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Singer - 7285Q Patchwork Sewing and Quilting Machine - White
Average customer rating
4.3
(319 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 319 reviews
5 Stars
216
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
11
1 Star
28
88%of customers recommend this product.
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154 out of
175)
Customer Reviews for Singer - 7285Q Patchwork Sewing and Quilting Machine - White
Customer Rating
2
Basic no thrills
on January 13, 2015
Posted by: Jodi
from unknown
Machine was purchased as a gift from husband so I could continue to so in a hotel room after a house fire. First the singer sales representative would not let me test the machine. I was told I could only tested after I purchased it and was taking a class by them. This should've been my red flag warning. Sales person provided little to no functional information after I fully explained I was looking particularly for a machine I could use to quilt with. I was told this machine was designed for quilting. It will piece your fabric together with a straight stitch. It will not however do quilting unless you are sewing a straight stitch. (SID) next the lighting is extremely poor. I currently am using a mag light laying on my work to see the stitching. The spoke apps do not work well they only tangle the thread. I have had three people trying to play and figure this out with no success and there are no directions in the book or online. The machine has a number of fancy stitches and buttonholes none of which are used for decorative free hand quilting. The Bobbins do not hold very much thread and need to be changed often. The machine came with a variety of feet but no instructions and no clear image do exactly what they thought the feet should do. It's difficult to decipher a number of them from the ill legible photos in the booklet that came with The machine. I have also found no help online in any form directly related to this machine. The machine is also made of plastic and does not seem very durable but it is lightweight should you want a straight stitch machine to take to a quilting class. Just be careful of banging it around or you will crack the outer case. I would not recommend this machine to anyone but if you simply need a straight stitch machine it would be okay. So why would I keep this machine if I do not like it. Because once purchased they would not take it back at full value only for a trade-in and they have no other machines that I would pick. So buyer beware you cannot test the machine before the purchase and after the purchase you cannot return it.
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Customer Rating
2
ok..not great
on December 30, 2014
Posted by: Becky
from unknown
My husband bought this for me for christmas. I currently have a singer quantum, and he felt I needed a second machine. This surely doesnt measure up to what the reviews say. I like to make rag quilts and the information stating the pressure foot will allow for bulky fabrics just isnt true. I am struggling to get the fabric under the foot. Also it seems to have a hard time feeding one piece of fabric to the next. I have to lift up the foot every time feeding another piece thru, making chain stitching difficult. This is ok for a beginner, but really not for the avid quilter. I will save my money and next time upgrade to a better machine.
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Customer Rating
5
Great Machine
on December 13, 2014
Posted by: Lynda
from unknown
Manual was easy to follow to set it up. Tried sewing on a couple of projects and it did an excellent job of stitching right out of the box. Selected this model for its built in stitches and buttonholes.
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Customer Rating
5
Love it
on October 20, 2014
Posted by: Ladonna
from unknown
After 30 years using an old cabinet style Centennial machine, it finally gave out and I needed a new machine. I do basic sewing and some machine quilting. I looked at several machines and after talking with the sewing machine representative at JoAnn's decided on the Singer Patchwork. It was price very competitively and provide more options that several of the more expensive machines. I love it. Easy to use, light wait and does exactly what I need. Works as advertised.
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Customer Rating
4
Works great
on September 19, 2014
Posted by: Marlys
from unknown
4 stars because I wish it had a bigger throat for sewing larger quilts. Being labeled "patchwork" it would have been nice. Also, The automatic threader is a bit hard to use, so I just manually thread the machine, so only 4 stars. You have to get the needle in the right spot. I've had for 2 years and no leaking oil. I did Free Motion Quilting (2 layers of fabric and thin batting) with a throw and it was a bit hard with the throat, but still worked. I've sewn with cotton, knits and a light denim with this machine and it works good. I've used most of the decorative stitches for fun and they look nice. I'm not good with button holes, but they worked on this machine and still hold up. Love the speed control on top, up and down button, and drop in bobbin. I love the options for various fabrics, for example, several stretch stitches are on this machine. Love all the feet it came with, too. The extension table helps with even smaller items sometimes. Easy to change the stitch, just 2 buttons. I rarely change the length or width as the default works.
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Customer Rating
4
Great machine
on September 4, 2014
Posted by: Jerri
from unknown
This machine is easy to carry from one place to another. Very easy to switch from one presser foot to another. Very easy to thread bobbins & machine. Instruction book is easy to follow. DVD is very helpful to get started. See through bobbin cover lets you know when bobbin thread is getting low. Bobbin thread is easy to thread. Automatic needle threader is handy but not necessarily as easy as the rest of the features. It sometimes requires a couple of tries. The best part is the automatic tension feature, which takes away the guess work. Overall I am very satisfied with this machine. It brings back the fun of sewing.
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Customer Rating
1
Terrible machine
on August 20, 2014
Posted by: Jeff
from unknown
This machine is so terrible, no one is really selling it any more. I have owned my Patchwork for 14 months and I had to take it the warranty shop TWICE for a new motor. I owned the machine for one month when the motor had to be replaced the first time. It took Singer THREE months to replace the motor. Then, in less than one year from the time the first motor was replaced, it now needs a second new motor. I am certainly glad this machine is no longer on the market.
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Customer Rating
3
Works okay but...
on August 13, 2014
Posted by: Jackie
from unknown
I have been using the machine for approximately 7 months without a problem. Then it quit sewing. A message popped up (E7). There is nothing in the manual about trouble Codes . The website has nothing about trouble codes. So I am on the eternal hold(over an hour and I am now #5) just I can ask what is E7. Very frustrating!
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