the decorative stitches are also perfect with no adjustment needed, the machine does it all by itself at the click of the button of your choice.
not a heavy duty machine, but a great machine that does well with day-to-day mending, light-weight sewing.
i love that it can make different decorative stitches too and i've only started playing with those.
i have tried out all the decorative stitches, and look forward, on spring break to much more.
i needed something portable if it had to be and durable which it has been.
in regard to the creeping or machine walking i have the machine on a sturdy surface, an old typewriter table from a second hand office supply store that is on wheels and has side extensions.
but if you have never used an overlock you will be frustrated by the complexity of this machine.
as with most machines, the more it can do, the more complex the setup.
and the spool holders are extremly flimsy.
i only use this machine for basic serging, i also own a 14t967dc for more complex work.
as another reviewer suggested i would list this as on the "heavy duty" side for sergers.
this is well worth the money, very heavy, sturdy machine and has a plastic cover included to keep it dust free.
i love the decorative stitches it allows you to make.
its easy to thread, easy to operate, the bobbin is sturdy and functions well.
it's a pretty sturdy machine, has a good weight to it, and works like a dream!
just received my heavy duty singer sewing machine & i love it.
i also like to make reversible fleece jackets and this machine is so fast and durable that i finished a jacket in less than two hours, zipper included.
i have finally found the machine with the "old time" standards of durability!
i sew for the public and have needed a heavy duty professional machine.
i ordered the singer heavy duty on wednesday and received it friday.
it's durable, sound, and runs absolutely sensational.
for simple straightforward sewing tasks i recommend it highly but if your sewing is complex or fancy i would say that going a few steps up in the price and staying with singer or perhaps pfaff..
it is very sturdy and stitched great right out of the box.
i am looking for a lightweight and durable product...this was definitely not for me.
cons: it only works half the time and breaks easily.
it threads easy and has all the decorative stitches i need.
the thread tension and stitch widths are easily adjustable, providing for accurate, strong seams that don't snag or snap the thread during sewing.the 5050 includes 50 different stitch functions (made
however this machine has a sturdy weight and is relatively quiet.
i do packs and sacks: webbing, cordura nylon, heavy duty thread.
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