Singer sewing machine: review of modern devices for home use and how to choose a reliable device + customer reviews

How to choose and what to pay attention to?

When choosing a sewing machine from any company, you should rely on its functional characteristics necessary for the job, as well as on the price and equipment.

For infrequent use and beginner seamstresses, it is better to give preference to electromechanical machines.

They are not difficult to learn and will provide an opportunity to understand the principle of working with equipment..

Such units usually operate on a swinging shuttle.

More advanced users should pay attention to electronic options with computer control.

They are more expensive, but their functionality is much more extensive compared to electromechanical options.

Myth one. The original cannot be faked

Undoubtedly, many may be interested in the question of how valuable an old Singer machine is. There are initially several legends among speculators. The first myth claims that “Zinger” and “Singer” are completely different products. And their cost is also different. They say that when a typewriter has the inscription Singer on it, its cost is minimal. If the Zinger inscription is visible, this is a genuine product, and it can cost more than 1 thousand dollars.

Don't believe it! This is a complete deception! Isaac Singer's name is spelled Singer in English. However, one very unpleasant story most likely contributed to the emergence of such a myth. This happened at the end of the 19th century, when the first fakes appeared. Sewing machines were sold by the merchant Popov under the Singer brand. Although it is extremely difficult to confuse it with the original! It not only looks more primitive, but also sews much slower.

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Myth two. Cast iron or platinum?

The second myth has become widespread on the Internet. The cost is determined by the platinum content that the Singer machine has in its working parts. The photo, of course, won't show you this. To determine the price, you will be asked to inspect the machine shafts using a magnet. The weaker the magnet, the higher the cost of the product. If we are talking about the Russian region, they even propose sending shavings from this shaft to Perm for research. By the way, perhaps this particular myth is much closer to the truth. Once upon a time in the past there was a similar method that protected parts of a sewing machine from rust.

Unfortunately, this myth provoked a murder in 2001. A group of teenagers, having learned about the presence of precious materials in the bowels of the product, began to hunt for sewing machines. The victim was an old woman who blithely let strangers onto the threshold of the apartment, where she was immediately killed. The investigation established that nothing had disappeared from the apartment, only the Singer.

The best Singer sewing machines

Singer Confidence 7470

One of the best electronic sewing machines . Copes with all types of fabrics

performs a huge number of operations - 145, and 7 types of loops.

The low sewing speed is compensated by full functionality and high-quality electronics, including a system for determining the size of buttons.

Performs many types of stitches, but lacks an embroidery unit . Due to its ease of use, it is suitable even for beginner seamstresses.

Specifications:

• Control: electronic;
• Shuttle: horizontal:
• Power: 65 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 4 mm;
• Stitch width: 7 mm;
• Sewing operations: 145.

pros

• Ease of management
• Availability of display
• A large number of programs
• Relatively low price

Minuses

• No sewing mode without pedal
• Easy pedal

Singer Fashion Mate 3333

Inexpensive sewing machine with professional shuttle . Number of executed

There will be enough operations for repairing clothes and for a variety of tailoring.

The speed of 600 sti/min is well regulated by the pedal.

In addition, the machine is unpretentious to needles, which is important for all units of the brand - branded components cost a lot.

Easy to use, works with almost all types of fabrics.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: horizontal:
• Power: 85 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 4 mm;
• Stitch width: 6 mm;
• Sewing operations: 24.

pros

• Unpretentiousness to needles
• Low price
• Good equipment
• Easy to use

Minuses

• No automatic loop formation
• Does not work with leather or reinforced fabrics

Singer Simple 3223

One of the best machines for home use due to the optimal ratio of functionality and price.

The program includes 9 decorative stitches, which allows you to expand upon individual tailoring.

Works well with dense materials and layers of fabrics.

Users note the convenience and modernity of the model, ease of operation even with complex parts.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: swinging:
• Power: 70 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 4.2 mm;
• Stitch width: 5 mm;
• Sewing operations: 23.

pros

• Easy to use
• Good functionality
• High quality build
• Equipment

Minuses

• Plastic presser foot holder

Singer Fashion Mate 2290

A simple and intuitive sewing machine at an affordable price . Has good functionality for

mending clothes and simple sewing, since it does not have a large number of programs.

The functions include semi-automatic knitting of loops.

The case is plastic, but made of high-quality material of increased strength.

Easily copes with thin fabrics, a little worse with dense ones. There are not many electronics, so it is easy for older people to learn.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: swinging:
• Power: 85 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 4 mm;
• Stitch width: 5 mm;
• Sewing operations: 11.

pros

• High sewing speed
• Silent operation
• Double presser foot lift

Minuses

• Small work surface
• Manual threading
• Small set

Singer Talent 3321

One of the best sewing machines for home use . Suitable for beginners

for seamstresses and hobbyists, it easily copes with dense fabrics.

Users note silent operation, ease of setup and automatic loop creation, as well as an auto-stop function.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: swinging:
• Power: 85 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 4 mm;
• Stitch width: 6.5 mm;
• Sewing operations: 21.

pros

• The set includes feet for quilting, zippers, and button sewing.
• Automatic loop
• Equipment
• Automatic needle threader

Minuses

• Backlight gets very hot

Singer Simple 3229

Versatile sewing machine with a large number of operations, suitable for regular use.

Decorative stitches are adjustable in width. Easily sews through all types of fabrics.

Operation is simple and straightforward.

