Singer Brilliance 6180 Sewing machine
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Let's unbox my new sewing machine. It's a Singer Brilliance 6180 sewing machine, and I found it in my Lidl grocery store. This is a great sewing machine for beginners. It's well priced and it has many wonderful options. Stick around, and I'll show you how it sews. Spoiler alert: I've been using it since I filmed this video, and so far I love it. I predict lots of cute projects to show up on the channel, so be sure you are subscribed.
My demo and review of the Singer Brilliance 6180 Sewing Machine: • Singer Sewing Machine ...
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What do you think about buying a sewing machine in a grocery store? Yay or nay? 🧵
I shop the $T. I've bought a lot of good, useful, solid stuff there over the years so not that picky where I buy other stuff pertaining to my life. As long as it's reputable, in good shape & not a suspicious price point why not a grocery store. Our culture is 'one stop shopping' right?
@@kathytincler2446 Great point Kathy!! Yes we don't think twice about buying anything and everything in Target or Walmart, so why not Lidl?
I think you get what you pay for in a sewing machine. If you have a limited budget, I would look at some of the lower priced Brother, Baby Lock or Janome sewing machines. They are better brands than the newer Singers. My favorite machines are Bernina’s. They are so well made. Save up and go to a Bernina dealer and look at some used machines that do what you want them to. You will probably have a machine that will last you the rest of your life.
@@lynnleipold273 Thanks for your thoughtful input Lynn! My dream is a Baby Lock. Maybe someday. I thought this little machine is a good first quilting style machine, and it has been great for me. It let me see if I would use the decorative stitches, which I do, and it has the feature to move the needle left and right, which is what I really wanted. I've used the Patchwork which is the step up from this, and I thought it was also very nice. I have an older Kenmore and it's a solid mechanical style machine. I expect this will last me a while, and if it doesn't, I still feel like it was $100 well spent. I'm not against buying something new every few years. The features and options change so much. So buying something a little less expensive and trying something else in 4 or 5 years doesn't bother me. I think of these machines kind of like I do my technology and changing out to something new every few years is not the end of the world. But I appreciate you thoughts!
It was an amazing deal you got Patty! It's an excellent sewing machine and at a very good price. Here in my country, Ecuador, the prices are through the roof :/ some of the most basic singer or brother machines are priced from 150 USD and up, those ultra super basic ones.
By this time you have done enough crafts to consider it money well spent! Greetings!
You are such a beautiful soul. Thank you for making this video, waiting on mine to ship and wanted to see what to expect.
Thank you my lovely friend!! I love this little machine! It's been great and I hope you enjoy yours.
I just bought this machine yesterday. I'm so excited!!!
That's great Janelle! I think you will love it!
Sometimes you just need to shut off the negatives and find out first hand. Love your machine, I bought one second hand and its a beautiful machine, I haven’t worked with it yet cause I loveeee my singer heavy duty, but I am excited to get my chance to try this one. Brilliant 6180. Love you your laid back attitude.
Thanks Milly! I do love this machine. I've bought a Patchwork since I made this video, so I put the walking foot on the Brilliance and use it to quilt all my stuff. It works great!
Thank you. You are the only one with a video.
You're welcome! There are a few, but they are mostly in Spanish. I also have this one that goes into more detail about using the machine if you are interested ua-cam.com/video/Y0KPAr6998A/v-deo.html
Hi! I know this was posted 4 years ago, but I’m watching now because I just bought this same machine at Lidl yesterday for $99! Lucky for you that it came with that extension part, because mine did not. I also have no instruction booklet so I have to try to find the manual online or watch videos. This is my first sewing machine so I’m completely overwhelmed 😂. But I liked this video. it already taught me some things that I didn’t know, so thanks!
Happy Sewing!! It's just a matter of practice and learning by doing. It takes time to learn and to develop skill, so don't give up on yourself! It's a great hobby AND life skill to possess.
Just bought this machine today and I’m excited!
That's wonderful! I hope you enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed mine!
