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I purchased my Singer Futura XL-550 in September 2014, but only after doing a great deal of research by reading 100’s of pro’s and con’s on the XL-400 and XL-550. The biggest complaint about the Futura was thread problems & breaking needles which I figured was operator error, that they made a mistake and blamed it on the machine. But I started having these problems right away; in the first 10 minutes I had 5 or 6 bird’s nests and that happened while I was just trying out the Futura as a sewing machine. And while trying to embroider something I broke my first needle within 2 minutes and 5 more needles in the first hour. I also had problems with the large hoop. It just would not hold the fabric in place and I was not able to embroider a simple pattern that came with the machine. Also, I would get this error message “wrong size hoop installed” about a minute after I started an embroidery project. After all the research I did, to say I was pissed is putting it mildly. I was ready to take an ax to this “machine” (I won’t write down what I really said about this machine). It turns out that my first assumption about it being operator error was wrong, and I want to APOLOGIZE to everyone that post their problems; the ones that I did not believe. I was feeling like an idiot for buying this piece of junk and that old saying of “if it’s too good to be true” is right, this Singer Futura is a real problem.

Singer at one time stood for QUALITY, but lately Singer’s quality SUCKS. By making their machines oversea in places like Vietnam and others, the new owners of Singer Company appear not care about their quality control because it is not there. And YES, there is a learning curve to all new equipment, but it’s hard to learn how to use the machine when it has so many problems that are clearly out of the operator’s control. The Futura XL-550 sewing abilities are okay, but the embroidery part has problems, and I bought this machine to do embroidery. If the manufacture had tighter quality controls, people would not be having these problems. After trying to get my Futura to work, I found a number of problems with it. And in time I came up with some modifications that I used to repair my Futura. I took each problem one at a time and broke it down, and I was able to find the reason for each problem and then I worked out a solution for each problem.

I found that my Futura was having 5 major problems that had to be worked out if I was ever going to be able to embroider anything. Here are the 5 problems I was having: 1. Birds nest in the bobbin case, 2. Breaking needles, 3. Large hoop problem, 4. Wrong size hoop, and 5. Machine would stop over and over on a new project. These are the problems I was having with my Singer Futura XL-550, now for the modification.

The modification I made to my Singer Futura XL-550 has improved its abilities by eliminating the birds nest in the bobbin holder area and stopped the needles from breaking. And what I had to do to fix the problem with the large hoop. I had to deal with these problems and here is the list of problems and the modifications I made to fix them:

Within 1 hour of using the Futura XL-550 embroidery part I broke 6 needles, the first needle was in the first two minutes. What I found was the needle was hitting the edge of the bobbin cover plate. The needle was hitting the edge about 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch above and below the needle slot.

The large hoop was not holding the material while I was running an embroidery design. And believe me I tried everything to get the hoop to hold the material, I even hand stitched the material in the hoop to help the hoop hold the material, but it didn’t work. I used the Futura customer help website to get some help with the large hoop. After waiting on hold for over and hour the person in Customer support gave me the "RUN AROUND" about “are you making sure that the hoop is tight and the material makes a drum sound. Is the notch & grove lined up“ and stuff like that. I told them the hoop was to thin and to flexible to hold the material and that I wanted it replaced. And that only happened after I sent them a picture of the hoop with the material hand stitched into the hoop. They also told me that the hoop replacement they will be sending me is the same as the one that came with my Futura XL-550. Well, after three weeks of waiting the replacement hoop finally showed up. This replacement hoop was not the same, so they lied to me about the replacement hoop. That replacement hoop was about a half an inch longer on the long side and overall was about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch thicker then the one that came with the machine. But even with these differences in size the replacement hoop still did not hold the material tight enough; it would slip out just enough to mess up the design.

Solution: Before you try to embroider that project you just modified, you have to save it (use a new name for that modified project). After you have saved it turn off the Futura XL-550 and close down the software. After you do that, restart the Futura machine and the software, you have to do this to clear out any software problems. You can re-open your saved project and send it to the machine. I know it’s a problem to do that every time you make a modification to a design, but it’s the only way I have found to get around this problem.

The Futura XL-550 “OUT OF THE BOX” gets an overall rating of 1 stars, that"s only because Amazon will not let you give a zero star rating. The sewing machine part is okay and gets 3 stars, but the sewing machine is not why I bought this machine in the first place; I bought this Futura for its embroidering abilities and that part gets a minus 1 stars. I know that many of you are having problems with your Futura and YES “OUT OF THE BOX” it should work without any problems. Don’t give up, most of these machine can be fixed with a little work (and YES, Singer should pay for all the shipping to get it fixed), but they won’t do that. But, after I made the modification to my XL-550 I have enjoyed embroidering custom patches for my Karate Studio and making gifts for friends and family. So, after ALL the modifications to my Futura “My Modified Singer Futura XL-550” gets an overall 4 stars, I reduced the score by a half stars because it is a very noisy machine and another half star because you have to watch the Futura throughout the embroidery project. I came up with these fixes to solve the problems I was having, and I hope this helps you.

