Customer Reviews for Singer - 7285Q Patchwork Sewing and Quilting Machine - White
Customer Rating
1
Disappointed
on August 10, 2013
Posted by: Rosemary
from unknown
I like all the built in stitches but the machine itself is cheaply made. Having a lot of problems with the bobbin. Very tempermental. Constantly getting error messages some of which are even in the manual. Found it hard to change the needle. Doesn't seem to want to fit without applying pressure. If I had paid the $459.00 (original price) I would have been returning it. I bought it for quilting but there is not enough room to roll up a decent size quilt. The light is also horrible. have to use a separate light when I do want to use the machine. Overall very disappointed.
I haven't sewn in a number of years, with the exception of an occasional patch or quick seam stitching. I took up sewing clothes, etc., again a year ago, and then my old Singer Stylist machine gave up. I was hesitant to get a machine with electronic controls, but have found it quite easy to learn and use this new Singer.
I haven't used a machine since school years some 50 years ago. This maqchine is so easy to use. The one feature I like most is the speed control pedal. I went to sewing class and I noticed a classmate having trouble with the pedal. I let her try my machine and she was so impressed, now she wants a Singer Patchwork with speed control.
I love this machine - can use it blindfolded. Before I purchased it, I saw the review about the oil leaking. I checked before using and mopped up a bit. But as I used the machine longer, more and more oil leaked out - all over white linen! I was able to soak it out however I am now on my 3rd garment, still leaks oils even with me wiping the shank down frequently. Such a hassle for a great little machine.
I gave this machine 4 stars for only one reason. The light. It is very dim and on the wrong side of the needle. Need to use additional lighting even though my machine sits in front of a window. The other features are great and am quite pleased with the machine overall.
Initially, I loved this machine. It's quiet, has an even quilting stitch, and a long arm - ideal for quilting. Then, it leaked black oil all over my quilt, ruining two white pinwheel blocks. Definitely no need for so much oil on a sewing machine.
This machine does a great job sewing and the free motion sewing for quilting works very well. I had purchased a Singer machine and returned it to get this one. I am disappointed in the light. It is more to the left and makes it hard to see your seam side to sew. You have to have another light to see properly.