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Singer - Brilliance 6180 Sewing Machine
Average customer rating
3.8
(111 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 111 reviews
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Star
20
88%of customers recommend this product.
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49 out of
56)
Customer Reviews for Singer - Brilliance 6180 Sewing Machine
Customer Rating
5
Better than expected !
on November 30, 2015
Posted by: Juran
from unknown
I bought this machine to replace the CONFIDENCE machine I gave to my grandson's wife for Christmas. Now retired I use this machine for the making of small quilts as a hobby. I'm also teaching my wife to sew.
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Customer Rating
5
very happy sewer
on October 31, 2015
Posted by: Saadath
from unknown
I purchased the Brilliance 6180 about two weeks ago and am very pleased with this little machine. Having read some of the other reviews where people have bee experiencing problems with bobbin jamming and "bird nesting" of threads, perhaps the following tips may be of some help. Please make sure that when you thread up the machine the presser foot lever is in the UP position.If you thread the machine with the presser foot down the thread will not locate in the tension spring and the machine will not be able to function correctly and the thread will not be being held in tension. Also make sure that the thread is securely located in the take up lever, as if it is not, when the needle takes the thread into the fabric, the take up lever will not be able to pull it out again and the thread will create a "birds nest" mess in the bobbin area which will jam the bobbin. When starting to sew, please pull the threads to the rear of the presser foot and GENTLY hold them as you begin to sew to prevent the threads being pulled into the bobbin area and causing it to jam. These points apply to all sewing machines whether front or top loading bobbins. I have been sewing for over 50 years!! and have various sewing machines. I got the Brilliance 6180 to take to quilting group as my very expensive machine is too heavy for me to haul about! The stitch quality on this little Brilliance is every bit as good as on my machine that cost almost £1,000 and it has plenty decorative stitches to keep me happy when not using my big machine. It has coped very well with all types of fabric. Plwase maake sure that you use the correct type of needle for the fabric and don't use cheap ones or cheap thread. It is false economy as cheap needles will shred even a good thread and cheap threads will snap and create a lot of dust and fluff. Hope these few tips help. Happy sewing!
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Customer Rating
5
Brilliance 6160
on October 27, 2015
Posted by: Angela
from unknown
Having read some of the other reviews I would like to say that the "jammimg" and "bird nesting" of the threads in the bobbin case is most likely operator error. With any machine whether computerised or not, top loading bobbin or front loading bobbin, it is most importatnt that the threads are pulled to the rear of the presser foot before commencing to sew, and that you GENTLY hold the top thread as you begin to sew to avoid it being pulled under into the bobbin as this will cause the "jamming". It is also helpful to begin sewing with the needle placed down into the fabric. Another cause of problems is if the machine is threaded up with the presser foot down. Threading MUST be done with the presser foot UP to allow the thread to pass betweeen the tension discs. If this is not done, the thread is not held under tension whilst sewing, and the machine will not be able to function correctly. Also please ensure that the thread has been located properly into the take up lever when threading the machine, as if the thread is NOT in the take up lever, the thread will bunch up in the bobbin area and make a horrible mess! I have been extremely pleased with this little machine. I purchased it to take to quilting group as my very expensive large computerised machine is far too heavy to carry about. The stitches arer well formed and have performed well on various types of fabrics. The decorative stitches have stitched out just as well as on my VERY expensive machine. If you have this machine and have encountered problems, please try the above tips but above all, please read the instruction manual.
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Customer Rating
4
Like it!!
on August 25, 2015
Posted by: Tracey
from unknown
I like the machine. It is easy to use, good value for the money.
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Customer Rating
1
Wouldn't buy again
on July 18, 2015
Posted by: Angela
from unknown
The first time I used it to try it out it jammed 3 times and I had to take it apart where the bobbin is to clean it of tangled threads. Also, for 2 days I tried and could not get the automatic threader to work.
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Customer Rating
4
Happy Sewer
on February 15, 2015
Posted by: MarãA Verã³Nica
from unknown
I received this machine as a gift. It was chosen for me as a first time machine to get into something I always wanted to do. I at first purchased cheaper accessories, ie, thread and needles and had a lot of trouble with the machine. I spoke to a customer service officer directly at Singer who was more than helpful and suggested purchasing good quality accessories. After updating the thread and needles this weekend I have completed two pairs of shorts, a shirt and a skirt. Numerous types of fabrics, no jams, no puckering and no thread breakage. First time I have ever owned a sewing machine and I love this one. I really enjoy playing with the different stiches. No two hems are the same. Spend the money and buy good threat.
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Customer Rating
1
Bummed
on May 9, 2014
Posted by: L
from unknown
I think this would have been a great machine, unfortunately there was a defect at the factory, and it would not work out of the box. There was a problem with the buttonhole lever switch, and without this switch working, the machine will not sew, just beep.
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Customer Rating
1
Don't buy
on April 25, 2014
Posted by: Christine
from unknown
If I could give this machine a ZERO rating I would. The automatic tension doesn't work. Bottom stitch to loose and no way to adjust it manually. I have already had it repaired once and it's doing the same thing AGAIN. Now not under warranty. DON'T BUY. I only use this machine about 4-6 times a year.
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