SINGER 7258 Stylist Model Sewing Machine

by Singer

Product Features

• SINGER Stylist 100-stitch pattern sewing machine
• Adjustable sewing speed
• Push button stitch selection
• Automatic needle threader
• Weighs 14-3/4 pounds; measures 15 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches; limited 25-year warranty

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 15 x 7.5 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B003KK807M
• Item model number: 7258
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
  • #6 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Sewing > Sewing Machines

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

SINGER 7258 Stylist Sewing Machine

Offering 100 built-in stitches, the Singer 7258 Stylist includes a large variety of stitches for all types of sewing, such as fashion sewing, quilting, heirloom, crafts, home and decorative sewing.

With the push-button stitch selection, select the desired stitch with just a simple push of a button. Optimum settings for length, width and tension are set automatically. Buttonhole sewing is a one-step simple process, with fully automatic, precisely balanced built-in buttonholes. Choose from 6 different one-step styles and each side of the buttonhole is sewn in the same direction, creating beautifully balanced buttonholes. After effortlessly threading the machine, the automatic needle threader automatically threads the eye of the needle. Select whether the needle is up or down when the machine stops with the programmable needle up/down.

Automatic Needle Threader

Sewing’s biggest timesaver.

Programmable Needle Up/Down

For easier quilting and appliqué.

Ready, Set, Sew! DVD

A complete introduction to sewing machines.

Top Drop-In Bobbin with Clear View Cover

Easy in-and-out bobbin for quicker threading.

Additional Features & Benefits

• On-board storage
• Auto tie-off function for straight stitch
• Tacking stitch with auto tie-off for decorative stitches
• Automatic reverse
• 6mm stitch width
• Six-second threading
• Audible tone
• Sewing speed up to 750 stitches-per-minute
• Automatic presser foot pressure
• Automatic bobbin winding

10 Presser Feet Included

Expands your creative sewing possibilities.

Warranty

25-year limited warranty including 25 years parts, 5 years electronic and 1 year labor.

6 Fully Automatic One-Step Buttonholes

Professional results at the touch of a button.

Automatic Stitch Width and Length

The right stitch settings every time.

• Bobbin winding stop
• Built-in stretch stitches
• Center zigzag taper
• Twin needle capacity
• 13 needle positions
• Optimum power control
• Six-segment feeding system
• Aluminum frame
• StayBright LED lifetime white lamp
• Electronic start and stop

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.

Consumer's Choice

More people own SINGER machines than all other brands combined.

100 Stitch Options

A large variety of stitches for all types or sewing, such as fashion sewing, quilting, heirloom, crafts, home and decorative sewing.

Nine essential stitches are the core stitches of construction and mending.

Eight stretch stitches are specially designed to move with your fabric.

76 decorative stitches create special details on any project.

Six fully automatic one-step buttonholes and one automatic four-step buttonhole provide professional results at the touch of a button.

Accessories Included

• Auxiliary spool pin
• General purpose foot (on machine)
• Spool pin felt discs (2)
• Small, medium and large thread spool caps (3)
• Screwdriver for needle plate
• Satin special-purpose (decorative sewing) foot
• One-step buttonhole foot
• Four class 15J bobbins (one in machine)
• Zipper foot
• Blind hem foot
• Needles package
• Lint brush
• Seam ripper and darning plate

Bobbin Class: 15J

Light Bulb: LED

Needles: 2020 & 2045

Product Description

The SINGER Stylist 7258 sewing machine boasts an array of features that make creating elegant garments and gifts for yourself and others fun and exciting. With 100 stitch patterns including six styles of fully automatic one-step buttonholes, automatic needle threader, adjustable stitch length and width, programmable needle up/down, easy push-button stitch selection, top drop-in bobbin, bright LED work light, and 10 presser feet (zigzag/all purpose, buttonhole, zipper, rolled hem, blind hem, darning and embroidery, overcast, straight stitch, gathering, satin stitch/straight stitch) and more in the on-board free arm storage compartment. It also comes with an instruction manual, seam puller/lint brush, spool caps/pin/felts, and screwdriver. The power cord is 69 inches long.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

239 of 239 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great machine, December 2, 2010

By 

matthew wilson (Bowling Green, KY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SINGER 7258 Stylist Model Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

The only negative thing I can say about this machine is this: It's so much better than my Singer Esteem II that I'm wondering just how much better an even more expensive Singer would have been. Now that I've realized how much fun a better-than-basic machine can be, I'm starting to covet the machines that will do even fancier stitches and do letters.

