Singer Confidence 7470 or Brother SE 350 - new to sewing - what do I buy? Both are considered 'easy' to use for those just getting started - but which will last the test time?
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Can't answer the durability question, but have a question for you. Are you looking for a machine that does embroidery? I believe the SE 350 is one of those. That can fall into the plus or minus column in features. Some people feel that the more things a machine like this does, the more that can go wrong. If you want to dabble in embroidery though, without big expectations, get this one. It's got some great features. The 7470, on the other hand, has some terrific reviews on patternreview.com. Good luck and let us know how this works out for you!
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This machine caused me nothing but problems. I sent it back after working with singer over the phone for several hours and no resolution could be found. I am an experienced sewer and never could get this machine to work. My best advice to you is to go to a Husquvarna Viking dealer and look at the Emerald 116 or 118. They run between $300 and $400. They don't have the number of stitches this singer has, but the quality and ease of use you are looking for are there in spades! This machine will last forever if it is maintained with yearly cleanings and use of good thread. It is simple and to the point. You can also use it as a trade up towards the next step up in the line when you are ready for another Husquvarna! They are priceless and worth their weight in gold as far as I am concerned. Singer's are all made with plastic gears while Husquvarnas are still all metal. Hope this helps.
951964
No, this is an embroidery only machine. I think Brother has the SE 400 that does regular sewing as well as embroidery
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I don't do machine embroidery so I can't help with that. I can only say I have been very impressed with the quality of the Brother machines. I now have three - serger, the pc400prw and the pq1500s. Great machines
1676041
It depends on a couple of things. First, how strong is your interest in sewing? This may sound stupid, but if you are not sure you are going to enjoy the art of sewing I would buy the least expensive thing possible that will still yield good results. That is what I did. The Sewist 500 fit the bill perfectly for me to learn how to sew. It is basic and mechanical, so it is virtually indestructible for novice sewers. However, after about a year, I realized the machine was not going to meet my needs for the long term. At that point, I began investigating alternatives and purchased a mid-arm Juki that is specifically for quilting. I love it. It does exactly what I need it to do and does it beautifully. So, the second part for you to consider is what is your sewing interest and how accomplished are you? If you are a novice and are uncertain, then stick with the Sewist. It is very much a generalist machine. Does it have 30 different stitches? No. Do you need 30 different stitches? Not unless you plan to do embroidery. If that is your plan, you may find you outgrow the 8077 pretty quickly, too. If you already have an interest established, look for the machine that best sets you up to follow that passion. I also highly recommend going to fabric stores etc to test machines. Don't just read about them online and then buy. Seriously, each one has a different personality. Find the one that fits you.
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I have the Singer 160 Limited Edition. It's the anniversary machine that is shaped like the 1920 machine...It's great! So to keep it going in good condition I usually contact Singer for any questions I may have. I do not know if the stylist 7258 will do the job for you. BEST place to find out is to visit www.singerco.com or e-mail customer service at talktous@singerco.com. You can also call 1-800-877-7391 Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.CST
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Not at all. This is a wonderful beginner machine and although I've been sewing for years and ours belongs to my 10-year-old I still steal it frequently since it's very lightweight and easy to use. If you like the color I don't think you can go wrong with this fun little machine. It's an excellent way to begin sewing.
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If your main focus is monogramming for personalizing your quilts, the SINGER 7470 Confidence sewing machine has alpha-numeric stitches built in. You can stitch out letters and numbers to create quilt labels, etc. The SINGER 7469Q Confidence Quilter sewing machine does not have alpha-numeric stitches built in, however, this model does include extra accessories for quilting. Both machines have Drop Feed, and you can do monograms with the free-motion sewing technique on both. When you monogram this way, the feed dogs are disengaged, a Darning/Embroidery Foot (included with the SINGER 7469Q, optional purchase for the SINGER 7470) is placed on the machine. Then, the fabric is manually moved in a free-motion manner as you stitch. Use this technique to do not only monograms, but stipple quilting, thread painting and more.
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I would say so. It is heavier than the Brother I had before I bought this machine, but not by much, and only because it has metal parts (higher quality)! It is a beast at sewing through layers! I travel with mine just fine.
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I currently use this for sewing, and it only shakes at a particular sewing speed. If I sew faster or slower, no shaking, but there's a "sweet spot" where it shakes quite a bit. I have a pretty basic Singer sewing machine, and so far I'm doing pretty limited light-duty and craft sewing, not garments and not frequently. If you do a lot of sewing, you'll probably want to invest in something more substantial; but if you're a light use hobby sewer, this might be just fine.
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The xl2701 is the new model of xl26001 It has more stitches newer light etc. the xl 2610 Has a 4 step button hole setting and the other two have a one step button hole setting which is much better and easier. I would recommend the 27001 out of those three. the 2701 sews great and is a great size the others are smaller and not as heavy altho it is still light weight.
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I have a brother LS-2125 and BL 137A2- it's also an embroidery machine. So far works great on both machines. Planning to try it on my singer CXL next week.
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Go with the CS6000i, for 5 bucks, the features are better. and it has the feet to do quilting with. All of the Brother Project Runway models are more expensive .... and you pay for their free advertising.
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Singer 74690 confidence quilter computerized sewing and quilting machine, like this one for quilting
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The SINGER 8763 Curvy computerized sewing machine is capable of sewing heavier fabrics such as denim, canvas, twill, duck cloth, etc. It is recommended that you also use a needle that is designed for sewing heavier fabrics, such as a SINGER needle size 16, or possibly size 18, depending on the weight or thickness of the fabric being sewn. The instruction manual also includes a Needle/Fabric/Thread recommendation chart for your convenience.
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NO - I had difficulty with this machine sewing sewing on anything i wouldn't reccomend it at all. my Janome hd3000 does very well on heavier fabrics (up to a point) you really need for the very heaviest an industrial mach. i have a very good Singer industrial.
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I use it for my baby lock sophia and pe 770. It is very user friendly...i picked it up quickly. I could not grasp embroidery and do not sew what pro at all...i use only buzz programs as I find them the most user friendly.