SINGER 7470 Confidence Electronic Sewing Machine

by Singer

Product Features

• Electronic sewing machine with LCD screen and simple push-button control panel
• 173 built-in stitches can be edited for expanded variation; one-step buttonholes
• Drop & Sew bobbin system; built-in needle threader; twin-needle mode; 13 needle positions
• Free arm with storage space; array of accessories, including five snap-on presser feet
• Measures approximately 17-1/5 by 8 by 12-1/2 inches; 25-year limited warranty

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 8 x 12.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 21 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: B00176WYGY
• Item model number: 7470.00
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,572 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
  • #58 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Sewing > Sewing Machines

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

You will love to sew with SINGER Confidence

The SINGER 7470 Confidence sewing machine has so many electronic features to simplify your creative process. Drop & Sew bobbin system quickly places the bobbin thread exactly where you need it. A built-in needle threader makes quick work of threading the eye of the needle. 150 stitch programs include four types of one-step buttonholes, an alphabet with upper and lower case, numbers, a hand-look quilt stitch, lots of decorative stitches, and all the construction stitches you could need. Each stitch has its optimal settings pre-programmed, but you can adjust the settings as you need whenever you want.

You also have a temporary memory for up to 20 characters; capability to mirror image, edit and elongate stitches; a continuous design sew option; and electronic twin needle control. Six of the most frequent stitches have a one-touch selector button, drop feed, 13 needle positions, a long-lasting LCD screen and a free arm with accessory storage that includes five snap-on presser feet are all also featured on this machine.

One-Touch Stitch Selection

With just a simple push of a button you have selected the stitch as well as the optimum settings for length and width.

Built-In Alphabet

Personalize projects by adding a monogram, name or phrase with the built-in block style alphabet.

Drop & Sew Bobbin System

Simply place the wound bobbin into the bobbin case and then run the bobbin thread through its guide. The machine will automatically draw up the bobbin thread for you.

Automatic Needle Threader

After effortlessly threading the machine, this feature automatically threads the eye of the needle.

Warranty

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

Memory Capability

A 20-character memory bank holds full names and simple phrases.

Additional Features & Benefits

Programmable Needle Up and Down

Select whether the needle is up or down when the machine stops. It is beneficial to have the needle stop in the down position when appliquéing, quilting or pivoting fabric.

Six Fully Automatic One-step Buttonholes

Buttonhole sewing is a one-step simple process, providing reliable results. Each side is sewn in the same direction, creating beautifully balanced buttonholes.

LCD Screen

The LCD provides clear and easy viewing of stitch patterns, including stitch width and length.

Adjustable Stitch Length

Optimal settings for length are automatically adjusted when choosing a stitch. They can be overridden to personalize length choice.

Adjustable Stitch Width

Optimal settings for width are automatically adjusted when choosing a stitch. They can be overridden to personalize width choice.

Center Zigzag Taper

When tapering with the zigzag stitch, the stitch tapers to the center, not the left or right. This provides a more attractive look when tapering into or out of a point.

Automatic Tacking Stitch Function

Tie-off decorative stitches with just a push of a button. With four tiny tacking stitches, the start and end of the pattern is reinforced ensuring quality stitching and preventing unraveling.

Automatic Tie-off Function

The Automatic tie-off function reinforces the start and end of seams (straight stitches) for stronger stitching.

Exclusive Buttonhole Underplate

This is a SINGER-developed system that sandwiches fabric between a lower plate and the foot, to ensure perfect buttonholes on multiple layers of fabric as well as delicate and stretch fabrics.

7mm Stitch Width

When sewing select stitches, the wide stitches are bolder and more pronounced.

20 Character Memory

A memory bank holds full names and simple phrases.

3-Step Infinite Length Bar-Tack Buttonhole

Create buttonholes with endlessly long sides. This is ideal when sewing non-traditional sized buttonholes.

Electronic Twin Needle Control

With just the touch of a button create two parallel rows adding a decorative touch.

13 Needle Positions

Needle position can be adjusted for techniques, such as inserting zippers, cording and topstitching.

Automatic Tension

This system ensures stable stitch quality when straight stitching no matter what type of fabric is being used.

Editing Capabilities

Editing is simple. A cursor button can be moved through the 20-space memory. If a stitch or letter needs to be removed, use the editing button.

Mirror Image

Select stitches can be mirror imaged for decorative stitching.

Continuous Pattern

Select stitches can be sewn either as a single pattern or continuously.

Automatic Presser Foot Pressure Control

The amount of pressure exerted on the fabric by the presser foot against the feed dogs is automatic. Sew from the lightest weight tricots to the heaviest denim without making adjustments.

Jam-Proof Bobbin System

The bobbin case floats above the hook, precluding thread jams. The machine will not jam, even when sewing on sheer fabric or no fabric at all.

2 StayBright LED Lights

The long-lasting bulbs (100,000 hours) stay cool, regardless how long the machine is operated.

Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter

When the Presser Foot Lifter is held in the extra-high position it offers more clearance, which is needed when placing multiple layers of bulky fabric under the presser foot.

Drop Feed Dogs

A conveniently located lever will lower the feed dogs for free-motion embroidery, monograms, and for attaching buttons.

Heavy Duty Metal Frame

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

Automatic Bobbin Winding Clutch

Needle bar automatically disengages when winding the bobbin, making bobbin winding more convenient.

Electronic Stitch Formation

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

Pattern Override Memory

The machine remembers, so you don’t have to. Select a pattern, override the width and/or length, and the machine will remember those changes. Select a different pattern and then return to the overridden pattern —the override settings will still be in place as long as the machine is not turned off.

