Largely I've been using this machine to sew face masks, surgeon's caps and isolation gowns for a local hospital during the COVID pandemic. This machine is a huge step up from my previous hand-me-down Bernina, which had rusted solid controls. I've been having a great time learning the settings on this Singer. The stitches are much tighter, controlled and stronger than with my previous machine. One thing I had to learn by experience is to tighten the thread around the circular knob before winding the bobbin. Otherwise the thread winds over and under the bobbin. The only reason for giving the machine 4 instead of 5 stars is that the motor smells hot when the machine has been used continuously for more than 15 minutes. It still functions perfectly, but I'm afraid of doing something bad to the machine by pushing it further when the smell is noticeable.
Response from singer.comBy singersewingpwr, singersewingpwr, May 15, 2020
Dear M, I'm glad you are enjoying the machine. It's difficult to say with certainty what exactly you are smelling. Looks like by your order date that you've had the machine about a month. The smell could be just excess oil that's gotten on parts during shipping. If the motor area does not feel excessively warm, it could be just that. We have a service center in Iowa, but if you continue to have issues or concerns please email us at TalktoUs@Singerco.com. You can call, but currently our lines are extremely busy. 800-474-6437. Even our emails are bogged down, but a quick search and I didn't find that you had contacted us with your concern via email.. If the machine continues to smell or it becomes stronger please give us a call. If the machine is hot, stop sewing right away and unplug the machine then contact us immediately.
Haven't used a machine in years. Set this up with bobbin in 5 minutes. Cranked out a waterproof tarp, with rope lining like a champ. Solid top yet pretty light to move around. Glad to own a Singer.
I love the sewing machine is one of the best brand
on April 24, 2020
Posted by: Nani
from Massachusetts
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am a beginner, but I used to sew when I was younger not great big projects like my mom used to but watching her made me wanting to try things out, like small projects so for now I'm just starting to do simple mask for my family during this pandemic difficult time
I had a simple but old machine that finally failed. I went to Singer and bought a really nice machine for a very reasonable price. I also went on line for a couple of tutorials on what to do with issues such as thread tangles (very simple solution!). I am sewing pandemic masks like a champ now. I haven't used a machine in years, so with my new machine, I am teaching myself how to sew again! Love this machine which is so easy to use!!