Fully electronic sewing machine with 30 built-in stitches and hundreds of functions
Push-button controls; adjustable stitch length and width; reverse stitching
1-step buttonholer for perfect buttonholes; needle threader; snap-on presser feet
Free arm; LED light; on-board storage; full assortment of accessories included
Editorial Review:
The 7442 Singer Sewing Machine is fully electronic, and loaded to meet all of your sewing needs! This white sewing machine has a full range of utility, decorative, quilting, heirloom, and stretch stitches. Each stitch is electronically formed and optimally set, which means every one is sewn with exact precision. This machine threads quickly and easily with its 6-Second Threading System. And with Pushbutton Stitch Selection, even selecting a stitch is a snap!
Other features include: 30 Stitch patters 1-step buttonholes Adjustable stitch length & width Lock function on decorative stitches Needle threader Electronic twin needle conrol 13 Needle positions 6-second threading system Top drop-in bobbin Bobbin viewer slide plate Auto tensions Long-lasting LED light 5 Snap-on presser feet Free arm On board storage Heavy duty aluminum frame 25-year limited warranty Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
sewing machine:
Haven't used the machine much yet, but satisfied so far. I have limited sewing skills and ambitions and this machine meets my skill level without too many extra bells and whistles. It is as described in the product listing. The only improvement in the listing I could suggest is a more detailed description of the attachments included. I had to go the manufacturer's site for that and was still not entirely confident that all attachments would be there - they were.
Ok, but needle threader is a problem:
This is an ok machine, especially for light sewing. However, like several others, the hook for the Auto Needle Threader is missing from mine so that feature does not work. Very disappointed that such a feature that Singer touts as a major item for their product would be missing from some machines. This was one of the reasons I bought this model. Singer will not get my recommendation for this sewing machine.
Good embroidery with some bad features:
I bought this to replace a Brother machine that failed after 15 years. This machine's embroidery is superior to my old machine. More stitches and the stitches are rendered better. The action is smooth (but it's the noisiest machine I've ever had). I was pleasantly surprised with the construction of the machine, I was expecting cheap construction for such an inexpensive machine. There are a few bad features. The machine is not very responsive to the presser foot. I'm used to a machine stopping and... more info
singer sewing machine:
This is probably a very good item, but I ordered it for my mother who is 77 years old and it was just to complicated for her. Amazon.com was very gracious and took the item back with no hassels. they are great to do business with.
