I am almost 79 and I just bought my Singer 7285Q to supplement the machine I purchased a year after college. I'm not a quilter, but the "Patchwork" incorporatse all the advancements I've been admiring over the years. I love, as well as thoroughly appreciate, the conveniences. And the range of adjustability in the specialty stitches makes it much easier to customize my projects. I am still getting used to a new angle for lifting the presser foot and to having a backup stitch which behaves differently. But, I'm not too old to learn - or to have a great 21st Century Singer !
Needle Threader does not work. I've tried repeatedly and am using videos online - it just doesn't work
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from singer.comBy Carrie, January 2, 2024
Dear Jo Anne, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry this product didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback 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/email-us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share.
I really like my machine, but it's louder than I anticipated. My mom also has a singer and this one is a lot louder than hers
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Singer workhorse is now wilting lily
on April 16, 2025
Posted by: E Sissy
I have had one less than 2 years and it’s been repaired under warranty then locally. Don’t understand why singer sewing machines have gotten so fragile. It’s hard to do straight stitching more than an inch with out having some kind of disruption. Very frustrating
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not really happy with the machine without the attached table. The machine tends to 'tilt' backwards' with no support. It appears that this style is intended to be used inside a table. I mainly purchased this style from following Hometown Quilt Co Tic Toc. She uses this style for her students and herself. Should have done more research prior to my purchase.
My new Singer Patchwork machine is great. There are a couple of things that are a little tricky. The button you push for a backstitch is not real responsive and it slows me down. I like the presets for stitches, keeps everything solid. I recently saw the Singer Patchwork Plus machine. I kind of wish I had found it first when shopping for the Singer. This machine is going to be for quilting as I’m just now getting back into sewing again. I’m happy with my purchase! No problems found. If I keep up on changing needles and presser feet for different jobs the machine works very well!