SINGER 8763 Curvy Electronic Sewing Machine

by SINGER

Product Features

• SwiftSmart threading system with automatic needle threader - sewing?s biggest timesaver
• 30 built-in stitches: six essential stitches, five stretch stitches, 17 decorative stitches, two buttonholes
• Automatic stitch length and width ensure the right stitch settings every time
• Two fully automatic on-step buttonholes provide professional results at the touch of a button
• Drop & Sew bobbin system has automatic bobbin thread pick-up for quicker threading

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 12.5 inches ; 21.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21.6 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: B0027DLWS2
• Item model number: 8763
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,517 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
  • #33 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Sewing > Sewing Machines

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The SINGER 8763 Curvy sewing machine

The SINGER 8763 Curvy sewing machine boasts 30 built-in stitches including two fully automatic one-step buttonholes, adjustable stitch length and width, and Drop & Sew bobbin system.

The SwiftSmart threading system with automatic needle threader will make threading your machine extremely easy and frustration-free. Popular quilting stitches and an extra-high presser foot lifter allows for expert quilting. Three StayBright LED lights keep your sewing space illuminated.

SwiftSmart Threading System with Automatic Needle Threader

Sewing’s biggest timesaver.

Adjustable Stitch Length and Width

The right stitch settings every time.

Drop & Sew Bobbin System

Automatic bobbin thread pick up for quicker threading.

2 Fully Automatic One-Step Buttonholes

Professional results at the touch of a button.

Warranty

Limited 25-year warranty, including 5 years on electronic components and 1 year on adjustments.

Ready, Set, Sew! DVD

A complete introduction to sewing machines.

Additional Features & Benefits

Electronic Sewing Machine with Push-Button Stitch Selection

With just a simple push of a button you have selected the stitch and the optimum settings for length, width, balance, pressure and tension.

Automatic Reverse

Push the conveniently located automatic reverse button to sew in reverse and reinforce the stitch.

7mm Stitch Width

Most stitches can be set for a maximum width of 7mm. When sewing decorative stitches or satin stitches, the wide stitches are bolder and more pronounced.

Twin Needle Sewing

By using a twin needle and manually reducing the stitch width, two parallel rows can be sewn to add a decorative touch. Create pintucks and more with twin needle sewing.

Sewing Speed

With a maximum sewing speed of 750 stitches-per minute, projects can be sewn quickly.

Automatic Tension

This system ensures stable stitch quality, whatever type of fabric is being used.

Five Snap-on Presser Feet

Expands your creative sewing possibilities.

Automatic Bobbin Winding Clutch

Needle bar automatically disengages when winding the bobbin, making bobbin winding safer.

6-Segment Feeding System

This is a specially designed feed dog that ensures that the fabric is picked up and supported from the front of the presser foot to the rear. This makes for much more accurate feeding.

Box Feed

This is a feed dog motion that moves the feed dogs in a box motion, rather than the historic arc motion. Box motion assures perfect feeding throughout the entire feed process, as the feed dogs are always in perfect and equal contact with the fabric and presser foot.

Thread Cutter

Located for precise thread cutting, eliminating the extra step of cutting thread with scissors.

Free Arm

Provides professional results and easy access to cuffs, collars, pant hems and other difficult-to-reach areas.

Portable and Cabinet Mountable

Machine has a built-in carry handle, making it easy to transport the machine. Machine can be mounted into a cabinet.

Heavy-Duty Metal Frame

This rigid support holds all the mechanisms in perfect alignment for perfect, skip-free sewing.

On-Board Storage

Storage of accessories in the closed-lid conversion-table-accessory storage area means accessories are always handy.

Electronic Stitch Formation

All stepper motors are electronically controlled. Digital electronic control of the stepper motors that control the pattern formation allows for perfectly formed patterns every time.

Optimum Power Control

A control system senses when additional power is required to maintain speed through thick or changing fabric conditions. This feature is most useful when sewing through multiple (six to eight) layers of fabric.

30 Built-In Stitches

Included stitch guide is a handy reference that tells you when to use every stitch and setting.

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

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

17 decorative stitches create special details on any project.

Accessories Included

• All-purpose foot
• Zipper foot
• Buttonhole foot
• Blind-hem foot
• Satin-stitch foot
• Pack of needles
• Bobbins
• Thread-spool caps
• Auxiliary spool pin
• Spool pin felt
• Darning plate
• Needle plate screwdriver
• Seam ripper/lint brush
• Soft-sided dust cover

Bobbin Class: 15

Needles: 2020 & 2045

Light Bulb: 3 StayBright LED Lights

Consumer's Choice

More people own SINGER machines than all other brands combined.

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.

Product Description

The SINGER 8763 Curvy sewing machine boasts 30 built-in stitches including two fully automatic one-step buttonholes, adjustable stitch length and width, and Drop & Sew bobbin system. The SwiftSmart threading system with automatic needle threader will make threading your machine extremely easy and frustration-free. Popular quilting stitches and an extra-high presser foot lifter allows for expert quilting. Three StayBright LED lights keep your sewing space illuminated. Included accessories: all-purpose foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, blind hem foot, satin stitch foot, pack of needles, bobbins (class 15J), thread spool caps, auxiliary spool pin, spool pin felt, darning plate, needle plate screwdriver, seam ripper/lint brush, soft-sided dust cover, foot control, power cord, and instruction manual with included stitch guide and quick start guide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

135 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First sewing machine, but an investment to last for years., December 18, 2010

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Charlotte (United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SINGER 8763 Curvy Electronic Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

Before reading, please understand that this is my fist sewing machine. So while I do not have a lot to compare it against, I can provide what I've learned through my research that led me to choose this product, as well as my experiences with it so far.