Hello from the UK, I have this machine and it's really good, I found it a bit clunky at first but I love it especially as it has a overlocking stich. (14) I believe you call it a surgery in the US.
Enjoy.
Hi Margaret! Yes, it's a little rough on the edges, so to speak, but for what I paid to obtain mine, I have absolutely no complaints.
Hi Pattymac. I have had this sewing machine for over a year. I just opened and unpacked it TODAY while watching your video. If you decide to keep your sewing machine (after the 90 days), I would LOVE to see more of your how to videos. Than you sooo much for sharing.
felicia willis thank you Felicia!!! I have been using this machine all summer and I love it!! I will definitely film a few more videos about it now that I’ve had some time with it. Thank you for your comment!! ❤️
@@PattymacMakes I'm a novice to sewing so that would be great! Thank you Patty!!!
felicia willis I will do what I can Felicia! The biggest thing is threading it properly and having appropriate tension. I recommend a couple of good sewing books in my last library video so you might want to take a look at that. They helped me a lot.
@@PattymacMakes Ok I will. I think I will purchase the book that you mentioned in this video as well. Thanks again.
felicia willis Felicia you can check your library as well which is where I’m getting most of my books now. I learned so much from that one. I’m reading another great one now. I need to film a new book video to share these new finds. But I will still get myself set up to film something helpful for this specific machine. Singer has a channel here you should check out too!
I just bought the Singer Heavy Duty machine, and I love it. I have one of the 1st computer Viking machines. It's old but it works as good as new. I didn't like the computer buttonholes and this new Singer has a buttonhole foot. I just sit the button in and it makes one to the exact size. I love that. It also quilts great. My family has always been Singer people and I've owned several but in the town where I live, as I moved to overseas just has Vikings so that is why I bought a Viking. I think one of the reasons I didn't like was because it wasn't a Singer. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for sharing your story Annie! I have this little Singer and an older Kenmore. I love them both for different reasons. That heavy duty Singer is a beautiful machine, for sure. I think my Singer has the same kind of buttonhole foot. I need to sit with it and look at more careful. I don't sew garments so I haven't used it, but I should make some time to look at more closely.
@@PattymacMakes What's so fun about it is that I bought a kit with several different pressure feet, quilting, flowers, darning, fringe and many others.
Patty, I would suggest you make a stitch Bible. What you do is cut “notebook “
size pieces of plain fabric sandwich like you were going to quilt it.
Label the stitch, # and start out stitching in all needle positions and if you changed the auto tension or not.
Then move on to the next one, etc until you stitch out every stitch pattern possible on your new machine.
You will have a reference of all the stitches and how they will look. Makes a huge difference in knowing what it actually looks like and not what the little diagram looks like. Opens a whole new world and by the time you finish that you will be very comfortable with it. Most people won’t do it and they miss knowing how many beautiful decorative stitches you have available. Then you can move on to the different feet. Good luck and hang in there.
Thank you Hilary!! That is such a wonderful suggestion! I did a small sample to test out the machine and see how my favorites look. But, Yes, I completely agree that having a full Stitch Bible of every stitch is very helpful. And it does look different stitched out over a few inches than just in that little diagram. I need to pick up a larger cut of plain fabric to do the full project. I am very excited to have all these beautiful stitches. The old machine had a few, but nothing like this one. And with the extension table, I'm excited to do some small quilting projects. Are you a quilter?
Yes. I quilt , do heirloom sewing including smocking. Also I made all my furniture slipcovers. They are insanely expensive to buy. I design, drape and make some clothes. I don’t care for frilly so my look is more Eileen Fisher which is very expensive so I knock them off. I try them on at a high end store and photograph all angles and return home and draft a pattern. I buy lovely linen (which is expensive) and recreate it saving hundreds of dollars. It’s very rewarding and doesn’t break the bank because I have edited my wardrobe to about 30 pieces. 10 dresses,blouses, and pants. I rarely wear skirts. That’s not counting my hand knits or coats.