UPDATE: I found a service manual for my XL-550 online, and believe me you need this service manual. I use my Futura a great deal, so every 3 or 4 months I clean and lubricate it and adjust the X-Y axis points on the embroidery arm and also reset the needle depth point. If you use your machine like I do, you really need to do this servicing. I am not going to waste my time and money to ship my Futura to someone that might fix it. If their quality control is not there (AND IT‘S NOT), can you really trust them to service your machine? I hope the modification I came up with helps you.

I have been using my XL-550 for more then 3.5 years now and I have made many custom patches for the students at the Karate studio and for friends and family. I even embroider the student’s karate belts with their name and belt number along with the studio name. I searched the internet for a belt hoop for my Futura XL-550 but no luck, so I fabricated a belt hoop for my Futura and it works great.

I have one thing to say to the people that own the Singer Company now. If you want people to keep buying your products you need to upgrade your quality control from nothing (which is what you have right now), and make "QUALITY" the companies most important thing you can offer. Bring back the “SINGER QUALITY“, stand by your product; and if a customer that just bought your product is having problems with it "FIX IT FOR FREE". Pay for the shipping (both ways to a repair center) because your company sold that customer a defective product, and STOP giving your customers the old "RUN AROUND".

One last thing for anyone that is thinking about buying a Futura XL-550, you must understand what I"m saying. I use my machine a great deal but there are some things you just can not do with THIS MACHINE. You can not walk away from your machine; "YOU MUST STAY WITH YOUR MACHINE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROJECT". This machine must be watched at all times, you just can"t set up your project start up the machine and come back an hour or two and find a finished project. You have to sit with your machine throughout your project from the every beginning to end. So, if you are looking for a machine that you can set up and then just walk away, "DON"T GET THIS MACHINE".

For Creativity that Knows No Limits! The SINGER Futura XL-580 embroidery and sewing machine includes innovative features that allow you to do more than ever before. With an endless hoop, knee lifter for hands-free presser foot lifting, extra-large sewing space for quilting and 250 built-in embroidery designs � including 50 endless designs � it�s just what you need to make your sewing creativity truly limitless.

Get the same quality embroidery results as high-end embroidery machines but at a fraction of the cost by using your own PC. Simply connect your PC to the Futura XL-580 sewing and embroidery machine via the included USB cable, use the included software with built-in tutorials, and send the design to the machine. Push a button and you"re embroidering.

New innovations like a knee lifter for hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot, USB Key so you can edit embroidery designs without being connected to the SINGER Futura embroidery machine and 250 built-in all new embroidery designs keep you ahead of the curve.

Singer Sewing Company warrants this Product for a period of twenty-five (25) years against defective materials and/or workmanship. Two (2) years on motors, light assembly, wiring, switches, speed control and electrical components. Ninety (90) days parts and labor FREE of charge!

Service under the above warranties may be obtained by returning the sewing machine with this warranty document and proof of purchase to the Authorized SINGER® Sewing Specialty Retailer from whom the machine was purchased or to a SINGER® SERVICE CENTER. Please consult the enclosed list of centers or contact the Singer Sewing Company to obtain the location nearest you.

This sewing machine is warranted only in normal household (non-commercial) use. These warranties do not cover failures caused by abuse, lack of maintenance in accordance with Singer Sewing Company care and cleaning instructions, misuse, or events beyond our control. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Any implied warranty, including without limitation the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applicable to this sewing machine is limited in duration to the duration of this written warranty. Singer Sewing Company shall not be liable for consequential economic damages resulting from breach of this warranty or any implied warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The Singer Sewing Company does not authorize any person to create for it any obligation or liability in connection with the above machine and parts beyond those set forth herein. The Singer Sewing Company disclaims liability under this warranty for any damage or defect resulting from the use of other than Singer parts and approved service in the repair and maintenance of your machine. To keep your machine operating properly, we recommend that you follow the operating instructions and periodically have your machine serviced and tuned by an authorized Singer sewing machine technician.

For Creativity that Knows No Limits! The SINGER Futura XL-580 embroidery and sewing machine includes innovative features that allow you to do more than ever before. With an endless hoop, knee lifter for hands-free presser foot lifting, extra-large sewing space for quilting and 250 built-in embroidery designs � including 50 endless designs � it�s just what you need to make your sewing creativity truly limitless.

Get the same quality embroidery results as high-end embroidery machines but at a fraction of the cost by using your own PC. Simply connect your PC to the Futura XL-580 sewing and embroidery machine via the included USB cable, use the included software with built-in tutorials, and send the design to the machine. Push a button and you"re embroidering.

New innovations like a knee lifter for hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot, USB Key so you can edit embroidery designs without being connected to the SINGER Futura embroidery machine and 250 built-in all new embroidery designs keep you ahead of the curve.

