Product Reviews


Really Great Sewing Machine and Customer Services

This lovely machine is a treat to work with and came with a very generous bundle of useful goodies. It was damaged in transit but it got sorted out straight away and we had the sewing machine in working order the following week. Impressive customer service.

By Gaby Kingham on 12-Jul-2020


Great service; great product!

Very speedy delivery. Sewing machine is good quality and works perfectly well. Very pleased with the free accessory bundle - includes everything you need to get going with the sewing. Overall, very happy with the service and would advise anyone looking for a new sewing machine to give the Ironing Press Company a go. Thank you!

By Lisa Grayson on 09-Jul-2020


Excellent service

Ordered machine on Sunday and delivered on the Tuesday. Very happy with purchase. Waiting for local fabric shop to open tomorrow so I can start my first project.

By Maria Filer on 14-Jun-2020


Sewing made easy

My first sewing machine for over 40 years and I love it. The only problem I had was there were no full instructions on how to use it, just a quick guide. However I fiddled about and soon got the hang of all the different stitches. It's so easy to use.

By Joan Moore on 30-May-2020


Heavy

I love this machine - everything about it is brilliant bar the weight.

By Mikayla O'Neill on 16-May-2020


Definitely recommend!

Great sewing machine. Full of amazing features I didn't know I needed until now. Delivery to the Isle of Man within 4 days - couldn't be better!

By Mrs Maureen Davenport on 16-May-2020


Brilliant

Had a small problem with threading the needle but sorted with a phone call to The Ironing Press Company. Excellent!

By Linda Ould on 11-May-2020


Delighted

I am delighted with my sewing machine, however, after adjusting the level the machine is still rocky and I've had to balance it with card. Can you give me advice please. Susan

By Susan Curwood on 11-May-2020


Quick service and delivery!

Quick service and delivery!

By Susan Curwood on 11-May-2020


great sewing machine

really good sewing machine at very cheap price with plenty of really decent extras

By Mrs Barr on 03-Feb-2020


this machine does tons and half the price of Janome Brother

this machine really has loads of buttons, easy to use and has loads of decent free extra

By Mrs Barr on 03-Feb-2020


Amazing!

I can’t express how amazing my whole experience has been with this sewing machine! It arrived earlier than expected and then when it did I couldn’t believe all the extra pieces that came with it! Not only that, the machine itself is brilliant and as a beginning sewer, it’s easy to get the hang of! Simply amazing!

By Lizzy on 07-Jan-2020


Sewing Machine

I was very pleased with the delivery which came really fast. I am very pleased with the sewing machine 404. It does everything that was advertised and there was plenty of accessories which was a real bonus. Thank you very much.

By Elizabeth Lias on 07-Nov-2019


Great machine and good value

First use, turned collar on husband’s shirt. Easy to use, lots of control. Very smooth and quiet.

By Christine Bryant on 30-Sep-2019


Great machine, real bargain

Amazing compared to other equivalent machines + it included some very decent extras.

By Mrs. Gallagher on 14-Aug-2019


great accessories and good machine

highly recommended - great accessories and machine!

By Mrs. Merritt on 01-Aug-2019


Amazing value for money!

Does so much more than a machine twice the price! Delighted with this purchase.

By Delyse Edwards on 01-Aug-2019


Happy wife = still winning!

I had purchased this for my darling wife as she has now “outgrown” her first sewing machine and therefore, needed a machine that is more advanced and designed for more than just casual use. She has been using it now for a few weeks, she is very happy with how it works and has been showing it off to the girls at her sewing club. I was concerned that she may find all the functions and gizmos a little daunting, however, she had picked it up rather quickly. Going by the products she has created so far, and at the speed she has managed to do so (plus the lack of groaning with frustration), I can be very confident that this was an ideal purchase. On a final note, the extras the machine came with were also very good and appear to be of good quality. Thank you.

