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I have a Pfaff quilters machine that died and needs parts. It is going to cost about double the cost of this machine to repair it. So I figured what the heck. I’ve been sewing since grade school in the 1960s and have used all sorts of machines. I also worked at a fabric store for a number of years. I have some advice for the beginner. Various reviews of this machine complain about some problems I thought I’d speak to here.This is a nice little machine. Initially even I had trouble with it. Discovered that the threading instruction picture in the instruction book is a bit tricky. Don’t forget to thread the little bracket that is above the needle. It is step 7 in the book, but not obvious in the picture and not obvious on the machine. The thread first goes through the fairly obvious metal holder in step six, then it needs to go in that little tiny bracket, a small piece of metal that is laying on top of the needle mount. If you don’t thread that, the thread will ball up underneath and mess up your sewing and lock up. I suggest stopping at a Joann Fabrics where they sell this machine and ask someone to show you if you can’t find it. that’s what I ended up doing.Also for the beginner, Singer machines in particular can also tangle the thread if you don’t gently hold the ends at the beginning of a seam. Sometimes, it will pull the thread down into the bobbin area and lock up. This is solved simply by holding the ends for the first couple of stitches. Eventually, after you’ve had to rip out a few balled up seams, you remember.I made a heavy vinyl pouch with it as my first project, and it handled the vinyl really well. The feeddogs struggled a bit with the weight of the fabric, pulling it out of line, so I had to put the weight of the fabric on a chair so it didn’t pull. Another tip for the beginner, always stop the machine with the needle in the fabric. You do this by stopping and quickly turning the wheel to get that needle back in the fabric.Another tip here to any new sewer. First take the original needle out of that machine and throw it away. You have no idea what kind of shape it is in. Open the packet of needles that are in the little door in the free arm and use a fresh needle. Sharp needles are critical to any project. And they only stay sharp for a few projects at most.When you are working with heavy fabric like vinyl or denim, you need to use a heavy duty needle, especially if you are going through four layers of denim. Check them out at the fabric store. Get the type of needle that matches your type of fabric. If you are not sure, ask. And sew through the thick parts very slowly, sometimes you may need to manually insert the needle and pull it up to get through a lot of layers properly to get the machine going. Take your time.Knits need different needles, sometimes, a ballpoint needle that passes between fibers instead of splitting them as you sew. Fine fabrics also need different needles and they must be very sharp.Whenever the stitching balls up under your piece, it is likely because the top or bobbin is threaded wrong. Make sure the thread is coming off the bobbin with the loose thread pointing to the left. It can be a bad needle. It can be a tension problem or a bad match between needle and fabric. If the stitches seem really tight, the tension can be turned a half number either way and solve the problem, but only after you have ruled out the other problems. IT happens to the best of us so don’t get discouraged. Imagine me going into my old store to have them show me how to thread a machine. : )Beyond all that, I liked sewing with this machine. it is relatively quiet, and does sew fast. This will be great for doing piecing for quilts. It isn’t the quality of my Pfaff, which is all metal (the skin of this machine is plastic) and doesn’t have a lot of fancy stitches, but it is a great value for what it does do and does execute well for all I’ve done so far. And perfect for a beginner sewer, or someone who only needs a machine once in awhile to hem pants or take care of odd little projects or someone like me who was going through withdrawal when her machine dies and is going to take some time to get fixed.

