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The SINGER 3323S Talent sewing machine is perfect for budding fashionistas.
With easy threading, top drop-in bobbin, and automatic needle threader, set-up is simple and frustration-free. Features include 23 stitch patterns, a fully automatic one-step buttonhole, and adjustable stitch length and width. Variable needle positions make clothing construction and other creative projects not only possible, but fun and easy. Four bonus fashion accessories include an even feed foot, a gathering foot, a side cutter for professional seams and a darning and embroidery foot for free-motion sewing to round out the impressive array of free accessories that accompany this machine.
Automatic Needle Threader
Easily threads the needle without frustration or eye strain.
Bonus Fashion Accessories
Includes darning and embroidery foot, even-feed/walking foot, gathering foot, and side cutter.
Top Drop-in Bobbin
Easier to thread and track thread usage than a front-load bobbin.
One Fully Automatic One-step Buttonhole
Create beautiful buttonholes in a simple one-step process.
Warranty
Limited 25-year warranty on the sewing machine head, limited 2-year warranty on electrical, limited 90-day warranty on labor.
Adjustable Stitch Length and Width
Keep seams strong and prevent bunching on any type of fabric--personalize stitch length and width with just a turn of a dial.Additional Features & Benefits
Heavy-duty Metal Frame
This rigid support of the internal sewing machine skeleton holds all the mechanisms in perfect alignment for perfect sewing and durability.Free Arm
Provides professional results by offering easy access to cuffs, collars, pant hems and other difficult-to-reach areas.On-Board Storage
Keeps your accessories handy without the clutter.Automatic Reverse
Push and hold the conveniently located automatic reverse lever to sew in reverse and reinforce stitches.5mm Stitch Width
Most stitches can be set for a maximum width of 5mm--creating bold satin and decorative stitches.Automatic Tension
This system ensures excellent straight stitch quality, whatever type of fabric is being sewn.Automatic Presser Foot Pressure Control
Easily sew lightweight to heavy fabrics without the need for presser foot pressure adjustments.Snap-on Presser Feet
Easily change from one presser foot to another--no need for screwdrivers.Extra-High Presser Foot
Offers more clearance when placing multiple layers of bulky fabric under the presser foot.Variable Needle Positions
Needle position can be changed for individual projects, such as inserting zippers or cording and topstitching.Twin Needle Capability
Easily add a decorative touch to your sewing projects.
About SINGER
SINGER is sewing made easy.
Founded in 1851, Singer is one of the world’s leading sellers of consumer and artisan sewing machines, and one of the world’s most trusted and recognizable brands. The company has a long history of innovation, having produced, among other breakthroughs, the world’s first portable machine, the first zigzag machine and the first computer-controlled machine.By making simple, easy-to-use machines, Singer has provided the gateway to sewing for people around the world. From home décor and clothing construction to embroidery and quilting, Singer is dedicated to helping people express themselves through sewing.
23 Built-in Stitch Patterns
Six basic stitches, twelve decorative stitches, four stretch stitches, and one buttonhole--plenty of options for any project.
Six essential stitches are the core stitches of construction and mending
Twelve decorative stitches allow you to create special details on any project.
Four stretch stitches are specially designed to move with your fabric.
A fully automatic one-step buttonhole ensures professional results at the touch of a button.
Accessories Included
All-purpose/general presser foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, button sewing foot, seam ripper/lint brush, edge/quilting guide, needles, bobbins, spool holder, screwdriver, darning plate, spool pin, felt disc, and dust cover.
Consumer's Choice
More people own SINGER machines than all other brands combined.Product Description
The SINGER 3323S Talent sewing machine is perfect for budding fashionistas. With easy threading, top drop-in bobbin, and automatic needle threader, set-up is simple and frustration-free.
Features include 23 stitch patterns, a fully automatic one-step buttonhole, and adjustable stitch length and width. Variable needle positions make clothing construction and other creative projects not only possible, but fun and easy.
