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May 18, 2017
Quirky but would recommend
8 of 8 found this helpful I've been using this machine for a few weeks now and although this is a workhorse it does have a few issues. Personally I do not care for the horizontal spool pin nor the alternate piece of plastic to use it on a vertical axis (optional spool pin). The bobbin winder is hit and miss, I think this is due again to the positioning of the spool laying on it's side. When using the vertical spool stem it does not produce consistent tension on the bobbin. Some times the bobbin winds with no problem, otherwise it's just a mess. I use my other machine to wind bobbins. In addition, It is not the easiest to thread, its awkward to get thread through a few of the places. But love the Needle Threader itself. The reverse stitch seems to balk when pressed, sometimes it catches right away other times it lags and you have to stop sewing altogether to get reverse to operate. I like to keep my machine very clean and find that having to unscrew the face plate inconvenient, most machines the face plate simply slides off. But then again that is plastic versus a metal plate. The Hand wheel doesn't have a "touch" indicator to let you know that your needle is at its apex. Now for the good. It is a very pretty machine, very sleek and has lots of compartments for storage. A handy sewing guide in the top panel right at eye level to indicate the stitch, the suggested width, length, proper foot and thread tension which is very nice. I have had no problems going through several layers of denim fabric, not used on leather yet. Would recommend this machine however the price of $429 could be a bit lower (-$50) taking into consideration it is not the easiest machine to work and has its idiosyncrasies. If I did not have another machine to wind bobbins on I would have returned the machine just on that one point. I am keeping the one purchased and will be purchasing an additional machine as a gift, so I would recommend it, just would like to see the price a teensy bit lower based on ease of use.