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professorcaticus's Review
Plug in, thread needle, sew!
too busy to make beds, Crafter, messy
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FEB
4
2008
Singer Sewing Machine —
I am in love with my new Singer 1120 sewing machine. I have found in very easy to use. The instruction book that comes with it is simple to follow and covers a wide range of sewing situations.This machine is great for beginners like me. I was able to start in minutes and made my first simple project, a lunch bag, the first night. The price point was perfect for an entry level machine as well.
The Singer 1120 comes from the box ready to go. You only need to fill a bobbin and thread the machine. The tension settings are preset.
I did find the automatic threader difficult to understand and use. Since I had never seen one before, I couldn't even locate it easily. I have now mastered the auto-threader, but the lever for it has gotten stuck once. I still thread the needle by hand most of the time by habit.
The stitch selection is very basic. There are three variables, stitch length, stitch width, and stitch shape. I have had no trouble adjusting these to suit my projects. The manual has a basic guide to selecting which setting to use. So far the stitch quality has been great. The stitches are even in size and tension.
This machine is very small. I have found this to be frustrating on big projects or on heavy fabrics because there is not much room under the arm. The machine does not seem to support large cones of thread. The horizontal spool pin is very short, and the cutout it is in is not very big. However, the small footprint of the machine makes it perfect for my small workspace, and the machine is very light.
I am not convinced that the construction of the machine is very durable. The automatic threader has already stuck once. There is a 25yr limited warranty. For this price, I am quite pleased with what I have.
I would recommend this sewing machine to crafters and first time owners. I would not recommend this machine to quilters.
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