I love this machine, it glides through stitches like a hot knife through butter. The feeder teeth give good traction and move the material through the machine perfectly.Even jean material. I had a 25 year old Kenmore sewing machine before I bought this one. I had never tried a singer machine before. My mother who went to school for sewing, at the fashion institute of New York, says that Singer is an excellent brand. So I bought this one after reading a lot of Amazons reviews and talking to her. I used to have such a hard time taking up jean pants on my Kenmore. Whenever I would get to the seam on the jeans, I would have to turn the needle manually, while hold the presser foot in the furtherest up position. This machine went right over the jean seams like it was not even there. It didn’t get stuck, it didn’t slow down, it didn’t even sound strained at all. It just plowed right through it, like a champ. Love it. I love the fact that it does not have one of those computer screens on it as well. Those are annoying.This machine is easy to use, once you read the manual. I sat down and read the manual in about 45 minutes, from cover to cover. The manual has clear pictures and step by step instructions for threading the machine. Once I followed the instructions it was a piece of cake.This machine also has the option to turn off the feeding teeth. Which is new. My last machine did not have that option and I could see that being a useful feature.The thread spool sits on it side instead of upright which was new to me as well. One thing I had a momentarily problem with was, the spools thread holder slot on the top of the spool, caught the thread and then caused the thread to break mid sewing. If you encounter this problem turn the spool around and it solves the problem.The machine uses standard bobbins so I am able to use all my bobbins from my old machine which was nice. However all of my pressure feet from my old machine do not fit on this model. The needle size on this machine is 90/14, if you were wondering what size you need for this model.The adjustment dials on the machine are solid and well made. I am very happy with my purchase and hope this machine will last me for years to come. I will tell everyone I know who sews about this great machine.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I just received the following product question about the warranty on this model.”How long is the warranty of this machine? And if this product need to be shipped to Australia, can I get the warranty in Australia then?”Here is my answer.I just pulled out the warranty info on this machine, to look at, so I can answer your questions. The paper work says that it has a 25 year Limited Warranty. It says that the Sewing machine head is covered for 25 year for manufacturing defects. It has a limited 2 year warranty on the Motors, light assembly, wiring, switches, speed control and electronic components. It has a 90 day warranty on adjustments, belts, rings , bulbs and attachments.As for you second question, I do not know if Amazon or anyone else ships to Australia. You would have to go the website you wish to buy it from and try it. If they ship to your county, I would think they would allow the purchase to go through and block your purchase if they do not ship there.Your third question, can you get the warranty in Australia? Yes and no. The warranty is a contract that is legal binding that says that they will replace or repair you machine for defects. But they do not cover damage to the product. So if you or someone else or something else damages the machine (ex. tree falls on it) it is not covered. These damages could be covered home owners insurance, so check your policy. More examples of things not covered are drink spills, throwing it into a lake or dropping it. I know this because I used to be a warranty specialist at IBM (And yes, sometimes people really do throw their things into a lake.) But if your sew machine is defective they have to fix it or replace it. Here in the US they have approved repair shops in all 50 states for singer machines. I do not know if you have one where you are located. If it needs repair, you would most likely have to pay to mail it back to the US or Canada for repairs. Since this machine is so heavy, it would most likely be a better deal for you to buy a new one, then send it for repairs.If the machine is dead on arrival, send it back to Amazon, they are very good about returns and will refund you money with out much problems. Sorry I can’t be more help about shipping practices, but I am just a person who bought the machine and used it. I do not work for Amazon. I do not work for anyone. I am a stay at home Mom.