Singer XL-580 is an innovative monogramming machine that fuses technology with the art of embroidery. This home embroidery machine comes with a large number of pre-loaded embroi…

With a price tag of around $1000, the Singer Futura XL-580 is a high-end sewing and embroidery machine. Although it’s a computerized model and packed with high-end features, the XL-580 is entirely suited to both beginners and more experienced sewers. Not only that but, since it comes with both sewing and embroidery features, it will help you save up on your expenses since you simply need to buy one machine, instead of two different ones. You can also use the machine to work on different types of projects designed for both home and business purposes.

The Singer XL-580 is extremely simple to use- which is quite surprising considering its extended range of features. It includes various types of features that will help you easily find your way around the machine while exploring its different options. For example, it is equipped with an automatic needle threader that will enable you to simplify the task at hand: therefore, you only have to touch the backlit LCD screen to automatically inch the thread through the eye of the needle. Similarly, sewers can also swipe their finger across the LCD screen to automatically adjust the machine’s tension setting. The screen can even be used to adjust the needle position and hence use it for appliques, pivoting and other similar stitch placement angles.

To enhance your comfort, it even includes an automatic bobbin thread pick-up feature. This largely simplifies and speeds up the sewing process. The machine comes with a clear cover designed to help users see the bobbin supply, hence allowing you to avoid snags and snares. Users who prefer to do their sewing at night will be thrilled to learn that the work area is equipped with six LED lights to provide you with optimal viewing. Thanks to the multi-hoop capacity, you can create smaller or larger-than-average designs. If you want to personalize your home accents, you can also make the most out of the XL580’s 20 fonts with outline lettering to print large bold letters on just about any type of fabric that you want.

With a heavy-duty metal frame, the Singer Futura XL-580 can easily be used on an everyday basis. Thanks to its wide array of features, it’s great for both embroidery and regular sewing, which makes it an amazing investment. Granted, it can be a bit tricky to be switching from sewing mode to embroidery mode on a regular basis, thus users that already own a good sewing machine might be better served by an embroidery-only model such as the Brother PE770 and the Janome MC300E, though they’re not packed with nearly as many embroidery designs as the XL-580.

Singer XL-580 is an innovative monogramming machine that fuses technology with the art of embroidery. This home embroidery machine comes with a large number of pre-loaded embroi…

For some of the sewers, it’s hard to look for the best embroidery machines which must be in the budget and efficient in performance as well. Today in this review about the best Singer embroidery machines, you will be able to make a decision.Top 5 Best Singer Embroidery Machines:

No matter if you are looking for a beginner level machine or expert level, you are going to have everything here. We are about to list the best Singer embroidery machines to simplify your work and so you can enjoy every bit of your creativity.

From tablecloths to draperies or fashionable clothes to printing tasks, SINGER XL-580 Futura embroidery machine can do all such tasks with smoothness.

Singer Futura XL-580 is among the best embroidery sewing machines which have the ability to provide everything at the best quality. The creative and innovative features of the machine will make you always go for this one.

SINGER SE340 comes with a sleek design that offers 250 built-in stitches, 6 alphabet options, 200 embroidery designs and a USB stick embroidery design transfer.

This stylish embroidery and sewing machine is just not going to help you in completing the work as fast as possible but it will also help you in winding up the project quickly. The easily adjusted LCD screen will help you in reviewing the work and edit it before applying.

Besides this minor fault, the SINGER SE340 sewing and embroidery machine is ideal for different sewing purposes and durable enough to serve for home stitching project over a long time span.

This sewing and embroidery machine Singer SE340 is the best choice for advanced sewers. People who want something extraordinary from the machine, then this is the best pick up for them. The advanced features will make you go addict to this machine.

The most exciting thing about the Singer embroidery machines is how easily they amalgamate the technological brilliance with creativity and a prime example of this feat is the

The Singer embroidery machine has 125 embroidery designs and 30 built-in stitches. It has five different fonts and outline lettering as well. The automatic needle threader has made things much easier and effortless.

Futura XL-400 comes with a warranty period of 25 years which makes this product superior as compared to other similar products that are available in the market.

If you are looking for the best budget embroidery machine then your choice must be Singer Future XL-400. For the beginners, this sewing and embroidery machine is an ideal match for all the working needs.

Singer Futura XL-550 is the answer to all your questions related to the embroidery or sewing. No matter if your project is big or small, this machine is going to support the whole project with the help of amazing and easy to use features.

Singer XL-420 sewing and embroidery machine has the ability to deal with the basic editing of all the designs and just by one click you can send the design to the machine.

The Singer Futura XL-420 is an amazing choice for everyone who needs a user-friendly machine and it has everything you were looking for. From the basic to the advanced features, you can have anything in this machine to simplify the work.

These best Singer embroidery machine reviews are based on performance and customers satisfaction. At the time of attempting embroidery, no matter for the practice or for the professional purpose, you must have a great and efficient machine on the table. Without a proper machine, this is not possible to achieve the desired and high-end results.

