thread knots up under bobbin alot. Tried to use a Singer bobbin that did not come with the sewing machine because I wanted to use another color thread and the bobbin would not work so I had to take all the current thread off and use the same bobbin that came with the machine.
i thought i was purchasing a singer with a stainless steel body, which wasn't the case. it was described as such, but it is plastic. i did like how the arrows guided you to the path of threading the needle. also like the hidden storage compartment. i was shocked when i seen that the bobbins AND some of the feet were made of plastic. quality is not what it use to be. i haven't actually gotten to try out any heavy duty fabric as of yet.
I love my new sewing machine. It runs like a gem. I have hemed paints, made curtains and even a baby blanket. I really love the needle threader, it is easy on my eyes.
Used it twice and it went in for repair (needle hitting ) warranty covered. Next time I went to use it it acted the same way. This repair will cost me $70. (not under warranty). Equalivent to a car with less than 100 miles. They say the belt slipped.
If you think this machine will sew heavy fabrics for more than the occasional hemming of jeans you are wrong. Very, very disappointed!! I bought this machine in November 2013 and have had to send it twice for warranty work. I thought I would be able to use this for making purses out of heavier fabric. After the second repair I received a call from the service person who told me the heavy duty meant faster sewing and it does sew faster. That is why I gave it one star. So if you are looking for a machine to sew heavy fabrics, don't buy this one!
I've never sewn before and this machine is great! Very novice friendly and powers through Jean material like crazy. One of those purchases I wished that I would have made years ago. Just hit you tube for some how to videos and you're off to the races
I am a crafter that has recently been invited to be part of several craft fairs because I up-cycle items. I already have a Singer sewing machine but needed something with a little more power to work some of the materials I use and that it does. It is truly making so many of my projects so much easier and faster to make.