Four bonus fashion accessories include an even feed foot, a gathering foot, a side cutter for professional seams and a darning and embroidery foot for free-motion sewing to round out the impressive array of free accessories that accompany this machine.
Features include 23 stitch patterns, a fully automatic one-step buttonhole, and adjustable stitch length and width. Variable needle positions make clothing construction and other creative projects not only possible, but fun and easy.
Four bonus fashion accessories include an even feed foot, a gathering foot, a side cutter for professional seams and a darning and embroidery foot for free-motion sewing to round out the impressive array of free accessories that accompany this machine.
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493 of 497 people found the following review helpful
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Introduction
I've been sewing since middle school, and in fact, I used to make all my clothes in high school, being long on height and at the time, short on wardrobe funds. Even now, I like to sew my summer clothes, as it's easy to whip up a skirt in a pretty floral pattern that may take me 20 minutes to sew and cost me next to nothing. I also enjoy making home decor items and accessories such as bags.
I own several sewing machines, from a very old mechanical machine as old as I am, to a modern electronic machine that embroiders and practically sews by itself. I was interested to see what this basic machine can do, and here's what I found
Type of Sewing Machine
The "Talent" is a starter machine or a basic machine, meaning, it does most sewing tasks, and is suitable for a beginning sewist or for someone who wants to do most sewing tasks and perhaps does not have the budget for a more advanced machine. This is a mechanical machine, meaning you change stitches (say, from straight to zigzag or stretch stitch) via a mechanical knob, not electronically. There is no LCD screen, no touch pad, and no ability to do embroidery. The good news is that this kind of machine tends to be very rugged; no chips to burn out or LCD to go blank. This machine, given good care, should last for years and deliver a lot of sewing power.
The machine is definitely most suited to garment and home decor sewing. It produces a beautifully straight stitch, and has enough fancy stitches to do most home sewing designs.
Features
The "Talent" has a lot of good features
1. One-Step Buttonhole. This is unusual on a mechanical machine. Most mechanical sewing machines rely on a four-step buttonhole, where you stitch down one side, do a bar tack, stitch in reverse back down the other side of the buttonhole, then bar tack the end (hopefully, you were able to end up at your starting place, and that you marked your buttonholes all the same length and the CORRECT length.) A one-step buttonhole uses a foot with a place to insert a button. This tells the machine where to start and stop the bar tacks, making for uniform buttonholes that are the right length for your chosen button.
There is only one style of buttonhole (plain tight satin stitch, straight bar tacks) but the fact this can do a one-step is reason enough to strongly consider the "Talent" as a do-all machine or a great machine to start a youngster on.
There is also an included button sewing foot; this is an open-ended foot that grips a button in place and allows you to sew it on using the machine; handy if making shirts with lots of buttons.
2. There are many accessory feet included. This is generous; my more expensive machine only came with a few feet and these items can add quite a bit onto the base machine price. The Talent includes a gathering foot (great for ruffles on pillows and girl's dresses), a buttonhole and button sewing foot, a zigzag foot (standard) a zipper foot, a quilting guide, a walking foot and an edge cutter, for overcasting and trimming seams. These could easily add up to an extra hundred or so over the purchase price. The feet fit into a nicely design extension piece; remove it to sew narrow hems around sleeves and trouser legs. It is the pull-off kind, not a drawer, and the accessories fit inside, nicely held in place by a lid. Most of these extension piece/storage boxes are simple tubes and the items inside fly out when you pull it off the machine. Very good design.
3. The stitches include basic ones, but sufficient for most tasks: zigzag, rick-rack, feather stitch, stretch stitch, and twenty or so more including blind hem, smocking and edge overcasting stitch. You choose your stitch on the knob selector; one stitch will be adjustable in width, the other paired stitch is selected by the "S" setting on the stitch length knob and is automatically sewn by the machine (for example, the feather stitch.) There are 23 stitches in all. The stitches are even; in fact, the straight stitch is MORE even than my electronic machine costing 3x as much. Partly, this would be due to the fact that this is a mechanical machine, but even so, I found the machine produces excellent stitches with hardly any coaxing.