Singer sewing and embroidery machines have a deserved reputation for quality, precision and reliability. They’ve been making high-quality sewing machines for well over 100 years and their timeless designs are regarded as some of the most stylish creations of the 19th and 20th centuries. You’ll see the old cast iron ones still going for good money because they’re excellent machines. But that’s the old Singer machines, what about the new ones? Singer has maintained their reputation and improved upon it: they’re at the cutting edge of sewing machine technology and lead the way with their advances. We’ve assembled a guide to which Singer sewing and embroidery machine could be best for you. Our top ten rated Singer sewing and embroidery machine reviews will hopefully give you a clear idea of what the advantages and disadvantages of each machine are, as well as a good overview of the Singer sewing and embroidery machine range.

We’ve been reviewing for about 4 years on this site, so we think we’ve got a good handle on sewing machines. All our team are passionate about what we do, they get very excited when word comes from on high to go forth and gather new products. Especially so for Singer, we’ve all used them and a chance to really get to grips with them is a treat. We compare a lot of different data on the products we review, it takes a lot of work but it’s worth it because we get really precise comparisons. Keep reading, you’ll see this is the place for Singer sewing machine reviews.

For this article, we’ve looked at about 20 different Singer sewing and embroidery machines and tested most of them. After roughly 55 hours of internet research, a week doing thorough and in-depth testing with our devoted testing community and personal testing, we’ve come up with the following top 10 Singer sewing and embroidery machine guide.

We don’t have any particular affiliation with Singer, we’re just reviewing their products for you. By reading our page you make it possible for us to make more of these fine reviews. It’s what we do, we like to be unbiased, unpretentious and fair, we hope you find what follows to be just that.

Isaac Singer basically started it all: he invented the world’s first practical sewing machine. There had been attempts before but they had all suffered from one shortcoming or another. The first proper Singer was patented in 1851 and for the next 167 years, Singer has been at the forefront of the innovative sewing machine and production technology. If you’ve ever used a sewing machine, you’ve used technology invented by Singer. One of the first truly mass-produced products, the Singer sewing and embroidery machine has a fascinating history of patent battles, ruthless business techniques and sometimes downright unfair behaviour.

It couldn’t be said that Isaac Merritt Singer was a nice guy, but he left an indelible mark on American business and the world of sewing alike. Embroiled in the Sewing Machine War, he emerged dominant after a dirty fight to establish patent control and market dominance.

Amongst the innovations of the Singer company are the first zig-zag sewer and the worlds first electronic sewing machine. While Singer has diversified since a corporate takeover in 1988, they still manage to be at the top of the pack when it comes to high quality and reliable sewing and embroidery machines. It is a trend they are likely to continue into the future.

Making the right choice when buying an embroidery sewing machine is of utmost importance. Singer makes a huge range of machines, so here’s a quick low down of the major types:

The standard Singer you’ll find today, most of the machines they sell are electrical at least in part. A wide range of capabilities is possible with the Singer electrical sewing machines.

Singer machines are all good, of course, but knowing what to look for in a Singer sewing and embroidery machine is really useful. Try looking for the variety of the stitches and designs the machine has built in, also whether it has expandable memory or can have new designs and stitches loaded in.

Singer makes a sewing and embroidery machine for everyone. There is a large range to choose from, from the cheap, entry-level models with limited capabilities, to the high end, all singing all dancing models. Beginners will find themselves well catered for, there are plenty in the affordable range that can do a great deal of the sewing and embroidery you could ask for, while still being well made and reliable.

For the intermediate and more experienced crowd, there are more advanced versions with a wider range of capabilities and functions. These are more expensive but are well worth the price. And for the seasoned pros and business workers, there are the top end ones designed for intensive, complicated work in shops and studios. The most expensive of the Singer range, you get what you pay for.

Singer sewing and embroidery machines are excellent tools, first and foremost. They aren’t toys and if you know how to use them properly, they’ll be extremely useful. Being able to repair your clothes can save you a huge amount of money in replacements or paying to have them repaired. Often it’s a very simple repair you just wouldn’t have been able to do without a sewing machine.

If you’re a fashionista, you can stay on top of the fashion curve with your own Singer; you see it on the catwalk and you can make it the same day. That’s worth having a machine for.

Make alterations and changes to your clothes. Be original and creative, free yourself with a Singer and get making your own fashion statements. You could even start to sell them. Making your own clothes can be lucrative if you’re good, it’s a fascinating job as well. Why not give it a go.

Our selection process started when we got the word to look at Singer sewing and embroidery machines. We assembled the team, our lovely lot of volunteers and staff who dedicate themselves to finding all the products we review and collecting all the information they can about them, and we set them loose. When they all trundled back with the Singers in tow, we had about 20 to whittle down to 10. After some arguing and lots of testing, we managed it. After 4 years of this, we still argue, but it does get us better reviews.

There is an intensive comparison process we use to measure the performance of our tested products. For the Singers, we analysed their appearance, size, weight, manufacturing quality, usability, adjustability, performance and more. After comparing all these we chose the following products.

We have carefully researched, used lots of the products and consulted lots of users. This makes us confident that the Singer sewing and embroidery machines detailed below are generally the best you could get on the market.

