I'm a 66 year veteran in the sewing department. I've made lots of clothing, home decor and toys over the years. This machine is great for me as an advanced sewer, but anyone could learn to use it. It is very easy to operate. I'm enjoying the quilting features, the lever for control of the sewing speed as well as all the decorative stitches. It even sews denim, but you'll want to use a heavier needle that is very sharp for this. I'm enjoying my new sewing machine and hope it gives me quality sewing throughout my remaining years since I'm not slowing down .I would recommend this machine for the new sewing enthusiast because as they become more knowledgeable, they may want to use all of it's features. In home economics we used Singer machines...a good start,huh?
Love all the stitch pattern options. Also love the needle postion up or down options. the only thing I have a problem with is when I use the extender table, the machine tends to move more on my table.
I bought a Patchwork Machine 2 days ago. Everything was working fine until the machine stopped working with a C4 error. I removed the bobbin, bobbin case, and turned off/on the machine but that did not fix the problem. With further investigation, I noticed the handwheel is sticking at times. It seems a moving part inside the machine near the thread take-up is getting caught on the plastic housing. I don't know why this would happen since I was sewing light-weight cotton, did not break a needle, or have any kind of knot with my thread in the bobbin case. This is a very disappointing situation with a brand new machine.
Response from singer.comBy Velma, Customer Care, March 25, 2021
We regret to learn that you are having issues with your Singer Patchwork model 7285Q sewing machine. We would like the opportunity to investigate your feedback further. Please contact us at: https://www.singer.com/Contact-Us and a Customer Care agent will be happy to assist you to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
I was counting the days for this delivery. I was as excited as a child on Christmas morning - and I was not disappointed either.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Sherry, Customer Care, March 20, 2021
Thank you for the 5-stars! Our goal is for you to have the best sewing experience possible. We really appreciate your business. Hope to see you again soon!
I bought this machine a few years ago, while its a good machine for piecing quilts & basic sewing. When quilting your quilt if you do stopping the cover over the feed dogs has to be taped down or it moves. I have sewn through a couple of these. Recently trying to quilt my quilt there is trouble moving the quilt through it, the cover plate over the feed dogs is hindering it. It would be better if you could just drop the feed dogs completely.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from singer.comBy Velma, Customer Care, March 10, 2021
Dear Deb, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry the Singer Patchwork model 7285Q sewing machine didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and it 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.