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This singer machine is fabulous to me. Has self threading... front loading bobing.. details how to thread the sewing string . I found it easy to use.. love the Grey color. So far no issues still getting to know her. Great for beginners.. love it

This machine is an absolute workhorse! It glides through multiple layers of thick denim and leather without skipping a beat, while the high-speed motor saves so much time on large projects. It is incredibly durable, easy to set up, and handles heavy-duty sewing like a breeze. Highly recommended for anyone needing power and reliability!

I’ve had my machine for a while now and I’ve made quite a few projects with it. I am absolutely thrilled with how well it works. There are more than enough stitch functions for most sewists. This machine is mechanical instead of digital which means I can clean and maintain it on my own and not have to worry with electronics and circuits breaking down. Don’t be intimidated by the word “mechanical” if you’re new to sewing. Everything is as easy as turning a dial. Like most machines it works best if you remove the throat plate and clean and oil it after every project. It’s insanely simple and takes me about 5 minutes to do. You can find tutorials online, and other than the oil (which is cheap and lasts forever) this machine comes with all of the tools you need although I recommend buying a tiny screwdriver set if you sew a lot. I’ve even set the timing on this thing after a mishap with an aftermarket ruffled foot and was amazed at how simple it was to do. I also like that if you learn to listen to this machine it’s going to tell you waaay ahead of time if there’s a problem so you can take care of it before it jams. The only problem I’ve had with this machine is that if I use the upright spool pin the thread sometimes jumps and wraps around the pin and jams. I finally quit using that pin and either use a freestanding one I bought cheap or the horizontal pin that comes with the machine. I’ve been able to sew corsets with multiple layers of fabric and cording with no issues at all. It took me a few tries to get the buttonhole feature right (really make sure you have the lever all the way down, again, watch a few videos online) but buttonholes are now easy as pie. If you’re a more advanced sewer who loves all of the bells and whistles like push button thread cutters and super fancy features, this probably won’t be your fave unless you’re looking for a workhorse for more sturdy fabrics. But I assume that anyone that advanced is probably looking at machines that are 5 times more expensive and will require a pro to service once a year.

Really good all purpose machine. Perfect for denim and heavy fabrics. And the price is right.

I am so pleased with this machine. I’d been looking for a new ‘budget’ machine for a while as my old Brother had tension issues I battled since day one. This singer model was something I’ve been eyeing for a while and I finally pulled the trigger when needing to make a quick project. What a joy to skip the first 20 min of my project fighting with tension knots! I love the ease of use. The machine is very sturdy and the stitching is smooth. I do not need an extensive array of stitches nor a computerized machine, but it did buy the higher model number (more stitches) as it seemed that the motor had been upgraded on this model. It was worth the small price bump. There are many decorative stitches, some I’d like to use, some I probably never will. However one of the stitches did not work for me (hence the one star markdown). I’m not sure if it’s a glitch but I was not able to get this particular stitch to apply. It is probably not going to be worth it to return or repair this one stitch but it was a bit frustrating to have one defunct element of a brand new machine. As for the pros, this model came with several additional feet and attachments that I suspect may come in handy. I *love’ the button hole feature as I usually find myself cranky about button holes. It even allows for buttons themselves to be stitched on and they look great! Very helpful time saver. As for ‘heavy duty’, the machine was able to make it through several layers of upholstery fabric, gathered into a skirt. The color is polarizing, but I love it’s ‘khaki’ vibe. It feels industrial and substantial to me. I will update if I notice significant changes, but I’m initially very satisfied and would recommend as a dependable all-purpose machine.