This versatile computerized sewing machine lives up to Singer’s reputation and is made of the standard high quality and great design that Singer is known for.

In our analysis of the 65 most important features of Singer sewing machines, we found that while this machine does not contain the maximum number of positive features, it has a unique combination of features we felt made it the Top Pick.

Our Top Pick also allows you to select the stitch you want with just ones press of a button. Settings for width, length and tension are configured automatically and are adjustable with changeable stitch lengths and widths. All these factors made the Singer 7258 our Top Pick.

This is what we think Singer does best: simple but powerful machines. It doesn’t look like the highest end machine out there, and it’s not, but under that simple façade is a very versatile sewing machine.

An affordable, versatile sewing machine from Singer with the standard high quality and great design we’ve come to expect from them. Lots of built-in stitches, a high stitch speed and ease of use all make this our Top Pick.

From our research report, you can see that this is another fantastic Singer sewing machine, just not quite having as many positive features as our Top Pick. The combination of positive and effective features is an excellent, however, and makes it stand out from the rest of the competition.

This extremely powerful and best-selling Heavy Duty Singer sewing machine is well-built, with 23 built-in stitches, and has a 1,100 stitches per minute capacity.

Our runner-up is a bruiser of a Singer sewing machine. It’s no-nonsense and pretty brilliant. The Heavy Duty 4423 is exactly that, heavy duty. Made from tough grey plastic, with simple dials and mechanical workings, it is a very dependable and extremely solid machine you can be confident will not only sew even the most difficult to sew things, but last a lifetime of dings and bangs as well. Clearly designed with the anticipation of hard use in mind, it’s a survivor born and bred.

The frame of the Heavy Duty is heavy duty stainless steel, meaning this isn’t the lightest machine out there. But it’s not meant to be, it’s meant to be tough. There’s a reason this is the best-selling Singer machine in their range.

Only missing out on our top slot because of the lack of different stitches, this Heavy Duty Singer is remarkably well built, solid and extremely powerful. It’ll stitch anything, it seems to say to you.

One of the most effective Singer sewing machines we tested at this very low price, in fact, it is the lowest priced of any of our products here. The 6 built-in stitches have pre-set lengths and width setting, making stitch selection a breeze. Its automatic needle threading system is the biggest time saver in sewing, it’s one of the essentials on a modern machine. The high speed of 1,100 stitches per minute let you bring your creative ideas to life quickly.

What a great, simple little machine. We thought this was our best Budget Pick not only because it was cheap, on sale for less than $75, but because it had a lot of the features you’d want from a Singer machine at that low price. You probably know, buying a cheap sewing machine is worth it if you do it right.

We picked this as our Budget pick and recommend it as a first sewing machine for a beginner. A child or adult starting out into the wonderful world of fabrics needs a good machine to start on that won’t set them or their parents back too much money. The Singer 1234 is light (7 pounds) and cheap, it’ll suit a young girl or boy’s first machine perfectly as it can do a wide range of different sewing tasks with ease. What you don’t want is for the beginner to be struggling against the machine, nothing is more likely to turn them off. This won’t do that.

By taking a look at our research report you’ll notice this computerized Singer has the highest number of built-in stitches (600) and a lot of advanced features. Ever so slightly more expensive than most of the Singers we’ve looked at here, this product has several excellent features such as 5 alphanumeric fonts and 13 1-Step Buttonholes and a buttonhole under the plate.

It also has mirror imaging for reversing your designs and a stitch elongation feature, giving you even more opportunities to get creative. This Singer also has a top sewing rate of 850 stitches per minute.

The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 is a behemoth of a personal sewing machine. It really, really impressed us. Which we were hoping it would, given that it can be found on sale for just under $345, making it one of the most expensive sewing machines we reviewed for this list.

And that’s what we’ve got here with the Singer Start 1304. This little marvel weighs in at 7 pounds and handles really easily. We tried taking it places and not only was it easy to get there, but it still worked when it arrived. Small and tough is a perfect combination for our portable pick. You’ll surely get this factor once you know what to consider when buying a sewing machine.

On sale for under $80, this is a steal of a portable Singer, it’s got a good sewing capability and a smooth action. Very well made too, it doesn’t have any strange rattles or hums and works quite quietly. There is a storage compartment that can be removed for all the accessories, a neat touch if you don’t want to take them all with you.

This machine has a 25-year warranty, an incredible fact considering the sale price. You can rest assured that if you don’t smash it to bits, it’ll keep on working for a long time, and when it needs a bit of tender loving care, Singer will sort you out.

The Singer Futura is a powerful sewing and embroidery machine, loaded with amazing features such as a computerized embroidery system with 125 embroidery designs and a large work area.

Take a look at our research report, it’s clear that this is the best Singer Futura sewing machine combo. This combo machine has 30 popular built-in sewing stitches with two fully automatic one-step buttonholes and also boasts 125 built-in embroidery designs with five fonts and outline lettering.