By Mark Lake on 22-Jun-2019


fantastic quilting machine

fantastic quilting machine + all everything a normal machine does

By Mrs. Maryann Offler on 18-Mar-2019


amazing products with fast delivery

really amazing with next morning delivery

By Helen Blackman on 11-Mar-2019


An excellent machine. Well worth the cost

By Helen Blackman on 10-Mar-2019


An excellent machine. Well worth the cost

By Helen Blackman on 10-Mar-2019


404 seeing machine

This is my first computerised sewing machine so far i am loving it. The extras that came with it are great they saved me the hassle and cost of having to buy them separately. The only downfall was the instructions were a bit hard to follow. Otherwise top marks to the ironing press company

By Pam on 08-Mar-2019


Sewing Machine 404

By Gordon Winfield on 17-Nov-2018


Fast delivery. Excellent service.Friendly Staff.

Arrived quickly, ( Next Day) Was not the machine I thought it was going to be? I had read online this machine identical to Jaguar 596. Its not. It looks sleek and has all the bells and whistles that is advertised for it. But it was not for me. I liked my friends Jaguar 596 and I explained & exchanged it painlessly.The 404 is really a Fristar& Rossman machine. But not the one I wanted. All in all I am very pleased with the service I get from this company.

By Margaret Hales on 03-Nov-2018


Love love love this machine!

Super speedy delivery. Loads of fantastic goodies. Would absolutely recommend. Many thanks!

By Helen Thimbleby on 11-Sep-2018


1st Computorised Sewing Machine !

Delivery fast, haven't been able to try out yet as had mother in law with dementia staying... have read the manual, easy to follow, as never has a computerised machine before, fab design, can't wait to try it out !

By Mrs Pauline F Simons on 11-Sep-2018


great sewing machine

By Andrew Wilson on 21-Aug-2018


404 quilter professional

Dear Ironing Press Co. Thank you for sending the sewing machine bought by my manager Robert Day for our sewing room. It is a wonderful machine and has everything we need for our sewing room. The different buttonhole settings has been most useful in our repairs. I have the same machine at home and would highly recommend this machine to anyone who either works in a sewing room or sews as a hobby.

By Robert Day on 26-Apr-2018


Fab machine

Love it. Worked straight from the box and the instructions are in pictures so easy to follow. Kit contains all you need to get started except fabric!

By Tamasine Thompson on 09-Apr-2018


So far so good.

I received my machine 4days ago and have only been able to spend a bit of time with it so far, but it seems pretty intuitive and easy to use. Delivery information and time was excellent, ordered on Wednesday afternoon and it arrived on Friday afternoon. The only reason I have given it four stars instead of five is that some of the instructions are badly translated and a bit tricky to follow.

By Sue on 24-Oct-2017


Sewing Machine

Sew far so good. Haven't done much yet but feels an OK machine.

By Moira Nicholson on 15-Oct-2017


great machine

Having not used a machine for a number of years and this one being so much more sophisticated than I have used previously, it took a bit of getting use to! It didn't seem to like me using the satin foot on silky material, but once I put the zigzag or straight metal foot on it was fine. Still to use all the features, but so far I am impressed. Great service from The Ironing Press Company and all the "extras" where great, plenty of thread to test the pattern stitches!

By Carolyn Lewis on 05-Oct-2017


Sewing machine

I just love my new sewing machine

By mohrag mitchell on 18-Sep-2017


Fantastic

Best sewing machine ever

By marie smith on 23-Aug-2017


Sewing machine 404

Thrilled to bits with this sewing machine, tried most of the stitches and it works a dream. Been sewing for years and fancied a machine that could embroider and this one is perfect, it's not too advanced but enough for what I wanted. The automatic sew function is brilliant, and I mastered the needle threader straight away. All in all I am delighted with it and so glad I bought it, for the price it's a bargain. Ironing press was excellent, next day delivery, cannot praise them enough.

By Jill Tonks on 09-Aug-2017


regenbogen

Verry good

By Eva Maria Fischer on 14-Jul-2017


Sewing just got more interesting

As a relative newbie to machine sewing, the 404 has opened the door and my eyes to the possibilities for an inexperienced sewer. The speed control is at the moment my fovourite feature, it just makes practicing so much easier. The plethora of available stitches is also fun. I can certainly see this machine taking me forward for years to come.

