kittycats

getting a new singer sewing machine. Has anyone out there have a 7469q confidence quilter or a 7436 injenuity singer machine. New your views please.

Prism99

Why Singer??? Most people prefer other brands in that same price category.

BellaBoo

I have the Singer Quantum. I have never had any problems at all in the years I have had it. It's very quiet and sews perfect stitches. When I take it to quilt classes or workshops every one comments on the quietness of it. I would not buy the Singers at discount stores an expect the best of Singer. If you need a less expensive quality machine, Sears is the best option.

kittycats

They have those and huskvarna at joanns. the confidence is coming on sale and has most features that I need. Can't afford the bernina etc. which I would really like.

lilithcat

I have the Singer 7469q Confidence. My DH bought it for me last year. I love it! I know there are supposedly better brands but for me they are just names. My Singer is quiet, fast and does everything I need it to do. I do garment construction as well as quilting and there hasn't been anything I wanted to do that my machine couldn't. In the last year I've made jeans and numerous other garments, upholstered a chair, made 2 quilts and other things I've forgotten. It gets used almost every day and has needed nothing but cleaned and oiled.

Suzan Larrimore

I had another model Singer and I sold it after I bought a higher end machine. I sure miss my Singer. I may even have the opportunity to buy it back. Won't hubby be so happy? :)

kittycats

So you haven't had any problems with it? There were some reviews on the singer site for this model and most were bad. This will be the last machine I will be able to get so am worried a little. I know that 5 reviews are not that much considering how many of these machines are out there.

amma

I have a 7430 that I bought over 3 years ago.
It has been a great machine! It sews a great stitch, I love the extra decorative ones, it feeds fabric in very nice and straight.
I can easily find the extra feet I wanted for it at very reasonable prices. I can move my needle and get the perfect 1/4 or scant 1/4" seam. :D:D:D

Here is my philosophy...
I paid a little over $300 for the machine.
I keep the bobbin area VERY clean, checking it at every other bobbin change, and the machine does not require being oiled.
I do NOT stitch over pins or anything that could damage my machine.
I have NEVER taken her into a shop to be serviced.

I have saved $210+ in not taking it in to have it serviced, come spring I will save another $70+ if I choose to not take it in again... We shall see when the time comes :D
It will have paid for itself at that time :wink:
Any extra years that I get out of her will be a bonus :D:D:D

This works for me, and when she does quit working? I will most likely go and find another one comparable to her :D:D:D

virtualbernie

I bought a Singer (not your model) from HSN and after I paid for it I read the reviews. There sure were alot of bad reviews! I worried and worried about it until I got it. I've had it 4 months now, sew on it daily and have had NO problems! I love it. I've used Singers all my sewing life both old and new and love all of them.

I say, get what you want and can afford (that's what I did--I got more features with the Singer than the other models for the price). If you don't like it, send it back--that's what the other nay sayers did!

virtualbernie

Amen Amma!!!!!!!!!!