@@TheHilary49 Wow Hilary! Do you have an instagram or anything where you share your makes? I definitely want to make my own clothes, but I'm not quite ready for that. I'm finishing my first apron project sewn using a Butterick pattern. It involved gathering so that was new for me. It's going to be so cute and it makes me wish I could wear a simple gathered skirt. But I don't have the waistline for it anymore, and I generally only wear pants and shorts these days. I like frilly and girly, but I can't wear it. And being on the full figured side, it's difficult to find things that fit well. I did make a couple of pairs of pajama pants that I love, and I would like to remake them this summer since it's been a year, and I've forgotten what I did. lol! I wear the same stuff over and over and don't understand the people who sew dozens of outfits every couple of months. I understand it's a joy to make, and I'm a little over run with bags....but that's not as expensive as all those garments.
Hi! I was considering buying this machine, but now I don't know. It was a bargain, great price, and a lot of accessories included what you got.
You mentioned in another comment that you have a Singer Patchwork. I tried to look for that machine, but there are several "models" (different number). Which one did you buy? Thanks
I would definitely go with the Patchwork if you can. I got the one on the Singer website. It's the 7285Q model. I LOVE it!
@@PattymacMakes thanks
I have a singer simple 2263 and a singer fashion mate 5560
Singer's are such great little machines!
Hello Patty. I hope you're doing well since posting this video. I bought this same singer @ Ldle last week for my daughter to make scrunchies & other begginner projects. I watched your video hoping your unboxing would include powering on the machine. The machine's motor made a grunt it's 1st time on when the fabric feeder tracks shift. It makes the same noise every time it's turned on. Since then it has done nothing but tangle the top thread under the plate and make grunts and breaks needles. The bobbin thread doesn't seem to tangle up. She bent one needle. I broke 3 needles just trying to see what's wrong. C4 & E6 codes. I removed everything and cleaned the bobbin area. Used the provided bobbin to fill with thread. Rethreaded the needle over a dozen times. Any advice you can share is greatly appreciated. TIA.
I would actually recommend returning it. It should sew easily new right out of the box! If you can swing it, I would suggest getting a Patchwork which is a better version of this one. Breaking needles is really dangerous. It sounds like you might not have the bobbin seated properly. The drop in bobbin for the Patchwork is much, much easier to use, and it's a superior machine.
Hi Patty, congrats on your new machine.I do not sew anymore.have fun with your crafts. By the way i finished 3rd cowl from you.onto to next small knitting project.Arthur likes to hang around to long.
and have to rest hands .enjoyed your video and love your haircut. Lillian
Lillian Ford hi Lillian!! I’m so excited to hear about your cowl projects!! That is wonderful!! What is your next project?
Hey the great 757..I am a native..I grew up in Virginia Beach, got married moved to Chesapeake and until 4 years ago I lived there. Now i live in NC.
How about that! Not too many of us true native residents left. Nice to meet you! Did you pick up the sewing machine from Lidl last summer?
@@PattymacMakes no i am in to the vintage babies. I have a Kenmore actually I have 3 Kenmores. they are really good machines themselves. I am actually am a collector of vintage sewing machines as well as a sewer. I grew up in the Bayside area of Virginia Beach. I was born on the peninsula then after I got married I moved to the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake. Yea.. I miss it. but not the traffic. oh man..no way.
@@katherinepoindexter4380 The traffic here is insane. I do not like it. I live close to Oceana on the south side, so I can pretty much do what I need without having to venture too far. I grew up in southern Chesapeake and graduated from the old GBHS now middle school. I love the convenience of living here, but I am careful about when I go out. I also have a Kenmore. It's not vintage, but it's close to 15 years old. I wanted this little singer for its decorative stitches. I love the decorative stitches so much. And for $99 it's been a nice machine to use. It takes some burden off the Kenmore so I do wind up using them both. But mostly I've been using the Singer this year. I cut two new patterns today to try out some new things, so I'm excited about that. I work much better from video than written instructions, but these do not have video. So I have to muddle through written instructions. Are you in OBX or Moyock or somewhere in there? I've thought about going that way, but I would drive up here for everything, and I've done the long drives for years in my life. I would rather be close to everything.
