http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/jenniphifer Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:45:25 GMT Reviews by jenniphifer http://www.viewpoints.com/Singer-Sewing-Machine-Mechanical-Model-7442-review-6da6 <p>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 doesn't seem that the motor can't handle it - it seems to be in the way the feed dogs sit.  Fabric just doesn't seem to feed through this machine well at all, and the pressure foot doesn't seem to provide the pressure needed to feed heavier weight items through.</p><p>I also hate that the needle always ends in the up position, which is annoying for re-positioning or turning work.  The reverse stitch will stitch at least two more times <em>after </em>you release it, which makes it hard to do precision work.  There also seems to be a short in my cord or a computer/electrical related problem as the machine randomly blinks on &amp; off and 'resets' itself from time to time.</p><p>The positives are that  decorative...</p>... Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:45:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Singer-Sewing-Machine-Mechanical-Model-7442-review-6da6 jenniphifer 2