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Singer - M1000 Mending Machine with 32 Stitch Applications and LED Light (Black)
Average customer rating
4.6
(138 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Singer - M1000 Mending Machine with 32 Stitch Applications and LED Light (Black)
Posted by: Sue K.
Verified Purchase:Yes
This little sewing machine is just perfect. I've had another brand for 22 years and it was so heavy I almost couldn't carry it. This little Singer is simple to use, light to carry and just perfect for my needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great for what it is
on November 8, 2022
Posted by: Whitney
from Atlanta, GA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a super small, super light, very bare-bones machine for mending. It’s a little loud, a little clunky-sounding, but it runs smoothly and does what it’s supposed to.
It has almost all the features of my early-80s era Singer other than the option to choose stitch length. You can pick from a variety of needle positions, a few different zig-zag stitches, and straight stitch. There’s a tension adjuster and a reverse lever.
It’s SO lightweight. Easy to hold in one hand. Even the pedal is tiny and adorable. It’s wildly easy to transport and perfect to whip out for a quick re-hemming or other mending job.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Maxine, Customer Care, November 9, 2022
Thank you for the 5-stars! Your satisfaction is what we strive for and your feedback is very important to us. We really appreciate your input.
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Customer Rating
4
GREAT MACHINE FOR SMALLER SEWING PROJECTS
on December 9, 2021
Posted by: shinenlite
from Fort Myers, FL
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have not owned a sewing machine in quite a few years, so when offered the opportunity to try this Singer M1000 Mending Machine in exchange for my opinion, I gladly accepted.
Once it arrived, I removed it from the styrofoam casing it had shipped in and opened up the detailed user guide.
The instructions for threading the machine were fairly easy to follow. It came with a pre-threaded bobbin, which I really appreciated, even though it's pretty simple to add thread to an empty bobbin.The top of this sewing machine has diagrams that step through the process.
Things got a little frustrating where actually threading the needle was concerned.
Although I am a senior citizen in my late 60's, my brain still functions fairly well.
I had not taken into consideration that my eyes do not, even with my glasses on.
I got out my trusty magnifying glass, which allowed me to see the hole in the needle well enough that I could use the included threader accessory to accomplish the task.
Because the threader has to be inserted from the back side of the needle, this task was a bit frustrating. Using one hand to position the threader in the eye of the needle, while holding my magnifying glass with the other, made this step more difficult.
Had I removed the pressure foot, it might have been easier to thread the needle from behind, but early on in the setup process I accidently moved the wrong lever which, to my surprise, promptly released the plate portion of the foot, making me think I had broken it. Gladly this was not the case. With the help of the instruction guide, I was able to reattach it.
Once I accomplished the task of threading the needle, I grabbed a piece of fabric to test out the stitching. I have included a photo of a few of the available stitches. There are several more that I have yet to try. Please keep in mind that I had not taken the time to adjust the tension before using the machine, so the stitching is more uneven than it would have been had I not skipped that step.
Overall I really like this Singer M1000 Mending Machine. It's fairly quiet when in use.
The size of this machine is convenient, as I don't have much storage space in my apartment. The table it is sitting on in the photos is "ice cream parlor" size.
The LED light is pretty bright! I have included an image using only the built in light on the machine as a light source. There is no on and off switch for the light, When the machine is plugged in, the light stays on until it's unplugged.
The foot control works wonderfully. It's easy to adjust the speed using only the foot control.
I appreciate that the lever to switch to backstitching is positioned in a manner that adds to the ease of sewing with this machine. There are a few accessories included that will come in handy. Extra needles and bobbins as well as a threader, a flat metal "screwdriver" & a cap which fits on top of the spool to secure it in place.
I still need to review how to set the tension so that the stitching is even, but other than that I am confident that I will be sewing some DIY projects which are too complicated for hand stitching. While this machine might not be the best choice for someone who needs the ability to sew thicker fabrics or larger sewing projects, I would definitely recommend this Singer M1000 Mending Machine for simple sewing projects and mending.
Once it arrived, I removed it from the styrofoam casing it had shipped in and opened up the detailed user guide.
The instructions for threading the machine were fairly easy to follow. It came with a pre-threaded bobbin, which I really appreciated, even though it's pretty simple to add thread to an empty bobbin.The top of this sewing machine has diagrams that step through the process.
Things got a little frustrating where actually threading the needle was concerned.
Although I am a senior citizen in my late 60's, my brain still functions fairly well.
I had not taken into consideration that my eyes do not, even with my glasses on.
I got out my trusty magnifying glass, which allowed me to see the hole in the needle well enough that I could use the included threader accessory to accomplish the task.
Because the threader has to be inserted from the back side of the needle, this task was a bit frustrating. Using one hand to position the threader in the eye of the needle, while holding my magnifying glass with the other, made this step more difficult.