@@PattymacMakes My husband graduated from the same school. what year did you graduate? the traffic is insane especially the HRBT. now the MM is bad. so going from the southside to the peninsula is a headache and I am glad i only got to see the headache on t.v not in person, well unless I had to go to Wiliamsburg which thankfully was not often. I like your machine and I am happy for you. I am thinking about getting a new machine but I keep finding the vintage ones. as I said i am a collector but now if i find one and buy it I have to get rid of one of my other ones. any how. I live in Morehead City, NC which is about 3-4 hours away. I use to watch the jet plaines fly over Lynnhaven Mall. they flew so close you could see the pilot. but that was waaay back in the 80's. Oceana is a busy place. I bet you get the jet noise..I miss the jet noise.
@@katherinepoindexter4380 I definitely get some jet noise on occasion. Especially on a day where I need to film. I swear there's a memo that circulates on my filming days to inform pilots to fly over my house at 10 minute intervals. I don't go near the tunnels. I haven't left HR in over 6 years. Not since we moved back from the mountains. They are too crazy out there. I have a friend who is crazy about Moorehead and wants to move back there. I pray I never have to move again, because it's so awful. lol I'm quite happy with my newer machines. I am in such a small space I really don't have room for much in way of collecting. Especially for craft stuff. They are beautiful, but I am satisfied with what I can make using what I have. I think that is the best thing about crafty hobbies (including baking) you can make something or do something in a way that pleases you. So much room for creative interpretation which is what makes it fun.
I forgot mention something most helpful to me. I do not understand manuals. So I got on youtube for my machine & found the series for it. There are 34 vids in all & I've saved them to my faves. They show/teach everything involving the Brother CS6000i. I know you are very smart but just a suggestion in case you did run into trouble. I love watching what all my machine does/offer :D
That's a great suggestion! Only I found that most of the videos for this machine are in Spanish or Hindi. The Singer DVD manual is very basic, and it's narrated by a woman with an Australian accent. So there really isn't much on it. The printed manual is very good and between that and the library book and that video I told you about on Bluprint, I was able to get started with it. I hear really good things about Brother sewing machines, and the online videos are definitely a good selling point. I'm also visual, so I prefer to see it than read it, for sure.
That was fast....love your 1st project. I haven't tried bags yet.
I've made a few things already! I have really loved using it. I'm slowed down this week on projects because I picked up a dog sitting job and it's time consuming. But hoping to finish up an apron tomorrow. I made it following a Butterick pattern!
I just subscribed 🙂. Looks like an interesting machine, I have a janome s7, a janome 1200d serger, a brother cs6000i, an old Kenmore in a cabinet that I'm thinking I'm going to part with now that I've gotten a brother galaxi 221. I needed a machine that isn't computerized that can go through leather and the Kenmore and brother 221 can both go through 4 layers. The 221 has built in decorative stitches, whereas the Kenmore needs cams that I dont have. I just parted with the first machine I bought new, my best friend ( besides my hubby of 39 years 🙂) gave it a good home. I have a singer genie that I'm restoring and will use in the travel trailer. Anyways, enough of that lol, back to the video!
Hi Annette!! WOW!!!! You really do have a wonderful collection! I have enjoyed using this little machine, but it's definitely a lighter weight machine. I would not push it on too many layers or heavy materials. My older Kenmore would take the heavier stuff better. But honestly, I'm a light sewist. Mostly I make house wares and bags. I want to do some clothing, but fitting seems over whelming to me. Although, I have made pajama pants that I absolutely LOVE. I'm wearing them now as a matter of fact! I need to do a couple of new pairs for winter. I love that you even take your sewing with you when on vacation. Lovely to meet you and I hope you enjoy my variety of videos.