There is good basic equipment . Despite the combined assembly, it is light in weight and dimensions, which allows you to take it to sewing courses.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: swinging:
• Power: 85 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 4 mm;
• Stitch width: 5 mm;
• Sewing operations: 29.

pros

• A large number of programs
• Works well with all types of fabrics
• Lightweight and compact

Minuses

• The backlight is heating up
• Poor quality case
• Noisiness

Singer Promise 1412

One of the easiest sewing machines to use . A small number of operations are not

overloads user perception.

Users note good speed, stitch quality and silent operation. The basic equipment is extensive .

Good for learning to sew.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: swinging:
• Power: 85 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 4 mm;
• Stitch width: 5 mm;
• Sewing operations: 12.

pros

• Easy to use
• Silence
• Good basic package

Minuses

• Dim light bulb
• Stitch length switch is prone to breakage
• Pedal too sensitive

Singer 8280

Absolutely basic version without additional decorative stitches . Does a good job

with everyday clothing repair operations, but unfortunately does not work with knitwear and other stretch fabrics.

It works well with thick fabrics and leather..

It is characterized by increased noise, especially when winding a bobbin.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: swinging:
• Power: 70 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 5mm;
• Stitch width: 4 mm;
• Sewing operations: 7.

pros

• Good basic package
• Metal carcass

Minuses

• Low presser foot lift
• Not very high quality build
• Soft case
• Noisiness

Singer 8280P

Basic model with very few operations . More suitable for household use

purpose than for training and beginning seamstresses.

The case is plastic, but quite durable. It copes extremely poorly with dense material.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: swinging:
• Power: 85 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 5mm;
• Stitch width: 4 mm;
• Sewing operations: 8.

pros

• Light weight
• Easy to use
• Silence

Minuses

• Doesn't work well with thick fabrics
• Few operations

Singer Tradition 2250

Compact sewing machine with good basic equipment . A small amount of

programs will allow you to cope with most basic tasks.

Doesn’t work very well with delicate and dense fabrics, and is picky about threads and needles.

Specifications:

• Control: electromechanical;
• Shuttle: swinging:
• Power: 85 W;
• Lighting: yes, 15 W;
• Stitch length: 4 mm;
• Stitch width: 4 mm;
• Sewing operations: 10.

pros

• Low price
• Easy to use

Minuses

• Not very high quality stitching
• Weak light bulb
• Doesn't work well on delicate, thick fabrics
• Vibration

Making a legend overnight

One day, in 1850, Isaac Singer, visiting a repair shop, noticed several sewing machines. All designs were completely different. So, thanks to the developments of those same Howe, Hunt and Timonier, the Singer machine was invented. The idea for a new copy was born in just one night! It took another eleven days to make it. Singer added three significant details. To prevent the threads from getting tangled, in his prototype the shuttle is placed horizontally. The presser foot and platform ensured a continuous seam.

A little later, Howe sued Singer, believing that Isaac Merritt had illegally used his discovery. The court made a decision. Singer is obliged to pay the plaintiff 1% of sales. However, Isaac did not despair and began selling sewing machines in installments. Soon his business was already flourishing. In 1860 alone, about 20 thousand Singer machines were bought.

How to polish the surface of a shuttle with your own hands

Situations are different and it is not always possible to buy a new shuttle and replace a worn one. It happens that for too old models of cars they are simply no longer produced. In this case, you can try sanding the surface of the shuttle with your own hands. True, this work is filigree and only a master can do it and is extremely undesirable in any case. Along with the notches, you can also change the shape of the edges, which will disrupt the operating parameters of the shuttle stroke. Therefore, we will not give detailed recommendations on how to do this, let’s just say that we removed the nicks from this machine using a needle file, but not an ordinary file, but a diamond file. After this, the top thread stopped looping at the bottom of the stitching and sewing began to work great.

During the “tests,” she was able to stitch coarse cotton fabric in eight folds, and only at the intersection of the seams did the top thread break.

Kromax VLK Napoli - budget option

Cost - 3,500 rubles.

This product cannot compete with professional units, but for household work it will suit many women. Bestseller because the price is really ridiculous. Will please the buyer with functionality. Can perform 19 operations. Has the ability to work in semi-automatic mode. There is a reverse button. Easy to operate and clear operating instructions.

For such a low price, the technical specifications are amazing.

Advantages:

• The thread is easy to thread and there is a compartment for storing accessories.
• It will not be possible to create fashionable masterpieces from thick material, but it is ideal for sewing simple models.

Flaws:

• Only thin needles are included in the kit, so to work with thicker fabric, you will have to purchase them separately.
• No sleeve platform.

Myth three. Lost bourgeois gold

The third myth. It would seem that such a simple product as a sewing machine has long been associated with the story of lost gold. There were rumors, although not documented, about bourgeois survivors after the revolution in Russia. Allegedly, their representatives in Europe helped them extract funds that were kept in banks in a very unusual way. All the money was invested in platinum and gold. Later, cars were created from these precious materials. Their body was covered with black paint, placing the name of the popular Singer brand on top.

To avoid confusion, they modified it slightly, depicting it with an error. This is how the name Zinger came about! Then the entire batch was sent to Russia. Only some of the items reached their intended destination, while the rest went to those who had no idea about the treasure. In connection with this, collectors began to search throughout Russia exclusively for Zinger. Just five years ago you could get 20 thousand dollars for such a copy.

Undoubtedly, many fakes have arisen. Craftsman scammers simply interrupted the capital letter on simple antique Singer typewriters. But their “work” was in vain. If you run a magnet over parts that do not contain cast iron, everything will fall into place. Gold magnet does not attract! Unfortunately, Singer's car was already irreparably damaged. Such a copy loses all its value and is no longer worth anything.