From its translucent-blue bubble to its sleek curves, this high-tech sewing machine is "sew" totally cool! It attracts hordes of hip devotees who have never even taken a home-ec sewing class. That's because it's computerized, combining with a Nintendo Game Boy to convert what was once grandma's chore into a fun activity for any family member. Embroidering jeans, customizing shirts with fancy stitching, monogramming napkins, creating zingy buttonholes--all this and much, much more is a snap with the Izek. It automatically sews 84 stitch patterns (and up to three combinations), five buttonhole styles, letters (block, script, or outline format), numbers, and symbols and allows hobbyists and artists to create--and save in the Game Boy memory--their own stitch patterns, letters, and designs. When the Game Boy is turned on, music plays and the screen permits a choice of English, French, or Spanish. Next comes a choice of patterns, buttonholes, letters, favorites, custom, and colors. Then single or combination patterns. The 84 stitch patterns show up, each adjustable for length and width. A selected pattern can be added to favorites or sent to the sewing machine. A choice of viewing the machine's setup guide follows. Turning down that option prepares the machine to sew the stitch pattern as it's been selected and customized. Of course, the machine functions without the Game Boy wizardry, and it's loaded with convenient features: automatic needle threader, one-step buttonhole sewing, electronic speed control, front drop-in bobbin for easy viewing and changing, needle up/needle down function, free-arm sewing, and many others. A complete accessory package (various presser feet, friction-free spool holders, transparent bobbins, and needles for sewing different fabrics) is included. Invaluable is Singer's illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet. The machine is under warranty for 25 years against mechanical defects, 2 years against electrical defects, and 90 days for adjustments. --Fred Brack
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
best thing ever:
I didn't really know how to sew when I first got this machine 5 years ago, but it is so idiot proof that I have learned to make clothes, dolls, and bags and have never need to take it in for service or anything.
Rose Knowles:
This machine is great and easy to set up and use. I sew alot of home decorating items. The only thing I don't like is that it only has l foot.
If you know where I can purchase more feet for the maching, please let me know. I need a zipper foot to sew the cording on the pillows that I make.
Izek is great:
I love this machine. It's just like any other machine, except it has the capabilities of expansion. If singer made more "games" for the gameboy, it may be more attractve. The only bad thing about this machine is that when you use regular sized thread spools, you have to put them on the attachment, because they don't fit in the spool pin. I found intersting the two different sewing speeds. So far, I've used this machine for making clothes,costumes, alterations, and curtains. I would not trade this machine... more info
LOVE IT!!!:
This machine has excellent stitch quality, versatility, and is extremely easy to use. With the gameboy you can select, combine and even create your own stitches without hassle. It comes with a huge variety of stitches to choose from already programmed, most you can specify size for or use the mirror image. If you are looking for a machine for clothing, crafts, and home dec, the IZEK is your machine!!! I've made everything for my new baby on it and it's still fun to use (I love the ducky stitch). The needle... more info