I have no idea what is with all the negative reviews. I think sometimes it's harder to tune a machine than it is to just return one and never learn how to work it. For me, this machine was bought for two reasons - Vinyl upholstery and clothing repair. I don't quilt, so maybe that's the big hiccup, though I can't imagine how it'd be a problem there too. For my vinyl, it's up to 5 layers thick and this machine sews through them without any problems. I did have some birdnesting up front, but dialed in the tension over the course of about 30 minutes. It's much more particular on tension than my old machine. But once that was set for the thread I was using and the stiff needle, it just powered through the job like a redneck roofing a house. This was with a zigzag stitch. After two days of vinyl work, I swapped to repairing some shirts with a straight stitch and another zigzag. Again, no problems once I got the tension figured out for the thread and needle I swapped to. And man does it sew fast! I didn't like the needle threader at first, having never used one, but after a couple of tries I love it. Wouldn't own a machine without it now. When I get old and can't see anymore, this will make it simple to rethread. I also like the thread cutter quite a bit. It comes out to the right length every time to move on to the next seam. One thing I'd like is for them to start using LED targeted lights on these machines. A white light instead of the dull gold bulb, and adjustable too...Sort of like a flashlight you can swap to broad beam and tight beam depending on usage. Other than that, I'm happy and work is getting done. I can't believe this thing isn't five hundred dollars.

I have been sewing my entire life. Never have I used such a poorly designed machine. Whoever designed this thing must not have known how to sew. A few of the bad features: 1. The walking foot doesn't have a place to attach a quilting guide. Since the walking foot is primarily where this type of guide is used, I don't know what they were thinking. I've had to use a walking foot from another brand of sewing machine in order to use a guide. I also used the guide from the other machine, since the one Singer provides is awkward and stupid. And it should be TWO guides; which one you use depends on what direction you are quilting in. 2. You have to unscrew the needle plate to get underneath it and clean out lint. And even then, it's practically impossible to get at all of it. In other machines, I can just pop off that plate and clean as often as I need to. And it's a lot easier to clean once the plate is removed. 3. It's EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to put on and take off the presser foot "ankle" or the walking foot. The machine won't let me get my hand in there to direct the screw to where it needs to go. I have very small hands, but even my small hands can't fit in there to work the screw. I have been sitting here cussing out this machine for this for the last hour, and I STILL haven't been able to get the walking foot back on (after the hassle of unscrewing the needle plate to clean). If I could just barely get the screw in its spot and get it started, then I could get in there with my screwdriver and finish the job. But the walking foot slides up and down the shaft and won't stay still long enough to get the screw into the hole - even if I COULD fit my little hand in there to do it. 4. This is not a true heavy duty machine. The presser foot cannot be raised more than the standard amount, so I can't fit several layers of fabric under it. I make purses and bags, and deal with LOTS of layers. This machine did not give me ANY advantage in dealing with all those layers. 5. It can sew very fast, but it's very noisy. And the stitching motion is jerky, not smooth. This machine is not fun to use at all. 6. If you want it for zig-zag stitches, forget about it and find another machine. I tried using a very simple zig-zag stitch on some cotton/lycra knit fabric, and it just made a tangled mess. The only stitch this machine can handle is a straight stitch. 7. It doesn't have the "needle down" feature. If I want to pivot - as I need to at the end of every row of straight quilting - I have to manually make sure the needle is down and then pivot. Total waste of time and motion. I wish I'd never bought this machine. Thank goodness I didn't pay much more than a couple of hundred bucks for it; that's still wasted money. As soon as I am able I will buy a much nicer machine that is TRULY HEAVY DUTY to replace it. I know I am comparing a low-cost Singer with other more expensive machines, but many of these poor design features would be very simple and low cost to fix. It's infuriating.

This is not the first singer heavy duty I have owned. I have one that broke because of my own stupidity. And of course I broke it while I was in the middle of a project. So that one's in the shop and being the impatient person I am, I decided to buy a second one to finish my project. It's sews like a dream! The speed is spectacular, it's easy to thread, and it has enough stitches to keep me happy. I find I don't need a lot of stitches because I'm not into machine embroidery or anything like that. I basically sew garments, bags, etc and straight, zigzag, a couple of stretch stitches, and a few decorative stitches are all I need. This is a great machine if somebody wants to start out because it's inexpensive and it works very well.

Me encantó, funciona al 100. Hasta ahora son problemas.

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A very nice running machine. The bigger motor makes slow running much more controllable. I notice how much more controllable the foot pedal is from slow to fast compared to my other machines. Of course this is at least 20 years newer than my others. The work light is well placed. The needle threader works very well unlike others I have tried. It’s a good kit with several useful accessories, such as the walking foot. This machine will definitely reduce my frustration level.

It's very hard to use

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