Need input on the Singer 7467 Sewing Machine: Is this a good machine?
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Not for quilting. Difficult to use, and often have trouble with it. For plain sewing, I'd suggest something like The Denim Star sold at Walmart.
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i agree, it needs supervision if she has never sewn with a machine before.....but this is a very good machine to begin. Our adult daughter has this and she has taught herself to do some very involved sewing with this but took almost no time at all to familiarize herself with this machine and had only about 3 other experiences with a sewing machine before that. I think she would do well....with some instruction.
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I haven't tried it personally, but I believe this machine is plenty strong enough to handle quilting. It has a few quilt-specific stitches, but depending on the results you're looking for, it may not have all the quilting stitches that you'd get on a higher-end or quilt-specific machine.
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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.
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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 just got mine today. It looks & feels good. My only worry is that it won't be enough for a full sew in.
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I've had this machine for about a year. I've made many quilts with free motion quilting and a few garments so far and have not had any problems. It is fairly simple to learn to use and has many features that a new sewer could "grow into" as they improve. It comes with many attachment, a nice money saver. It is a fairly heavy duty machine--I have sewed denim and twill. My opinion is it would be a good first machine because it has enough features and attachments that you would not need to upgrade to a more complex machine for quite a while as you learn sewing. It however only has one stretch stitch and doesn't embroider if these are important to you.
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Hello! This is a simple straight-forward sewing machine. Easy drop-in bobbin (you don't have to wind bobbin separately on top of machine). It does have different stitches to choose from, it's lightweight although not "toy-like". I would NOT use this for sewing a heavy fabric, like denim. It would be great for craft projects, sewing hems and the like. Hope this helps you! Your mom's 89 and still wants to sew..."GO, MOM!!!"
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Thanks for your question. Yes It is a great machine that will work on any light or even heavy duty work. Perfect for all your every day mending, and for any sewing projects.
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I use the desk for my laptop and it is sturdy. I am thinking that a serger sewing machine is more heavy duty than others so I could provide you with an adequate answer. I would tell you if I put my sewing machine on it would be fine but I don't have the vibration. For the price I paid I have no regrets. I don't think that it will be a problem for you.
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Hi Angela, The one that I bought is being used for display. It's proportions have been very consistent with a woman's size small throughout a few different brand names and clothing styles, so I feel like it's probably a pretty good model for sewing. I don't sew, but I could imagine that you'd need an average and proportional model that you can stick pins in, and this lady is that!
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Hi Astrid. This machine is fantastic to sew swimsuits. It has safety stich. I am a fashion designer and I frequently sew swimsuits with it. Try yourself!!!!
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I haven't had any problems, however, I'm very careful when sewing with fabrics such as heavy denim, using extra caution when sewing over the multi-layered seams. The machine does not skip stitches and I am very happy with the quality of the stitching.
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I Have Sewn On And Off Since I Was A Kid, And Sold My Old Machine When I Moved. I Bought This To Make Simple Repairs As Well As Pillow Covers, Etc. IT Is A Fine Machine For Learning Control, it Does Not Have A Lot Of Power. As Long As You Are Not In A Rush You Will Be Fine.
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if you get the machine and it doesn't properly for you, you can return for full refund. but the sewing machine has bee fully tested and works fine i know anyone would love it.
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My Janome Dcor sewing machine is still alive and well. However, about half a year ago I bought the Janome Craft 7700 QCP because quilting with the Dcor machine (6.5'' throat space) is almost impossible for anything larger than a baby quilt. I bought a model, which had just been replaced at a very good price. I am very happy with this new machine. It has so many more features (automated thread cutter, knee lift, throat space lighting!!, 11'' throat space [the new version has 12'' throat space but costs a lot more.] -- That is all I know about Janome machines. So far so good. Both Janome machines work like a charm. -- Ursula
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I can't really do a comparison, and have to admit I have little experience of seven year olds either. I bought this machine a few months ago. I can say that it was very easy to set up; bobbin winding and threading were very straightforward. The machine's sewing speed is relatively slow which I think would be a good feature for a child learning. The machine will not run away with her as some of the full size zippier machines can. I think she would also like the size. It would be easy for her to move around herself. It should certainly be adequate for anything she is likely to be undertaking for quite a while. So I could definitely recommend this as first machine for a child.