I got this as a gift for Christmas last year because I needed a sewing machine for all of my projects that I do. It's really simple, but man this machine is horrible. It makes a super loud clanking noise when you sew, like super loud, and the thread gets tangled a lot and breaks. I've been sewing since I was like 5 and know how to use a machine. This one is okay for the price I guess, but I would never buy it again.
I use this machine to take to classes. I have a bigger, heavier machine that I was tired of lugging around. I wish it had a 1/4 inch foot because I do a lot of quilting with it.
This is my grab and go choice for quilting and sewing meet ups with my friends at JoAnn's weekly. It is lightweight, dependable and a joy to sew with. I have a much more expensive machine that stays at home, but I grab this little one for quick repairs at home also.
I have had a Singer for as long as I can remember. I think it is a shame that the machines cannot be mounted in a cabinet like my old one. I hear a lot of people say the same thing. The newer machines that don't mount into cabinets seem to slide around on the table top and will never be as good as the older ones for that one reason alone. I will always try to fix my old one before dragging this new one out of the closet to use.
I like that it is so lightweight that I can move it to the dining room if I want to. I like that buttonholes are relatively easy. I like the way threading instructions are painted on the machine. I don't use it constantly so would forget some things if there was a gap in time between uses.
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 recently purchased this machine and I am very pleased with it. It is very easy to operate. The price was very reasonable.It even came with a cover for it to keep dust off when not in use. I was especially pleased because that it is a Singer. Singer makes good machines.