Factory-Reconditioned SINGER 2517 Sewing Machine

by Singer

Product Features

• Top drop-in bobbin; free-arm; electronic foot pedal
• Three needle positions; automatic threading
• 17 stitch functions; 6mm wide zig zag
• Includes sewing light and built-in carrying handle
• Accessory package provides: presser feet, friction-free spool holders, transparent bobbins, and needles

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14 x 12.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00009V4BB
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 2517.RF
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,346 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)

Product Description

Capable of 17 stitch functions this SINGER machine is simple to operate and makes it possible for even novices to enjoy creative sewing. Some of the convenient features include a top drop-in bobbin that's easy-in, easy-out; an easy threading system with automatic needle-thread tension; an electronically controlled foot pedal for smoothly maintaining or changing speeds; touch-and-wind handwheel declutching for fast, easy bobbin winding; push-button reverse sewing for neat seam-ends; and a three-needle position selector for attaching zippers and top stitching. The machine is quiet and ruggedly built, includes a sewing light and a built-in carrying handle, provides horizontal thread delivery for better stitches, and has a slide-off extension table for free-arm sewing. Real excitement comes from the 17 stitch functions provided, including, for example, embroidering, monogram, satin, and darning. A complete accessory package (various presser feet, friction-free spool holders, transparent bobbins, and needles for sewing different fabrics) is included. Invaluable is SINGER's illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet covering everything from the basics to zipper sewing to pattern stitching to free-arm sewing to highly detailed buttonhole sewing--and much, much more. Included accessories: instruction manual (in English, Spanish, and French), pack of needles, four bobbins, feed cover, two spool caps, standard pressure foot and a box to keep accessories in.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Taking it back, February 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned SINGER 2517 Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

This Singer is no good. I have attempted sewing with this several times, and have unfortunaly been able to make only ONE successful line of stiching. I have played around with this so many times thinking that "maybe this time it will work" but it hasn't. I tried contacting Singer and got back a standard email that did not have anything to do with my question. Also, the instruction book that claims to be easy to read, explains things in a difficult manner, and the pictures that go along with it are no help. Therefore, I give up, and am taking it back.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It has only been stress and a hassle owning this machine, May 8, 2006

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jenm (MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned SINGER 2517 Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

I have tried using this machine about 4 times and have had issues each time. The bobbin gets tangled very easily and my bobbin holder actually cracked so I need to replace it. The machine is not user friendly. It's very cheaply made. I'd recommend spending more money on a higher quality machine. So far, it has been nothing but pure frustration!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's pretty good, April 19, 2011

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Camellia Willowbottom (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned SINGER 2517 Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

I haven't had the issues that the other reviewers have had with this machine. I never did much sewing, but now I am making a quilt, and it's going pretty well. This machine is working just fine, and as I am going along, I'm getting better acquainted with sewing straight seams and getting things to look how they're supposed to. I think this is an okay machine, although to be honest, I don't really have anything to compare it to. My mother is a master seamstress, but I've always been forbidden to touch her machines, so I really don't know. All I know is that this machine seems to be working fine.