Easy enough for beginner use, yet functional enough for more advanced projects. Finding a sewing machine was tough since Covid. I was able to get the one I wanted direct from Singer. Not only was it a great price. I got it in a couple days with standard free shipping. I'd order direct every time now.
I have used this machine for one project so far. It runs very smoothly no matter the speed you sew at! The thread and bobbin are super easy to put in, and the additional supplies make it easy to switch presser feet and store needles and other supplies. The reason I am giving this machine 4/5 stars is because of the needle positioning wheel. I am not sure how this happened in the construction of this particular machine, but when the position wheel claims the needle is set in the center position, it is actually 1 mm to the left of where it should be (yes, I measured). If I find myself needing the move the needle's position, I have to carefully realign it to true center. I know 1 mm doesn't seem like much, and maybe it doesn't affect the inseam of any patterns I sew together in the long term, but I prefer to trust that what my machine claims is the center position is actually the center position.
Singer is the brand that has always been used in my family.
on June 12, 2020
Posted by: RM
from Brownsville, Tx
Verified Purchase:Yes
I just got my sewing machine. I have not used one in many years. I tried it out and absolutely love it. I can't wait to get started on my sewing. It's very easy to use and has many great features, which include my favorite, the level that threads the needle.
I bought my first new sewing machine. I find it easy to use and that makes it fun to sew. I am finding out more and more what my machine can do and I have experimented a little and find it easy to use the attachments. I also found that it can sew through bulky layers and even uneven bulky layers without any problems. A Terrific Machine! I Highly Recommend it to anyone, especially a novice or someone who is looking for a good general use sewing machine.
This machine did not stitch properly and none of the trouble shooting techniques listed in the manual (that I had to download) worked. Extremely disappointed in this machine.