2024 the best beginner sewing machine review


Price: $139.99 - $109.99
(as of Nov 30, 2024 00:45:08 UTC - Details)

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The SINGER® MX60 sewing machine is lightweight and portable, making this one a great choice for taking to sewing class or for sewing in smaller spaces. Thanks to preset stitch length and width, even beginners will find this machine super easy to use. With 57 Stitch Applications, sew fashions, piece quilts, create crafts or do simple mending – you can do it all!

Included Feet and Accessories:

  • All purpose foot
  • Zipper foot
  • Buttonhole foot Darning plate
  • L-screwdriver
  • Seam ripper/ brush
  • Spool pin felt (2x)
  • Pack of needles (3x)
  • SINGER® Class 15 bobbins (4x)

Product Information:
Country of Origin: China
Weight: 10 pounds
Machine Size: L x W x H: 13 x 7 x 11.5
Amps (0.6)
Watts (72)
Warranty (90 day/2 yr/25 yr)
COMPACT AND PORTABLE: The MX60 sewing machine is lightweight, portable, and perfectly suited for smaller spaces or on-the-go sewing. Its compact design allows you to easily transport it to sewing classes or store it when not in use, without compromising performance, making it ideal for both hobbyists and beginners seeking convenience.
EASY FOR BEGINNERS: With preset stitch length and width, the MX60 offers an intuitive experience even for those new to sewing. Whether you’re looking to sew fashion pieces, piece together quilts, create fun craft projects, or handle simple mending, this machine is designed to make the process straightforward and enjoyable for all skill levels.
57 STITCH APPLICATIONS: Featuring 57 stitch applications, the MX60 gives you flexibility for basic, decorative, and creative sewing. Each application allows for various stitch techniques, offering a broad range of options to suit your specific project, from simple seams to more elaborate, eye-catching designs with ease.
HEAVY-DUTY METAL FRAME: Built with a heavy-duty metal frame, the MX60 remains stable and ensures skip-free sewing, even when working with multiple layers of fabric. This durable construction gives you the confidence to work on a wide range of projects, knowing your machine will last for years to come without sacrificing quality.
ADJUSTABLE TENSION AND EASY THREADING: The adjustable thread tension dial ensures balanced stitching, regardless of fabric or thread type. Additionally, simple-to-follow threading guides make both upper threading and bobbin winding a breeze, saving you time and allowing you to focus more on your sewing projects.
CONVENIENT FEATURES: Equipped with 6 built-in stitches, an easy stitch selection dial, a front-loading bobbin system, and a reverse lever, this machine offers a seamless sewing experience. Plus, the LED lighting provides bright, long-lasting illumination for enhanced visibility during detailed work.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Comes with a accessory kit, which includes an all-purpose foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, darning plate, L-screwdriver, seam ripper/brush, 2 spool pin felts, a 3-pack of needles, and 4 SINGER Class 15 bobbins, giving you all the essential tools needed to kickstart your sewing journey.
Reviewer: Rebecca Danner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: So easy to use
Review: Highly recommend for those who want a machine that is easy to use. I swear, some machines require a college degree to thread and use. perfect for the house of us regular folk who just want to sew a seam or make a simple garment.

Reviewer: Van J. Hudson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wife loves it
Review: Here last sewing machine was something out of the 1970'sThis was a massive improvement and she was pleasantly surprised on her birthday.

Reviewer: mary ann
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great value sewing machine
Review: I needed a simple sewing machine to hem my jeans. This singer sewing machine was really simple to use. I got more for my money than expected. Besides hemming my jeans with a straight stitch it has other attachments so I can sew and be creative

Reviewer: Howayda
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I love it easy to use
Review: Machine is really good and easy to use it’s little small than it’s shown in picture and not steady in its place while using I think a matter of machine weightBut over all it’s really useful for me I have used it two times and it just arrived 😊It’s worth the valueThank you

Reviewer: Gail
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Light weight compact size
Review: Easy to thread bobbin

Reviewer: sara
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect!
Review: Right when I opened this I knew it was going to be perfect. It was packed with such good care. I used it right away with ease. I'm new to sewing.

Reviewer: Muntathar Alhdedei
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It’s really good for its price
Review: the best feature is that it’s moveable. It even has a handle that u can carry it by. Works as a normal sowing machine really good to be honest. Might be a little hard to set up because the instructions is all pictures and it can get confusing but overall 8/10