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 because the feed dogs are always in perfect and equal contact with the fabric and presser foot.

Optimum Power Control

A control system that senses when additional power is required to maintain speed through thick or changing fabric conditions. This feature is most useful when sewing through multiple (6 to 8) layers of fabric.

Snap-On Presser Feet

Change from one to another effortlessly with a simple push of the foot release button.

On Board Storage

Accessories are always within reach.

225 stitch patterns including basic, decorative, stretch and alphanumeric.

Accessories Included

• General-purpose foot
• Zipper foot
• Satin stitch foot
• Buttonhole foot
• Blind hem foot
• Screwdriver
• Pack of needles
• Dust cover
• Seam ripper/brush
• Bobbins
• Spool caps
• Spool felts
• Auxiliary spool pin

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

You will love to sew with SINGER Confidence. This machine has so many electronic features to simplify your creative process. Drop & Sew Bobbin System quickly places the bobbin thread exactly where you need it. A built-in needle threader makes quick work of threading the eye of the needle. 150 stitch programs include four types of one-step buttonholes, an alphabet with upper & lower case, numbers, a hand-look quilt stitch, lots of decorative stitches, and all the construction stitches you could need. Each stitch has its optimal settings pre-programmed, but you can adjust the settings as you need whenever you want. You also have a temporary memory for up to 20 characters; capability to mirror image, edit and elongate stitches; a continuous design sew option; and electronic twin needle control. Six of the most frequent stitches have a one-touch selector button, drop feed, 13 needle positions, a long lasting LCD screen and a free arm with accessory storage that includes five snap-on presser feet are all also featured on this machine.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

136 of 136 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I like it!, August 13, 2008

By 

Goldilocks "Goldilocks" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SINGER 7470 Confidence Electronic Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

I have had this machine for about a month. I have made a quilt, 4 shirts, and 3 sets of curtains with it. I am a sewing novice. I spent some time on my mother's machine as a kid, it was unfortunate as it broke a lot, and now I'm really learning how to do it through quilting and sewing classes.

Pros:
Auto tension! I love it. It works every time.
Drop in bobbin! I will never go back.
Easy to select stitches. (however,do read the manual before doing
twin needle work!)
Lots of choices for embellishing items with embroidery.
So far, no issues and I've sewn heavy and light fabrics.

Cons:
The autothreader takes more work than doing it myself.
You will need another light source if you like to sew at night.

I don't like that to reverse stitch I have to hold the button at
the same time I guide my fabric. Couldn't they just let me press
the button, then press the button again when I'm done with
reverse? (That's not novice friendly!)

A bit heavy to carry. I'm tough, but carrying it for more than a
short walk will get to you. Get a rollerboard carrier and skip
the plastic case.

100 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Satisfied Consumer!, November 1, 2008

By 

M. Bellavance (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SINGER 7470 Confidence Electronic Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

At 37 years old, I have only been sewing for less then 2 months! I originally bought the Singer Simple model. It was a great tool in teaching me basic threading and sewing technique; but I quickly outgrew it! The "simple" became not so simple when it came to bobbin thread and performance. It was a nightmare to continually have to re-thread the bobbin. That, along with various other factors, led to the search for an upgraded sewing machine. At first I was intimidated by the "electronic" features of the newer models, although now I am not sure why that is so. I LOVE THIS MACHINE! I have yet to really play around with it, but the basics of just threading and straight stitching have proven to be far superior to the "simple" model when it comes to ease of use and performance.

1. The "Confidence" does not jump up and down on the table, like the "simple".

2. The bobbin has given me ZERO problems when it comes to threading and clean sewing. No more messed up or broken bobbin thread!

3. The Auto tension has performed perfectly so far.

4. The "Confidence" is less noisy than the "simple".

5. Overall, the "Confidence" flows smoothly. The electronic features take some time to get used to; but having so many stitches to choose from makes sewing all the more fun.

As previously noted, I am a complete novice. But to be able to quickly thread and start sewing, and come out with a quality garment is a tribute to the user friendly design of the "Confidence". The instruction manual is sufficient in its definitions, descriptions, and photos ... enough to make sense. The included accessories with the "Confidence" are valuable.

With so many sewing machines on the market, it becomes overwhelming to know which machine to choose. I based my decision largely on consumer reviews (as well as a recommendation from several staff members at a retail store). As of now, I couldn't be happier with my decision.

NOTES:

As another reviewer notes, the machine is a bit heavy to carry around. As for the backstitch button, I have not found it to be a great problem that the backstitch button must continually be pressed. The "simple's" backstitch button was a MAJOR pain, and never really worked right. The "confidence" backstitch button is fairly pain free to use.

Also, it is noted that Class 15J bobbins must be used. I have used Class 15 with no problems; but have since decided (per further recommendation) to only use Class 15J bobbins. Can't find these everywhere. I found them at several online retailers, as well as Ebay and Singerco.

I really believe the average sewer will be very pleased with the Singer Confidence 7470. The price is not as high as quality machines, and the features are amazing.

Have fun sewing!

70 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great machine for the price!!, June 22, 2008

By 

Brandi Roberts "Brandi" (Thousand Palms, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SINGER 7470 Confidence Electronic Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

This is my 1st brand new machine. I had always rec'd hand-me-downs before and they were never good machines to begin with. I would rate myself as a decent sewer. I recently got into quilting. This machine you will give you nice stiches, you don't have to worry about your project falling apart. (If you have ever had that happen you know how devasting it can be). I think this machine would be good for anyone, even if they were new to sewing. The manual is super easy and so is winding the bobbin and threading the machine. I did a lot of research and for the features, this was the best quality for the price.
Good Luck to you and happy sewing!