Customer Reviews

SewPro SP-402 QuickStitch Sewing Machine

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(16)

 

 

After considerable research, we decided to get this sewing machine for our 9-year old daughter. We feel this is the best low-cost sewing machine for the money. Although many of the components are plastic, the machine is sturdy and well made. It includes a foot-pedal, does not require batteries, and closely resembles the basic features and shape of a traditional $100+ sewing machine. I only give this item four stars because there is no light.

After helping our daughter select the proper thread and tension adjustment, she has made several hats, skirts, and so on. We have also found that no matter how cheap or expensive a sewing machine is, there are going to be problems if it is your first time at sewing. Many people don't realize that there is a fair amount of knowledge and skill required to make ANY sewing machine stitch properly. If you can't get your sewing machine to stitch properly it is most likely tension setting, thread selection, etc..

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I bought this machine because I needed something to hem up some pants for my children and myself. I didn't have alot of money to spend on a full size sewing machine so I decided to purchase this one. It's great. It's so small so it doesn't take up alot of room in my little apartment. It's also very easy to use. I never used a sewing machine and with the easy to follow instructions, I caught on quickly. It hems up pants perfectly and I was able to hem a pair of jeans with no problems. It doesn't have a light but as long as you have enough light in the room you are working in it's OK. I haven't tried repairing anything yet but if it hems jeans, I am sure it will fix anything. I would recommend this to anyone who has never used a sewing machine and doesn't want to spend alot of money on one.

I followed all of the instructions and, at first, could not get this machine to work in an acceptable manner. Frequently, the upper stitch would not connect with the lower (bobin) stitch. I tried various tension settings and checked all of the threading many times.

Then, I purchased a better thread for sewing machines and tried adjusting the tension settings again. I was finally able to get the product to sew correctly.

I would still have to say, this product is not for the faint of heart. But, it will work if you are tenacious!

I was disappointed with the size of the actual product because it was like a toy for my younger granddaughters. Kayla and Tarra are 13, and they love my sewing machine so I thought I would buy them one for their birthdays. I wish I had paid more attention to the actual measurements because I would not have made this purchase! They both had problems getting it to sew because the thing would not make a real stitch!

We bought three of these machines for a classroom quilt project. They were so poorly made that I am returning all three to buy ONE machine that costs a little more. You are much better off going with a more expensive machine- this one is very cheap in every sense of the word.

I needed a sewing machine to stitch together the toys my dog ripped apart and to make him new ones. I had never used a sewing machine in my life, and so I researched a lot of the lower-priced machines on Amazon and Jo-Ann Fabrics. I opted for this machine because I wanted a food pedal and an AC power source.

For a beginner's machine, I think it's great. I'm learning how to sew, how to thread the machine, and how to be patient (which I discovered is very important). When I actually get the hang of things are start working on clothing, I'll upgrade to a fancy machine with all sorts of stitches and lights and doodads. For right now, my dog likes the stitching of this machine, I like the ease of use, and my fiance likes how small it is.

Got this for a 10-year-old, who is doing fine with it now that it seems to be working properly. (She is able to follow the instructions, thread the machine, etc.)
We had the same trouble as CK, after following all instructions and watching the instructional DVD. Several experienced sewers tried to tweak the machine, but it would work about every other time. Tried calling the toll-free support number, but could only leave messages. (I hope someone will call back.) Finally (so far) it seems that we might have been trying to feed the material under the needle too quickly. Once we learned to guide it very gently without rushing it, the machine seems to be working fine.

I do NOT sew, but got tired of hemming pants by hand. After searching the web carefully I decided to purchase the SewPro quickstitch. It claimed to do what I wanted and was cost effective. Before purchasing, I read all the reviews and felt it was most helpful. Because I did, from the start, I used a good thread, made sure it was threaded correctly, viewed the DVD etc. So Far it's working GREAT! I've been running around the house looking for items to mend!

I ordered this item fully understanding that it was a beginner's sewing machine. I know it's not the heavy duty kind with bells and whistles that costs a pretty penny. So when I tested the machine on the test material that comes with it I wasn't expecting it to be the only stitches I would get out the machine. When I lifted the foot and took the sample material out and placed my material in (cotton, not a heavy material) it didn't work. I checked the plug, nothing. It simply stopped working. I sent it back in about a month ago and just got it back today. It works now, but not a highly recommended product.

It took me 20 minutes to set up the machine and thread the bobbin and needle; the instruction booklet and pictures were excellent. I had no problem sewing a decent stitch on the sample thin piece of cloth they provided on my 1st try (I'm a novice), but had considerably more difficulty trying to hem a pair of twill jeans. Possible issues: (1) material may have been too thick, and I was trying to stitch 3 layers together (2) you have to go fairly slow or it won't put down a stitch, (3) tension issues? So it's not perfect, but given that having pants hemmed in my town costs $15+, this is what I needed. Given what I've read of the other $100 machines, I'm not sure they're any better -- if you want something better, I'm guessing you have to go up to $150 or $200.