A great machine--very easy to use. I went through the entire manual which was helpful. It plows right through heavyish fabrics. The foot pedal is a bit jumpy, but I will get used to it. I'm making masks for family and friends.
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on April 22, 2020
Posted by: Liz
from Converse, Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
I like it because it is heavy duty, easy threading (It shows in the machine where to thread it step by step; same with the bobbin) and the easy needle threading. The Singer sewing assistant helps but I prefer a live instruction like the one in You Tube by different sewers instead of just pictures of instructions. But prefer to get the live video instructions on different features and projects from the Singer Company itself. There should be more definite instructions on when to use the lowering feet at the back of the machine on definite kind of fabric (to state on what type of fabric) aside from quilting.
I've owned a Singer for over 45 years this is my 2nd one after straying for a short few year period to a "brother" competitor. I feel like I have come home. This is a workhorse.
I owned a Singer Athena for 44 years. I don't sew more than maybe 4 times a year depending on need and time. Was making face masks for fellow nurses and health professionals when my dog foot broke. I thought it time to buy a new machine. What a difference so smooth, quite! Why did I wait. Now I'm learning to use different features. Can't wait to sew more!
I replaced an older, broken Brother sewing machine with this Singer, and couldn't be happier. It was easy to load the bobbin and thread the machine, and I was sewing in no time at all. I haven't sewn anything in a few years, and my first attempts at masking face masks were successful. I'm moving on next to arm covers for the furniture in my family room. It's good to have an easy to use, sturdy machine in the house once again !
I learned to sew on a Singer when I was in jr. high school. At 65, I ordered this machine hoping that some sewing techniques would come back to me. Easy to get acquainted with, easy to start sewing with. Easy to use.