Originally Posted by
TheMerkleFamily
I decided to ‘test drive’ a new 8900 at a retail dealer today just to get a feel for how a new 8900 performs. The only difference is the shop had the blue ‘special edition’ version and the machine I have an option on is a regular 8900 (gray face plate). Not sure exactly what the difference is between the two but assume it’s accessories and perhaps some features.
The SE has a completely different needle plate/quick-set bobbin setup.
The light blue SE has the quick-set bobbin needle plate, 3 hole/position straight-stitch needle plate which makes 1/4" piecing easier, a new buttonhole foot, and I think a different spool holder.
The new straight-stitch plate is NOT backwards-compatible with the older 8900.
My Elna has the same needle plates and piecing stitches and I LOVE it for piecing.
Last edited by mkc; 05-18-2018 at 06:20 PM.