@@PattymacMakes I know what you mean when it comes to fitting garments. , it's very intimidating when you don't know how. The sewing mannequins come in very handy if you have the space. I've got a number of books from the used book stores on sewing and alterations. You pay very little and can usually trade them back. Myself, I am more of a quilter. I do make loose fitting clothing for summer and pjs 🙂. I make bags and am getting into vinyl and leather now. I knit, crochet, paint a bit, garden, can and sew. Busy life lol. The machine looks like a nice one and a great price. It should serve you well. I still can't get over that it was sold by a grocery store hehe. I would have thought Walmart before a grocery store. Enjoy your new machine, they are a lot of fun and inspiring 🙂.
@@annettehachey7909 Thanks for the advice Annette! I need to get my craft closet cleaned out before I have space for a mannequin. I think you are right and that really is the only way to fit something properly. I have a good library I visit and have gotten some great sewing and craft books going there. I also have a Bluprint membership which is really a great thing to have. I pay them once a year and have access to all the classes. That's where I learned how to use the machine and to sew bags. I got enough background I've been able to follow a couple of fun tutorials here on youtube. And I designed my own method for pillowcases. I am planning a video to show how I make them. I know that I need a full bust adjustment and they have some classes on that. At this point, I feel like I'm still learning to handle the fabric and sewing smaller projects lets me really work on basic sewing skills before I tackle sleeves and cuffs. There is a Tilly and the Buttons blouse I've been looking at for a while. I think I need to order my pdf and just just in. I don't like anything in the store anymore. Nothing fits me. And it's either too young or too old. You know what I mean? Sounds like we have a lot in common!! And yes Lidl is the coolest store!!!
@@PattymacMakes oh I know what you mean, I'm in between too hehe. I also gain in winter and lose in summer, hence the reason I've been working with mainly knits 🙂. I wish I had more room (for a mannequin) but I dont so I've been finding knits are more forgiving. If you do choose to use knit fabric, that serger was an amazing price and it makes sewing stretchy fabric a breeze!. I love my serger. I've noticed they now have bamboo/cotton knits!. Terribly expensive though, but I guess if you were to buy the clothes, it would cost a lot anyways. I wanted to make more skorts for summer but got too busy. I'll have to do it before the weather gets nice next year.
It takes time to learn to sew well just like it does to knit or crochet. I've been crocheting for many years but only knitting for 4. My new years resolution for 2020 will be learning how to knit sweaters, this year was socks 🙂. Well its been great chatting, looking forward to more of your videos!. Blessings!
@@annettehachey7909 Yes!! Everything takes time!! Lovely chatting with you as well!
Mine was in my local LIDL last year at almost the same price as yours in GRG pound though yours has more updated features than mine.
How interesting! They went up quite a bit this year on the price of the machine, so I'm glad I got it last year. It was $150 last week and I'm sure they sold out right away. For what I spent on it, I think it's a good little machine.
I bought this exact machine at Target in Maryland about 8 or 9 years ago.
How do you like it? Are you still sewing on it?
@@PattymacMakes Yes, I'm using it now to make masks and I like it okay. I bought it because my other two machines stopped working. One was a cheap Singer my mom bought for quilting in the 90s and the other was a Viking that she bought in 1977 and sewed many clothes on it. I want to get a Viking when all the stores open back up again.
But for the record, there is nothing wrong with the machine and I would find it to be a nice beginner machine.
@@blazingfire8794 I think it's a nice little machine, too. I enjoy sewing on it. Though I had trouble making masks on it. They were too heavy for mine, so I stopped making them. I'm doing a light quilted bag project now, and it sews that beautifully. I guess my dream machine would be a Baby Lock, but for now this one is doing what I need. And I have an older Kenmore that sews really well. It lacks the decorative stitches and the needle doesn't move as much left and right, which I like for sewing zippers in bags. So I wind up using them both.
@@PattymacMakes I'm making 3 ply masks (somewhat my own design) and the only problem I have had with it has been the ends where you would attached the elastic. I have found that I can do a semi-automatic stitch by lifting the foot and moving the needle for each stitch. I don't know but it works for me.
One thing I like about the machine is that I can just about use any low shank presser foot on it. I purchased some extra feet from Amazon and am able to use it. I'm not a UA-camr othewise I would post how I make my masks as it's not hard.
