So far this is a good basic machine, which is what I wanted. The only thing I am not crazy about is the reverse switch. You have to hold it down with one finger to reverse, so that leaves only one hand to maneuver the fabric.
This is an amazing starting machine. My dad does upholstery and has a heavy duty machine that was always to fast and strong for my liking. During quarantine I decided to start learning to sew and I LOVE this machine. It is so easy to use, and the videos on the site help you learn. 10/10 would by again.
Since I was a child, my mom's dressmaker was already using Singer sewing machine. And i know this brand is known for a long time, So i never had second thoughts of buying this. I really love love it.
I couldn't get over it! I was a big sewer in the 70-80's, making coats and whatever for myself and then my children. I had my mother's old Singer and it was the best. Feeling of comfort. I gave it to a daughter and got busy with life and teaching, stopped sewing. With all that's going on, I thought it time to take up sewing again. This machine was rated one of the best, didn't cost a fortune, figured why not? It IS my mother's machine (way lighter though). It is like finding an old friend- couldn't be happier!
I've been using it to sew masks for donation. It's a workhorse of a machine that does very well sewing over multiple layers of fabric. e.g., the dreaded multi-layer pleat from the Deaconess or Kaiser Permanente patterns, or even when sewing layers of tinfoil into the top front french seam of a face mask. The set of stitches are basic, but really all you need when what you want is no fuss machine. Also, the needle threading tool works like magic.