I have had a second hand machine for years that never worked properly, the tensions couldn’t be balanced, the speed was difficult to control. I learned how to sew on my mother’s Singer and I longed to get one for myself, but back then sewing machines were more expensive and I didn’t sew enough to justify it. I sewed less after fighting with mine for so long. Plus my mother had eventually replaced hers with another brand with a lot of fancy stitches. She used it for a couple of years but began to sew less as it started giving her a lot of trouble. She eventually dug out her 30+ year old Singer and began sewing again.I read several of the reviews of a few machines and I was convinced that getting a Singer was still what I wanted for several reasons. One is that Singer machines’ thread tensions are more reliable. Many other machines have the thread go from spool to needle through no more than 4 catches. This Singer and most others I’ve seen have 7. Similarly the bobbin thread is held better as well. This keeps thread control and tension more consistent.I read some reviews for this machine saying they had problems straight out of the box or after only a short time. It makes me wonder 2 things – whether they changed settings like tensions before starting to sew on a scrap to get used to the machine or whether they purchased from a marketplace seller. The first thing I did was to thread the machine with standard thread and leave all settings as is (I wasn’t going to need to anyway unless I didn’t like where they were set after using it) then I ran a scrap through the machine to see how it felt. What a dream! It was quiet, it was easy to control the speed (it didn’t jump from 0 to 60 like other non-Singers I’ve used), and the stitches were beautiful. The thread tensions were perfectly balanced. After practicing with it a little I began my project and was off and running without having to stop and unsnarl thread or struggle with thread tensions that wouldn’t stay set. I can’t understand how much trouble some people seemed to be having. One thing I mention here, I purchased the 4423 because I wanted a machine that could handle heavy fabrics, and had a variety of stitches for basic products. I didn’t need 100 types of stitches or a computer for a sewing machine. I am fine with the basics. If I decide to put someone’s name on a project, I’ll embroider it by hand. I don’t do all that much sewing any more. I do really wish I had replaced my hunk-o-junk 20 years ago right after my sister-in-law traded me for the machine I had inherited from her mother – it didn’t work all to well either but she didn’t like her ‘new’ machine. I found out why.I also wonder whether some people who wrote bad reviews purchased their machines from the marketplace. I have purchased some items from there when needed, but I and others have had problems with using them. Primarily in their definition of the word “new”. If someone returns an item within the 30 days or whatever and claims it is in new condition some sellers don’t check the contents to confirm. Instead they sell it to the next person. So blankets arrive not factory packaged and with obvious stains on them. The purchaser returned it because they didn’t like something about it, hadn’t broken it but had definitely taken it out of the box and used it. Why the seller didn’t examine the blanket to be assured it was in new condition I can’t say. But I say buyer beware if they buy from the marketplace and not from Amazon. Some marketplace sellers sell their own products so don’t fall under this category, others are just retailers shipping through Amazon. Some aren’t very professional. Don’t blame the product without first being sure that you didn’t purchase one of these “new” products that had actually been a return that should have been marked “like new”. And don’t twiddle with it before seeing how it performs straight out of the box!All I can say is I LOVE this machine. It works almost exactly as my mom’s old Singer. Singer has kept to the old adage that if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Their basic machines are virtually unchanged from one’s produced 50+ years ago. Oh they look different, but that’s just like putting on a new dress, the person in the dress is the same. Sure they have the more advanced machines, ones they pioneered. But even those are built on top of the old reliable machine. If you have a problem that is a defect, find out right away and get a replacement. Don’t wait on any purchase, sewing machine or other items, to try it out to see if it is in working order then blame Singer for not replacing it. Every company can produce a defective product that made it through quality control. It is up to the buyer to do their own checking to be sure they got a product in full working order. These sewing machines now are so much less expensive that even if you do get one that breaks down, purchasing a new one does not burn a hole in your wallet. 20 years ago some of the machines I looked at would have cost $1000! Be happy you aren’t shelling that out and getting the junk I’ve been using that cost $850! And it is just as basic as the one I just purchased!And a word for beginners – yes there is a manuel and yes it’s easy to learn on. Even without the manuel someone with minimal experience can easily see how the different features work. They are clearly labeled. Anyone having problems has never used a Singer or other machine that isn’t complicated to use. They look for complexity where there is simplicity.I have only had this machine a short time, but I can say that even if it starts giving me some trouble, it would have to literally break to be as bad as what I’ve been using. I wish I had talked my mother into giving me her old Singer! But I feel as if I just did. The color is different, but it’s the same machine.

The product arrived as described. The details are cute. The music box worked as well. This was purchased as a cute little Christmas gift for my mom. I put some spending money in its opening drawer. It will likely sit on a shelf seldom used but admired. She is an arts and crafts type of lady My mother was emotional when she opened the box. She thought it was cute as could be. The kids played with it as well. Great purchase for the money.

