Product By Singer(5 customers reviews)
Product Description
This Singer Sewing Machine packs a punch. With features like the automatic needle threader, adjustable stitch length and width, 23 built-in stitch patterns and hundreds of stitch functions, this Singer Sewing Machine makes sewing a pleasure. Gone are the days of frustration caused by difficult threading or limited stitch patterns. The Singer Sewing Machine offers just the right amount of convenient features without being overwhelming to the beginner sewer.
- Singer Sewing Machine
- Available in White
- 23 Built-In Stitches
- Reverse Operation, Dial-a-Stitch Selection, Adjustable Stitch Length, 1-Step Buttonhole, Electronic Speed Control, Automatic Bobbin-Winder Release, Adjustable Stitch Width
- Zigzag Stitch, Stretch-Stitch Feature, Straight Stitch, Built-In Blind Hem Feature, Utility Stitch
2010-08-13
By msaggieamy (Dallas, TX USA)
The basic machine worked very well for me. I actually learned how to sew on the machine before this one (a used Singer Simple) until that one broke. (Motor busted: I sewed daily.) I replaced that Singer with this Esteem since it was basically the same model, and I wasn't ready to upgrade or spend a lot of money. This machine is easy to use and figure out. Between the not-so-great user manual & YouTube videos, I taught myself all the basics and some intermediate stuff on this machine. I have used it every other day almost for 4 months now and have not had the bobbin issues that others speak of. I will say that the size bobbins you are supposed to buy for this machine are slightly too big for the winder. (Had the same issue on the Simple, too.) I remedied that by sticking a very tiny hand-sewing needle between the winder and the bobbin. This created the tension needed to make the bobbin wind (vs. the bobbin saying still while the winder wound.) The other annoyance is that after cutting the thread, you will need to pull the thread out another inch or so before sewing again or it will come out of the needle. But really, for the price, these annoyances can be lived with for the beginner sewer or for someone who wants to just have a basic machine around for occasional projects.
2010-05-12
By Peggy L. (Louisville KY)
I purchased this sewing machine a few weeks ago from Target. Watched the instructional cd on threading, bobbin winding, etc. Then read the manual that by the way was very annoying (it came in 3 languages: one page English, next page Spanish, next page another language. You could not read continuously without flipping thru several pages to get your next page). Then I started by winding the bobbin. Then threaded the upper machine (manually). Machine comes with an automatic threader but it did not work. I was never able to get the machine to sew. Thread kept jamming in the bobbin area. After 3 hours I gave up and took the machine back to Target.
2010-05-05
By J. Keith
The first few projects went beautifully! Then....the fatal bobbin issue. The bobbin thread jammed, no biggie..right? Well, I have done everything I can think of...adjusting tension, resetting bobbin,oiled,changing out thread, changing needle...and this machine is screwed. I have owned it for a big WEEK! I understand this is a starter machine, but it should work without a hitch. It is very simple and to the point machine. This machine is very overpriced for its poor workmanship. I will be taking it back ASAP and replacing it with a Brother, which I should I have purchased a Brother in the first place! NO, I would not recommend this machine to anyone.
2010-04-12
By imadeva
I adore my Esteem II. Got it as a Christmas present this year, and it has been great for making and tailoring costumes for my college's dance group. I'm relatively new to sewing, but this machine has been a breeze to learn on. It has a ton of stitches, as well as a button-hole-maker (can't figure out how to work it yet but it seems like an awesome tool!) It's easy to thread, clean, and transport - it even has a built-in cubby to hold stitch-ripper and bobbins, and comes with a few such supplies so you can get started right off the bat.
This machine will definitely be a money-saver (and a fun toy) for the bachelor/ette years ahead.
I'm in love... :)
2010-02-26
By C. Henry
I'm very happy with my new Singer. I've been looking for a machine that will last me a long time, can do all the basic stuff, and isn't expensive. This machine is the one. I was considering buying a machine that also did embroidery, but I realized that I didn't really need that, and the warranty is longer on all manual machines. (25 years!) The machine has 25 stiches, half of which are stretch stiches, but I think that's enough for most projects. The automatic needle threader is a bit tricky, but it's not hard to do it yourself anyway, so I don't mind. I also appreciate that the machine has a light over the sewing area...a very nice added feature! If you are new to sewing, the machine comes with a dvd detailing how to thread the machine, which I think is the hardest part about machine sewing. If you do not thread the machine properly, you get bunched up extra thread. Once you have the machine threaded properly, it was very easy to sew! I recommend practicing with different stitches at first to see what the proper tension/length levels are for the different stitches.
