I absolutely love this machine
587970
I absolutely love this machine! I was frustrated when my previous Dolphin (about seven or eight years old) went on the blink earlier this year. Did not look forward to the expense of buying another one. Now I'm glad the old one is history. This machine is SO much easier than the previous models. No haggling with awkward bags, etc. Cleaning out the filter plates takes me less than three minutes and the machine is good to go again (with the old one, removing and washing out the filter bags and reinstalling them always took at least 10-15 minutes. The filter plates are fantastic!
I have a large pool (44 ft long, 22 ft wide, 3ft deep on one and and 9ft deep on the other, with steps, etc.) and this machine does a fantastic job, including the steps and sidewalls. We had a large storm last night, with trees, leaves and branches coming down in the neighborhood, and my Dolphin had my pool cleaned in a couple of hours, leaves and sticks and all.
Only drawback, if it is one: It's a bit heavy and awkward to lift out of the water. But its other advantages more than make up for that! This machine is not only less expensive than other Dolphins, but it also comes with a caddy that is easy to assemble. With the previous Dolphin, I had to shell out an extra $120 just for the caddy!
I've had this machine for about two months now and am completely satisfied with its performance so far!
4610611
This is the best machine I've ever bought. I didn't have a creative bone in my body and when I got this machine I've been making wall decals, science projects, cards, t shirts and just cute things for my house. My housing for my blade recently came apart and called customer service and they are sending me a new one, no questions asked. When I don't understand how to make something I YouTube a video and bam I'm done! Highly recommended!!!
2522636
I am so happy with this machine!!!  I have had it for about 5 months now and haven't yet found anything it can't do.  I am an experienced seamstress, having been sewing since my Mom taught me at about 6 years old.  (I'm not telling how many years that has been) I have worked with multiple older Singer machines and a variety of Brother models.  This is definitely a good one.  I make padded camera bags and neck straps, and have killed a low end Brother trying to get through all the layers that are required for them, but this machine works just fine.  I have made several straps and three bags since getting this machine.  Also, the decorative stitches are beautiful, and varied. I used one of them to edge a dress I made for my daughter and she loved it.  I did read a review stating that the owner had sewn leather on this machine; I have not been brave enough to try that.  I have used multiple layers of twill, fleece, cotton, and various padding.  You do have to slow down going through so many layers, but mostly you have to do that anyway or the pins will get you.  It seems to have the ability to adjust the tension automatically to some extent.  I can go from working on one of my thick, padded bags to teaching my kids to sew on just one or two layers of cotton and the tension adjusts in just a few stitches.

Although I have been sewing for about 24 years, (uh oh, told on myself) I have never had a computerized machine before.  I had a digital readout, but not a true computerized one, and I will admit to having been a bit scared that it would be more complicated than I was up to.  In reality, it is very easy.  You do need to take a few minutes and go through the instruction manual, but after that it is uncomplicated.  The display is logical and not hard to understand once you get a basic understanding of it.

I read hundreds of reviews of a dozen machines before I chose this one.  I'm not sorry for the time spent because it led me to purchase this machine and I have been very pleased.  I would recommend it to any serious sewer.  My machine gets use on a daily basis, and this is my fourth machine in the 10 years since I married.  I hope to have a long relationship with it.
4664437
I absolutely love this machine! The only thing that I did not like was the fact that I had to pay someone to assemble it. It took two guys close to 4 hours to put it together!
22767
I have owned this machine since Mother's Day 2005.  I have not had a minute's trouble with it.  In fact, I prefer it over my Bernina 1090!  It has so many features you would expect to pay thousands of dollars for!  I thought I would never be able to afford a machine that did all this.  The best part is, this machine comes complete with absolutely everything you can buy for it--there are no extra feet to buy, etc., because this includes everything you need.