By Richard Kaprot on 12-Jul-2017


Fantastic sewing machine

My mum bought me this sewing machine 4 years ago as a Christmas present, I use this machine regularly because of my craft. It's very strong machine, and I'm very pleased with this one. It's a strong machine and it's capable of sewing heavy duty because have a strong motor and iron parts, and it's not light.I use this machine to sew handbags, purses, cosmetic bags, and sew beautifully!I definitely can recommend this machine for all kind of users, not just beginners.Easy to clean, easy to sew, beautiful stitches, strong and quiet!

By Melissa on 19-Mar-2017


Amazing machine

Been using this machine for a couple of months now and it's amazing. Haven't used all the features but I've tested them out. Great machine. Would recommend for beginner/intermediate sewers!

By Claudia on 23-Feb-2017


Five Stars

Fantastic!

By Sevy on 28-Dec-2016


Love all the designs

Absolutely thrilled with this machine. Purchased as a treat and it does everything it says. Had some difficulty with self threading needle, had to drop the needle down in the holder so it works properly. Love all the designs, has three speeds and can go peddle free. Easy to load bobbin. Bleeps so you can't do things wrong. Wouldn't recommend it for its alphabet/numbers, they are a bit harsh. Fancy stitching is nice. Excellent value for money. Came with a load of threads which have been a great bonus. Have used it on free quilting (something I haven't done before) and once I get a bit more confident it is certainly capable of what I would need. Would recommend if you want a first quilting machine.

By Jan on 04-Nov-2016


Sewing Machine 404 put the joy back into my sewing

This is my first menu driven sewing machine. My old FristerRosssman is 41 years old. I have been sewing for 56 years or so and have had my own sewing bussiness for 40 of those. I have recently retired and this machine was my treat! My machine was delivered 3 weeks ago and since then I have been having fun. I never had time for experimenting with embroidery stitches before.I have successfully made broidere engIaise edging. The choices of designs opens up endless possibilities.This machine makes a wide variety buttonholes at the press of a button.It's the easiest machine to thread.You only have to use the foot control if you want to, I haven't used it yet, the speed control on the machine is excellent, especially if you have arthritis (as I have).The snap on feet are great (never had this feature before).The goodie bag which came with the machine has been handy and of good quality. I particularly like the serging foot and the walking foot.The only down sides are niggles really. The bobbin winder can sometimes over fill. You have to but an empty biro or tube over the bobbin window to make a secondspool holder for turn needle sewing.And finally the bobbin tension needed some adjustment at the beginning.

By JJ on 13-Oct-2016


Five Stars

A wonderful machine for a great price, would highly recommend as it's easy to use.

By Maria Y. on 10-Oct-2016


Five Stars

Lovely

By Amanda on 25-Sep-2016


Fantastic

I love this machine. The embroidery is basic but for the money the machine is excellent. I thought some of the listed accessories were missing when the machine was delivered, so I contacted the seller who got back to me straight away and told me that they were packed inside. I did feel a little silly for not looking first. Excellent service and machine.

By Rachel Welsh on 21-Sep-2016


Great machine and very good value for money

So far I am very impressed with this machine. It is very easy to operate and I was switching between various stiches in no time at all. It is excellent value and I am very impressed with it. I would advise reading through the instructions to familiarise yourself with all the buttons and the machines abilities before starting. I would definitely recommend this machine for those who are upgrading their basic machine for something that will provide various stitches for every requirement. I am looking forward to many happy hours of sewing endless combinations and possibilities.

By Karen on 11-Sep-2016


Five Stars

Wife loves it however do not see much of her now

By david perrin on 26-Aug-2016


Best machine I've ever had

A great machine and the best I have ever had it is one I would recommend to anyone and I would buy again

