Review: Sewing machine

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I decided to upgrade my sewing machine. I’d never have done it if it weren’t for my mom. Say. No. More!

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Features

  • Smart, with unique purple trim and round styling
  • One Touch needle threader
  • Swift Smart threading system
  • Great for beginners
    • covers so many of the basics
      • making and mending clothes
      • light embroidery
      • craft sewing and quilting
      • etc
  • Metal frame and 16.8 pound weight
    • Tough enough to tackle even heavier fabrics and larger pieces without 'jumping around'
  • 30 built-in stitches provided
    • including two styles of one-step buttonholes
    • Stitch width and length adjustable up to 7 mm
      • depending on the stitch selected
    • Stitches selected by way of 5 selection buttons (on the front of the machine)
  • Top thread tension has automatic setting
    • or can be adjusted as needed for your projects
  • Darning plate allows for free hand embroidery
    • Plus decorative stitches that also help with embroidery projects
  • Horizontal thread delivery system for smoother thread control
  • A number of control panel functions indicated by the LED light system
    • Stitch length and width/needle position controls can be altered
    • Machine will produce most stitching requirements on an auto-default setting
      • Determined by moving the control knob
  • You can also manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle position
  • Beeping sounds and flashing lights activate when you make changes
    • no room for error
  • Dual purpose reverse/tacking stitch button
    • Can be used for both straight and zigzag stitches with the simple press of a button
    • For all other patterned stitches, the machine will make 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off the ends
      • so even highly decorative stitches are secure
    • Avoids unravelling at the start and end of sewing.
  • Instruction manual
    • Includes table indicating stitch lengths and widths for all stitch designs
      • shows where to locate them on the machine
      • plus recommended size
      • produce fabulous results every time.
  • Provides step by step information on how to get started with straight stitch
    • most frequently used for all types of sewing
  • Perfect if you are new to using a sewing machine
  • Handy hints and tips throughout
  • Plus points you may not have even considered
    • e.g. tension depending on fabric weight.
  • Numbered guides on needle plate
    • ensure you guide your fabric through in a straight line
    • Essential for projects where accuracy is key, e.g. curtain making
  • Guide line on bobbin plate cover
    • can be used for piecing quilt blocks and narrow seams
    • plus dolls' clothes, baby garments, etc.
  • Handles techniques such as inserting zips and piping
  • Zipper foot can be attached easily
  • Save money on expensive haberdashery books
    • all the knowledge you need is right here!

Singer remains the largest sewing machine company, by volume, and is one of the ten most-recognised brands in the world - a name synonymous with sewing machines.

Three longer-lasting LEDs light up your workspace, while 30 built-in stitch styles offer the ambitious crafter plenty of scope. All this, plus a handy carry-handle, making it easier to take your needlecraft with you: a fabulous addition to your craft room, this comes at a fantastic price for a piece of equipment that is built to last.

Contents

  • 1 x Singer Curvy 8763 Sewing Machine -
    • General Purpose Foot
    • Zipper Foot
    • Satin Foot
    • Blindstitch Hem Foot
    • Buttonhole Foot
    • Pack of 5 needles
    • 4 plastic 15J bobbins (including the one that comes inside the machine)
    • Additional spool pin for twin needle sewing
    • 2 felt discs for spool pins
    • 3 spool pin caps (small, medium and large)
    • Buttonhole opener/Seam Ripper and Brush
    • Screwdriver for needle plate
    • Darning plate
    • Foot pedal
    • Instruction Manual

{Image & Features list taken from Create & Craft site}

This is an amazing machine which has kept my mom super glued for days on end!The things I like most about are:

  • It’s ability to stay put whilst you are sewing, no matter how speedily along you are going.
  • The automatic threader is a bonus if you have failing or less than perfect eye sight.
  • It lets you know when your pattern stitch is done.
  • The manual is very easy to read which means getting to use all its facilities is much more likely.

This machine is well worth its money.

Debs

Comments

JosieB said…
Oh I just have to post on this one. The Singer Sewing Machine factory in Clydebank was where my mother worked when she came over here from Ireland. In the early 1950's she was crowned Miss Singer as well. The Factory Clock was the biggest in Europe (bigger than Big Ben) and was only dismantled in the mid 70's. The factory is no more unfortunately. My mum used to have one of the old black machines with the gold handpainted designs and when she started work again after she had us kids the first thing she bought was a new Singer Sewing Machine.

What did that machine cost, Debs? It looks really nifty :)
11 June 2011 at 17:55
Debs said…
wow!

i remember my mom used to have one of those early black singers too, i believe it used to be my nans....she still says it was the best of machines!

i paid £269 for it from create and craft :)
xx
11 June 2011 at 19:53
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