One night just for fun I worked through the entire instruction book.  It is without a doubt the best and most complete manual I have ever gotten with a sewing machine.  I was able to master every stitch function and attachment in one very pleasant evening.  You really don't need another machine.  The feet are plastic, which is GREAT--you can see through them.  There is nothing cheesy about the parts--they all work exactly as they should.  I am crazy about my machine, and its support materials.  So crazy, in fact, that I recently bought the Brother serger here on Amazon, and it is just as good.  GREAT machines.  Why spend more?  Buy this inexpensive machine and you'll have lots more money to spend on FABRIC!!
4676842
This is a totally wonderful machine.  I have not sewn in over 20+ years and was never any good at it. We have singer machines but I wanted something that was all mine and easy to learn.  I purchased the machine to sew heated rice bags.  It was very easy to work. I watched a 5 minute video on YouTube on threading and how it works and was off and running.  The first time I used it, it was so easy that I sewed 10 bags and it worked just fine.  I love the LED light it really helps out.  This machine is small and doesn't take up much space. I do most of my sewing at the dining room table.  The only very minor thing that really doesn't mean much at all is sometimes the foot petal gets twisted due to the adapter type cord, but it just works wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about this machine.  It stores easily back in the box and takes up very little room. It's well constructed and I would definitely recommend purchasing this machine if you want a machine so easy to work that a child could do it. It's worth every penny!
194075
Such an amazing machine!!!!!!! I love it so much, it works perfectly, I sewed my graduation dress with it and it looks awesome. The machine is so easy to use if you take a little time to read the directions. It arrived on time and it's amazing!
320456
I LOVE THIS MACHINE!!!! It sews like a dream and handles everything I've sewed on it. It sews smoothly, evenly and powerfully and is just a joy to use. The larger throat space makes quilting so much better!  Have pieced several lap/throw sized quilts and loved every minute of it. I've quilted about half a dozen small quilts that would have been a bit of a struggle on my Janome 3160 (Love that machine too). Quilting them on this beauty was a pleasure. The built in cone thread holders are a definite plus. I'm still learning more about quilting and am discovering more about this marvelous machine. I bought this machine because I read in numerous places that this is a Janome machine made for Singer. I love my smaller Janome and am loving this Singer too.
3582821
I am 56 and sit all day at a desk.  I absolutely love this machine and I haven't missed a day since I got it.  It's so easy to adjust and mix up your routine.  I feel 100% better since I started.
4310695
Not only do I love this machine, but so too did my friend while using it when packing all my belongings. The blower is a bit too powerful for small delicate items, but the vacuum worked great on silk plants and other small items. It's so easy to carry around.
75475
Just got this last night and I'm in LOVE! I can't believe how easy to use the machine is! It's been 15 years since I've had to buy a new machine, and given the price, I wasn't expecting much. Boy was I wrong! This machine is easy to learn, has so much to offer, and allowed me to unpack, walk thru, thread, and begin using within 15 minutes. I am in love with my new machine!!!
4935358
I absolutely LOVE this machine. Cost effective, discrete, and easy to use. I've taken to laminating just about anything and everything. I recommended this to my boss and now we have one in the office. This is great for someone who doesn't need to do a lot of laminating all the time, but likes the convenience of having a laminator.
4180034
MAN OH MAN what a machine!  I have already done a pork roast, toast (best toast ever!), salmon, and chicken in it and I've only had it a few days now.  EZ, EZ, EZ  to clean!!!  Whatever the walls are made of, I only needed to use hot soapy water and a dish towel to clean it.  The controls are EZ as pie to use, just keep the book handy until you get used to it.  I have broiled, baked, toasted -- everything above came out DELISH and of course I used the convection along with the cooking.  You won't regret getting this machine.  NOW as I have said, I've only had it a few days so how STURDY this machine is and how long it will last, I don't know.  I bought protection for it too, just in case but I am not happy with Square Trade but that that is who I got stuck with.  Last dealings with ST did not turn out so well.  Anyway, the only thing I don't like is the blue light - wish they would make it white.
752571
I have only had mine for about a month but I love it! If you are a beginner I highly recommend this machine! Very easy to use! Even if you cant figure something out there are so many videos on YouTube on how too do something with it! Money well spent!
1243141
I adore this machine and am always telling my friends about it, to the point they may not want to be friends anymore. I am a bit older and bought a Husqy out of college. Time to pass it down to a daughter so wanted a new one. Thought I would get this one to get a taste of embroidery and see what these new-fangled computerized machines can do. The self-threading feature alone is worth it. And it has been so much fun to make embroidered things with it. I did buy a longer hoop (yes, the machine still only does 4X4 designs) but I wanted a spare hoop and it turns out it is a lot easier for me to get the fabric on the bigger one. Things I've made so far - a few baby sets (light blanket and a couple of different burpcloths), a dozen ornaments for a green felt Christmas tree (thank you emblibrary.com), and assorted different embroidered linens. I hardly ever sew on it and that's what I bought it for! (Sewing works well too). The only skills needed are filling the bobbin with thread and reading directions.
499878
I researched this machine very well before purchasing and I have to say it is hands down one of the best appliances I have ever bought. I am able to make an entire gallon of yogurt in this machine for my family. PLUS it can make amazing beans from dry beans with no soaking required. I have made casseroles, slow cooker recipes, hard boiled eggs, and rice! This machine can easily replace different appliances people have in their kitchens. One of the best features to me is that it has a stainless steel insert. Everyone should have this machine, it totally saves you time and money!
3984689
Awesome machine to get the job done that I need it for