Reviewer: Michelle
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Need a Straight-stich? Want a reliable machine? Too bad.
Review: I have given Singer machines many chances. (4 too many chances but I'll explain that later).This machine seems like it should be beginner friendly, but I would warn beginners from buying it because when you're new to sewing, you might not know whether you're making a mistake or if the machine is just.. well bad.I have been sewing professionally for 10 years, I typically use a Juki Industrial machine, but if I need to travel, I bring a transportable home sewing machine. In this travel situation where I was visiting my long-distance partner, I decided rather than transporting my travel machine (an affordable but fantastic Brother cs7000i), instead, I'll buy a new machine with decent reviews that I can leave at their place. I found this Singer machine and though my gut told me, "don't buy a Singer, you have had issues with every single machine you have bought from them in the past"... I bought a Singer.You know the Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines many people seem to rave about? Not sure if I'm just incredibly unlucky, but I went through 3 of them, all of them having the same issue. Honestly, shame on me for giving the model so many chances.The stitches would jam up, the hand wheel would lock up, and the repair guy I would bring them to would tell me, there is some mechanical "timing issue". Every. single. time.(And I should add, take the "heavy duty" marketing with a grain of salt. Their Heavy Duty line is incomparable to an industrial so if you need "heavy duty" sewing, look into an industrial sewing machine)So this Singer model is now the 4th machine I have had to return. This time around I did not bother wasting my energy or my money by bringing it to a repair guy because I am done with this brand.Out of the box it gave me issues.Let me paint a picture: this machine is set up to be beginner friendly so rather than have the different wheels controlling stitch length/width (width for zig-zag stitches) you just turn a wheel with pictures of stitches to the one that aligns with your needs and that's it. Well, I wrongfully assumed the most basic, most necessary stitch on the machine would be functional, but I should have remembered, this is Singer.For the project I was working on, I needed a 2mm size straight stitch. So I select the smallest stitch on the wheel and everything seems to be fine but then the machine starts locking up. I can't turn the wheel.So I proceed to rethread everything (including the bobbin), and all seems okay until... you guessed it, it locks up...again. This happened over and over, and the only reason I kept trying to get the machine to work was that I was on a deadline. Well finally, after rethreading everything for the 5th time, I tried something different and turned the wheel to the biggest stitch and suddenly, it was working. I thought "huh maybe the gears got caught and it just needed to reset, let me try the smallest stitch again". The problem came back and it began locking up on me again.I realized, that out of the box, this sewing machine which should be able to perform straight stitches with ease (because it is the one you will be using all the time) literally could not do that one simple function.I got to thinking, "what if someone new to sewing bought this machine? What if they kept having the issues I was having, but because they haven't had 10+ years of experience sewing, they assume THEY'RE the problem and that they're making mistakes when really... they're working with a lemon?"So buyers and especially beginners beware, this machine might gaslight you into thinking you're bad at sewing when really, it's not a reliable machine. It might work fine some of the time, but with every model I've ever bought, it was only a matter of time before an issue arose (and suspiciously the same issue of the hand wheel locking so I'm guessing Singer in an attempt to cut costs somewhere has not made any real attempt at fixing this years-long defect in their affordable product line).If you're looking for an affordable sewing machine go with Brother, every home sewing machine I have bought or used made by Brother has been a workhorse and I've never returned a single one. If you have a bit more money, companies like Juki, Bernina, and Husqvarna Viking make great machines (but they do tend to be at a higher price point).Back in the 1800's the original owner of Singer made the brand one of the most famous sewing machines among home sewers through the use of extensive advertising and offering a product that actually delivered on it's promises. Now the company continues to rely on its household name to sell products, but don't be fooled.If you or someone you know had a Singer machine 30 years ago, they may have been just fine, but now their machines are unreliable and I would not recommend them.

Reviewer: angeles
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Marca con muchos años de prestigio, estoy feliz, es muy fácil de usar, justo lo que buscaba, que la bobina fuera vertical , es mi uno más fácil el proceso de costura

Reviewer: Candy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Okay, so I'm not sure why I needed to sew something but I was bit really hard by the sewing bug and I just had to have a sewing machine. Never mind that I haven't sewn anything since Home Economics... So I placed this dude in my cart and I adore him. Threading is a breeze, bobbin winding is a breeze. Heck, I screw up and need to re-thread because I'm an idiot and don't leave enough thread before I start and I just re-thread like it's nobody's business. I have made a few bags and masks and I'm loving the results! I'm having a blast!Some points:- This machine doesn't come with a carrying case. I sew in my small apartment at the kitchen table, so getting a tote or storage case is recommended to keep everything in place. That way, you get to sew more and set up less!- No automatic needle threader. If you have an issue with that, I suggest getting a tool to help with that or getting the next model up that offers that feature.- This machine is pretty light and has a nice sturdy construction and a fold down handle. The light feeling doesn't equate to "cheap" to me.- This machine does not have one of those drop in bobbins. You have to remove the casing to get to the bobbin but it's really not a big deal.- The pedal feels cheap and the cord isn't terribly long but it responds well and it is easy to get the hang of. I just hate how it is really light and slides around. Again, not a huge deal.- It's addicting and fun! When I start, all of a sudden three hours have gone by and I have a project complete. What is this sorcery??I know there are more cost effective machines but I really like the design of this one and I'm so glad I got it. It's so satisfying to make things. I highly recommend this product!

Reviewer: Olivia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This was my first sewing machine and I have loved it so far! I've had it for about 6 months or so and have made so many projects! I think it's a great starter machine, it has everything you need to learn and enough room for growth as well so you can have it for a while. I've made lots of skirts, totes and other fun little things. The user manual was a big help when I was starting, it was helpful when I was setting it up and also when I was needing to trouble shoot a few things. All in all a great little piece of machinery and would recommend to anyone wanting to start sewing!!

Reviewer: Elizabeth
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Le encantó a mi mama. Hasta la fecha no ha tenido ningún problema .

Reviewer: Adolfo R.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: De lo mejor es silenciosa y muy fácil de usar es excelente

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use and sewing ability of the product. They mention it's easy to set up and great for beginners. Some appreciate the value for money and lightweight design. However, some customers have reported that the thread breaks easily and the quality is poor. Opinions are mixed on its functionality.

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