Love my machine! For a self taught newbie I enjoy how quickly I was able to understand the machine and how I adapted to the different options this machine has. I wanted something a lit bit more than basic and I believe this machine has it. This sewing world is interesting to me and now a little fun for me during these tough times. I read lots of good and bad reviews on this model but I believe the bad reviews come from human error. If you're not paying attention to details or use the wrong thread yeah you will have issues. Much easier to just pay attention to detail and use the machine as instructed. I'm happy to report as I learned what I may be doing wrong over the first couple of days it took me to learn to use it my machine is working great as advertised. I use it for hours on end and have not had any problems. It took me a week to decide on it and so glad I did!
Want to return but can't get Singer to respond to my emails!
on May 6, 2020
Posted by: Unhappy
from Ventura, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Machine has an issue with the top tension. Tried to contact Singer for the issue and never heard back so bought another machine elsewhere. I have tried to contact Singer 3 times now to return and can't get them to respond with a return authorization so I can get my money back.
I bought this sewing machine specifically to shorten some pillow cases, from King to Standard, and to make some face masks. The sewing machine is easy to use, and it has a good assortment of stitches. I have a much more expensive sewing machine at another home, and this sewing machine works just as well.
I would not encourage anyone to purchase this machine. I'm not sure whose idea it was to put the word "simple" on this but that is not the word to use, MAYBE "JUNK" seems more fitting. I have wasted more thread, material and time adjusting thread and bobbins. All just to try and make face masks for healthcare workers and my family.
I had a 20-yr. old Singer I loved, but when I got it out to make COVID-19 masks, the presser foot stayed in the down position. The plastic part that needs replacing cannot be done right now due to the repair shops being closed. I found this model and the automatic needle threader was a feature I didn't even know about before I looked on the Singer website! It saved so much time getting the thread in the needle as I changed thread 4-5 times making masks. I love this sewing machine and will be using it for many years to come, for everything from new clothes to hemming to costumes!
I have to be threading the upper thread every 10 stitches, and yes , everything in the correct position, I followed every single step and still not working properly. This is the first time having lots of problems with a sewing machine