There is the ability to free-sew by covering the feed dogs (the toothed gears that move fabric beneath the presser foot.) The feed dogs do NOT drop down as in some machines. A plastic plate is included to allow you to either sew on a button or to use the darning/embroidery foot for free sewing. This is something quilters do use frequently.
The machine includes a needle threader. It's made of metal and is very sturdy. It has a side thread cutter which I found a tad dull (could have been a bit sharper) and a clear bobbin window and a drop in bobbin. Easy to see if your thread is running low. Of course, there is a bobbin winder on top.
The side cutter is optional to use, but is included; you can mount it on the side and choose to overcast and trim your seams. It can only be used with overlock or regular zigzag stitch. This replicates part of what a serger does,that is, it overcasts and trims extra seam allowance for a finished effect. A serger sews a seam AND finishes and overcasts all at the same time and sews a lot faster than a sewing machine. This machine is fast but not the fastest on the block. If you need a serger, you need a serger, and at this price, you could add a Brother Serger and between the two machines, you'd be well equipped to sew clothing. I like to use a serger on straight seams and any seams that need finishing; the side cutter is nice to have, but a serger is a lot more useful and faster, too.
There is an auxiliary spool pin, to insert in the top, for using a double needle for top stitching along with a second spool of thread.
The manual is EXCEPTIONALLY WELL WRITTEN, WELL-ORGANIZED and THOROUGH. I highlight this as many machines have sketchy manuals and they are not written well at all. This manual is a short, thick, pamphlet, with lots of illustrations and is written in English, French and Spanish. The Singer Company should be proud of the job they've done on this manual; most of the manuals are not very good and this one is excellent.
What's Not Included
1. This machine does not have a foot-less start-stop. This is a handy feature if you quilt. Nor is there a way to adjust speed except using the foot pedal. Since coordinating free motion when quilting is easier if you don't have to coordinate your foot and your hands, this is not an ideal machine for quilters, although it certainly can be used for quilting. More advanced quilting machines will have the start-stop without the pedal and a speed adjustment bar, plus drop-down feed dogs. If quilting is your passion, you may want to consider a different machine.
2. There is no automatic needle up, needle down feature or needle memory. This is a feature where the needle stays down or up when you stop sewing, and really adds to sewing efficiency. Nor is there an automatic thread cutter.
I did not see a presser foot pressure adjustment, handy for light and heavy fabrics. However, the presser foot has an extra-high lift, which is good for thick fabrics.
Who Should Buy This Machine?
If you intend to sew children's clothing, your own clothes, mend garments, sew home items, and if you don't want to spend a fortune on a machine or if you are a beginner, this is an EXCELLENT choice of machine. If you have a budding sewist, this machine is rugged but full of features that do the job. I found the straight stitch to be extremely regular and even, a failing of many more expensive machines. The light is bright and the controls well marked and easy to use. There are sufficient feet included to make this a great choice on a budget; you don't have to supplement this machine with many, if any, accessories.
Who Might Want to Pass on This Machine?
If you are a very experienced sewist, this could be your battleship machine, something to do rugged tasks. I would not suggest it as a traveling-light machine; it weighs about 12 lbs and is not as light as some of the little 3/4 machines that people use to take to sewing meets.
However, if you are a quilter and sew a lot, the lack of some of the modern features like needle-up-down memory and footless control are a drawback. If you want embroidery, fonts, a lot of decorative stitches, or more buttonhole styles such as keyhole, hand stitched style, stretch, then this is not the machine.
Summary
This is a rugged, feature-rich, and pretty machine with all the right notes for basic sewing. The features have been chosen with care to suit most sewing needs, and this is a great machine for sewing clothing and doing home decor. For the price, I'd say this would qualify as a great value and unless you need an advanced electronic machine, this would be a great choice for most people's basic sewing needs.
