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Singer - Brilliance 6180 Sewing Machine
Average customer rating
3.9
(108 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 108 reviews
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Star
18
89%of customers recommend this product.
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49 out of
55)
Customer Reviews for Singer - Brilliance 6180 Sewing Machine
Customer Rating
1
Unhappy
on April 4, 2011
Posted by: Belinda
from unknown
Verified Purchase:No
I purchased this machine one week ago today. When I first saw it I was thrilled with all the things it would do. Not so thrilled anymore. After one week the needle threader no longer works. If I can get it to come down to use it won't go back up. When I step on the peddle to make the machine go some times I have to step on it several times before it starts the same with the reverse button. I have been a loyal singer owner for 40 years and this has really dissappointed me. I will be returning this machine and possibly looking into a different brand. If I hadn't had all the problems I would say this was a fantastic machine for the value.
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Customer Rating
1
unworthy
on November 14, 2013
Posted by: Katie
from unknown
Verified Purchase:No
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.
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Posted by: Cyn
from FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i always buy Singer machines. This one was bought for my niece. She was to learn and sew for herself. Singer is a good type of Machine.I have an older singer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
It gets the job done.
on December 30, 2013
Posted by: Ruth
from unknown
Verified Purchase:No
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.
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Customer Rating
5
Singer 6180 Brillaince
on December 1, 2010
Posted by: Madeline
from unknown
Verified Purchase:No
I just purchased this machine to make a dog blanket and this inexpensive machine powered through some thick denim fabric and thick liners with no problems, I am impressed!
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Customer Rating
3
A great machine to carry off to your Quilt Guild
on January 21, 2011
Posted by: Kate
from unknown
Verified Purchase:No
The Singer Brillaince is a great machine to carry off to your Quilt Guild Meetings. It's attractive, has loads of fun stitches, and is light to carry around. If you have always wanted to quilt larger blankets but not wanted to pay a fortune for a long arm while maintaining portability then this is your machine. I was able to quilt a queen sized blanket due to the wider arm space in a snap. The extendable table is a wonder on a portable machine. I have been able to piece work with greater efficiency and apply better pressure on feeding quilts through. The wide array of stitch selections allow more than just straight stitch-in-the-ditch quilting, so go wild. The needle threader is a delight to use, the yarn tension consistent and bobbin threading easy. While this machine has improved where my old machine lacks, I have run into some difficulties. The automatic buttonholes do not complete with confidence and may get stuck. The Decorative Stitches, if run too long become baffled and will not stitch unless you reboot i.e. turning off the machine then back on then fining the stitch again. The Brillaince lacks its predecessors" horse power". I attempted a Ruffler attachment from my older, stronger machine and found that the Brillaince could not pull the fabric through due to a smaller motor. Also, I have found that a walking foot attachment is a must to pull fabric through consistently (this may be a feed dog issue). Overall there are many pros owning the Brillaince as a secondary/complimentary machine: the great price, the extendable table, the wide array of stitches and the light weight portabiltiy. I see the Brillaince as a great addition to my existing home model and can't wait to bring it to my next guild meeting!
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Customer Rating
4
great for price
on June 1, 2013
Posted by: Sharon
from unknown
Verified Purchase:No
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.
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Customer Rating
3
Great Starter Machine
on August 14, 2011
Posted by: Jill
from unknown
Verified Purchase:No
I have always wanted a sewing machine to make my own clothing and home decorations. After researching all of the different Singer models, I chose this one. It is simple, light weight and 80 stitch styles which I liked. The bobbin is kind of tricky, I had to reference the manual numerous times to get it right. The manual I find needs more features, to me it was just too plain, it needed more information and helpful hints. Some features I had to research online. The DVD did not have the descriptions for the Brilliance 6180 but rather showed other older models. This DVD needs some updating. Overall, I am happy with my machine. I am excited with the things I have made so far! Would recommend if you are a starter like me.
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