Smartek Sewing Machine

by Smartek

Product Features

• UL AC adapter (included)
• Double stitch lockstitch
• Pre-threaded and ready-to-use
• Uses standard spool of thread
• Uses 4 AA batteries (not included)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 9.6 x 8.5 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001E8H3G6
• Item model number: RX05S
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,516 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)

Product Description

Smartek RX-05S Silver Mini Rex with Adapter Features : UL AC Adapter Included. 2 Speeds high/low. Included Foot-pedal control. Built-in light. Double-stitch lockstitch. Pre-threaded and ready to use! Can use standard spool of thread. Great for travel!! Uses 4 AA batteries (not included). Includes sewing accessories bobbins needles etc.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sewing machine?, June 17, 2009

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V. Rodriguez "Vera" (New York) - See all my reviews
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I tried a couple of times, but this wont sew any kind of fabric. I think that it does not have enough power to actually do it. Really regret buying this.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work do not buy., December 5, 2009

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A. MALDONADO (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This machine is a piece of junk d not buy. This is the only product that I have ever purchased from Amazon that did not work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars EXACT SAME machine as the "shark", and just as bad!!, November 15, 2010

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Charlotte (United States) - See all my reviews

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I received one of these as a gift, and was disappointed to find that it really is not functional. If you baby it A LOT, it can sometimes make a few good stitches, but for the most part, there is jamming at the lower bobbin beneath the foot. It's also almost impossibly difficult to get the tension right.

The instructions were short and vague with blurry black-and-white photos that looked like they were taken in someone's steam-filled bathroom! I'm not sure what they are included at all.

The only redeeming quality is the little package of bobbins and thread that came with it. There were many colors, and pre-wound metal bobbins that I will be saving for use with another machine.

I also noticed that this model is sold as several different brand names and as a totally generic, they are all the EXACT SAME MACHINE. By looking at the other reviews, it seems that it did work for some people, but I'm thinking that they were just really lucky to get a functioning unit.

Bottom line: Save up for a Singer or a Brother "normal" machine. This one is just not worth the headache, if you are fortunate enough to get a functioning machine at all. Really this product deserved ZERO STARS.