trims the top and a bobbin thread simultaneously, the knee lifter allows you to lift the presser foot using your leg, giving you the freedom to use 2 hands on your creative stitching.  The 300 Built-in Stitches allows you to create using a variety of stitching techniques – Heirloom, Applique, Top Stitching, hand-look quilting, lettering, decorative stitching, stitch building, thread painting and more. For bigger projects included is a large extension table, when fitted to the machine it substantially increases your workarea. Wanting perfect stitch alignment or you just need to simply have a better view of your stitching, this model has 3 different strengths of optic magnifiers, when attached to the machine you can adjust the viewing angle or when not required, simply swing it to the side or remove it. Program stitch combinations of up to 50 patterns with the option for mirror editing. The versatile stitch chart clips right onto the machine for easy viewing. Flip to read both sides of the chart, and fold to the back of the machine for simple storage.