Lockstitch comparison
MAQI LS3820DP vs SINGER SS 9900 T: which lockstitch machine should you buy?
A side-by-side look at two lockstitch machines from our catalog: the specifications each one lists, where they differ, and which kind of production each suits. Both are used for garments.
MAQI LS3820DP
MAQI lists the LS3820DP under its Lockstitch series, but its own product page names it a "direct drive chain stitch sewing machine" with a curved-needle construction and a puller/feed panel — closer to a chainstitch/blind-stitch head than a standard lockstitch. Confirm the exact stitch type with a specialist before ordering.
SINGER SS 9900 T
SINGER's SS 9900 T is the SS 9900 fitted with an auto thread trimmer and single-shaft mechanism, for single-needle lockstitch work with faster changeovers between pieces.
Key differences
- SINGER SS 9900 T lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS3820DP does not list one.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | MAQI LS3820DP | SINGER SS 9900 T |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Listed as Lockstitch by MAQI; product page names it a chain stitch machine | — |
| Needle | Curved-needle construction | — |
| Feed | Linkage part, puller/feed panel | — |
| Speed/oil | Low speed, oil-supplied head | — |
| Availability | Order on request | — |
| Motor | — | Qixing motor & control box |
| Thread trimming | — | Automatic |
Highlighted rows differ. A dash means the catalog does not list that specification for the machine; ask us and we will confirm it.
Which one fits your work?
Choose the MAQI LS3820DP if…
MAQI lists the LS3820DP under its Lockstitch series, but its own product page names it a "direct drive chain stitch sewing machine" with a curved-needle construction and a puller/feed panel — closer to a chainstitch/blind-stitch head than a standard lockstitch. Confirm the exact stitch type with a specialist before ordering.
- Curved-needle construction
- Puller feed panel
Choose the SINGER SS 9900 T if…
SINGER's SS 9900 T is the SS 9900 fitted with an auto thread trimmer and single-shaft mechanism, for single-needle lockstitch work with faster changeovers between pieces.
Swami Enterprises stocks MAQI machines as a stocking partner. Swami Enterprises stocks SINGER machines as a stocking partner. Bring your own fabric to the Chanakya Place showroom and sew on both before you decide.
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between the MAQI LS3820DP and the SINGER SS 9900 T?
SINGER SS 9900 T lists an automatic thread trimmer; MAQI LS3820DP does not list one.
Which is better, the MAQI LS3820DP or the SINGER SS 9900 T?
It depends on your fabric, operation and daily volume. The MAQI LS3820DP is described as: MAQI lists the LS3820DP under its Lockstitch series, but its own product page names it a "direct drive chain stitch sewing machine" with a curved-needle construction and a puller/feed panel — closer to a chainstitch/blind-stitch head than a standard lockstitch. Confirm the exact stitch type with a specialist before ordering. The SINGER SS 9900 T is described as: SINGER's SS 9900 T is the SS 9900 fitted with an auto thread trimmer and single-shaft mechanism, for single-needle lockstitch work with faster changeovers between pieces.
What is the price of the MAQI LS3820DP and the SINGER SS 9900 T?
Prices depend on the model, quantity and the day. Call +91 99713 36656 or request a quote for today's price on either machine.
Can I see both machines before buying?
Yes. Visit the showroom at Chanakya Place, New Delhi. Call +91 99713 36656 first so the team can confirm which models are on display and in stock.
Not sure which to pick?
Tell us your fabric, operation and daily volume. A specialist will recommend one, with today's price.