I've been sewing since middle school, and in fact, I used to make all my clothes in high school, being long on height and at the time, short on wardrobe funds. Even now, I like to sew my summer clothes, as it's easy to whip up a skirt in a pretty floral pattern that may take me 20 minutes to sew and cost me next to nothing. I also enjoy making home decor items and accessories such as bags.
I own several sewing machines, from a very old mechanical machine as old as I am, to a modern electronic machine that embroiders and practically sews by itself. I was interested to see what this basic machine can do, and here's what I found
Type of Sewing Machine
The "Talent" is a starter machine or a basic machine, meaning, it does most sewing tasks, and is suitable for a beginning sewist or for someone who wants to do most sewing tasks and perhaps does not have the budget for a more advanced machine. This is a mechanical machine, meaning you change stitches (say, from straight to zigzag or stretch stitch) via a mechanical knob, not electronically. There is no LCD screen, no touch pad, and no ability to do embroidery. The good news is that this kind of machine tends to be very rugged; no chips to burn out or LCD to go blank. This machine, given good care, should last for years and deliver a lot of sewing power.
The machine is definitely most suited to garment and home decor sewing. It produces a beautifully straight stitch, and has enough fancy stitches to do most home sewing designs.
Features
The "Talent" has a lot of good features
1. One-Step Buttonhole. This is unusual on a mechanical machine. Most mechanical sewing machines rely on a four-step buttonhole, where you stitch down one side, do a bar tack, stitch in reverse back down the other side of the buttonhole, then bar tack the end (hopefully, you were able to end up at your starting place, and that you marked your buttonholes all the same length and the CORRECT length.) A one-step buttonhole uses a foot with a place to insert a button. This tells the machine where to start and stop the bar tacks, making for uniform buttonholes that are the right length for your chosen button.
There is only one style of buttonhole (plain tight satin stitch, straight bar tacks) but the fact this can do a one-step is reason enough to strongly consider the "Talent" as a do-all machine or a great machine to start a youngster on.
There is also an included button sewing foot; this is an open-ended foot that grips a button in place and allows you to sew it on using the machine; handy if making shirts with lots of buttons.
2. There are many accessory feet included. This is generous; my more expensive machine only came with a few feet and these items can add quite a bit onto the base machine price. The Talent includes a gathering foot (great for ruffles on pillows and girl's dresses), a buttonhole and button sewing foot, a zigzag foot (standard) a zipper foot, a quilting guide, a walking foot and an edge cutter, for overcasting and trimming seams. These could easily add up to an extra hundred or so over the purchase price. The feet fit into a nicely design extension piece; remove it to sew narrow hems around sleeves and trouser legs. It is the pull-off kind, not a drawer, and the accessories fit inside, nicely held in place by a lid. Most of these extension piece/storage boxes are simple tubes and the items inside fly out when you pull it off the machine. Very good design.
3. The stitches include basic ones, but sufficient for most tasks: zigzag, rick-rack, feather stitch, stretch stitch, and twenty or so more including blind hem, smocking and edge overcasting stitch. You choose your stitch on the knob selector; one stitch will be adjustable in width, the other paired stitch is selected by the "S" setting on the stitch length knob and is automatically sewn by the machine (for example, the feather stitch.) There are 23 stitches in all. The stitches are even; in fact, the straight stitch is MORE even than my electronic machine costing 3x as much. Partly, this would be due to the fact that this is a mechanical machine, but even so, I found the machine produces excellent stitches with hardly any coaxing.
There is the ability to free-sew by covering the feed dogs (the toothed gears that move fabric beneath the presser foot.) The feed dogs do NOT drop down as in some machines. A plastic plate is included to allow you to either sew on a button or to use the darning/embroidery foot for free sewing. This is something quilters do use frequently.
The machine includes a needle threader. It's made of metal and is very sturdy. It has a side thread cutter which I found a tad dull (could have been a bit sharper) and a clear bobbin window and a drop in bobbin. Easy to see if your thread is running low. Of course, there is a bobbin winder on top.
