stitch length adjustment and reverse sewing compact and lightweight for easy portability.
- Simple, compact sewing center comes pre-threaded and ready to use
- Thread-tension knob; adjustable stitch length; reverse sewing option
- 2 sewing speeds; built-in sewing light; 100-piece accessory kit included
- Operates using provided AC/DC adapter or 4 AA batteries (not included)
- Measures 4 by 7 by 7-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
2009-09-07
By B. McCaslin
Like in many of the other reviews i have had the same problems. Crooked stitching, broken thread every time i tried to correct the stitching, can not sew many types of thick or thin fabric, setting are very fast when plugged in and way to slow when operating on new batteries. Was using it to sew simple little dolls but it broke after maybe 5 uses and cannot get a replacement like promised with warrant when i purchased it.
2009-04-13
By Telichan
I definately thought this would be a great beginner sewing machine- and it is per say, but after using it for about two months, I broke the needle, had to replace it and found that it totally wasn't working anymore. It won't sew a thing now- and I'm really annoyed!! I bought this machine regardless of the fact that it had gotten some bad reviews, and now I totally regret it. I was using it to sew jersey material and such and it bunched up the fabric, came unthreaded constantly, and refused to sew more then two layers of any fabric whatsoever. I didn't expect it to be great, so I guess I can't complain too much- I just wish I could get my $30 bucks back. It's definately great if you're a beginner, and you're just hemming things, but there's no way it could seriously handle more than that. No way at all- trust the reviews, this many people can't be wrong.
2008-12-04
By Heather
I wasn't sure I would use a sewing machine, so I bought an inexpensive one as a "starter" and will upgrade when I gain a little more skill. But so far, it's been a great little machine. I was amazed at how many layers of cloth it can get through. I made a wall hanging in a snap. Someone with a lot of experience might not like it, but for a newbie, I've found it to be great.
2008-08-02
By LFNYC (New York)
Like other reviewers said, its best use is for straight stitching and simple mending. This machine is NOT for beginners. If I had to learn how to sew on a machine like this, I would have given up the first day. In fact, if I had not had experience working in sewing factories and an understanding of basic mechanics, I probably would have immediately returned it, as several others said they did.A few of the problems with this machine? 1)It is unstable because of its light weight. I had my husband hold the machine in place while I sewed. 2)the feed-dog does not grip and push the fabric firmly enough. This makes stitching across flat felled seams, or going from one thickness to the other within the same seam (pleats, shirring, etc) impossible. 3)the tension (or lack there of) does not allow the thread to be pulled thru the tension lever. That is why, unless you slowly, manually pull the thread thru the guides, it will break when you finish the seam and want to remove the garment from under the presser-foot.Having said that, I don't have room for a real sewing machine at home, so I bought this for mending and simple tasks. Here in NYC, it costs $15.00 just to have a straight seam fixed, so after I figured the thing out and got it working, its paid for itself already. But to be clear, I could not imagine being able to make a garment with this machine.
2008-06-22
By S. Brosnan
i bought this machine because I am novice and have very limited storage space. For the first few garments I made, the machine was fine. I loved the size but then it all went badly. Thread breaking, the bobbin basically bounces out and binds the entire machine. If you are only using this to do the most basic mending...well, you are still better of doing them by hand. This would make a fine toy