Had I removed the pressure foot, it might have been easier to thread the needle from behind, but early on in the setup process I accidently moved the wrong lever which, to my surprise, promptly released the plate portion of the foot, making me think I had broken it. Gladly this was not the case. With the help of the instruction guide, I was able to reattach it.
Once I accomplished the task of threading the needle, I grabbed a piece of fabric to test out the stitching. I have included a photo of a few of the available stitches. There are several more that I have yet to try. Please keep in mind that I had not taken the time to adjust the tension before using the machine, so the stitching is more uneven than it would have been had I not skipped that step.
Overall I really like this Singer M1000 Mending Machine. It's fairly quiet when in use.
The size of this machine is convenient, as I don't have much storage space in my apartment. The table it is sitting on in the photos is "ice cream parlor" size.
The LED light is pretty bright! I have included an image using only the built in light on the machine as a light source. There is no on and off switch for the light, When the machine is plugged in, the light stays on until it's unplugged.
The foot control works wonderfully. It's easy to adjust the speed using only the foot control.
I appreciate that the lever to switch to backstitching is positioned in a manner that adds to the ease of sewing with this machine. There are a few accessories included that will come in handy. Extra needles and bobbins as well as a threader, a flat metal "screwdriver" & a cap which fits on top of the spool to secure it in place.
I still need to review how to set the tension so that the stitching is even, but other than that I am confident that I will be sewing some DIY projects which are too complicated for hand stitching. While this machine might not be the best choice for someone who needs the ability to sew thicker fabrics or larger sewing projects, I would definitely recommend this Singer M1000 Mending Machine for simple sewing projects and mending.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Maxine, Customer Care, December 10, 2021
Thank you for your review. We will share this with the Product Development team who continually looks for ways to improve.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
3
Can Repair Light-Medium weight/Woven Fabrics Only!
on July 12, 2021
Posted by: ToRixxx75
from Oakland, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Singer - M1000 Mending machine as a member of the Sew & Share program and tested it. Here is an honest review of my sewing experience:
When I saw the box, I was surprised of it's lightweight, small size. The mending machine is 10-1/2 in. long x 4-1/2 in. wide x 8-1/2 high. It is a very basic machine. It looks like a toy. You can travel with it inside of a briefcase. Then I read an email from Singer saying that it can only be used to mend lightweight and medium weight fabrics, close a shirt seam, and fix cuffs. But I can't hem and topstitch jeans or make an entire sewing project with it. And I wondered how long this machine is going to last? Because it sounds low quality.
Never-the-less, I decided to hem a t-shirt and mend some medium weight pants. The instruction book is illustrated and very understandable. A first time beginner can learn this machine! There isn't a lever to push down the feed dogs; so hemming stretch fabrics would be difficult. That's why I chose woven fabrics. The hardest part was putting the thread through the needle. I wish ALL Singer sewing/mending machines had the new semi-threader technology. The foot switch was a little too fast for me. But it's not a major design flaw. Hemming my t-shirt went smoothly until the thread came-out of the needle for some mysterious reason. Then I had to re-thread the machine, which resulted in slightly crooked stitches upon restart. Then the light flickered off. I stopped the foot switch the split second it turned-off; and the light turned-on, again. I adjusted the tension of the thread thinking maybe it was too tight. The instruction book does illustrate how to properly tension the thread. Overall, it's a good machine for anyone who only sews when their clothes are ripped or needs hemming. Though its durability is questionable, since you can't sew an entire project with it.
When I saw the box, I was surprised of it's lightweight, small size. The mending machine is 10-1/2 in. long x 4-1/2 in. wide x 8-1/2 high. It is a very basic machine. It looks like a toy. You can travel with it inside of a briefcase. Then I read an email from Singer saying that it can only be used to mend lightweight and medium weight fabrics, close a shirt seam, and fix cuffs. But I can't hem and topstitch jeans or make an entire sewing project with it. And I wondered how long this machine is going to last? Because it sounds low quality.
Never-the-less, I decided to hem a t-shirt and mend some medium weight pants. The instruction book is illustrated and very understandable. A first time beginner can learn this machine! There isn't a lever to push down the feed dogs; so hemming stretch fabrics would be difficult. That's why I chose woven fabrics. The hardest part was putting the thread through the needle. I wish ALL Singer sewing/mending machines had the new semi-threader technology. The foot switch was a little too fast for me. But it's not a major design flaw. Hemming my t-shirt went smoothly until the thread came-out of the needle for some mysterious reason. Then I had to re-thread the machine, which resulted in slightly crooked stitches upon restart. Then the light flickered off. I stopped the foot switch the split second it turned-off; and the light turned-on, again. I adjusted the tension of the thread thinking maybe it was too tight. The instruction book does illustrate how to properly tension the thread. Overall, it's a good machine for anyone who only sews when their clothes are ripped or needs hemming. Though its durability is questionable, since you can't sew an entire project with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Maxine, Customer Care, July 13, 2021
Thank you very much for sharing your honest review with us and your experience with other shoppers. We will pass your feedback along to our product quality & design team who continually work to improve our assortment. We greatly appreciate your input.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
4
Convenient!