TL;DR The negative reviews scared me but the price and features ultimately convinced me to buy the machine, and I’m glad I did!I’ve been sewing very sporadically since art class in my senior year of high school in 2007-2008. I know the very basics of using a sewing machine but I’ve never used anything other than a straight stitch! I’d been using my sister’s Singer Esteem to make masks for myself but when she moved a few miles away this month, I found it considerably less convenient to pop over to her house, so I started looking into buying my own sewing machine using Unemployment Insurance money.I knew I didn’t want a Singer Esteem–that thing gets jammed if you look at it wrong. If ever faced with the choice to buy a Singer Esteem, please save yourself the trouble and just don’t. There are things I like about it but ultimately it’s mostly a pain in the neck. Upon conducting some research, I made a list of must-have features for me, a baby: adjustable speed, drop-in bobbin, & mechanical. I encountered the Brother XM2701 on many lists of best sewing machines for beginners, and it met all of my needs and generally received better reviews than, say, the Janome Magnolia 7318 at a better price point. I also had my eye on a Janome New Home available at Urban Outfitters for $165. You know, because it was pretty. I mean, it also fell in the lower half of my price range. Ultimately, though, that Janome only has 15 stitches, and paired with a truly cursed side-loading bobbin (which is also the scourge of the Singer Esteem that I hate so much), it seemed not worth the money when compared to a Brother XM2701, which has everything I absolutely need plus some nice bells and whistles like an automatic needle threader, some pretty decorative stitches, and a one-step buttonhole. Plus it has a thread cutter attached, which is essential; the Janome did not. For $201 (from Kasande Beauty Fast Shipping), this seemed like a no-brainer.I wasn’t thrilled to be choosing between UO, a company I’d rather not buy from, and Amazon, a company I loathe because of its treatment of its own workers, but I figure a reliable sewing machine will be somewhat of a necessity for the next few years. I’m not better than you because I hate Amazon–we’re the same because I still use it. And the brand has made itself a staple, so we’re all going to come up against these moments where we have to choose to use it or look elsewhere. This was the most financially feasible option this time, so I chose Amazon. I did choose an independent seller without Prime shipping–but with free shipping–so the experience was really the best possible outcome.Anyway, Kasande Beauty Fast Shipping did, indeed, ship my item quickly so it arrived a few days later (I wanna say 2 or 3 days later?) in perfectly new condition as described. Setup was easy and I watched the instructional DVD via someone who’d uploaded it to Youtube because I just didn’t feel like popping the disc in my PS4. I can’t recommend that video highly enough–just brace yourself for the narrator. Her style of narration is extremely strange in ways I can’t describe but it might grow on you. I followed her instructions to set up my machine. That narrator quickly ascended to the very top of my list of celebrities I’d like to meet.I also recommend keeping the user manual close at hand–it’ll tell you everything you need to know about what settings to use for each stitch, and it’ll have troubleshooting tips if things go wrong. I also recommend finding an independently-uploaded video on thread tension, because that can be tricky to grasp without precise visuals. For a straight stitch out of box, I’m using the setting just below 2.5, but it took a lot of trial and error to come to that conclusion.Other little things for beginners or seldom-sewers like me to get started easily? Use polyester thread if you can–choose a good brand like Gütermann if you can afford it. Using cotton threads and low-quality threads apparently gunks up your machine faster, which isn’t the worst–you just need to clean it more often–but left untouched, can lead to it not working and needing servicing. I’m just paraphrasing what I read in the Questions section of this product page. If you buy extra bobbins (which you may not need–the machine comes with four, if I’m not mistaken), make sure they’re Class 15 plastic bobbins. Have an iron (any old iron–I’m using my 10-year-old Toastmaster from college that I haven’t used in about 8 years) and ironing board (or just a towel–because I don’t have an ironing board) handy for lots of pressing! Keep an eye on the needle’s sharpness and -do- change it when it gets dull rather than riding it out–if you work with knives, doing prep work, I know you feel me. If your needle’s still sharp but not cutting it, you may be using the wrong needle for the job! You wouldn’t use a nakiri to cut sashimi (well, you might use it to cut, for example, avocado “sashimi,” so maybe this is a bad example). You wouldn’t use a butter knife to cut steak. If the feed dogs won’t feed because you’re sewing the very edge of a piece or just a very small piece of fabric (which happened to me when I tried to sew a 1″ x 6″ pocket for a nose wire), put a piece of regular old paper–newspaper, notebook paper, printer paper, magazine paper–whatever you’ve got–under the fabric to cover all the feed dogs. It’ll be louder than usual, but it’ll get the job done! And you can easily tear the paper off the back of the fabric when you’re done. Way less messy than it sounds.Overall, this machine operates smoothly and sews beautifully even stitches. It’s easy enough to use–from auto-threading to bobbin loading–that I believe it would even suit a child as young as 9 or 10, if you were to find yourself with a kid eager to start on the DIY path (and if you had $200 to drop on a machine that will likely last them years, maybe decades–we’ll see–with good maintenance habits). In my very short time sewing with it, I’ve learned so much and I have visual evidence that my sewing is already improving, getting neater, because I’m working with a quality machine that does everything it’s supposed to do, and does it well without jamming. I assume that despite still-developing motor skills being what they are, a 9- or 10-year-old would be able to sponge up fluency in this machine even faster than I can. I don’t know why I’m trying to push this machine for kids–I just like the idea of kids who want to learn to sew, and I wish I’d started earlier because it feels empowering.I’ll drop by with an update in a few months.UPDATE 2022:Still love this machine. 💖

