Just wondering if anyone else has purchased the new Singer sewing machine and what do you think of it.

Which one? What model?

In my opinion, none of the Singers are what they used to be.

It is the Singer simple 2263

I have heard so many bad things about the new singers, I would look at something else.

I got this machine a few years ago and it's fine. I am not a heavy-duty user but it's always worked for what I need it to do and I've never had a bit of problems with it

I purchased the Quantum L-500 in January of 2010 when it was a brand-new model, and have had nothing but PROBLEMS with it since day one. I have owned mostly Singers my entire sewing life, but unfortunately, I would not buy another Singer again.

it depends on the machine. I have a friend that has the confidence quilter, so does her daughter. They love them. They are both used for quilting as well as general sewing. Neither has had a problem with them.

I couldn't afford much for a sewing machine as my old sewing machine went to sewing heaven and my hubby talked me into this one just to get by as he new that I wanted to get back to quilting. It is a okay sewing machine and he promised me that I can get what ever I want for xmas and not to worry about the price tag. I do not like the singers anymore.

The last Singer I had (new ones) was nothing but problems....they dont make them now like they used to, and I had a hard time finding a repair man who knew what to do. I think something bad has happened to that company.

My friend has had terrible problems with her Singer. Check out Brother.

Old singers get a big thumbs up, have 3. New singers get a huge thumbs down, have 1 and thats 1 too many.

I have the Singer Confidence Quilter. I hate the thing. I agree with kraftykimberly - I have one older singer that I love, and the new one is one too many.

I'd have to look up the model but I bought one for around $170 at WallyWorld a couple years ago, and it flew apart inside in less than 3 months.

I'm sticking to old machines, now.

Agree...

Buy an older Viking, Janome or Pfaff.

I just read that Singer is getting ready to introduce a new sewing machine---it will to commemorate their 160th anniversary. It will be revealed next week in Nashville at the ISMACS convention. But not available until after the first of the year. They say it is supposed to rival their centennial machines. Sure hope so. Would love for Singer to get back the way they used to be.

Sibyl

I got a Singer Futura CE-350 for Christmas 2009. It's been a good machine, haven't had any trouble with it. However, I mainly only use it for embroidery.

I have the confidence quilter I love it when it works. It has been in the shop 4 times in 13 months. I will not buy another singer

I had a singer confidence also. sent out for repairs 4 times and fixed in store 2 times finally they gave me full trade up value and I bought a husqvara. (probably not spelled right but to lazy to look) it is only about 6 mths old but so far so good. singer was nothing but trouble for me and also when I was trading up another lady brought one in with the same issues. I was very disappointed wih the machine quality and would not purchase another. I have older singers that are great. this is just my experience.

I bought a singer confidence about 2 years ago. I hate it! I'm trying to sell it.

Go to you local dealer in machines and maybe you could purchase a used machine in good condition, such as a Janome, Viking, Brother etc. Also some of those machines are not that high priced new. Even a Janome Gem Gold would do you until Christmas arrives. Good Luck

I owned one that was expensive and it never worked right for me. If you can afford something like a used or new Bernina I am pretty sure you would love it.

Check the manufacturing plate on the newer Machines. New ones are built by the Singer Co., not the Singer Manufacturing Co., as the old ones were built by. Two different Companies....

I bought the Singer Confidence Quilter to keep at my daughter's home out of state for when I visit. It works well for me. I keep it cleaned of dust; won't let anyone else touch it; and treat it as if it was a Bernina 440QE. It has served me well so far.

The newest one that I have seen is a retro style lightweight one which is numbered 160-for the 160th anniversary.Is that the one you refer to?

I have the Confidence,it was okay at first , but now it seems not to have a nice top stitch, I try all kinds of settings. Any suggestions out there????? Thank you.

Wouldn't waste the money on any Singer product produced after 1964. Had two bad ones after that and switched brands. If you want a Singer buy and old one. They are still working and will continue to be good machines for the rest of your lifetime. Ann in TN

my bobbin tension would not hold in mine. lots of trouble with tension, got to the point the store couldn't even adjust it so had to have a new bobbon holder and that didn't last long. only had mine almost 1 yr.

I have vowed never to buy another singer machine, I have found the quality of the machine not to be as good as the older models. Good luck with your Singer.

I may be wrong but I heard somewhere that Singer, Husvarga(sp)and Janome are all made by the same off shore company.....so sad, what do we mfgr in this country nowadays?????hamburgers/fries??????

None of the machines are what they used to be before it was popular to use so much plastic and artificial materials in the manufacturing process. I have 3 Singers presently and have never had a problem with any of them. My favorite was my first (the 401A) and I would love to have another of that model.

I have an older Singer and have never had a problem with it. The label just says Singer and model is 9323. How do I find out how old it is? I aloso have a Brother that is fine for regular sewing but it hates quilt seams. Of the 2 I prefer the Singer.

All of my Singers are old late 50's 70's & 90's

I have the Singer Futura SES 2000 and love it. Works wonderful. I also bought the Singer Computerized Featherweight few months ago and would not trade or give it away for nothing. Great little machine.

Now I have a Brother also that I purchased at Walmart the other year and IMHO not worth the money. Makes alot of noise, and moves around and other silly things. I have given it to my 9 year old who sews.

Just like any machine there are things one loves or hates about it. IMHO Singer has been around a long, long time and they do stand behind there products.

Someone mentioned Singer does not make machines as good today as in years past. Truth be told no company makes machines anymore of totally metal, heavy duty, etc.

It all depends on what you want out of a sewing machine and what one can afford. IMHO you get what you pay for.

Also many times there is nothing wrong with a machine but the operator of such machine but it is blamed on the machine or company that produces it.

Just go online and check reviews of what you are looing into and make your judgment that way. Don't take someone's word about a product unless they themselves own it, had it, or used it.

It's easy for us to jump the bandwagon and say things like "they don't make there products like they use to" and never even owned one.

Check reviews from folks that actually own any machine.

I totally agree, I wouldn't buy a new Singer at any cost, Janome, Bernina etc; yes but Singer really lost it when they modernised their machines, should have kept them as they were they would still sell today. I mean who wouldn't invest in a brand new Featherweight :thumbup:

New Singers are terrible. Brand new one sent out for repair about than 3 months after purchase (hardly used it as it was a back-up). (Has to pay shipping - and had to fight to get them to honor the warranty). Parts are still falling off - screws, stitch guide, whatever. Sounds (clunks, rumbles, squeals, etc. serenade me as I stitch :)

All my older machines (Kenmore, Singer, etc. are still running strong - no problems.

I just purchased the Singer Quantum 9960 in June. And I love it. I do everything and I think it's wonderful and a super price. I use it every single day for hours. Not a problem. I has just enough gagets to make it nice, but not so many to cause it to have a lot of problems. I recommend it, recommended it to my sister because she wants a new one.

Ordered it from HSN because it has ALL the features I wanted (combined Janome and Pfaff features) at a decent price. Turned out to be a rattletrap with poor quality so I sent her back. I am a Baby Lock convert.

I recently bought the new Singer Featherweight, and I really like it. It sews smoothly, has some great features of some of the larger machines as well as a removable larger table/platform. Did a class on the coiled bowls and this machine had a wider zig-zag than the new Brothers that the school had just purchased so my piece was nicer looking and easier to do than the other pieces. I don't have a designated sewing space to have to move my machine each time I want to quilt.