An embroidery and sewing machine is a potent combination. Unfortunately, some machines that do both don’t do either well. Not so the Singer Futura XL-400. This is one seriously impressive Singer Embroidery and Sewing machine.

It comes already loaded with 125 embroidery designs, these are all very nice and customizable but it’s the ability to load more on that’s the real selling point. It supports a wide range of different formats for your designs, and you can edit them to your heart’s delight on your computer, download them onto the Singer and get rolling. Monogram, embroider and stitch with the LX-400.

On sale for less than $500, this is not in the affordable range of Singer sewing and embroidery machine but it is definitely worth the extra cash for that added element of versatility the embroidery and monogram brings.

A large and powerful Singer sewing and embroidery machine, it’s the best combo machine on our list because it has a large work area, bright LEDs, is updatable with your new designs and is easy to use.

The Singer Heavy Duty range is fantastic, they’re simple, no-nonsense sewing machines that look like they could survive World War III. They probably could, come to think of it. I bet there are some survivalists out there who pick this as their choice of sewing machine to return civilisation to the world when the smoke clears.

It’s not a pretty machine, the Singer Sewing 4432 Heavy Duty Extra High Speed, but for what it lacks in good looks, it makes up for in power, speed and sheer attitude. The metal frame is solid, making this not exactly the lightest machine we’ve reviewed, and the stainless steel bedplate means that you can punch through just about any fabric with this Heavy Duty Singer.

For less than $120, you won’t get a better Singer sewing machine. Period. This is a powerful, fast and well-built machine that doesn’t sing or dance, it just gets on with the brutally efficient task of sewing.

Another superb Heavy Duty from Singer, this will have you stitching at high speed and doing curtains and heavy pleats in no time. Powerful, versatile, fast and really easy to use, it’s the clear choice at the price.

The Singer is well made and solid, it won’t fall apart on your budding designer, Singer back up their high-quality construction with a 25-year warranty, so you can rest assured that the $125 you’ve spent will pay itself off again and again over the years.

A portable Singer perfect for a child or traveller, we’d recommend this to a parent buying a first sewing machine for their child, it has plenty of potential for them as they grow and improve in the future.

This Singer Tradition 2259 is the last one on our list, not because it’s the worst, but because it had to fight off a lot of competitors to even make it onto the list. It’s the result of a lot of comparisons, this list. You can see how we made those decisions by looking at our research report, which you can find above. You should be able to find all the data you need for your choice.

The Singer Tradition 2259 has 19 built-in stitches, built-in bobbin winding and a very simple operation. It’s nothing to brag about, except for the quality of the machine. All the Singers we’ve examined for this review have been really high quality, it’s been good to see them keeping up their standards well into the 21st century. This was no exception. For less than $95, you can grab one on sale and come away with a machine that will keep you going for years and years.

The 25-year warranty is Singer standing by their products and saying it will last, and we believe them. This was well made, quiet and ran fast. The heavy-duty metal frame will keep it sturdy for as long as it continues to work, which should be a very, very long time. We’re not sure how Singer can make quality like this so cheap but we’re not complaining.

Cheap, well built, efficient and with 19 built-in stitches you’ll be loving this Singer for years and years. It’ll keep going and going well for a long time, and when it needs repairing, just take it to Singer.

Taking care of your Singer is easy, just make sure they’re clean and tidy and they’ll take care of themselves pretty well. Make sure it’s unplugged when you’re not using it and all the feet are in contact with the surface it’s on before you start to operate.

Keep a good supply of spare needles in the storage compartment and oil what you can with the recommended oil. Maintenance for Singers is difficult without voiding the warranty, so it’s best just to send them off to Singer and let them do it. They all have a 25-year warranty after all. However, being familiar with the common sewing and embroidery machine problems and knowing how to fix them yourself will be of great help.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our reviews and guide to Singer sewing machines, we’ve sure enjoyed testing them all out and writing about them. They really impressed us, and we’d been hearing some things about Singer’s reputation recently. It’s good to see first hand they’re still on top of things.

It’s our job to make sure you have what you need to buy the right Singer, we hope we’ve done it well. Good luck with your shopping and do stop by again in future for more reviews and guides.

Combining a light-weight, compact design with an LCD screen, this sewing machine has over 400 stitch patterns and 40 embroidery settings. Plus, it comes with a downloadable conversion software and a USB connection to upload your own designs.

Easily upload or edit the 70 programmed designs on this combination sewing machine. Use the LCD touchscreen and choose from 120 different frame settings and 5 fonts. It also includes a 4-x-4-inch embroidery hoop, 7 adjustable feet, a dust cover, and a Project Runway rolling case.

Get custom designs and setting abilities with this sewing machine’s color-LCD touch screen where you can adjust and preview 80 preset embroidery designs or add your own with a USB port. Adjust and view your thread color and 6 preset fonts with arch designs.

This Disney-themed embroidery machine gives you a complete gallery of 100 designs including 35 iconic Disney images viewed on the LCD screen. It has a 4-x-4 -inch embroidery hoop and stitches 400 stitches per minute.