The side cutter is optional to use, but is included; you can mount it on the side and choose to overcast and trim your seams. It can only be used with overlock or regular zigzag stitch. This replicates part of what a serger does,that is, it overcasts and trims extra seam allowance for a finished effect. A serger sews a seam AND finishes and overcasts all at the same time and sews a lot faster than a sewing machine. This machine is fast but not the fastest on the block. If you need a serger, you need a serger, and at this price, you could add a Brother Serger and between the two machines, you'd be well equipped to sew clothing. I like to use a serger on straight seams and any seams that need finishing; the side cutter is nice to have, but a serger is a lot more useful and faster, too.
There is an auxiliary spool pin, to insert in the top, for using a double needle for top stitching along with a second spool of thread.
The manual is EXCEPTIONALLY WELL WRITTEN, WELL-ORGANIZED and THOROUGH. I highlight this as many machines have sketchy manuals and they are not written well at all. This manual is a short, thick, pamphlet, with lots of illustrations and is written in English, French and Spanish. The Singer Company should be proud of the job they've done on this manual; most of the manuals are not very good and this one is excellent.
What's Not Included
1. This machine does not have a foot-less start-stop. This is a handy feature if you quilt. Nor is there a way to adjust speed except using the foot pedal. Since coordinating free motion when quilting is easier if you don't have to coordinate your foot and your hands, this is not an ideal machine for quilters, although it certainly can be used for quilting. More advanced quilting machines will have the start-stop without the pedal and a speed adjustment bar, plus drop-down feed dogs. If quilting is your passion, you may want to consider a different machine.
2. There is no automatic needle up, needle down feature or needle memory. This is a feature where the needle stays down or up when you stop sewing, and really adds to sewing efficiency. Nor is there an automatic thread cutter.
I did not see a presser foot pressure adjustment, handy for light and heavy fabrics. However, the presser foot has an extra-high lift, which is good for thick fabrics.
Who Should Buy This Machine?
If you intend to sew children's clothing, your own clothes, mend garments, sew home items, and if you don't want to spend a fortune on a machine or if you are a beginner, this is an EXCELLENT choice of machine. If you have a budding sewist, this machine is rugged but full of features that do the job. I found the straight stitch to be extremely regular and even, a failing of many more expensive machines. The light is bright and the controls well marked and easy to use. There are sufficient feet included to make this a great choice on a budget; you don't have to supplement this machine with many, if any, accessories.
Who Might Want to Pass on This Machine?
If you are a very experienced sewist, this could be your battleship machine, something to do rugged tasks. I would not suggest it as a traveling-light machine; it weighs about 12 lbs and is not as light as some of the little 3/4 machines that people use to take to sewing meets.
However, if you are a quilter and sew a lot, the lack of some of the modern features like needle-up-down memory and footless control are a drawback. If you want embroidery, fonts, a lot of decorative stitches, or more buttonhole styles such as keyhole, hand stitched style, stretch, then this is not the machine.
Summary
This is a rugged, feature-rich, and pretty machine with all the right notes for basic sewing. The features have been chosen with care to suit most sewing needs, and this is a great machine for sewing clothing and doing home decor. For the price, I'd say this would qualify as a great value and unless you need an advanced electronic machine, this would be a great choice for most people's basic sewing needs.
84 of 86 people found the following review helpful
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This Singer sewing machine is solid, a real workhorse. It's also simple, basic, without a lot of bells a whistles. It's a manual machine, no digital display, not many stitches. For a novice, it can be a little more daunting than something like the Brother CS6000I Sew Advance Sew Affordable 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine. One would think not, but I'll explain why.
OUT OF THE BOX
This machine did not come with a hard cover, something I noticed right away. It has a vinyl cover, which is fine by me.
I just had to take it out and plug it in. Winding the bobbin was quick and easy. Threading was a problem. The little hook on the automatic needle threader is not centered properly so that it does not automatically go through the eye of the needle. I need to pull the needle a little with my hand to make the hook go through so that the process is not so automatic. Perhaps I have a machine that has a minor defect.
