When I first received this machine it came threaded as it had been used and returned. I sent an email to inquire and was advised machines are pretested and that was probably the case also there was no manual in the package,but was advised it was available on line. I use the machine and when I went to fix the thread on the bobbin,I couldn't replace the plastic case. Found out the clip on the plate the plastic cover goes under is bent. Now I believe this machine was returned and resold. I have sent 2 emails to singer to address this concern and have not gotten a response. So I am not a happy consumer. I realize it may take longer for a response with all going on,but its been almost a week from the day I sent the first email.
Learned on a singer as a kid, at 60 I still rely on Singe
on April 30, 2020
Posted by: Marcia
from FortWorth
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love sewing as a kid, but never got back into it. With the COVID-19 problems, I knew I could help. Needed a new machine fast and this one was perfect for all my needs. My favorite is the threader! It's amazing. Great for us older folk.
Despite changing every setting, rethreading, and changing the needle as well as the type of thread and bobbin this machine would not sew a straight line. It also went "rat nesty" with no visible cause and continued after rethreading. I've never had this issue with a new machine. Returned and bought a Magnolia Janome, much more expensive, and it's perfect.
The Singer Heavy Duty machine lives up to it's name! I've made several hundred masks for First Responders during this COVID crisis using an old sewing machine. How great to have this one that sews over the pleats in the mask without missing a stitch. No more fighting to get the fabric to go thru. Love it. Don't love the small light focused directly on the needle. Don't like the placement or the feel of the reverse switch, but I will get used to that.