Mechanical Singer Sewing Machines Review

Singer sewing machines were the first in reliable home sewing machines. The mechanical sewing machines are still considered the best of the "old reliable" machines. They may have fewer bells and whistles than the electronic sewing machines, but that means there's less that can go wrong. Most people sewing at home don't use over 80% of the fancy extras available on the electronic machines. You can't go wrong with a sturdy mechanical Singer sewing machine.

If you're just beginning with sewing, there are sewing machines available for less than $200. Just think, for less money than it takes to outfit your family for a new season, you could have a new sewing machine to outfit them for life. Besides the sheer practicality, sewing machines increase your ability to create, to decorate, and to teach the art of stitchery. Your purchase is more than just a machine. It's an investment in your home.

Top choices	1507WC	3116 Simple	Inspiration Series
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Rating	Full review	Full Review	Full Review
Our Score	Recommended Purchase	Buyer Beware	Buyer Beware
Bobbin Type	Front Load	Front Load	Top Drop-in Bobbin
Number of stitches	8 Stitch Patterns	18 Stitch Patterns	6 stitch patterns
Weight	17.2 pounds	20 pounds	16.1 pounds
Buttonhole function	-Automatic 4-step Buttonhole	-Fully Automatic 1-step Buttonhole	* 4-step buttonhole
Pricing	$90-$150	$90-$150	$120-$150
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1507WC Review

Small, Portable
Easy Manual
Comes with Soft Case
Quiet Machine

Warranty from Singer hard to get service
Front Loading Bobbin.

On Amazon, 15 out of 28 reviews gave it 5 stars, again average of 4 out of 5 stars. Of the mechanical machines at Singer, this is currently one of the better models according to reviews on the internet. It is a simple machine, but it's also very affordable.

Packed with the basic features of a home sewing machine, the 1507 is not meant to be a fancy machine. This is touted in online reviews as a good machine for beginners.

Automatic tension	Should take some of the challenge out of the tension knob.
Automatic 4-step Buttonhole	Full control of your buttonholes.
Free Arm with Accessory Storage	Makes storage and usage both easy in small spaces.
Adjustable Stitch Length	Full control over your stitch length.
Machine Dust Cover	No need to purchase a hard cover.

Measures 15 by 8 by 12 inches.
Comes with Feed Cover Plate, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Button Sewing Foot, and General Purpose (All Purpose) Foot.
Also includes Needles, Bobbins, Buttonhole Opener/BrushLint Brush, Oil, Screwdriver (large), Spool Cap (large), and Spool Cap (small).
Heavy Duty Metal Frame
25 Year Limited Warranty
Class 15 Bobbin

Likes

On Amazon, Walmart, and Wize, this little machine generally got very good reviews. Many of the other lower priced Singer machines don't get good user reviews, so we feel that this is the model to recommend in the low priced mechanical Singer sewing machine line.

Dislikes

There are still the occasional reports about timing going out on the machine, and bobbin tension problems that seem to plague many lower priced machines. These problems seem less in this model, though.

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Singer 1507

Amazon.com -- Great reviews, often best price.
Singer 1507 Basic Sewing Machine on Ebay -- Find the right machine at the right price.
Singer 1507 with Cover Sewing Machine at Joann.com

Summary

This little Singer mechanical sewing machine gets generally good reviews by users. With only the most basics such as 8 stitches, a 4-step buttonhole function, and a few presser feet, this machine is best for those who have simple needs from a sewing machine. Most of the reviewers who were happiest with the machine were either beginners or only wanted the most basic functions on a sewing machine.

Singer 3116 Simple Review

Cheap.
Automatic threader

Machine continually breaking down

This model of the Simple line, the 3116 Simple seems to be almost universally panned as a lemon. Problems with the bobbin abound, timing problems, difficulty getting service, poor company response, and continuous break downs seem to be the rule rather than the exception.

Here are the features of this Simple machine:

18 Stitch Patterns	When the machine works...
Fully Automatic 1-step Buttonhole	Sorry, I can't give you a video of that, I've only used the 4-step buttonhole function.
Drop Feed for Free Motion Sewing	This is instead of a feed dog cover for things like sewing on buttons.
Automatic Needle Threader	Speeds up the process, especially for aging eyes.

Free Arm/li>
20 pounds
14.5 x 12 x 7.2 inches
25 Year Limited Warranty