The only thing that would make this machine better for me would be a way to push a button to keep the needle lowered when sewing corners. Great machine! Just what I needed.
I’m an amateur sewer. I can make masks and hem and basic stuff like that. I bought this machine bc my other singer (basic model) crapped out when I was making masks and love this one!!
I’ve used it with canvas, leather, jersey and fleece and I’m happy with the result. I like being able to change the pressure on the presser foot to go through thick or thin layers and the speed it has. I’m not sure if this machine is going to last decades like my vintage machine and that’s why I give it 4 stars.
Since receiving this machine in late July, I have determined that it arrived with a faulty factory tension setting. Even at the highest tension setting (9), my straight stitch is less than ideal, with visible top thread loops on the underside of my fabric. I consider myself an intermediate seamstress and have been sewing on various machines for 10 years now. I have reached out to Singer and will update this review once I have heard from them. But at the moment, I have a machine that is sitting on my table and unusable. Disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from singer.comBy Devon, Customer Care, August 11, 2020
We set a high standard for ourselves, and we’re so sorry to hear this item did not meet your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to post this review.