By annette martin on 22-Aug-2016


Five Stars

Superb sewing machine with many features at a great price

By susan taylor on 05-Aug-2016


Super super 404 sewing machine

Swift delivery well packaged - eager to see the machine. What a lovely looking compact machine. Runs like a dream so easy to use stitches nicely and really well behaved. Perhaps you are wondering what I mean by this - some machines suddenly slow or speed up or jump stitches. This one was so consistent with and without the foot control. Yes the light is not as bright or focuses on all the stitch plate but hey who really sews into the wee small hours and if I do I have lights on in my sewing room and an angled positioned lamp.Cut out and sewed a dress this morning wow no problems drop in bobbin so no fiddling with drop down flaps and trying to keep sewing out of the way and best of all you can see when you are running out of thread and can allow for a refil.Started to complete the borders of a quilt that has been waiting my attention for a few months now so much easier than by hand and I am free hand stippling them. Had a little hiccup with the feed dogs - All My Fault- didn't read the quick start guide. This machine is slightly different to my other 3 (yes 3 but after 50+ years of sewing who cares they are all well past their best and all pre loved). This is truly mine bought by me for me. The lovely Lionel answered my S.O.S and explained how to drop the feed dogs and hey presto away we went. I felt such a wallybut he was so kind and told me anytime to give him a ring if I had a query. My advise is read the quick start guide and refresh your mind on how things work on your lovely new 404, As I am familiar with programming etc this didn't phase me and truly going to enjoy some lazy afternoons playing on my 404 (well why not after all I am retired). So many ideas and trying to spin some yarn to match the lovely garments I have planned.Once you take the plunge and buy this machine you will appreciate all the added extras the cutting foot and walking foot as well as all the other feet are worth £'s to buy (I know I have purchased them all for my other machines). So many spare bobbins and the box of threads seam rippers scissors and of course the extension table - worth a bomb. If you add up all the cost of each items you could be paying a great deal more what with the cost of a branded machine possibly more. This machine is superb really really good value and will be loved as much as my much used Feister Rossman Cub. What more can I say but don't dally order pay receive and get sewing you know you want to.

By Sally W. on 26-Jul-2016


Sewing made simple

Can't believe what this machine can do it makes sewing simple

By Heidi on 22-Jul-2016


Sewing machine&seller IPC

I didn't use it yet as it is to travel with me to Portugal so I just connect it and seems to be all ok. In my review of the seller: IPC I must redeem myself as I forgot to say in my seller review, how quick the team and Lionel had been to answer all my questions before I order. I sent several emails as if the machine needs a reparation,the body inside the casing now I know is metal, and other doubts as I am not going to try the machine immediately. They always came back to me and answer all my questions. The machine came in 2 days after I placed the order and even brought more offers than what we can see on the image. Is heavy enough to not be jumping around, or sliding but still workable&sturdy. For the reviews I red before and for my own experience with them, this seller is more than 5 stars. The machine came very well packed. I already know where all fit in the box and manage to just left out the 5 scissors looking nice and with quality&sewing threads 24 in beautiful colors. The accessories where in a bag side glued in the box, but now just those I said are out of the box. I am taking all as the box also contains important information, like order number for instance. It is an amazing machine just looking, I imagine when actually I will use it and get delighted/exultant, and all you get for this price is a bargain not to miss.

By Mariana on 19-Jul-2016


Great machine

Great machine. Hesitant to buy initially as no makers name but have been using for some time now and apart from not managing to get the needle threader to work there are no negatives to say about this machine. Great buy for the price.

By Haz053 on 12-Jul-2016


Machine is easy to use and sews beautifully

This machine has been nothing but a dream. It comes with a wide range of free Accessories nearly all of which I have used. Machine is easy to use and sews beautifully.This machine is a lot heavier than my cheaper Brother one but this is not too much of an issue for me as it pretty much stays in the same place all the time.Will add some pics when my sewing table is a bit clearer... Lol

By Lucy Lu on 04-Jul-2016


Excellent value for money a good all round machine

Excellent value for money. The machine is good quality and sews beautifully. Much better than my older machine. The alphabet is suitable for name tags but not high enough quality to put names or sentences on projects but in fairness it does not state that it is an embroidery machine, if you want this then you will need to spend the extra to get a sewing/embroidery machine. I would use the free motion sewing to put names on projects. The extra stitches are good. This is a good all round machine for home projects. It is on par with the more well known brands for the price. The machine is very easy to use, this is my first computerised machine and the instructions were very easy to follow, The needle threader is a bit hit and miss but with reading many reviews on many sewing machines this seems to be the norm, I think there is a knack to it which i'm sure I will master soon. The extra freebies are of good quality and lets face it where else would you get 13 feet. I only got 6 with my last machine. The extension table is good and would cost around £30 if you had to buy it separate You also get a hard cover for this machine which is good. Most only supply a soft dust cover. This is a good mid range sewing machine and would recommend it highly. Customer service is very good and deal with any problems promptly and courteously. I have been using this machine now for just over a month, I have made several projects and this machine has made it so easy. I love it. it is a really good quality machine for the price you pay. Highly recommend it.

