Michley LSS-505 Lil' Sew & Sew Multi-Purpose Sewing Machine with Built-In Stitches

by Michley

• Multi-purpose sewing machine with 8 built-in stitch patterns
• Double thread; double speed; forward and reverse sewing
• Can sew sleeves; automatic thread rewind; LED sewing light
• Includes 2 thread spools, 2 bobbins, needle, threader, foot pedal, and AC adaptor
• Measures approximately 10-4/5 by 4-4/5 by 10-1/5 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 4.8 x 10.2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0021L9322
• Item model number: LSS-505
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (308 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
  • #11 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Sewing > Sewing Machines

Product Description

TheLSS-505 from Michley is a multi-purpose sewing machine that features double thread, double speed, 8 built-in stitch patterns, forward and reverse sewing and automatic thread rewind. Sews sleeves and had a built-in sewing light. Use hand switch or foot pedal to start. Drawer, thread cutter, foot pedal, adaptor, and thread bag included. Uses DC 6V power.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

586 of 590 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Convinced! February 13, 2011

By reameth

Amazon Verified Purchase

At first I was a little wary with all the reviews. Some said it did not work. Some said bobbins were a problem. I waited a month or so and used it extensively before I decided to review it so it would be accurate.

Firstly, the machine is very easy to thread. There is an instructional video on their website:

[...] (Look for LSS 505 under 'Sewing Machines')

This was extremely helpful for me as it was the first time I've ever owned/used a sewing machine in my life and did not for the life of me understand the intricacies of threading and tension. Make sure you follow the threading instructions to the key, or the machine will jam. Threading it the right way will solve this problem.

Secondly, the machine has a bobbin winder with an instructional pamphlet on how to get it working (again, a necessity for a sewing dummy like me). I got it working just fine and substituted the bobbins with the thread I actually wanted.

Thirdly, all of the patterns on the machine work. I tested them all out on some scrap fabric as I noticed some low-end sewing machines tend to advertise more patterns than they actually have (such as the Singer Pixie Plus).

The machine is cute and small. If you're looking for a heavy weight substitute for your Singer/Brother, this is not the machine for you. If you're looking to do some simple hemming and stitching with light fabrics such as cotton, this is the machine for you.

If you substitute the bobbins, look for something similar in size and material. This machine uses metal bobbins. There are some generic metal bobbins which are exactly the same sold at JoAnn's. These have worked for me.

So far I have hemmed and sewn two 24 x 24 inch decorative pillow covers and it still works perfectly. I have substituted the bobbins, wound up and prepared new bobbins and threaded and re-threaded multiple times with no problems. If your stitches look like a loose line, check the tension dial on the needle.

To wrap things up, I'm honestly not sure what the fuss is about concerning this machine since it has worked like a dream for me. I highly recommend this for a first sewing machine!

271 of 273 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad May 30, 2010

By Hotside

Amazon Verified Purchase

I didn't want an expensive sewing machine. I just wanted to hem my boy's pants which are always too long, and it works for that. The instructions are pretty bad but with a little help from Youtube I figured it out. I was able to rethread the bobbins and use the thread I had without any problem. I think if I, who has never used a sewing machine in his life can figure it out, just about anybody can.

185 of 187 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect! December 30, 2010

By Jacqueline Rios

Amazon Verified Purchase

I don't know what all the bad reviews are for - this machine matches my mother's full sized Singer machine! I've just recently finished sewing a bag, a blanket for my 4 year old and a whole ensemble for for baby dolls! It hasn't let me down! I would recommend this machine to anyone who lives in a tight space like I do!