I Like It!
Ok, this may be a pretty lengthy review so tl:dr it is a pretty good machine and definitely a significant improvement to the machine that I had.
So diving into it, I knew going into it that this machine does not have the greatest reviews, but I went ahead with buying it anyway because I really wanted the stitches and this machine was in my budget. Also it is a huge improvement on the machine that I had before which was an old Singer machine that was my grandmothers. That machine really helped me learn how to sew, but it was beginning to show its age, and I didnt want to ruin it with all of the projects that I have been doing. Fast forward, I got this mahcine and I was so incredibly excited to receive this machine. It was shipped in just the original box, so it was a bit beat up by the time it got here. When I opened the box, the whole thing had an overwhelming smell of cigerette smoke, which for me is a bit of a problem because I have asthma. However, I let it sit in an open, well ventilated area for a few days and a good amount of the smell disappated, Another thing was that the machine itself came with a bent needle. So I set it up and got to sewing, but despite everything being in the right way the thread kept bunching on the back of my project and the machine would get stuck and give me a C4 error. This normally would indicate a bobbin or threading problem, but everything was in correctly. So I consulted a sewing friend who asked me if I had checked the needle, and sure enough the very tip of the needle was bent ever so slightly. May not seem like a big problem, but those of you who sew know this makes a big difference. I swapped in a brand new needle and it has been sewing like a dream ever since. I have noticed that sometimes a few of the stitches in my project are a little 'loose' per say, but this is not a big deal to me. Overall I have been really happy with the machine. Once the machine is set it is pretty easy to use and I have had fun trying out all of the different stitches. I have been able to fix some clothing that needed mending, and I have also been able to make lots of masks for people who need them.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned