SINGER 5040 40-Stitch-Function Sewing Machine

by Singer

Product Features

• Loaded with options, including 40 stitch functions
• Top drop-in bobbin; horizontal thread delivery for better stitches
• Electronic speed control; easy threading and tension system
• Four-step buttonhole for easy buttonhole sewing; push-button reverse
• Illustrated step-by-step instruction booklet included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 14.5 x 8.4 inches ; 16 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19 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: B00005NWQV
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 5040
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,232 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Capable of 40 stitch functions and loaded with other options, this Singer machine is simple to operate and makes it possible for even novices to enjoy creative sewing. Some of the convenience features include a top drop-in bobbin that's easy-in, easy-out, and easy to see; an easy threading system with a dial for precisely adjusting needle-thread tension; an electronically controlled foot pedal for smoothly maintaining or changing speeds; touch-and-wind handwheel declutching; push-button reverse sewing for neat seam-ends; a three-needle position selector for attaching zippers and top stitching; and a built-in four-step buttonholer for easy buttonhole sewing. 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 40 stitch functions provided, including, for example, overedge, monogram, satin, sandcastle, feather, kite, and darning. A complete accessory package (various presser feet, friction-free spool holders, transparent bobbins, and needles for sewing different fabrics) is included, and it stores onboard the machine. 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. --Fred Brack

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

121 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed..., March 26, 2003

By 

Scott A. Shultis - See all my reviews

This review is from: SINGER 5040 40-Stitch-Function Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

I bought this machine from the "Gold Box" for my wife's anniversary. She unpacked it and was able to sew a few stitches before the needle caught on the needle plate and bent. She put the second needle in and watched it hit the needle plate. So for now the machine is unusable, which is disappointing to say the least.

The nearest authorized Singer center is about 90 miles from us, so it is going to be inconvenient at best to get the machine replaced or repaired.

I imagine that the majority of these machines work properly out of the box, (obviously most of the reviewers are happy with thier machines), I think it's important to know that there is at least one that wasn't. The needle is only off by a fraction of an inch, and it did work for a few stitches, so it may have passed some level of quality testing before leaving the factory, and Amazon.com's price for the machine is excellent. We just got a lemon this time.

The other thing that is somewhat disconcerting is that the date on the manual is 1994 and the date on the warrenty was 1998, so while this machine came sealed in the box, it isn't exactly "new", and while the manual is available on the Singer web site, ... you can't buy one of these machines there.

Additional Info: The Singer Service center we brought the machine to took 5 minutes to make an adjustment that fixed the problem. He said that the particular problem happens in shipping if the machine is dropped or jarred.

109 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Machine, June 22, 2002

By 

"dolfinrose5" (Tacoma, Wa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SINGER 5040 40-Stitch-Function Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

This is not the first sewing machine I have ever used but it is the first that I have owned. When I decided that I wanted to learn how to sew and do a few crafts and make a few clothes for my family, I shopped for certain critiera.

1. Price
2. Features
3. Ease of Use
4. Price

I shopped for 5 months looking for a machine and compared prices with features, mostly. This machine had alot more features then most machines for [the price].

This machine comes with several feet and a easy to follow manual, explaining what all the stitching is for.
The top drop bobbin is easy setup. Buttonholes are easy also with the button foot included and auto steps. Snap on feet are great and adding new feet is easy. This sewing machine will do alot and more if you want. This machine is Great for beginners and experienced sewers.

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Misleading photo, March 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: SINGER 5040 40-Stitch-Function Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

My new singer 5040 was delivered yesterday in the middle of the longest winter I can remember. The machine itself is great especially for such an affordable price. I have lots of projects all ready to be sewed since I was waiting for this machine to replace another beloved Singer that died. My disappointment was in finding one bobbin packed with it. Since bobbins I have on hand won't fit I'll have the inconvenience of rethreading that one over and over until the roads clear enough to go to a store that has them. The photo plainly shows 6 bobbins and 2 of each attachment. I got one of each attachment and only 1 bobbin. If purchasing this product you might want to plan ahead.