I am very happy making masks with my new Singer. However, I can't get the thread tensions to be equal, and suspect that issue may be causing the mild to severe thread snarls I am often getting. I tried to follow the directions to make adjustments. But apparently I have failed. Which leads to a much bigger issue. I had to print out the English pages of the machine manual and staple them together in order to have them with me at the machine. I might have missed some pertinent pages. Would it have really been too expensive for you to include a manual on how to operate this fairly sophisticated piece of equipment? On a happier note, I just ran a dart through a jeans waistband - no problem! Awesome!
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to use workhorse..
on October 28, 2015
Posted by: Kristin
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This is the latest addition to my fleet of sewing machines. Bought so my husband could sew leather. He had been sewing the leather by hand and was getting no where. Very easy to use and thread. Sews leather with a teflon foot with no trouble.
I've only used it to make masks but I've been working with very thick canvas (the thicker the better, right?) and the machine has performed very well. Nice even stitches even over multiple layers of thick canvas. Excellent machine.
Bought the machine for my sister, who is an experienced seamstress, and her old machine died. She was telling me that she needed a new one and had her eye on this one, but they were sold out every where she looked, so I looked and found one. She's using it to make masks to give to people because of COVID. She says she can't believe how powerful and quiet it is over her old one.
I bought the heavy-duty Singer to continue making face masks during the COVID-19 crisis. It works perfectly, so I am able to make and donate many more masks to medical facilities, community center, family, neighbors, and a local store.
I use it for everything and it does great. Works wonderful on jean material and other heavy fabrics, but it also is wonderful for all other materials. Main things that I miss on this product is a needle down position and adjustable speed. I have that on my other Singer machines.
Sewing machine is smooth, easy to handle. My old machine was not a Singer and 16 years old. I love the clear bobbin window on the new machine and just pops in! Sewing is a pleasure now. Over 30 stitches perfect for all jobs!
I use this machine for sewing garments and making masks right now. What I love about it is it has the capability to sew through thicker areas without jamming up. I also like the fact that it is not overly computerized like my other machine. Much simpler controls and nice even stitching. Although I am not fond of the needle threader, overall I am very happy with this machine.
Response from singer.comBy Suzanne, Customer Care, August 1, 2020
We are so grateful for your review and your honest feedback. Thanks for sharing your rating with us. We look forward to serving you again soon.