Customer Reviews for Singer - 7285Q Patchwork Sewing and Quilting Machine - White
Customer Rating
5
Easy machine to Use
on June 4, 2013
Posted by: Gloria
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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.
Got this machine for Christmas. Have sewed in several years but wanted to pick it up again and learn to quilt. Absolutely love this machine!!! I've sewn 3 quilts already for quiltsforkids.org, now I am about to start on a bigger one for my daughter!! Can't wait!!! Tried to write a review earlier but machine was listed on Singer website and then it disappeared!!!