on August 17, 2021
Posted by: SageyGirl
from Springfield, TN
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not a very experienced with sewing but am very crafty and DIY motivated so this mending machine is a wonderful edition to my craft room! It is very light and easy to set up- the manual gives very clear and easy to read instructions I was able to follow without any trouble. My only complaint would be the stitch dial. At first I was trying to turn it to get to the zip zag stitches and the dial wouldn't move past the straight stitches. I had to have my husband help me and eventually it began to turn but for some reason it requires a little bit of strength to get to those stitches. After turning it a few times it seems to move more easily and I was able to use a zig zag stitch to repair a pocket for my husband! This machine may be small but it has enough power for small repairs and crafts!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Velma, Customer Care, August 18, 2021
Thank you so much for the 5 stars and for taking the time to write your review of the Singer model M1000 Mending machine. Your feedback has been shared with our product development team who continually looks for ways to improve future designs.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
4
Designed to mend, yet capable of more.
on July 10, 2021
Posted by: ncmilliner
from Big Sandy, TN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The SINGER® M1000 mending machine is easy to set-up, small, very lightweight, yet grips the table for stability and is quieter than my Singer Confidence 7363. A size 14 needle for woven fabrics, (not stretch fabrics) is already inserted in the machine and ready to be threaded. The machine comes with a bobbin wound with polyester or poly/cotton white thread.
The BIG surprise is that there is not an ON/OFF switch!
(My solution to the lack of an on/off switch was to use a power strip to plug the AC adapter into and use the on/off switch of the power strip to turn the sewing machine on and off rather than unplugging the AC adapter.)
Here is some irony: The AC adapter must be plugged in for the LED light to turn on, or unplugged to turn the LED light off. The manual’s instructions are to unplug the AC adapter before attempting to thread the machine; however, the LED light is needed to be able to see to thread the machine! Better have another table lamp handy for threading.
The BIG surprise is that there is not an ON/OFF switch!
(My solution to the lack of an on/off switch was to use a power strip to plug the AC adapter into and use the on/off switch of the power strip to turn the sewing machine on and off rather than unplugging the AC adapter.)
Here is some irony: The AC adapter must be plugged in for the LED light to turn on, or unplugged to turn the LED light off. The manual’s instructions are to unplug the AC adapter before attempting to thread the machine; however, the LED light is needed to be able to see to thread the machine! Better have another table lamp handy for threading.
The Singer M1000 get started threading instructional video on You Tube is excellent! The instructor explains while showing the technique in a close-up view. If you are new to sewing, this video is a must to watch prior to using the M1000. The instructor begins with removing the bobbin in the bobbin case, showing clearly the package to purchase the correct bobbin, (which is the Class 15 Transparent), winding thread onto a new bobbin, correctly inserting the newly wound bobbin into the bobbin case, threading the machine, and sewing using a straight stitch.
NOTE: Your M1000 may NOT have a needle bar thread guide like the one in the video. Mine is not like the one in the video so there was no way for the thread to be brought from the left side of the needle bar thread guide to the right. My only option: insert the thread from the right behind the needle bar thread guide, then thread the needle.
Threading the needle with the finger guard in place was a challenge, so I removed it. Even after removing the finger guard I could not get the Needle Threader to fit through the eye of the needle. Instead, I used the small square of white paper that came with the machine located under the presser foot on top of the needle plate as an aid in threading the machine. Lift the presser foot; remove the square of white paper; raise the needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel towards you; with your left hand, hold the small square of white paper directly behind the eye of the needle, so that the hole of the needle is clearly seen against the white paper. With your right hand, guide the thread through the eye of the needle. Save white paper for future use.
I did replace the finger guard to experience what it would be like to sew with it, since this is a new feature for me. Make sure that the washer is against the screw when reattaching the finger guard. Pay attention to the detail of the drawings in the manual and the Singer get started videos.
Threading the needle with the finger guard in place was a challenge, so I removed it. Even after removing the finger guard I could not get the Needle Threader to fit through the eye of the needle. Instead, I used the small square of white paper that came with the machine located under the presser foot on top of the needle plate as an aid in threading the machine. Lift the presser foot; remove the square of white paper; raise the needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel towards you; with your left hand, hold the small square of white paper directly behind the eye of the needle, so that the hole of the needle is clearly seen against the white paper. With your right hand, guide the thread through the eye of the needle. Save white paper for future use.