I was skeptical about buying this sewing machine cause I kept seeing reviews how the thread kept breaking but one thing I’ve learned is that it’s usually USER ERROR if things keep breaking. It happened to me ONCE when my tension was tight and my fabric was thicker. If I were you, I would watch plenty of YouTube video tutorials before complaining that the machine sucks cause I’m in love with mine. Don’t be so quick to judge and trying to understand what you’re buying. Also, we have such a “first world problem” about the machine not having an adjustable presser foot pressure. It’s like driving a car people, if you want it to got FAST, you put as much pressure on it. If you want it to go slow… I’ll let y’all finish that one. I have no complains whatsoever. I’ve only used 2 stitches (straight and zigzag) so far but I’m really enjoying my sewing machine!

My last Janome lasted me 15 years (it is still running, I just wanted an upgrade) so I knew I wanted another Janome. I chose this for the middle-of-the-road cost and the multiple 1-step buttonholes. I love it. I love not having to use a foot pedal (this machine comes with one, but you can just use the Start/Stop button), I love the color of the light bulb, I love pushing a button to clip the thread at the end of a seam.When you choose a stitch in the computer, the screen on the sewing machine displays which foot you need to use. This is very handy. I’ve tried a lot of the decorative stitches and have to admit I like them more than I realized I would. They are so pretty on the edges of napkins or over hems.I was able to sew through six layers of denim on this machine, but it did walk away from me a bit. Might need a rubber grip mat to go under it if you do a lot of heavy work.One con: The arm of the machine that remains after taking off the storage bin is thicker than my old one. Hemming children’s pants is considerably more difficult. I’m keeping my old machine for this purpose until my youngest child grows a bit more.This machine is supposed to be able to sew buttons on for you, but I had trouble with this feature. Probably just need to spend more time learning how to use it, but I found it faster to sew buttons on by hand.

bought this for mom’s collection of music boxes. She focuses on rotating figurines that match the music theme, but this appealed to her as a seamstress. As other reviewers have said, Yes, it’s glossy cheap plastic and the sound quality is not the best. Also, the song it plays could be one of two tunes, and it’s god’s own luck which one you get. Mom loved it anyway.

I am so happy with my Janome. I still have my Kenmore that I’ve used for 40 years, it runs just like the day I got it. I had to have something with a bigger throat and an automatic needle threader. Unfortunately I’m headed to get that needle threader repaired. Everything else is awesome!

After a couple communication hiccups, I got the “new baby” up and running. Although I’m an experienced sewist and have owned much higher end electronic machines, I decided to get back to basics with my new machine. Once the machine was set up, it has been running almost flawlessly. It IS mechanical, so not many bells and whistles-but it’s also sturdy and does a great job so far.

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As a new quilter. I love the ease of use of this machine. I researched different sewing machine for awhile. And must of the sewers I follow online and the ones i have taken classes from,use a Janome. My favorite thing is the auto thread cutter. Also love all the different stitches. Can’t wait to try all different feet that came with it. It is much easier to use then my old brother machine.

I want to thank Norseman so much for sending me the needle plate! It’s hard to have trust in companies, but they really helped me!Thank you! I highly recommend them!

I mostly will be using for mending, however I can find myself doing small projects and dyi’s with this.

This Janome MC6650 was an investment for me as a senior. I was excited to learn to see on it. It began to have bobbin issues about two months after I started to sew on it. Bobbin case was shifting and catching the needle. Took it to repair shop three times and then it was sent to mfg. Manufacturer on did additional repairs and it continued to have same issue. Disappointed Janome wouldn’t replace it. Not good business practice.

It purchased it for my daughter for Christmas this year. Not sure how it works but it is very nice looking.