Basic sewing I could do right away. It feels stronger and more powerful than my Brother. The speed was completely controlled by the presser foot, as opposed to my Brother machine, which has a maximum speed setting for more control or for novices.
When I don't want the fabric to feed through, I need to use a darning plate rather than lowering the feed dogs. I don't like the feel of the darning plate, because it is raised. I like my work area flat.
Since there are only 23 stitches available, but they include a buttonhole stitch, the basic straight stitch and some zigzag and fancier stitches.
THE MANUAL
The manual needs improvement. It is written in three languages, side by side. That makes it a headache to browse. It has a table of contents but no index. It's also not very thorough and the illustrations are not clear.
I am a novice at sewing, but I can sew on my Brother, because I can look everything up on the manual and it tells me what I need to know about this stitch and that, what fabrics, which needles, what foot. There are all kinds of tables. Not so with Singer. If I want a stitch, I have to go to the table of contents and hope it's there.
BUTTONHOLE STITCH
Once I figured it out, the one step buttonhole stitch was easy. Although Brother also has the capability, I never did this on my other machine. The only problem with it is the backward stitches are tighter than the forward stitches, so it looks uneven. If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong, please let me know.
SIDE CUTTER
I was looking forward to the side cutter foot. If I can't have a serger, at least I can make do with a side cutter. Again, once I figured out the instructions, it wasn't too difficult and results are better than my trying to just zigzag along an edge. Love it!
PROS:
+ sturdy and powerful workhorse
+ basic machine, nothing fancy
+ side cutter foot!
+ quick and easy to set up out of the box
CONS:
- not as simple to use for a novice as other machines
- manual needs improvement
- needle threader hook was off center (could be a defect of just my machine -- or not)
- not many stitches available
- no hard cover
SUMMARY
This is a good basic machine like those my mother used to have. No computer screens or lots of fancy stitches, but strong and reliable. If this is what you are looking for and you know how to sew, this could be the machine for you.
For me, I like the option of many more stitches. I like the computer screen on my Brother which tells me what foot to use for what stitch. I like the manual that gives me detailed sewing instructions, what kind of material for what stitch, and charts, an index, better illustrations. For a novice, I like the Brother machine.
OUT OF THE BOX
This machine did not come with a hard cover, something I noticed right away. It has a vinyl cover, which is fine by me.
I just had to take it out and plug it in. Winding the bobbin was quick and easy. Threading was a problem. The little hook on the automatic needle threader is not centered properly so that it does not automatically go through the eye of the needle. I need to pull the needle a little with my hand to make the hook go through so that the process is not so automatic. Perhaps I have a machine that has a minor defect.
Basic sewing I could do right away. It feels stronger and more powerful than my Brother. The speed was completely controlled by the presser foot, as opposed to my Brother machine, which has a maximum speed setting for more control or for novices.
When I don't want the fabric to feed through, I need to use a darning plate rather than lowering the feed dogs. I don't like the feel of the darning plate, because it is raised. I like my work area flat.
Since there are only 23 stitches available, but they include a buttonhole stitch, the basic straight stitch and some zigzag and fancier stitches.
THE MANUAL
The manual needs improvement. It is written in three languages, side by side. That makes it a headache to browse. It has a table of contents but no index. It's also not very thorough and the illustrations are not clear.
I am a novice at sewing, but I can sew on my Brother, because I can look everything up on the manual and it tells me what I need to know about this stitch and that, what fabrics, which needles, what foot. There are all kinds of tables. Not so with Singer. If I want a stitch, I have to go to the table of contents and hope it's there.
BUTTONHOLE STITCH
Once I figured it out, the one step buttonhole stitch was easy. Although Brother also has the capability, I never did this on my other machine. The only problem with it is the backward stitches are tighter than the forward stitches, so it looks uneven. If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong, please let me know.