@@blazingfire8794 My big issue in mask making was in the corners with the bias tape. It was SO MANY thicknesses of fabric. I have made all of them I'm making a for a good little while. lol I need my sewing to be lighter and more fun and not be reminded of the harsh reality of life. You know what I mean? But I appreciate your tip! And that's good to know it takes those generic presser feet! I think it's great little machine, and I'm happy with it. I've seen people complain about it and trash it, but I think they are not threading it correctly. That is such a simple thing, but it can cause so much trouble.
Hello dear, I have a sewing machine which is 6180 in Singer. Some problem has come in it. She does not pull the cloth backwards. Do help me
I"m really not a Singer technician, so you might need to take it in for a look. Are your feed dogs working properly? If you haven't cleaned or serviced your machine in a while, it could be due for that. I would suggest contacting Singer about it. If you have a sewing machine store nearby, see if you can take it in for service. It sounds like it really needs that. I'm sorry I can't be of more help to you. Best of luck! I'm sure they can get it working for you again.
Hi Patty! I’m in the Netherlands and just ordered this machine from the Lidl website. I’m so excited to receive it that I started watching reviews...what a delight to find you live in VA Beach! I used to live in Norfolk, on the Bay, and went to school in VA Beach, and I miss it so much. It’s lovely to hear your 757 accent and also learn about my new machine. I’d be curious to know what kind of thread brand you’ve used on this machine with success. I’ve ordered some of the Crelando brand on the Lidl site and am also looking at some Gutermann thread, but if you have other suggestions that work well I’d be interested to hear it. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this informative content Patty!
Hey Nathalie!!! WOW!!! What a small world. Doubly funny is that I filmed videos today about this machine. A longer one with my review of using it and another one on threading it. So stayed tuned!! I have a few more planned on thread tension with it and various technical aspects of using it. And once I get all that out of the way, I want to start sewing small project videos using it. I do love this little machine, and I think it's a great bargain. As for thread, definitely buy better quality. That is true for all machines, though. I do like Gutterman which is probably your best bet in the EU. My favorite thread is actually purchased from the Craftsy website. I just bought a new kit, and maybe I should do a video on that as well. I will tell you that getting your thread set up correctly is a big deal, so check out the video on that ua-cam.com/video/He5CLYgbzcQ/v-deo.html My family on my mom's mom's side are Dutch, so I dream of going to the Netherlands. Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely comment!
@@PattymacMakes Hi Patty! Thanks for your quick response! How funny that you're just now recording more content on this machine, I will definitely subscribe to your account to stay tuned. I have been working with my mom's old Anker for now and I'm not great friends with it. Now that I will have my own machine I want to make sure I treat it well, so I will definitely watch the thread tension video next. And how nice that you have Dutch grandparents! If you ever end up visiting and find yourself in Breda (a smaller city in the South), do let me know and I'll give you a tour of the town! Our downtown is VERY different from Virginia Beach's! ;) (though we don't have a cheesecake factory so VA Beach wins on that front). As for thread, I did end up ordering some Gutermann as well. I have a punch needle throwpillow sham order that I need to finish sewing before I can ship it (to another VA Beach native in fact, though she lives in NJ now). I don't want to risk not being able to work the machine because of bad thread. Thanks so much for your advice and I will definitely keep an eye out for more videos!
@@tvstudentNL Hey again Nathalie! I did a rough draft edit on the machine video last night and it's over 30 minutes, so pretty in depth. Mostly I'm showing the features of the machine, because not everyone will know or understand everything. Hopefully you will still be able to glean some information from that. I didn't realize it was so long until I started loading and cutting clips in my editor. As far as thread, it was explained to me that buying the best you can afford is generally the way to go. Don't buy the cheapest and don't use old thread. As far as the machine goes, once you understand threading it, it pretty much sews itself. I think it's a nice machine. I would not sew canvas duffle bags on it or heavy wool coats, but smaller, light weight cottons and knits work great on it. What kind of stuff do you sew???
Я очень люблю эту машинку... ❤
Я тоже! Я перешел на Patchwork, который является более прочной версией этого, и им было приятно пользоваться. Спасибо за просмотр!
