Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 Review Summary

Whether you are a beginner or advanced seamstress, you will enjoy the Singer 7442 Mechanical Sewing Machine. This top rated sewing machine made by Singer is very easy to use, and it works great. Stitches are perfect say unbiased sewing machine reviewers. One beginning seamstress found that her reasonably priced Singer sewing machine outperformed much more expensive machines used by members of her sewing class. The sewing teacher told her that she had made a good investment.
39% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 5 stars
39% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 5 stars%
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43% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 4 stars
43% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 4 stars%
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11% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 3 stars
11% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 3 stars%
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2% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 2 stars
2% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 2 stars%
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5% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 1 star
5% of people rated Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 as 1 star%
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84% 84% of people recommend Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 16% of people don't recommend Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 16%
 

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4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
DEC
19
2007

Singer has always been a name associated with quality, and that has not changed over the years.  This sewing machine is a good example of that quality.  It is powerful enough for denim, but also performs equally well with the sheerest fabrics.  The feeddogs can be dropped for precision seams and decorative...

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budget conscious, looking for value

leila
Luverne, AL
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
JUN
3
2008

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I would not recommend this machine unless you plan on sewing only on occasion, and doing lightweight work.  I sew handbags, and even lighter weights of fabrics that my old, $75, bottom-of-the-line Singer could handle get jammed up in this machine.  The problem...

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Crafter

jenniphifer
Greenville, TX
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Singer Sewing Machine - Mechanical - Model 7442 Ratings and Reviews

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6
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budget conscious, willing to pay for quality, comfortable with technology, cost-conscious, married, love to travel, Every day computer user, Crafter

DEC
14
2007

This is one of the easiest machines I have ever owned.  Stiches are always smooth - I just love it!  The ease of threading both the needle and the bobbin are what impressed me the most at first.....then I found out just how easy it was to use the sewing machine.

I have always owned a singer and don't think I would ever buy any other kind.  My gransmother owned one, My Mother owns one, my sisters all own them and I gave one just like mine to my daughter last year for Christmas.  She loves hers too and makes a lot of her childrens clothes with it!  I just think you can't go wrong with this sewing...

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5 star rating
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Chasmbergal
Denver, CO



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Crafter

NOV
25
2008
  • My new Singer # 7442, is an electronic machine.  I was very surprised  at the price which was a great bargin. ( i've only had my new machine 4 months)  Its a dream to use.  I've made a two piece suit and a couple pair of dress pants.Believe me, this was my first time sewing in over 4 yrs.  With my new Singer I'll sew more often.

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5 star rating
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djetsetter
Dolton, IL



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Homeowner, busy mom, Experienced Parent, value conscious, Practical, married, budget conscious

OCT
27
2009

I loved the Singer machine I grew up with. It had all metal parts and went through a flood where the whole machine was covered in mud, even the parts inside.  My uncle cleaned it and it is still working 30 years later.

When I left home my mom bought me a new Singer machine.  It worked okay, but there were many plastic pieces.

After awhile, I had problems.  I could not figure out how to keep it from getting plugged up with thread.

I bought another machine that had all metal part.  It works much better than my Singer, which I still have.  Just wish the metal parts would come back.


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3 star rating
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PPJ
Antelope, CA



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Mr. Fix-it

AUG
27
2008

This singer sewing machine is o.k. for the money but I expected it to have more features. It was also a little hard to sew on any material that was heavier than cotton. It tended to get hung up which lead me to have to keep threading and rethreading the needle. It slowed down the process just by not being able to go through the cloth that I had chosen. Also the light is not bright enough for those of us who have a hard enough time trying to see. But the price was right if your on a budget like me and It was the only sewing machine that I could afford.