Having only ever bought machines that typically don’t cost more than $150, this thing is like the Cadillac of sewing machines.The L at the end stands for LED. The LED is not brighter than a standard sewing machine light bulb. All it does is add to the unrepairability of it. Do yourself a favor and order an LED strip light to mount on the underside. You’ll thank me later.I included a photo next to my Janome HD1000 and my janome looks like a child’s toy compared to the size of this Brother. Even my 1950s vintage machines are dwarfed by the size of this machine. The straight stitch is phenomenal. It is so fast yet I can stitch so slowly, due to the responsiveness of the pedal. Free motion quilting is so easy on this machine! I remember struggling with my old Janome hd1000. I barely have to mess with the tension.My only complaints, and this may be due to the fact that it’s a new machine. As previously mentioned, the light.The needle threader. I just keep a needle threader next to the machine.And the inability to remove covers to oil this machine myself. I come from the land of vintage sewing machines where we take covers off and keep our machines running ourselves. I have taken to removing the needle plate after every large sew, removing the lint and dust, and putting half a drop of oil at the bobbin area.I bought the factory refurbished version of this model. Before I even took one stitch, I took a couple of the covers off to verify the condition that it was in. I found a piece of thread wrapped around the bobbin case. I believe I posted a photo of it. That shouldn’t have made it out of the refurbishing process for sale. The thread is bright red.All in all, this machine has brought back my love of sewing big time. I’m still making payments on it but it’s well worth the money.

I bought this sewing machine for use by myself and my teen daughters. I had barely any experience using a machine, but they had all taken a class in middle school that taught them sewing machine basics. I wanted something that offered basic functions, but that we can expand on as we gain skill. Two of my daughters are also trying their hand at historical reenactment, and I wanted this machine to be able to make costumes. The machine has some nice features to expand to. Because it’s controls are digital, it takes a little learning. I found that the manual could easily be followed step-by-step. I used it like a textbook, and began working my way through it from front to back. I experimented with all of the different stitches and buttonholes on a scrap of fabric. It clearly described steps, and the terminology wasn’t over my head. However, there are two things I learned from videos and reviews more than the manual: how to thread the needle using the built in needle threader, and, most importantly, what brands of thread to use. Thankfully, the two most recommended thread brands – Gutermann and Coats & Clark – also happen to be the most common (and affordable) at our local Joann’s. The machine comes with three bobbins, but it also doesn’t hurt to pick up a few more if using many different colors of thread. The machine also comes with a decent selection of different presser feet, tools for cleaning, etc. The various small parts pack into a small pouch, and the pouch can be stored in the machine base. The quilting platform fits nicely onto the base to expand it, and can be helpful with other tasks, as well. We have used the machine so far to make rice heat packs, reverse engineer a costume, and make curtains for the windows and nesting boxes of a chicken house. The machine has performed well, and any problems have generally been user error because we didn’t review the manual instructions well. I have monitored how clean the machine stays, and kept up on minor maintenance. It is stored, cover off, in a large cabinet. I did buy a free standing lamp to help increase visibility at night because the built in light only illuminates a small space, and the ceiling light above our work area is not extremely bright and is off for the angle of work. Overall, I am very happy with this Brother machine. The price was not exorbitant, it does what we need, it doesn’t lose calibration (like a cheap Singer that someone once bought me as a gift) or need frequent repairs. Because of my experience with this machine, I would recommend Brother machines, this model especially, to those who want a good basic machine that offers the ability to have fun learning new skills.

My apologies to Janome. A rep called me this week and had the gift receiver call them directly. They were able to help her find the parts that were in the machine case. She’s excited to start using the machine! Thank you Janome for following thru!Gave this as a gift and the sewing feet and 11 accessories are missing. The receiver just opened it to set up and saw that these were missing. So the machine won’t work. Manufacture said contact Amazon and Amazon said contact manufacturer. So the machine is useless.

I am happy I bought this sewing machine it is very nice it does everything described on website, for me it is easy to use and above all it preforms very well, It came with a DVD to guide you in using it I have not seen the DVD as yet I will watch it to figure out how to use the different kinds of stitches for now I am glad it is working well with the basic stitches…..I will give it a 👍🏻