For quilting projects, home decor, and personal clothes. It is not "weighed" down with a lot of complicated things I wouldn't use anyway. So far I love it.
I haven't used it enough to be able to make judgment.
on November 9, 2017
Posted by: Tracy
from Lake Orion, MI
Verified Purchase:Yes
I used it to upholster some chair seats.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
3
Good sewing machine for beginner and home use
on June 8, 2018
Posted by: Jen
from Jamaica, West Indies.
Verified Purchase:No
I'm a first time machine sewer, I use the 3342 for light home sewing. I love the sturdy feel, design and overall look of the machine and, general ease of use. It is very easy to thread and I mastered it on the first day. I haven't done many projects, but so far I haven't had many problems, and I must say those I've had (balling thread and fabric below feed dogs) so far were from my not selecting the appropriate settings, and were easily resolved. The light is very bright, It is also very quiet and I like that I'm able to sew slowly if I choose to. Overall I like this average-good machine, and hope it will last my 1 year warranty and beyond. Cons: - No "sew easy" foot because of my territory despite more expensive product cost... I don't get that. - Singer should consider placing simple things like... metal shanks and external parts, button release snap on presser feet, and enable lowering of feed dogs on all their machines as a standard. - Spanish instructions only... had to download and print English ones. - Instructions in the manual could be more extensive as it relates to stitch settings, instead of a separate stitch guide for download... would reduce many problems encountered especially for the beginner target market.
I think Singer was on the verge of collapse during the COVID-19 crisis. No response to email inquiries. Did not answer the phone. Nothing, Then, one day, my Singer appeared.
I just finished my first mending project with my new machine. The online videos were helpful in getting to know the machine. It works beautifully and I'm very happy with it.