Singer Promise 1409

Sew CHAIR covers, costumes, pillowcases, hem trousers and general clothes. The overlocking used to be ok but after a short while the tension on that and straight stitching keeps breaking. I have done all the trouble shooting possible. Still no success :(

I bought this machine for my wife's birthday present several years ago. Thought it would be straightforward for a beginner to use. I simply can't believe how fiddly it is to thread the machine. I managed to get it threaded but then it wouldn't pick up the bobbin thread no matter what I tried. So we spoke to a lovely lady at a sewing shop who suggested it my be the timing. Took the machine over to her, she put it on the counter, threaded the cotton and lo & behold it picked up the bobbin thread - not the timing. Whoever designed this machine has never had to use it themselves. Quite honestly I feel like throwing over a cliff

Absolute rubbish machine .. regret buying it now .. accessories are rubbish .. terrible threading system .. if I could return it I definately would .. it does not operate as it should .. cotton breaks every few metres .. constantly having to reset tension even using the same type of fabric ..

I bought this sewing mashine for my mother as an early Mother's Day gift and helped set it up, the knob at the side was wonky and my mum used it ONLY ONCE for it it break off and the machine makes funny sounds and gets EXTREMELY hot every time you turn it on. I can't even take it back because I threw out the receipt with the box thinking it would WORK. im SOOOO disappointed and can't help but think the company sells broken ones that have been returned to new buyers. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!

My trusty old Empisal of 16 years started giving me trouble so I decided it was time to replace it. My stepmother had a Singer for many years and was extremely happy with it so after much comparison of reviews I decided on the 1409 as it suited my needs best ie.easy to use and without too many fancy stitches that I'd never use for the general purpose I need a sewing machine for. This machine is incredibly easy to thread with little arrows showing you exactly how to thread it. Bobbin winding is a breeze. The manual is clear and the DVD is absolu...