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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
It's good for the money
on February 23, 2013
Posted by: Brittany
from unknown
I am so glad I choose this machine very happy with it I just knew I could not go wrong with a singer machine!!!!
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Customer Rating
1
Don't bother!
on January 28, 2013
Posted by: Asna
from unknown
I have been very disappointed with this machine and Singer as a whole. It worked at first, then started jamming occasionally and now it jams every two or three stitches. Also, I have not been impressed with their customer service. I had a Singer growing up and it worked great...hopefully I just got a dud machine that will work well once it is fixed.
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Customer Rating
5
Sewing for fun
on October 14, 2012
Posted by: Zethel
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What a great machine! I love the variety of fancy stitches, the ease of switching from one to another and the consistency of the stitches. Makes for really neat and tidy decorating.
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Customer Rating
4
Great for a disposable
on September 8, 2012
Posted by: Mollie
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So Far so good. ACtually, my machine is a model 6199, not a 6180, but there is no listing for it. Anyway, The machine is tight, not very noisy- only had a couple bobbin thread jams on thin/stretch fabric. Purchased some additional feet, although not listed for this machine and they work well. Paid $149.00 @ Wally World, looks like it will be as good as most. I like that it has a front load bobbin with Class 15 steel bobbins- gives more stability. It flies through fabric- use a ruffler and cording foot with great results. We all know this price range is considered disposable, but I've gone through 3 machines in the last 5 years (except my old heavy duty White which I use for sequins & heavy fabrics...great although like driving a freight train)..The Brilliance has performed well so far- better than my comparable Brother Runway Edition, which is on it's 2nd (plastic) bobbin chase. The Singer Brilliance seems to be better built and I have high hopes, that with care and not pushing it (these are not heavy duty commercials, but neither are the high $$$ Embroidery/Quilters...you just pay so much for them you have to hae them repaired when they croak...and they always do). I am happy, and looks like it will get me through the 3-4 year with heavy sewing cycle, I'm pleased. I am a costume designer and do some Haute-Couture specialty gowns & dresses (mostly hand sewing anyway-just some seam stitching). I am pleased. The machine is actually fun to sew on- a little jitter on the long seams and zigs. Great on the decorative stitches which has far more than I'll ever use... I am happy- Good warranty on this machine too....
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Customer Rating
1
Disappointed
on July 26, 2012
Posted by: Maida
from unknown
I bought the 6180 to do a lot of different projects and with the multitude of stitch options I thought it was a great choice. After using the machine only a few times, I'm ready to be finished with this machine! Thread continually knots on the underside of the fabric I'm sewing on. The "self-adjusting" presser foot is no good. When I made a hem the machine bogged down going over the side seams, not "adjusted" for the increased amount of fabric. I picked the stitches out and tried again with the same results. I have to pull the fabric hard through the machine and pray my fabric won't get stuck and that I'll get enough stitches in to do the job and it won't look like garbage. Also, my machine was making an occasional clunking noise. When it did that, I knew it had skipped another stitch. This happened no matter what thread I used, what needle I used, what settings I put the machine on, everything I tried failed. I called to get some help, they were very kind and helpful, I got told it's probably a timing issue and I could ship it (at my own expense) to the service center. There is not a service center less than two hours from my home so I'm stuck with shipping it. I'm so mad! I haven't begun to use it the way I had hoped I would be able to and it already needs to be serviced?! Returning it. Hands down.
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Customer Rating
4
Excellent for Beginners like Myself
on July 3, 2012
Posted by: John
from unknown
I am a First time sewer and was able to start practicing right away thanks to the clear and understandable instructions. After a few uses I was able to sew the proper way and are really enjoying this machine. My favorite feature is the time saver automatic threader.
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Customer Rating
1
You get what you pay for.
on December 28, 2011
Posted by: Jessica
from unknown
I received this as a gift for Christmas and I was delighted. It was self-explanatory and easy to set up. I started sewing with it today and the first thing I noticed was that it was extremely slow. I'd never had a computerized machine and I heard they were considerably faster, but this one sews so much slower than my old machine. Secondly, the feature to raise the presser foot up for thicker fabrics is difficult to use; I have to keep one hand on the lever, so I only have one hand to put my fabric cuff under the foot. Finally, if this machine has such a feature, why is the machine not designed for thicker fabrics? The (correct Singer size 18) needle broke on the very first piece. All in all, I was really excited about this gift. Now I'm disappointed to say that I won't be keeping it. When I got it, I was surprised when I found out how inexpensive it was; truly a value for the money. Turns out you get what you pay for, and this is not the high quality machine it is made out to be. It might be fine for a quilter, but I'd never recommend this for home decor (because it can't handle the fabric) or production (because it doesn't have the speed).
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Customer Rating
1
Unuseable
on November 21, 2011
Posted by: Debbie
from unknown
I received the Singer Brilliance 6180 as a Christmas present 12/2011. I followed the start up directions. It wadded up thread under my fabric IMMEDIATELY. I ripped out the thread. But had the same result 4 times. I put it back in the box for 11 Months. Today I took it back out to try to make some simple gifts for Christmas. But I am having the same problem, as I expected. The number one problem is that the bobbin, which sits vertically, does not lock in place (though the directions say, "Release the latch to lock bobbin case in place.") The latch is a floppy little metal thing with no spring to cause it lock in any way. I cannot fathom how it is suppose to lock. And I assume it is responsible for the instant jamming I always have.
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