Explanation of Optional Extras and Bonuses

Explanation of Optional Extras and Bonuses

Choosing a new sewing machine is exciting and the extras should make it even better. This page explains the difference between a free bonus that comes with your machine and an optional extra you can add for a fee, so you know exactly what’s included and what’s customizable. When you shop for a sewing machine, clarity matters. Knowing exactly what’s included as a bonus and what’s available as an optional extra builds trust, you can feel confident that there are no hidden costs or surprises. That confidence extends to your sewing journey: you can rely on your machine’s advertised features, enjoy the added value of a free bonus, and choose extras only if they suit your projects. Together, these distinctions create real value, ensuring you get the most from your purchase and feel secure in every stitch.

Bonuses (free gift)

• Included automatically: Bundled with eligible machines at no extra cost.
• Different Promotions: May be supplied by the Sewing machine Brand or the company you purchase the machine from, May be in the box or outside the box.
• May be offered via claim post purchase: Some bonuses are to claim through the suppliers website after purchase.
• Limited by time or stock: Often seasonal promotions or while stocks last.
• No substitutions: Fixed to the advertised offer.
• Value, not price change: You pay the same machine price but receive more.
• Returns & exchanges: Must be returned with the machine; warranty follows the machine or accessory brand.

Optional extras (paid)

• Your choice: Accessories or upgrades you select to suit your projects.
• Priced separately: Adds to your cart total.
• Compatibility matters: Model-specific, so check notes or ask staff.
• Flexible availability: Usually available year-round, subject to stock.
• Returns & warranty: Processed separately under accessory policy, with their own warranty.

Examples

Bonuses can sometimes be (free):

• Accessory kit (bobbins, needles, specialty foot)
• Walking foot or quilting guide
• Extension table during a promo
• Branded trolley case during a launch

Optional extras are often items such as (paid):

• Presser foot sets (zipper, buttonhole, overcasting, narrow hem)
• Extension tables with quilting markings
• Trolley or hard cases for travel
• Embroidery modules or hoops
• Software upgrades for stitch design or lettering

FAQs

• Can I swap a bonus? No, unless the offer states a choice.
• Do bonuses change? Yes, they’re seasonal or promotional.
• What if the bonus is out of stock? The machine is still available, but without the gift.
• How do I add extras online? Use “Add to cart” on accessory pages or “Recommended extras” on machine pages.
• Will extras fit my machine? Check compatibility notes or ask staff.
• How are returns handled? Returning a machine requires returning its bonus; extras follow accessory policy.
• Do extras affect warranty? Each extra has its own warranty; bonuses follow the machine or accessory warranty.