Türkiye'den selamlar.🙋🙋🙋
Greetings!!
What happens when the stitches selection is not working ?
You might have an issue with the electronics in the machine. It would not be worth the cost of repair so I would suggest getting a new machine.
hi, first of all i'm french so i'm very sorry for the mistakes! I hesitate to buy this machine because I did not understand if it was also surjet?
Hello! No, it is only for regular machine sewing. Not a serger. I hope that is helpful.
Congrats, that is exciting. Mine is a Brother CS6000i bought last year. It also has an extension table. I just saw a vid the other night where she showed a Janome & a Kenmore...looked exactly alike except for brand label. Janome bought out Kenmore some years ago so maybe check with them about parts?--- I bought a Kenmore when I was pregnant 51 yrs ago (thinking I could make baby stuff… that didn't work out, hated it!) and it had that front loading bobbin....not hard just a bit of a pain. My machine has that lovely drop in. Mine is also computerized & auto threader. What sold me was speed control & you don't have to use the foot pedal. I've always had messed up hips with limited range/ability. There's a youtube channel that has the easiest makes that I think I can tackle them including a pillow case that doesn't use that obnoxious 200 step 'burrito' method (yes I saw your vid on that one too) haha. Anyway she has a 'Singer Brilliance'. Well off to hemming some more t-shirts. Have a pad cut out for under the machine to keep it from jarring....great tut for that & then try that pillow case. Have fun. PS- read all the reviews on that book. I was kinda turned off when a few reviewers said it was mostly about the 'feet'...maybe on down the line, need to get a lot of basics under my belt 1st! Thanx for sharing your new toy :D
Thanks Kathy!! What channel is it? I'd love to check her out! I actually came up with my own simple method I follow to make my pillowcases now. And yes, much easier than the Burrito. Though that one is nice if you want something special with trims. That's a good tip on the Janome parts. I have no idea if that would work or not. I'm going to take care of it and can still use it for some things. But I love the the stitches on the new one. It's pretty basic but I think it will last me a few years at least. My dream would be a Baby Lock. Oh man are they nice. And so quiet. The book is actually really good. Her point on the presser feet is that it's the presser feet that make the difference in sewing. And she talks a lot about getting tension right and what that looks like. It is actually a good beginner's book, because she explains so many things. I want to add it to my personal library mainly because the trouble shooting info is so good. She does have a free class on Bluprint you might want to check out. Search under her name. I feel like because of what I read in that book, I was able to thread this machine correctly right away and start sewing with out any issues.
@@PattymacMakes Her name is Dana & the channel 'MADE Everyday'. I didn't mess up the caps....that's how she writes it. Let me know If this is just too easy....I need easy so I will be working on some of her projects & tips & techniques :D
@@kathytincler2446 OMG!!! I absolutely love Dana's channel! She is so good! She has the cutest fabric lines, too. That's where I found out about Baby Lock sewing machines.
@@kathytincler2446 Also SewVeryEasy and the Sewing Room Channel and Professor Pincushion are really good!
@@PattymacMakes Yes I am sub'd to the first 2 but have not heard of prof pincushion haha cute. I will check that one out, thanx
Hello Patty, I was wondering if you could make a video about how this sewing machine is, since you've probably used it a few times since filming this video. I am very interested in this sewing machine, but I don't know if this one is the right machine for me. Like you said, there are not a lot of video's on youtube (in English), which talk about this machine.
Hi Ayano!! Thank you so much for commenting! Yes, I would love to do more of an in depth review on the machine. Which, by the way, I love using. What specific questions do you have about using it? I do have a video scheduled for next week talking about how I set up my small sewing space, so following that up with a look at the machines I use really makes sense.
@@PattymacMakes Well I was wondering how user friendly it is and what level skills you need to have to use this sewing machine. Also I was wondering if there is anything to watch out for when using this sewing machine. I also heard that the thread has the tendicy to get jammed easily.
Thanks a lot for your time by the way, I really appreciate it!