Use this embroidery machine for all size projects with its large (10 ¼ x 6 inches) and small (4 x 4 inches) embroider frames. The LCD screen, 700 stitches-per-minute needles, automated thread tension adjustment, needle threader, and trimmer allows you to easily and quickly make personalized projects.

This embroidery machine expands your work area using a large 5×7 frame and extendable arm. It comes with 136 built-in designs, 6 fonts, 10 frames, and 12 border selections. Edit these options on the LCD screen by adjusting their size, rotating them, or flipping them to their mirror image.

Customize your embroidery and sewing project with its adaptable, large 5-x-7-inch and 5-x-12-inch dual-positioning embroider hoops. Choose from 136 preset embroidery designs, 6 fonts, 184 stitches, and 10 buttonhole settings. Designs can be resized and rotated on the LCD screen. Or upload your own designs using the USB port.

With these things in mind, the Brother PE770 with its access to premade online designs is the right price for a beginner not ready to design. For a little more money, the SINGER EM200 with Online Owner’s Class is perfect for experienced designers who would like to create designs and sew too. Choose the one that fits your needs and experience.

The wide sewing field is the area that can be four to 14 inches wide. The wider the sewing field, the more hat designs you can put.Many embroidery machines come with LCDs that allow you to move your design on theembroidery fabricwith utmost ease.

This multi-purpose machine is used for both embroidery and sewing projects.The great LCD screen allows you to control the embroidery process, and it is light so that you can also use it at night.

The singer is a popular hat embroidery machine suppliers and manufacturer. If you’re looking for the perfect embroidery machine for hats and shirts, the Singer Futura XL-580 machine is perfect.

Some of the best features of the EverSewn Hero – 400 Stitch embroidery machine include an automotive needle threader,automatic bobbin thread levels, and eight different presser feet. The machine’s control panel has a simple and easy-to-control LED screen.

Do you want to create unique designs? Choose Singer 9960 Quantum Sewing machine. This embroidery machine features 600 built-in stitches, 13 automatic one-step buttonholes, and five alphanumeric fonts.

It features a large LCD screen, preset stitch length/width settings, and easy threading to help you customize your desired specification. It is a must-haveembroidery machinefor all quilters and crafters.

When you are in the market looking for a professional embroidery machine, then don’t forget to consider the Singer 9960 Quantum embroidery machine’s unique features.

Brother have seemingly done an outstanding job at producing high-level embroidery machines, so much that they have completely dominated my top 10 list. The Brother PE525 is another embroidery only sewing machine that is also an extremely good model for first time users. First let me saw how impressed I was with the actual design of this sewing machine, it looks utterly fabulous. The front panel is covered in a gorgeous purple design that really stands out amongst the crowd.

Singer’s Futura range of sewing and embroidery machines are regarded as being some of the best models available currently. Full of high specification machines, Singer have ensured that the Futura range is full of futuristic features that will be admired by seamstresses of all skill levels. The Singer XL-580 is no exception to this, it is a premium sewing machine that is designed for those who take their sewing and embroidery seriously.

Equipped with a 6.75” by 4” endless hoop, the XL-580 is an ideal embroidery machine for those of us who intend on producing large pieces of embroidery, such as table cloths, curtains or draperies of any sort. This machine also does a fantastic job at producing wonderful, stand-out patterns on clothing and I can attest to that myself as I made a wonderful design for one of my dresses with it. The Singer Futura XL-580 comes with 250 unique embroidery designs built-in and 215 sewing stitch patterns too. As you can imagine, this is a huge amount of variety and it really does enable you to be creative with your work.

Furthermore, the Singer XL-580 comes with the latest SwiftSmart threading system that does an exemplary job at guiding the thread from the spool to the needle via a single slit in the front panel. It also comes with a simplistic drop-in bobbin system, a knee lifter and software that enables users to design their own embroidery patterns on a computer before importing them directly onto the machine. This is without doubt one of the best embroidery machines around today and while it certainly isn’t a cheap or budget model, it is perfectly suited for seamstresses of all experience levels.

The Singer XL-420 is the second Singer sewing machine on my list of the best embroidery machines, which is something the brand should be exceptionally proud of – given the serious competition. There are so many things that I absolutely love about this combination machine (used for sewing and embroidery) that I found it incredibly hard to narrow them down to a select few key features.

Part of the Futura range of sewing machines, the XL-420 is a high-specification computerized model that can be purchased for around $590 to $600, depending on where you shop online. Amazon typically offer the best price, but you can also often find deals elsewhere too. The most striking feature that the Futura XL-420 has is the 10” by 6” embroidery area it boasts, this is considerably larger than what you will get with any of the other machines on my list. Now, it’s important to note that this alone doesn’t make this product one of the best around. Ultimately, the size of your embroidery area only really impacts those of us who want to work on large pieces of fabric and even then it is somewhat of a convenience. However, the Singer Futura XL-420 has a whole host of other components that help it to out compete many of the other often more expensive models.

