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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
This Machine is a Delight!
on March 7, 2014
Posted by: Charlie
from unknown
I have been sewing since I was fourteen when I was given a Featherweight by my grandmother. I recently wanted to try my hand at something newer with multiple features so I read up on and opted for a more sophisticated Singer and the 6180 Brilliance seemed to have the right combination of stitches, speed & weight. Grandma "Featherweight" is in the closet now because the 6180 is my new champion. I read many reviews on Amazon & here and I was skeptical after I got it home but I've made dresses, done alterations and sewed through thick layers of fabric. When I got it, I read the manual then fired it up after loading a bobbin & threading the machine. I think it's important to read the manual and get the machine threaded properly. I tried out all of the stitches and wanted to make sure it would perform the way I needed otherwise I was going to go with Plan B ("Buy" a different machine). Overall, I've had no complaints and would recommend this machine to family & friends. Many thanks to Singer for helping me put miles of stitches on their machines. My only suggestion would be to separate the languages in the manual so that it reads easier. Other than that minor complaint this machine is just the upgrade that I need. Delightful!!! - Sweet Rice Tea
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Customer Rating
4
It gets the job done.
on December 30, 2013
Posted by: Ruth
from unknown
I love my machine. I've had it for 2 years now. It does exactly what I need it to do. There's only a couple things I don't like about it. 1. Sometimes it has a problem where the top thread doesn't get threaded correctly, even though I've threaded it over a hundred times so I know I'm doing it right, and to fix it I just have to keep rethreading the top thread until it works. 2. I learned to sew like ten years ago on my moms machine which had a top bobbin insert so the side bobbin insert was hard to get right when I first got the machine but after doing it for so long I could probably do it blindfolded now.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
2
Needles
on November 28, 2013
Posted by: Theressa
from unknown
To be honest, I thought this model would be relatively easy to master, after years of using my much older electric model Singer, from the late 1960's. But so far, I've struggled a bit with the manual (very little detailed information about the machine) and I've managed to break 3 of the included needles. I'm not down and out, just yet. I've managed to tackle a few sample pieces of material by sewing seams and creating hems. Every now and again, I notice that the needle housing jams while in the down position, forcing me to turn the machine off (this is how the needles broke) Guess I'm going to be looking for new needles before the weekend is over.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
1
unworthy
on November 14, 2013
Posted by: Katie
from unknown
I tried three different Brilliance machines. Number one had a bad connection for the foot pedal - therefore it could not run. Number two had a nonfunctional needle threader. Number three was sporadic sewing. It made three buttonholes just fine and then ate the fabric on the fourth (same fabric, project) Tension was not stable and the machine felt flimsy and incapable of working with medium weight fabrics. I sent all three machines back to Singer (three strikes and you are out) and have since resorted to another brand in the same price range and with comparable elements that works fantastically. I do not recommend this product at all unless you wish to be frustrated.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
My New Friend
on October 12, 2013
Posted by: A
from unknown
I really like my new machine, and I can't wait to try all of the stitches. Having the DVD saved me a lot of headache.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
1
Pretty, but not functional.
on October 5, 2013
Posted by: Noemie
from unknown
I've had a similar experience as many of the other reviewers. Continuous C4 errors regardless of everything I do to try to remedy it. Fabric and thread bunching on the underside of the garment. I've had this machine for over 2 years and have used it on a handful of projects. Most of which were very small as I would lose my patience shortly after I'd begin the project due to all of the mishaps that seemed to happen. I've used many Singer sewing machines and this has been the worst. I honestly just think that the products are made to be so "affordable" and "high tech" that they sacrifice quality and functionality. Maybe it's because they outsource their manufacturing. I don't know. All I do know is that I will never again purchase a Singer product.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
4
great for price
on June 1, 2013
Posted by: Sharon
from unknown
Great like machine for the person who isn't sewing everyday. I've made 3 quilts on it since January. Works good. Only problem with it is every once and a while the thread will jam in the bobbin compartment but then after a bit it fixes it self.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
4
nice machine
on March 31, 2013
Posted by: Treacha
from unknown
The machine is ok. But i got a problem i cant wind bobbin.it sounds an error when i start to wind.please help me.i got for 43000 slr
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