Customer Reviews

Simplicity SA200 Pioneer II 18 Stitch Function Sewing Machine

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I purchased this for Christmas for my adult daughter who had previously never shown much interest in sewing, but had mentioned recently that she might liked to have a machine for home decorating projects, i.e. curtains, pillows or whatever. I was basically looking for something inexpensive and simple for the occasional craft project and mending and this one seemed to fit the bill (although I am sure it would be fine for more frequent use and more complicated projects as well!) I had looked at another machine that was $$$ less but rejected it immediatley when I realized it did not have a treadle to make it stop/go with your foot - it had a hand switch on the machine for that which did not appeal to me at all - sometimes you do need both hands to guide the fabric or whatever, plus reviews of that product pronounced it to be a hunk of junk! This one does have the foot-treadle, and I did set up the machine to try it out and it worked great and was just what I was looking for.

I recently bought this so I could make some window treatments and things for around the house. I had not sewn since Home-Ec class in junior high. This machine is easy to use and works well. it even has a buttonhole function. Directions on how to thread the machine and wind the bobbin are fairly easy to understand although I did have to read them a couple of times since I was unfamiliar with sewing.

I am basically a beginning sewer and I purchased this machine about a month ago.
The instructions are very clear, detailed, and easy to follow.
I have used this machine for quite a few craft projects already and it seems to work fine.
I think it is a great machine for the $$

I recomended my sister purchase this machine for my 10 yr old niece. It was a price she could afford (she has 4 kids) The machine is at my house because I teach the girls sewing. altho it is a little basic for my taste(thats why I gave it 4 stars) it is still a very good machine. My niece can thread it herself, very important to me, and sews very well. My niece loves it and that is whats important, expecially the A and the heart on the front of the machine (her name starts with A) It is the cutest machine in our sewing area! Believe me thats important to young girls. My sis chose the supersaver shiping-FREE-and the darn thing came in sooner than my grandaughter's machine that I paid for! lol I paid for shiping because my daughter's machine seemed to take forever to get here (did not purchase it from amazon-only because it was no longer availible..she has the singer izek) Anyway to sum it up...great machine, great price, recieved it in great condition...IN THREE DAYS.

I had expressed an interest in a sewing machine to do some small sewing projects, not wanting too much for gadets and fancy stiches. I have worked on two projects now and have not found the right tensions or something because it is not sewing well. The stitches are not tight, it is jamming, threads getting caught underneath in the bobbin casing, and threads breaking. The instructions for stitches are well described, and does all the stitches I will need for simple dresses and clothing. Maybe it is just user error, but a friend and I sat down with the machine in order to give me some lessons and she was not able to help me fix my problems very well, so we switched and used her machine. I will keep with it for awhile and see if I can work out my problems, but think I may be returning it for something else.

I purchased this machine from Amazon 2 years ago. It was so easy to use and never gave me a single problem. About a year ago, my adult daughter borrowed it to fix some drapes. She never really sewed before. I never got it back! She loves it and has been sewing ever since. I'm going to buy another one for myself. I highly recommend this machine, especially if you have little experience sewing and need something simple to use and reliable.

Easy to use, yes. As long as it keeps working for you. Every time i want to do something simple like take in a dress, make a baby blanket, take something up. It seems something always goes wrong. I can usually fix it, but this last time i have no clue what is wrong, but i cant wait to get rid of it. I'm now looking into getting a Brother cant wait! summery, I think there are better ones out there.