SIDE CUTTER
I was looking forward to the side cutter foot. If I can't have a serger, at least I can make do with a side cutter. Again, once I figured out the instructions, it wasn't too difficult and results are better than my trying to just zigzag along an edge. Love it!
PROS:
+ sturdy and powerful workhorse
+ basic machine, nothing fancy
+ side cutter foot!
+ quick and easy to set up out of the box
CONS:
- not as simple to use for a novice as other machines
- manual needs improvement
- needle threader hook was off center (could be a defect of just my machine -- or not)
- not many stitches available
- no hard cover
SUMMARY
This is a good basic machine like those my mother used to have. No computer screens or lots of fancy stitches, but strong and reliable. If this is what you are looking for and you know how to sew, this could be the machine for you.
For me, I like the option of many more stitches. I like the computer screen on my Brother which tells me what foot to use for what stitch. I like the manual that gives me detailed sewing instructions, what kind of material for what stitch, and charts, an index, better illustrations. For a novice, I like the Brother machine.
75 of 79 people found the following review helpful
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I grabbed this machine through the Amazon Vine program because, as a causal user, I needed something rugged, feature rich, and above all, easy to use. I had purchased a basic portable Brother machine about 8 years ago at Walmart, and the bobbin began to jam after moderate use, and it had cheap plastic parts.
For perspective, my sewing experience reached its peak in jr high home ec class when I made a down vest. It almost reached the same level of usage when I made some home made pillows and a cover for a large foam cushion for our window seat, and when I made a robe for my son's role as a king in a play (when he told me at 9pm the night before it was due.) I'm far from a great seamstress, but I do love to sew, but only when everything works and is easy to figure out.
The first review of this machine was great, and I don't have much to add as it was quite detailed. And, the writer listed a lot of features that I'm not even familiar with, and others that I've used but didn't know the official names for them. Again, my focus was on ease of use and these are some highlights I found
- drop in bobbin
- easy wind bobbin
- easy to use needle threader
- tons of stitching types - and great, sturdy, and equidistant spaced stitches
For perspective, my sewing experience reached its peak in jr high home ec class when I made a down vest. It almost reached the same level of usage when I made some home made pillows and a cover for a large foam cushion for our window seat, and when I made a robe for my son's role as a king in a play (when he told me at 9pm the night before it was due.) I'm far from a great seamstress, but I do love to sew, but only when everything works and is easy to figure out.
The first review of this machine was great, and I don't have much to add as it was quite detailed. And, the writer listed a lot of features that I'm not even familiar with, and others that I've used but didn't know the official names for them. Again, my focus was on ease of use and these are some highlights I found
- drop in bobbin
- easy wind bobbin
- easy to use needle threader
- tons of stitching types - and great, sturdy, and equidistant spaced stitches
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Sew far so good!
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Published 12 days ago by Vermom of 2
1.0 out of 5 stars
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Published 28 days ago by JCH
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's great for those with talent.
Unfortunately I'm not one of them. The manual is clearly written. The machine appears to operate as it should. I just can't sew. I never could sew, without a machine. Read more
Published 1 month ago by new yorker
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Great machine
I haven't used it much yet, but worked great from the time I set it up. Great stitches, easy threading and bobbin. L9ight weight easy to take with me. Read more
I haven't used it much yet, but worked great from the time I set it up. Great stitches, easy threading and bobbin. L9ight weight easy to take with me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by florine h ulsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this machine!
I purchased this machine to replace my old Singer. I don't need 100 fancy stitches for simple clothes & home projects. This machine is super user-friendly. Read more
Published 3 months ago by katelyn reader
1.0 out of 5 stars
BUYER BEWARE!!!! DO NOT BUY THIS!!! Lower than 1 star!!!
After buying this item and using it for TWO weeks... here is what we sent to Singer!!!!!
Bought your product for Christmas this year, but just started using it the past... Read more
Bought your product for Christmas this year, but just started using it the past... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kevnsal
