Buying A Singer Sewing Machine

Singer has always been the name associated with sewing machines, and today this still holds true. There are many home sewers who learned to sew on a Singer sewing machine and who still won’t purchase anything else. Singer sewing machines are known for reliability and sturdiness, so if you want to get long years of use out of your machine, consider purchasing one of the many styles of Singer sewing machines now available.

The company has kept up with the times and added plenty of innovations over the years in response to consumer requests and the changing needs of sewers, so if you haven’t checked out their features in a while, it’s time to rethink what a Singer sewing machine is like.

Singer sewing machines have three product lines:

Compact machines are portable models for easy towing and stowing. Singer currently offers three versions. The most popular is the 140Q, which can be found at Target for only $159.99. It offers a surprising number stitches and features for quilters such as a straight stitch lock, which explains part of its popularity.

Singer sewing machines in the Basic Featured category (their humble term, not ours) would have turned the heads of many seamstresses just a generation ago. “Basic” now means having not less than between 10 and 30 standard stitches and up to 65 stitch functions. Singer still makes more basic featured machines than any other kind, knowing that these fill the needs of most of today’s sewers.

The Model 1748 offers 65 stitch functions, 4-step button-holer, front load bobbin and adjustable presser foot. It’s a sturdy machine that will give you flexibility and allow you plenty of creative freedom and price you’ll love. At most places you’ll pay $189.99, but we found it at both www.acesewvac.com and www.noveltyandmore.com on sale for $169.99.

The HD-110 model is designed for heavy-duty materials such as drapery fabrics and denims. It comes with a 1.6 amp motor (about 60% stronger than a standard Singer sewing machine motor) and steel bed plate. Www.Shopathometv.com has it for $299.99 while supplies last, including extra feet for special projects. This machine also has circular sewing capabilities for home décor projects.

The Quantum series is the line of Singer sewing machines designed for the sewing aficionado or those who want a combination machine that serves two functions, such as sewing and embroidery. These are programmable, computerized sewing machines. Singer sewing machines in this series begin at around $499 and go up from there, but you’re getting features such as 169 elaborate stitch patterns, programmable embroidery and 4 styles of buttonholes.

At www.sewingmachinesplus.com, you can get the Quantum 9920 for $699, a pretty significant savings over the “sale” price we found in the Pittsburgh area of $769 (manufacturer’s suggested retail is $999). The Quantum 9920 has eight buttonhole options, 24 needle positions (wonderful if you work with a variety of fabrics!) and 348 stitch patterns that can be reversed, mirrored and combined. You can create eyelet lace, memorize combinations, etc. With this machine you can really go to town with your creativity!

Finally, Singer sewing machines are backed by a solid warranty and the company has service centers across the country to back it up. So if you want to buy a machine whose name has stood the test of time, you should check out Singer sewing machines again – these aren’t your grandmother’s sewing machines!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Copyright © 2006