SewPro SP-402 QuickStitch Sewing Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)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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Enjoy complete mending in minutes with this easy-to-use sewing machine. The unit features adjustable stitch lengths and speeds, a reverse stitch setting, and a durable lockstitch that works great for mending seams and tears. Its free-arm design makes cuffs, sleeves, pant legs, and other hard-to-sew items a breeze, while the comfortable foot control frees hands to guide the fabric. Compact and lightweight, the sewing machine also provides a drop-in bobbin, a see-through bobbin case, a pull-out storage compartment, stabilizing feet, and a carrying handle for convenient portability. Accessories include an extra needle, bobbins, a needle threader, a seam ripper/thread trimmer, and an instruction manual for getting started. The sewing machine measures approximately 12 by 5 by 9 inches.

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Factory-Reconditioned Singer 2517 Sewing Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)This Singer is no good.I have attempted sewing with this several times, and have unfortunaly been able to make only ONE successful line of stiching.I have played around with this so many times thinking that "maybe this time it will work" but it hasn't.I tried contacting Singer and got back a standard email that did not have anything to do with my question.Also, the instruction book that claims to be easy to read, explains things in a difficult manner, and the pictures that go along with it are no help.Therefore, I give up, and am taking it back.

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Capable of 17 stitch functions this Singer machine is simple to operate and makes it possible for even novices to enjoy creative sewing. Some of the convenience features include a top drop-in bobbin that's easy-in, easy-out; a easy threading system with automatic needle-thread tension; an electronically controlled foot pedal for smoothly maintaining or changing speeds; touch-and-wind handwheel declutching for fast, easy bobbin winding; push-button reverse sewing for neat seam-ends; and a three-needle position selector for attaching zippers and top stitching. The machine is quiet and ruggedly built, includes a sewing light and a built-in carrying handle, provides horizontal thread delivery for better stitches, and has a slide-off extension table for free-arm sewing. Real excitement comes from the 17 stitch functions provided, including, for example, embroidering, monogram, satin, and darning. A complete accessory package (various presser feet, friction-free spool holders, transparent bobbins, and needles for sewing different fabrics) is included. Invaluable is Singer's illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet covering everything from the basics to zipper sewing to pattern stitching to free-arm sewing to highly detailed buttonhole sewing--and much, much more.Included accessories:Instruction manual (English, Spanish, French), pack of needles, 4 bobbins, feed cover, 2 spool caps, standard pressure foot and a box to keep accessories in.

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Singer 57817 17 Stitch Function and Electronic Speed Control Sewing Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this machine for years! I paid a lot more for it than Amazon is offering. So the price is just not an issue here. The main advantage of this machine is 1) It is Singer (the name says it all); 2) It has an automatic thread tension control (an invaluable feature for novices!); 3) It has 17 stitches (even the one for sewing on buttons, embroidery, and monogram); 4) It is very easy to operate, as a very detailed and easy to comprehend user manual is included; and 5) It is light-weight, compared to those bulky Kenmore and Bernina machines, it is is just a baby!
I would definitely recommend this machine to novices (especially for such a price) it is easy and cute, too.

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Janome ThreadBanger TB12 Sewing Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)This machine is a real workhorse. I worked in a tailor shop for years on a Bernina and fell in love with their machines, but could never afford one. This machine is as easy to use and works as well as a Bernina and I have since found out that Janome makes some of Bernina's machines for them, specifically the Bernette.

I just got this machine this week, but I absolutely LOVE it. I have gone through multiple layers of fleece without so much as a hiccup and have also done some finer work on thin cotton material, also without a hiccup.

It is a metal arm & base with some plastic parts. Has a storage box right on the front which is handy, and is very easy to change stitches, etc.

Definitely worth the money. You won't regret purchasing this machine.

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TB12 is a cast aluminum body machine that is based on a former model so popular that long-time Janome fans have been begging to see it again. So here it is upgraded and updated for ThreadBanger. The TB12 has 12 actual stitches including a number of stretch stitches and multiple stitch functions including length adjustment. EZ change feet and a simple 4-step buttonhole give you endless options for creativity and a built-in one-hand thread cutter and simple reverse lever make finishing off stitching a breeze. It's a hardcore no-frills workdog--perfect for on-the-go DIY.

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Singer Tradition 2250 Portable Sewing Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife needed a simple basic sewing machine to repair and make adjustments to our clothes.We decided on this model based on the low price and the Singer name.As we understand there are more Singer machines in service than all other brands together.

We found the DVD that came with the machine very helpful and between that and the owner's manual the setup was easy.Since then she is using it from time to time and, as it fulfills all our needs at an affordable price, we must give it a high rating.

We would have hated to pay more for a sewing machine with more features that we were not going to use.This is a good reliable machine that fulfills our need for simplicity and ease of operation.

