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!
This machine is versatile and easy to use. I bought it to make a raw-edge appliqué quilt for my granddaughter, and the pre-programmed stitch styles have been such a bonus... I also like that I have the flexibility to adjust stitch length and tension with the easy-to-use buttons on the machine. The pdf manual gives clear instructions, and the sewing table attachment makes quilting much easier, too. Great little machine and I'm very pleased with my purchase.
[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.
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
You can't sew more than 2 layers of fabric. You can't sew where seams meet. The feed dogs will chew it up and not allow it move forward. It also will NOT allow free quilting. There is no button to lower the feed dogs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from singer.comBy Customer Support, January 23, 2025
We are sorry to hear that your Patchwork 7285Q is not working as you expected. If you can please reach out to our Customer Support Team they can help you with the free motion function on this machine as it is a bit different as well as assist with the fabric not moving as it should. Their phone number is 800-474-6437.
I LOVE IT!!!!! bought an M3500 but discovered that i needed speed control for free motion, so i upgraded to the 7285Q. it works a treat, i'm telling you. it is smooth and quiet and i am thrilled with it. i can even sew just by pushing a button, amazing!!!