I did replace the finger guard to experience what it would be like to sew with it, since this is a new feature for me. Make sure that the washer is against the screw when reattaching the finger guard. Pay attention to the detail of the drawings in the manual and the Singer get started videos.
The stitch settings are preset. A description of the 32 Essential Stitch Applications are available to download or print from this website https://www.singer.com/m1000-mending-machine-0 . and details the many ways to use the following stitches: Straight Stitch - with options for different stitch lengths and needle positions; Zigzag - wide, medium and narrow sizes; Multi-step Zigzag - for elastic insertion, seam finishing, or decorative stitches; Blind hem Stitch - for blind hemming. This is a quick lesson for each of the stitches available with the M1000. This 6 page English version is not included in the manual that comes with the M1000, therefore, print it out or download it to your desktop for a much needed and excellent reference. The dial to set the stitch was slightly confusing upon first glance, but once I watched the M1000 or M1005 get started videos from Singer, it clarified the main 4 stitch settings leaving the others easy to discern using the manual.
The sewing area is so small that it would be difficult to construct a garment or other large item with this machine even if it were to be made of lightweight fabric. It would be great if the M1000 offered the optional extension table like the M1005.
The dainty foot pedal controls the needle movement and the feed dogs and the speed is FAST. Hence the finger guard for your protection. Fast speed does not mean heavy duty application. The website and manual clearly state: For thicker fabrics and more applications, a full-size machine would be recommended. I tried to do a simple straight stitch repair on a thin, terrycloth wash cloth but the terry cloth would not advance because the feed dogs were not designed to work with that type of nap or that weight of fabric.
I was successful using it for mending and sewing face masks of quilting cotton, repairing a seam line tear on the slick lining fabric (acetate) of a jacket, repairing the casing for a bra, blind hemming a café curtain of lightweight cotton, and attaching seam binding at the hemline of a lightweight cotton apron, pressing it under, then hemming.
Also I pieced together 4 3/8" quilting cotton squares to make triangles, just to see if I could run them through the machine as I have seen done on quilting shows. Yes! This machine is so fast it would certainly have a designated place in the sewing room of a Quilter. After changing the regular point needle to a ball point needle for sewing stretch knits, I repaired a shoulder seam of a favorite cotton knit t-shirt, then hemmed both sleeves since they had long ago lost their hem.
Also I pieced together 4 3/8" quilting cotton squares to make triangles, just to see if I could run them through the machine as I have seen done on quilting shows. Yes! This machine is so fast it would certainly have a designated place in the sewing room of a Quilter. After changing the regular point needle to a ball point needle for sewing stretch knits, I repaired a shoulder seam of a favorite cotton knit t-shirt, then hemmed both sleeves since they had long ago lost their hem.
Although the Singer M1000 has its limitations, for a seamstress that can no longer hand sew due to disability or loss of dexterity; or for someone who only needs to mend or use for small projects and applications as I did, the Singer M1000 is a good option for simpler sewing tasks at an affordable price and will suffice nicely!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Velma, Customer Care, July 10, 2021
We are grateful that you took the time to leave us your review of the Singer model M1000 Mending Machine. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone. Thank you very much.
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Customer Rating
5
Beginner friendly!!
on August 13, 2021
Posted by: Shae83
from Kenner, La
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best sewing machine for someone is fairly new to sewing. I have a house full of kids and this machine definitely comes in handy. I have been mainly using it for small jobs around my house such as hemming my curtains or craft jobs for the kids. I find that the instructions are user friendly explaining and showing the different accessories that are included. I love the fact that there aren't tons of buttons/functions to use this machine..it is pretty simple and basic. I do believe that if someone is really new to using a sewing machine, they should maybe watch a few videos prior to use, to get a full understanding of the process. Also, this sewing machine is a bit heavier than I expected, but fairly easy to store away.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Maxine, Customer Care, August 13, 2021
Thank you for the 5-star review of the Singer model M1000 Mending Machine. Your satisfaction is what we strive for. Your feedback is very important to us and we really appreciate your input.
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Customer Rating
5
works perfectly!
on August 23, 2021
Posted by: kculwell86
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am in love with my Singer mending machine! I have been sewing for years and this machine lives up to my high standards. I have made 2 dresses since receiving this and they have been 2 of the best dresses I have ever sewn. I love how lightweight and portable this machine is. My daughter in law has taken up sewing and I can just take this sewing machine with me since she does not have her own yet. This machine creates excellent stitching and the dresses I have made are very durable and will last a long time! Would recommend this dress to anyone!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Maxine, Customer Care, August 24, 2021
Thank you so much for the 5 stars and for taking the time to write your review of the Singer model M1000 Mending machine. Your satisfaction is what we strive for. We greatly appreciate you for sharing your experience with other shoppers. Your feedback is very important to us.
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