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Includes (1) Buttonhole Foot, (1) Sewing Foot, (1) All Purpose Foot, (1) Zipper Foot,, Needles, Bobbins, Spool Cap Holders, (1) Screwdriver - Large, Edge-Quilting Guide, Lint Brush-Seam Ripper, Darning Plate, Oil Bottle, (2) Spool Caps - Small and Large, Quick Start Guide DVD, Instruction Manual

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Janome TB30 Threadbanger Computerized Sewing Machine with 30 Built-In Stitches Review

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(More customer reviews)Excellent machine.I bought this looking for a starter machine to get back into sewing after a 10 year respite.It's sturdy quiet and has adjustable foot pressure - great machine - the new version is the Janome DC 4030. I think you'll be very happy if you purchase.It meets all my needs except embroidery. . .

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Inspired by ThreadBanger.com a web site that brings together people to share their DIY fashion ideas tips and advice to help make the world more fashionable ThreadBanger machines are the perfect tools for DIY sewists.The TB30 is a?tough machine but it's got some frills too.?It has 30 actual stitches 6 one-step buttonholes a built-in One-Hand Needle Threader and Stitch Width and Length adjustments. Also there is a Stitch Elongation feature-- that means you can elongate some stitches without losing any density.FEATURES:
Super-Sturdy Design
Computerized Precision
30 Actual Stitches
6 One-Step Buttonholes
Direct Stitch Selection Buttons
Programmable Needle Up/Down
One-Hand Needle Threader
Slow/Fast Needle Settings
Slow Run/Start/Stop Button
3 Pressure Adjustment Levels
Stitch Elongation Feature
110 volts
This machine does not conform to International electronic codes. Warranty is voided outside the US.

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Singer Chain Stitch Sewing Machine Set Review

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(More customer reviews)This machine does not work.I will be returning it to find a better "first" machine for my daughter.The stitiches do not hold, every instruction was followed to the letter.It is not worth even 4 cents, much less 14 dollars.I would have paid more for something that acutally works.I'll keep looking

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Girls of all ages will love sewing on this cute chainstitch sewing machine. Brightly decorated with red and pink flowers, this white sewing machine features a working light, tension dial, and foot pedal control pedal control, just like Mom's! Produces a neat stitch.

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Brother XR9000 Sewing Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)The XR9000 is very lightweight, I don't know if that makes it less robust or not- it seems pretty sturdy but I would not use it for leather. The sewing mechanism is wonderful- very quiet and soft, like cutting through butter. Foot pedal is responsive and the speed limit slider works great. There's also a button control but for whatever weird reason you can not use the start/stop button while the pedal is plugged in; I don't foresee that button getting a lot of use.
There's a reverse/reinforce button which unfortunately is a temporary switch only- not a toggle. It can be used in conjunction with the foot pedal or you just hold the button down and it will go in reverse at a slow speed.

Several extra presser feet are included, e.g. buttonhole, buttonstitch, zipper, blind hem. The one thing I am missing is a quilting guide. There's a slot for it in the foot but it has to be purchased separately. While the accessories are fine, the accessory storage is not. There's a front panel section that you have to pull out and then inside there's a plastic pouch with all the goodies. You have to keep the stuff in the pouch or they'll fall out of the machine. For $0.20 more Brother could have added a proper compartment with a hinge- instead they took a very cheap and impractical storage approach.

Lighting is provided by a bright but focussed white LED. I am somewhat spoiled by having a high wattage light bulb in the previous machine which lit up the entire working area. The XR9000 LED lights up the presser foot really well but that's about it. The "automatic needle threading" is not automatic, but still extremely useful (I keep missing the eye when trying to do it manually).

Even though I wound 3 bobbins I still can't tell whether the machine has an automatic stopping mechanism or just slows down a lot once the bobbin is full. Either way you can run the winding at full speed for a minute and it's quite noticeable once it's complete. The bobbins are full-size and top-loading. There's a somewhat tricky part about catching a hook when loading the bobbin which is not well explained in the manual. The first time I missed that which resulted in unbalanced stitches; reloading the bobbin more carefully took care of it. Another nice feature is that you don't have to pull up the lower thread before you can start to sew.

The stitch patterns are plentiful and half of them look quite nice. The other half has weird default settings where the default stitch length is too long, you can adjust that in the display but it still strikes me as odd. The monogramming feature works- it's fixed size, fixed font and does not look all that great. The XR9000 does not have any adjustable settings for presser foot height or pressure. However, the included default presser foot has some kind of spring adjustment built in which is supposed to help with thick fabric layers. I have not had a chance to try it out yet. The manual and instructional DVD are great and cover all the essentials.

EDIT- 2 months later: I have been having problems with thin fabric veering off to the side which made it impossible to do blind hems or other straight stitches with tight tolerances. For 2 months I thought this was me using it wrong until I brought it to a local store. As it turns out the machine shipped with some defects- the shank was slightly angled and the feed dog timing was off. Repair was $60 and came with a warning by the mechanic that the Brother machines are not particulaly reliable due to lack of solid metal construction. Machine loses 1 star for this and the fact that Brother does not have many authorized service centers.