With that said, I didn't really need to spend more than I did on this machine. So, I'm perfectly happy!

1. The instruction manual is incredibly detailed. My basic Singer Esteem covered many features so briefly that I really didn't know what I was doing. The Stylist manual even goes so far as to explain many of the included 100 stitches. The machine is pretty self-explanatory to get setup if you've sewed before. But it's nice that any questions you have are probably in the manual and won't require a long Google search.

2. It sews VERY smoothly. And it's so much quieter than my old machine.

3. The option to have the needle stop up or down might not seem like a big deal - but it's SO convenient once you get used to it. I love it!

4. The slider to control the speed of the machine without the foot pedal also gives some speed control when the foot pedal is attached. Although my daughter is too young to sew now, I imagine that being able to limit the foot pedal's speed for a beginner will be a great plus. And when piecing together long strips of fabric, in particular, the ability to sew without the foot pedal attached is a nice luxury. I was afraid it would be scary and hard to stop. But the Start/Stop button is located in a very convenient place, making it easy to stop the machine with your finger that's feeding the fabric through.

5. The stitches are really pretty. To bring back up my old Singer Esteem II - it had some extra stitches that looked quite awful and I wondered why anyone would ever use them. I kind of expected that with this model too, but since I sew mostly children's clothing, it didn't matter a lot to me if anything but standard stitches worked. But I have been very pleasantly surprised. I've already found myself embellishing some items with the pretty choices.

6. Can you believe how many presser feet are included with this machine? Really, that alone is what sold me on it. I compared with other machines that offered all the other features except for the feet, and some were even more money. I'd never gotten to use a ruffler foot before this. No more sewing a long stitch and pulling to create my ruffle - the machine does it for me! I've been experimenting with the embroidery foot. They're all awesome.

7. The ONLY problem I've had with the machine is this: When I have the needle in the setting to end "down", and I stop and need to remove my fabric, and I turn the wheel to move the needle, the thread gets too tight (upper thread) and breaks as I pull my fabric out. I've found that the simple solution is to turn the need to the "up" position, do a quick backstitch, and the thread pulls with no problem.

8. I've had zero problems with the bobbin so far. It is super easy to load. It hasn't jammed (which my old machine did all the stinking time!). And, while the plastic cover over the bobbin compartment originally concerned me because of durability questions, I'm really liking being able to see how much bobbin thread I have left. In my old, front loading bobbin machine, I was always surprised to run out of bobbin thread....often after having sewn a very long time without it (a big pain). Now I can keep an easy eye on it without having to unthread it.

So that's it. I love this machine. If you can afford a much more expensive machine, like $500+, then get it. But if you're looking in the $190-$300 range, this one seems to be one of the best. And if you're just starting sewing, skip the $100 machines and just go straight for this model. It's affordable, and makes sewing seem easier because the machine just does what it should.

109 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sewing machine, September 3, 2010

By 

Tigs bounce - See all my reviews

This review is from: SINGER 7258 Stylist Model Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

I was looking for a new sewing machine after leaving my Kenmore machine with my parents for my Mom to use.

I have had/used Kenmore brands in the past with no issues, so I started out searching for the next Kenmore. During my search the Singer stylist caught my attention. When comparing it to the Kenmore I was considering, it seems to offer a lot more stitch options than a Kenmore for the better price. So decided to give the Singer a try.

First impressions. It's quiet machine, it's small but sturdy. It does the stitches really well and so happy I don't have to worry about adjusting the tension control any more. I love the number of stitch options it offers and gives me the ability to be more creative.

It was very easy to start using, and the booklet has really good explanation to get you started.

The only set back I have so far is the foot press control. It's not as responsive/sensitive as the Kenmore I had before but its just something I will have to get used to.

Would be nice if it came with a solid cover instead of a plastic one.

Overall I would recommend it to anyone that is a starter or intermediate sewer.

82 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic value, September 13, 2010

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Amazon fan (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SINGER 7258 Stylist Model Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

I cannot say enough about this machine, it is one of the best ones I have ever used, I have a $1000 Necchi and this one blows that one to bits. It is so smooth and Singer customer service, the best out there. They have almost every Singer sewing machine manual on their website available for a free download. Only Brother is another one to do that. I will not consider another brand because of their great staff. Do not hesitate to buy a Singer and this particular model is just wonderful. If, this is a comeback product for Singer, they are on the right track because sewing is coming back big time. People are sick of cheap clothes, and want quality. You can make your own custom outfits in no time with the new patterns out there. Give it a try!!!!!! You will not be sorry.