@@nullitas5778 OK!! Thank you for that input! I will definitely work that into a video. But I can tell you, that I am really happy with the machine. I think people having issues with the machine are probably using wrong thread and are not getting proper thread tension due to not threading the machine correctly. There is a learning curve with the bobbin case, but I do have a video about that. It's a great beginner machine, because it's inexpensive, and you can try out an entry level quilter's machine to see if you do use the decorative stitches. I do like using them, so it's a good choice for me. I will definitely work on a video to go over all of this. Honestly, it's only $99 and for that kind of money, I don't think you can beat it. I feel like if it lasts me 3 years, it was worth it.
@@PattymacMakes Good to know it's probably usage fault, not a with the machine itself! Thank you for mentioning that you have a video about the bobbin case, I will surely watch it. I would love to see a video about this sewing machine anyway, so I hope I can see it someday. Thanks a lot for replying and helping me by answering my questions. I'll probably but it either tomorrow or the day after!
Ow I had to edit this comment for one more question! Can this sewing machine handle heavier/thicker fabrick and layers?🙈
@@nullitas5778 You're so welcome Ayano! Honestly, 90% of the time, our sewing problems are with improper threading, using the wrong type of thread, using old or cheap thread. If you can work through those issues, your sewing life improves tremendously. Improper thread tension is generally why we have problems with our machines.
This is definitely a light weight machine. It is not designed for production sewing or sewing materials like denim. It will struggle with thick layers. It's an introductory machine and good for light sewing. Remember, it's a $99 machine, and you are only going to get but so much at that price point. If you want to sew canvas totes or jeans or dozens of purse straps, this is not the machine for you. If you want to try out using decorative stitches and sew small projects while you learn, it's a great machine.
I have good weather this week for filming in my sewing space, so I'll definitely film my review and show the machine sewing. Thanks for your great comments!
WOW!!! I PAID 238.00 AT MICHAEL'S.
They went WAY UP in cost this year. I definitely got the deal of the century. It's still a good machine for what you paid. You will enjoy it!
That is a lot of machine for 99.00
Unfortunately it's a lot more money now if you can find it. I wound up replacing it with a Singer Patchwork which is an upgraded version of this little machine, but for light sewing this is still a good one.
He plz help me my sewing machine not moving the fabric...all is okay...only not moving the fabric
That sounds like your feed dogs are not moving the fabric through. You should do a very thorough cleaning on the machine. Take everything apart on the bobbin housing and clean completely. That will often fix the issue. If it doesn't you need to find a good repairman or more likely you will need a new machine. Sometimes the timing goes off, and there is no fixing that. You can buy a new machine for what it would cost.
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@@sukhvindkaur1273 You're welcome. I hope the good cleaning is all you need. I've had the same problem before and the cleaning fixed it.
Singer brillance
It's been such a great little machine!
Don’t be that kind of person, do not buy an item use it all summer and then return it you should be ashamed if you do. I hope that your not that person
I've been using this machine for a year now and genuinely enjoy it. I even have a series of tutorials on how to use it. So I did wind up keeping it. But there's nothing wrong with utilizing a 90 day return policy if something does not work out the way you need. I would never buy something only to return it after using it up. But if it genuinely does not work out, then I would not hesitate to make a return. I have strong ethics, and would not take advantage of something to be unscrupulous. I would appreciate if you did not make such judgements about me on the basis of a 2 minute video clip. If you had taken a look at my video history, you would see I happily use this machine and recommend it to others. I appreciate you watching, but please make sure to research the whole story and not leave such hurtful comments on the basis of a quick view.
Can you do free hand embroidery
Do you mean free motion quilting? I does come with attachments for that, but I have not tried it out yet. Please stay tuned and I will be sure to try it out and demonstrate.
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@@lakshmivp753 You're welcome Lakshmi!
This nice lady interrupted her sewing book commercial to tell us a few things about the singer 6180. Bless her heart.
I love this machine!! Sharing information about books and equipment is super helpful to a lot of people.
I am stuck there
I don't know what this means.