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With 80 built-in utility, decorative and heirloom stitches and 120 stitch functions, the XR-9000 is the ideal sewing machine for embellishing virtually everything from clothing to home decor items and for creating unique quilt designs. Equipped with a large back-lit LCD screen with computerized stitch selection and a unique flip-stitch guide, you can use the built-in sewing font for lettering, select one of the eight styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes, or use the oversized wide table to accommodate larger quilting projects. Lightweight and portable, the machine features a built-in thread cutter, Quick-Set bobbin, and one-touch start, stop and reverse features. The oversized wide table accommodates quilting and larger projects, and a hard cover protects your machine. Additional features include a unique flip stitch guide, super-wide (7mm) zigzag and decorative stitches, automatic needle threading, built-in thread cutter, fast, automatic bobbin winding, one-step bobbin replacement with quick set drop-in bobbin, and one-touch start/stop/reverse operations. Operates with or without foot control. Drop feed for free motion quilting to create free-form or traditional quilt patterns. Machine also features variable needle position and sewing speed control, and built-in stretch, quilting, decorative, and heirloom stitches. Lightweight with built-in handle for portability. Includes instruction booklet in English and Spanish. 25-year limited warranty.

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Singer CE-150 Futura Sewing-and-Embroidery Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)Before my Singer, I had only used a machine twice in my life, so when it arrived, I got a pleasant surprise - I was off sewing within minutes, getting great results and having loads of fun. I especially love that threading is so easy, and you learn quickly where to be careful to avoid thread breakage.

Changing to embroidery unit - no problem, though getting the right foot attached usually takes me a sec. I daringly started off with one of my own Embird designs... without a glitch, even without the use of stabilizer, just straight onto firm cotton.

I love that the machine is easy to use, especially the Futura software. Its 24 standard stitches are more than enough, its embroidery is great. And my absolute favorite is the hoop size! Other machines with a similar (still higher) price tag come with a 4"x4" hoop, this one has two hoops with a maximum of 5"x7". You might not think you will need this, but you will - either when doing multiple designs on one large hoop, or just embroidering longer names.

The manual could be improved at times, but I hardly ever needed it.

I hear people complaining about broken thread - honestly, just like with every machine, you just need to know the Singer's quirks.

During the first 3-5 stitches of every color, hold the upper thread in the back, and no false thread breakage will occur. If it still does, thread the whole thing again and you will be fine. Don't use pre-wound bobbins without stabilizer. It will give you trouble after only 1/3 of the bobbin is empty, and since the bobbin case is plastic, you really shouldn't use metal bobbins either. Just wind your own bobbins when needed, it is easy enough.

Make sure that you use good embroidery yarn; every machine has brands it doesn't like. I am currently extremely happy with the Madeira yarns.

The fact that it needs a computer next to it... You know that before buying, don't you? To me, that is not a disadvantage at all, since I appreciate the large screen, and that I can work in Embird while the machine embroiders, preparing the next project.

It really is an awesome machine for that price. In Europe, the only difference between the 150 and the 250/350 are the number of stitches and which software is included.

Since I am using Embird, I really needed nothing except the Futura software to send designs to the machine, and 24 stutches is more than enough for what I do.

I highly recommend the machine - I am utterly in love with it.

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Ideal for both sewing and embroidery, this easy-to-use machine provides an array of convenient features. As a fully electronic sewing machine, it supplies 24 stitch settings (including two types of fully automatic one-step buttonholes) that come pre-programmed to ensure exact precision, yet can be adjusted for ultimate control. It also offers one-touch stitch-selector buttons, an automatic needle threader, drop feed, a top drop-in bobbin with a view plate, a needle up/down selector, twin needle control, and more. Transform the sewing machine into an embroidery machine by connecting it to a home computer with the included USB cable. As an embroidery machine, the unit comes with everything needed for getting started: 120 embroidery designs, five fonts, a large and small embroidery hoop (4-1/2 by 6-3/4 inches and 3-1/8 by 4-3/4 inches), and Windows-compatible software for downloading to the computer. The software provides a step-by-step tutorial, as well as screen prompts and help screens for assistance throughout the embroidery process. Simply layout and edit designs on the computer, then download them to the embroidery machine with a click of the mouse. Other highlights include automatic tension, horizontal thread delivery, a free-arm, a carry handle, a light for illuminating the work area, and built-in accessory storage. Accessories include needles, bobbins, a buttonhole opener/brush, 3 screwdrivers (large, small, and special), a large and small spool cap, and snap-on presser feet, which consist of a general-purpose foot, a zipper foot, a buttonhole foot, a button-sewing foot, a special-purpose foot, and a blindstitch hem foot. The sewing-and-embroidery machine measures approximately 17 by 11 by 12 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

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