After doing a lot of research, I chose THIS sewing machine for some pretty specific reasons:

1. It's pretty heavy, weighing in at 27 pounds. Why is this a benefit? It's sturdy, very sturdy, with a metal frame inside. Everything I've read leads me to believe that the lighter plastic machines simply don't last, while the old-school metal monstrosities keep working forever. I feel that this one has the best of both worlds. It looks sleek and classy, but can still sew through multiple layers of denim or thick fleece with no trouble.

2. The controls are all analog, with no digital programming to malfunction. You just push the buttons to select your stitch and go, and there are sliding levers for stitch width and length. It seemed that the digital models are wonderful, but sometimes they go wrong, and I just wasn't willing to deal with that.

3. It got good reviews. I read all the reviews for a number of different machines I was considering by Brother, Singer, and Janome, literally thousands in total. Considering that I was trying to come up with something that would LAST and be an investment without spending an arm and a leg, this one beat out the others. I also considered % of reviewers who rates it 4 stars or higher vs. 3 stars and under for each machine. They all have some 1-star reviews for some reason or another, but at the time of both my purchase and the writing of this review, this one seems to have less than its share of unhappy buyers compared to other similar machines here on Amazon.

Now, I'll share a bit of my actual experiences and observations now that I've been playing with this thing for about a month...

Pro's:

-Threading is incredibly easy. It does not have the "1, 2, 3..." instructions printed on the machine, but it does have little diagrams with arrows to remind just how the thread should go through each step. The auto-threader to get though the tiny needle hole is VERY easy, and the bottom bobbin is easy to put in right.
-The built-in light is bright and well-placed, making it very easy to see your work from all sides. It comes on automatically when you power on the machine.
-There is a reverse function to lock your stitches... just push once and it completes a stitch in reverse for you.
-The storage compartment is roomy enough for 5 regular spools of thread plus needles and the darning plate and bobbin cover discs and felts.
-The stitches are illustrated on the front (as you can see in the product photo), so you can just look for what you want, press the button, and go.
-It's really easy to use, and the tension seems to come out right just set on "auto." However, if needed tension adjusts by turning a dial on the top.
-Comes with CLEAR and EASY TO READ instructions with good diagrams/drawings to help you figure stuff out if you don't want to deal with the DVD.
-Also comes with a DVD tutorial! How cool is that?
-The stitches all seem to come out beautifully and effortlessly. It pulls the fabric in at the needed speed, so all you have to do is guide it side to side. There is also a darning plate that easily pops into place for "free form" work if needed. (Like if you wanted to sew in a circle or tight curve... wide curves you can just guide without the darning plate.)
-The foot-pedal is easy to operate. You can vary from one slow stitch per second so you can see what it's doing, to wound up going really fast. Apparently some are rather "all or nothing" in their control, but that has not been the case for me with this one. Barefoot or with shoes on my feet, it has been very easy to get used to it, so that now I can get it to the exact speed I wish for effortlessly.

My only "con" is that it has a limited number of stitches, and already I have seen a stitch called for that was not available exactly. However, it seems that all of the basics are here, plus several decorative ones.

So, overall, 5 stars. The only other thing that I think is worth mentioning is about the thread. From my research, it seems that using quality thread is highly important in helping your machine last a lifetime. Don't buy bargain threads - it's just not worth it. You can evaluate the quality by pulling to test for breakage, and also by looking at the thread under a microscope. Lots of stray fibers will wear away at internal components of your sewing machine over time. The most perfectly smooth thread I've been able to find is "Coat's Cotton" which is 100% Egyptian Cotton, and "Coat's Extra Strong" for denim and jeans, both by Coats & Clark. I would imagine their silk and polyester would be ok too, and they are available at any and every fabric store in the U.S.

I hope this helps you in making your decision! There are so many machines out there that it took me forever to decide on this one, but I am 110% delighted with it, and would recommend it to anyone. I was also VERY pleased with Amazon's service in getting it here safely and promptly. It was very well-packaged and arrived as pristine as if I'd carefully brought it home from a local store. Truly, I am a very tough customer, yet couldn't be happier.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars first new sewing machine, ever!, February 22, 2010

By 

V. Bowman "biologist" (midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SINGER 8763 Curvy Electronic Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

This is the first new sewing machine I've ever bought and I love it. I've been sewing for 40years, quilting for 30 and never treated myself to a decent machine. When my second hand-me-down died I decided it was time. I love the nice bright light, the auto needle threader, and the drop in bobbin feature. The foot pedal took a little getting used to, as my old one was wider, but it works well.
I've sewn several different kinds of fabrics both light and heavy and it handles them all great!

69 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Singer Curvy Sewing Machine, September 23, 2008

By 

Diana "Sew Girl" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

I purchased my Singer Curvy Sewing Machine in August 2008 after taking sewing lessons learning on a Pfaff machine. After getting accustomed to some of the convenient and easy to use features on the Pfaff machines, I set out to find an equally convenient, easy to use AND affordable sewing machine. My research led me to the Curvy, and I have no regrets. I have completed many projects with this machine, all of which came out beautiful. Best of all, the machine is easy to use and has many convenient features. All in all, the Curvy has proven to be a great value to me and I will be enjoying it for a very long time!