I didn't get a chance to even use it. I set it up and followed directions for filling and loading the bobbin, which was easy to do. I then threaded the machine, again easy. I was ready to sew! (So I thought) I placed material under the foot and placed it in the down position. The needle hit the metal plate. I read the instruction book and made adjustments as recommended. Needle still hit plate. I called customer service and returned the machine. Very disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from singer.comBy Maxine, Customer Care, May 9, 2021
We’re so sorry that the Singer Fashion Mate model 3342 sewing machine did not meet your expectations. Please help us to improve by providing more information on your experience. You may contact our Customer Care team at: https://www.singer.com/Contact-Us . Thank you.
Excellent Product and will recommend it to any beginners to mid level sewing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Connie, Customer Care, May 8, 2021
Thank you for the 5-star review for the Singer Fashion Mate model 3342 sewing machine! Your satisfaction is what we strive for and your feedback is very important to us. We really appreciate your input.
I had to replace my old Singer and I couldn’t be more disappointed. This is cheap, plastic and doesn’t even come with the instruction manual. I’m keeping my old presser feet because they are at least metal. I recommend exploring other brands. Singer is no longer what my grandma used.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from singer.comBy Sherry, Customer Care, March 28, 2021
We’re so sorry that the Singer Fashion Mate model 3342 sewing machine did not meet your expectations. Please help us to improve by providing more information on your experience by contacting our Customer Care team at https://www.singer.com/Contact-Us.
The Singer 3342 is very user friendly. I have never used a sewing machine before. After studying the manual and following the directions it was easy to thread the machine
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Velma, Customer Care, March 20, 2021
Thank you very much for the 5 stars and for taking the time to write your review of the Singer Fashion Mate model 3342 sewing machine. Your satisfaction is what we strive for. We greatly appreciate you for sharing your experience and photos with other shoppers.
A great little sewing machine! It does exactly what I need it to do! It's light weight, which makes it very portable, quiet, and has all the built-in stitches I will ever need. I love the needle threader! Makes threading the needle so easy! I highly recommend the Fashion Mate 3342!
Response from singer.comBy Connie, Customer Care, February 23, 2021
Thank you so much for the 5 stars and for taking the time to write your review of the Singer Fashion Matemodel 3342 sewing machine. We greatly appreciate you for sharing your experience with other shoppers.
I received this machine as a gift, and I am very very happy to have this as my first machine. Its very easy to thread; it has a diagram printed on the machine that shows how it is supposed to be threaded. This is definitely a beginner's machine, as I have a very hard time sewing through more than two layers of fabric. The upper tension is also very difficult to get just right (the tension is supposed to be between 3 and 5, and I have mine set to 7 or 8). This is a decent machine, but not good for certain projects.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from singer.comBy Connie, Customer Care, January 3, 2021
Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry the Singer Fashion Mate model 3342 sewing machine didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback has been shared with our product development team who continually looks for ways to improve future designs. Please feel free to reach out at https://www.singer.com/Contact-Us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share.
I have only had it for 2 weeks, but it seems like a decent machine for the price. The online tutorials are quite helpful. They show you how to thread it, and change presser feet, and more.