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3 star rating
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deant7683
Apopka, FL



4
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married, budget conscious, comfortable with technology, practical, impressed with this product

DEC
18
2007
My mother purchased this machine and she is a seamstress. I use it often to do things I like or to help her out and it is the easiest one i have ever used. The brand is well known and it offers ta least a year warranty. Since my mom does a lot of private work ( drapes,cornices, ect) she has worked with many fabrics and we both love this machine.
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5 star rating
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toni222us
Novi, MI



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neat freak

OCT
28
2008

I purchased the Singer 7442 in an emergency when my old Singer of 35 yrs finally quit.  I was in the middle of a project that had to be done by the weekend, so I ran to "Wal-Mart"  (the only place in town that has sewing machines), and bought the best one I could find there.  I wish I could have had a better selection to choose from.  I would have still chosen a Singer, but I really needed a little more powerful machine.  Also, if I'd have had time to do some research, I would have gotten a model with the better buttonholer, so that it  didn't jam up on me if there is a seam near by.  Even...

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4 star rating
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LCR
Valdosta, GA



3
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budget conscious, Every day computer user, married, looking for value, practical, looking for durability

DEC
11
2007
I liked the sewing machine when i first got it but it is difficult for me to load the bobbin and my thread keeps breaking no matter wher i set my adjustment for the thread..had my Mom look at it she is a sewing whiz and it keep breaking on her so we tried new thread same thing
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3 star rating
tigerprincess1059
New London, WI



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Crafter, value conscious

JAN
11
2009
Unfortunately I had to take the first one back as the needle was completely misaligned.  While you adjust side to side, the needle on that machine was set too far back and kept hitting the feed plate.

I had  no problem making the exchange, and for everyday sewing this is a great little machine.  It has more functions than an Singer I have owned in the past.  (By the way, I still own my first Singer, which is over  50  years old and it sews great to this day)

The only drawback I have experienced with the 7442 is it does not sew thick materials as well as my Singers have in the past.

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3 star rating
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sammy2u
Grand Rapids, MI



1
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a green thumb

JAN
4
2009

The SINGER© Model 7442  sewing and embroidery machine is truly  awesome...I just love it!!!!! the ultimate in sewing. Use the thread exchanger and embroider with continuous thread changes. Make borders with ease using the continuous hoop which is included. Instructions are now a pop up on the screen and much easier to find and understand. When you run out of bobbin thread the SINGER Model 7442sewing machine will rewind the bobbin right off a spool and thread automatically and continue to sew. No other house hold embroidery machine has these great features plus a large hoop, the ability to do...

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4 star rating
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shutterf
Old Bridge, NJ



1
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married, cost-conscious, Homeowner, practical, looking for value

DEC
14
2007
Machine is effective for small tasks may be effective for larger tasks, however that would be beyond my skill level.  I would recommend this sewing machine, however if you are looking for a sewing machine to do more than very minor repairs, you should research much further on other machines or look for additional reviews on the machine as I am no sewing afficiando.  The programmed stiches are impressive, however again I have not utilized the feature beyond scrap cloth as I only use the machine to hem pants and sew patches onto uniform shirts.
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4 star rating
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eklumpp207
Granite City, IL



1
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looking for value, comfortable with technology, creative

DEC
12
2007
The sewing machine I had been using was 24 years old so right away I appreciate how smooth this machine is.  Choosing stitches is very easy.  I no longer have to guess which stitch my machine will decide to do!   My only complaint has been that light bulb near the needle is not adequate.  It almost gives off a shadowy effect.  But overall, very easy to use.  Looking forward to many years of service from this machine 
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4 star rating
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twocats2many
Columbia Station, OH



1
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too busy to make beds, picking up after pets, messy

JUL
16
2008
The Singer 7442 was pretty easy for me to use and had lots of nice extra options. I've used a sewing maching before, but am far from a sewing guru. Even my husband figured out how to use it! It is great for around the house projects and has been very reliable! It isn't great for really heavy fabrics though. It doesn't seem to feed through the maching well without some coaxing. Definitely use in a well lit area since the light is dim.
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4 star rating
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joshncarissa
Spring Lake, NC



1
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needing outside help

AUG
19
2008
Singer Mechanical Sewing Machine Model 7442

Used to make curtans...it did a great job.  it sewed thru cotton fiber and lace and made some really realy nice curtains for me....love the job it did gi singer...


got the unit at sears it was cheap and on sale 10% off with a credit card purchase

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4 star rating
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PRH
Fuquay Varina, NC



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