I've always had a Singer so my new one is so user friendly bc not much has changed as far as the settings go. I just wanted a more heavy duty machine to sew thru thicker materials and it sews great. I sew things from just patching to clothing and stuffed animals and baby quilts for the grandchildren.
I was a little hesitant after reading some of the reviews, but my Singer that had just died on me had served me very well for 45 years, so I was willing to step out and get this one that fit in my budget. It came just at the right time. I've made over 100 fabric masks during this Coronavirus pandemic. It's working fantastic. I've only used it for about two weeks now, but I'm feeling very optimistic about keeping it around for the rest of my life.
I bought this after my Brother stopped working and I needed it for making masks. It is hard core. It goes through several layers of fabric easily and easy to use.
This is a great sewing machine at a fantastic price!!! I had one like it and wore it out, so was thrilled that I could get the same exact machine only now new. This is an easy to use machine that holds up well to a lot of sewing!
Love the machine and would buy it again and highly recommend
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Cindy
from Schaumburg,IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Had a sewing machine my whole life after receiving one for high school graduation. When I retired from my postal job after nearly 34 years I moved and decided not to take my sewing machine to my new small apartment and gave it to a co_workers daughter. When covid_19 caused a need for face masks I bought a new machine and have been sewing cotton masks. I'm enjoying sewing again_feels like the good old days.
Have wanted to get one for awhile - Covid time was a perfect reason to finally do so. Making masks for everyone now! And can't wait to learn how to read/sew patterns.
I use my sewing machine primarily for making clothing for the reenactment community. I am very impressed with the features of this machine (ease of bobbin winding, threading, tension and various stitch settings.