Have you seen the 'new' Singer?
#11
does it have needle up/ needle down?
does it have a knee lift bar for the presser foot?
these are a couple of favorite things with my 20 yr. old/young (but heavy)BERNINA
do not understand the fashionation with auto needle threading, it is so easy to thread so the only time i ever used the threader was in the 'how to use your machine' class when first purchased.
does it have a knee lift bar for the presser foot?
these are a couple of favorite things with my 20 yr. old/young (but heavy)BERNINA
do not understand the fashionation with auto needle threading, it is so easy to thread so the only time i ever used the threader was in the 'how to use your machine' class when first purchased.
#12
LOL, because as you get older, the needle hole gets smaller. I'm considering getting a new machine for that feature alone.
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Rhode Island
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Actually, there are quite a few of us on the Board who own that new machine (most purchased from HSN). Just search for "Singer 160" and you'll find lots of info. I have made one project on mine thus far, and I really like the machine. I'll have to post a review here for everyone!
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,200
It is always fun to see what new things come out- whether I like them or not. It does resemble the Featherweight although I love the simple but sharp lines of the old metal machines. The marketplace determines the success of these products.
Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for posting this.
#15
does it have needle up/ needle down?
does it have a knee lift bar for the presser foot?
these are a couple of favorite things with my 20 yr. old/young (but heavy)BERNINA
do not understand the fashionation with auto needle threading, it is so easy to thread so the only time i ever used the threader was in the 'how to use your machine' class when first purchased.
does it have a knee lift bar for the presser foot?
these are a couple of favorite things with my 20 yr. old/young (but heavy)BERNINA
do not understand the fashionation with auto needle threading, it is so easy to thread so the only time i ever used the threader was in the 'how to use your machine' class when first purchased.
#16
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Coastal Georgia
Posts: 1,508
does it have needle up/ needle down?
does it have a knee lift bar for the presser foot?
these are a couple of favorite things with my 20 yr. old/young (but heavy)BERNINA
do not understand the fashionation with auto needle threading, it is so easy to thread so the only time i ever used the threader was in the 'how to use your machine' class when first purchased.
does it have a knee lift bar for the presser foot?
these are a couple of favorite things with my 20 yr. old/young (but heavy)BERNINA
do not understand the fashionation with auto needle threading, it is so easy to thread so the only time i ever used the threader was in the 'how to use your machine' class when first purchased.
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Orange Park,Fl
Posts: 925
Walkng into JoAnns last week end with my sewing buddie. She said to me. You have to come and look at the new Singer. I saw. We both bought one. We love it. We are so bad. Now to tell my wonderful DH :-) he bought me another sewing machine.
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 212
I bought one (or rather, my husband bought it for me!) from HSN while my beloved Janome was in the hospital. I really do like the machine - it is MUCH heavier than you would think, actually heavier than my Janome. I do miss the needle down function, though, and haven't been able to successfully operate the needle threader yet (yes, I DO use that when able, cuz I have trouble finding the hole!). I've done some paper piecing on the Singer, as well as some regular piecing. It does a good job, has a nice straight stitch, but I don't like the 1/4 foot that came with the machine, so will be looking to upgrade that soon.
Do I like it better than my Janome? In terms of performance, no. But in terms of unusual looks, oh yes. It is very pretty! Makes me want to get a vintage machine!
Do I like it better than my Janome? In terms of performance, no. But in terms of unusual looks, oh yes. It is very pretty! Makes me want to get a vintage machine!
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