As with any machine within Singer’s Futura lineup, the XL-420 is truly revolutionary in many aspects and it really has helped to set the bar high for future embroidery machines. I personally used the XL-420 to work on some of my largest embroidery pieces to date, some of which included curtains, throws and my current kitchen’s table cloth too. While this product is clearly a mid-range priced model, it has some of the highest specification features that are only really found on the more premium priced models. This wonderful piece of kit does the basics well and has so many additional extras that it is truly versatile too. Singer have included a 10-year warranty with this model and so you won’t ever need to worry about your expensive investment breaking.

The Singer 9985 is part of Singer’s Quantum Stylist range, it is a stunning sewing machine that has a huge number of unique functions that are exceptionally useful for seamstresses of all experience levels. As it stands you can purchase Singer’s latest embroidery machine for around $500 and you will get an awful lot for this money too. Let me start off by telling you that Singer included 960 different stitch patterns with this computerized sewing machine.

In addition to this there is also 13 unique one-step buttonhole styles, 5 different alphabets and a selection of embroidery designs available too. Singer have clearly spent a lot of time trying to build a well rounded sewing machine that is capable of performing exceptionally well at traditional sewing and embroidery too.

Some of my other favorite features include the sensitive adjustable presser foot that is one of the most refined I have ever used, the stitch memory that enables you to edit up to 60 characters in the 9985’s memory and the electronic auto pilot mechanism too. My overall impression of the Singer 9985 was that it was a huge upgrade on the 9980 and while it has so many features, it’s not going to overwhelm beginner seamstresses at all. I would recommend this to anybody looking to get into sewing or embroidery as a hobby or even as a trade.

With thousands of 5 star reviews on Amazon to date, the Singer 9960 is Singer’s best-selling sewing machine to date. The 9960 is a truly well-rounded model that is capable of sewing, quilting and also detailed embroidery too. Amazon are selling this particular model for approximately $300 and for this price you really can’t find much that is better. My favorite thing about this premium computerized sewing machine is the extension table that comes with it as standard.

While this may come across as “just” an additional extra, it really does make the difference when it comes to embroidery on large projects. When you add this to the fact that the 9960 has over 600 built-in stitches, you start to realize what an outstanding machine this is. In Singer’s own words, the 9960 Quantum Stylist was designed to have “everything you need and more”. There are 13 one-step buttonholes, an automatic buttonholer and 5 unique alpha-numeric fonts too.

While I personally prefer the Singer 9985 for embroidery, the 9960 is definitely one of Singer’s best embroidery machines to date. Everything about this sewing machine was added with purpose and given the extremely low price, it’s hard to beat in almost every department. I’ve personally used this exact model for countless sewing and embroidery projects in the past and will continue to do so in the future. This is currently my daughter’s machine of choice when it comes to embroidery and I can definitely see why. A truly fabulous piece of kit from Singer and one that is likely to stick around for quite some time.

Some of the additional features on offer with Brother’s LB6800PRW include a brilliant bobbin winding mechanism, a quick loading drop-in bobbin that is jam resistant, a very clear LCD touch screen, pre-loaded visual tutorials, pattern customization features, a bright LED lit work space and to top everything off, a branded Project Runway rolling bag too. I’ve always been an admirer of the Project Runway range and for good reason, each and every sewing machine within it has been produced to industry leading standards. That is, ultimately, why Brother as a brand is out in front in recent years.

While the Singer 9980 was, in my honest opinion, bettered by the more recent 9985, I was still hugely impressed by it to say the least. This gorgeous light blue sewing machine is another model that belongs within the recent Quantum Stylist range. If you are interested in purchasing one today, they usually cost around $400 on Amazon and for this money you get a huge array of useful features.

Firstly, Singer have equipped this premium sewing machine with 820 different stitch patterns that can be easily selected using the computerized LCD display on the front panel. Of these 820 built-in stitch designs, 10 are classed as being basic, 21 are stretch, 776 are classed as decorative and to top all of this off there are 13 one-step buttonholes too. If you’re interested in including text on any of your projects then you will be pleased to hear that there are 5 different alphanumeric variants available on this model.

The machine coming at the end of my list, which is by no means a bad achievement given the competition, is the Singer 9970. This combination sewing and embroidery machine is computerized, comes with 600 built-in stitches and 13 unique one-step buttonholes to enable the creative seamstresses to perform the most complex designs.

Having so many different stitch variants could be seen as being quite confusing for beginners, however Singer have done a fantastic job of ensuring that this is not the case. The 9970 has a fairly straight forward LCD screen with buttons that enable users to rapidly change any of the many settings the machine has.

The capacity for the 9970 to function using electronic auto pilot makes handling the machine during difficult jobs so much easier and this is something that I feel all machines should have as standard. The 9970 comes with a selection of extra presser feet, 5 monogramming fonts and an extension table too which helps with sizeable projects. All of these features together led to me concluding that this is one of the best embroidery machines to date. There are a few things that I preferred in Singer’s 9985, 9980 and in fact 9960, but the 9970 is a very good sewing machine that will be suitable to the majority of people out there.