By Dragon4lion on 30-Jun-2016


Five Stars

Excellent

By L L R Scott on 03-Jun-2016


Machine is as described by suppliers web site

Just what I wanted

By SaraJane on 02-Jun-2016


Its amazing. Does everything it says and more

Was hesitant if I should return it but decided to keep it.Its amazing. Does everything it says and more. Great extra freebies which saved a lot of extra spending. Easy to use if you are familiar with any sewing machine. I didn't have to read any instructions just self explored so that says it all.

By star on 11-Apr-2016


Five Stars

Great thanks

By Carol Hughes on 01-Apr-2016


Fantastic

Fantastic machine, would have had five stars had the size of the letters been able adjust and the automatic needle theader work but otherwise does everything that I want. I love it it's not to noisey, still doing some practice on it. So that I can get used to all the settings and making notes about what works best for me but have made some presents

By Michelle on 14-Mar-2016


Brilliant machine, glad I bought it

I wanted a good all round machine to replace mine which I have had for 30 years and is getting past its best now!. I have started quilting so was looking for one that would work on that too. This seemed a good buy and with all the free extras I thought I would have a look at it. When it arrived, which was very quickly, it was well packed and everything was there. I unpacked it and plugged it in, it worked straight away, no issues, loads of different sewing feet, and the extra walking foot which I particularly wanted, The free scissors that came with it aren't very good quality, a bit cheap and nasty but everything else is great. Its not noisy, its easy to use and instructions are easy to follow, if a little sparse. I'm very pleased with my purchase

By Barbara D on 05-Mar-2016


Love it

I wanted to upgrade from my pretty basic sewing machine so did a lot of research. This machine came up as incredibly good value. It exceeds my expectations and I'm thoroughly enjoying discovering all that it can do. From the automatic needle threader to the embroidery stitches, it's straightforward and reliable. It happily stitches through multiple layers of fabric, too. It came with a host of extras, all useful. And best of all, it arrived the next day! I love it!

By Mrs T on 04-Mar-2016


good value

I have been using this sewing machine quite a lot since june 2015. I only use it for quilting. it is amazing value for what it does. customer service is very helpful too.

By martine on 22-Feb-2016


lots of really nice decorative stitches and at a v

Lovely machine, lots of really nice decorative stitches and at a very good price, still getting to grips with using it as I've not used a computerised sewing machine before, but I love the needle up/down feature also the speed changer, you can also use the machine without the foot pedal, which I haven't tried yet. It arrived quickly, very well packaged and with a lovely bundle of freebies, very useful, All in all so far I'm very pleased with my purchase.

By P. Jones on 09-Jan-2016


A very, very good buy.

So pleased with this machine. It doesn't make me a cuppa, but other than that it seems to do everything else. I love the 'needle' down option. The speed options (excellent if teaching a child to use it). The choice of embroidery stitches is brill. The needle automatic threader actually works! Spool is visible, taking the guesswork out when it is about to run out. A really good all rounder sewing machine. The extras that come with this machine aren't cheap & nasty either. A very, very good buy.

By Shirley W on 18-Dec-2015


Four Stars

Great machine

By GraCall on 13-Dec-2015


fantastic

this machine was bought as a gift for me and it is a fantastic machine i have had great fun with my projects .this machine is well worth the price and i have now been using it for about a year and have had no problems with it i cannot find any fault at all .

By Elizabeth Pirie on 20-Aug-2015


Five Stars

Very pleased delivery was quick and item just as stated.

By technophobe on 10-Aug-2015


Superb

This is the first computerised sewing machine i've used - and jeez it sure make sewing interesting and easy. My eyesight is failing so the needle threader is a huge blessing - make sure your needle is up as far as it will go (i usually press the needle down button to bring the needle down, then press it again to make sure the needle is in the correct position), hook the thread around the white hook and under the teeny upward hook that comes through the needle. release the gadget arm slowly for best effect.The computerised screen is simple to scroll through and stitch adjustments give you more than the 177 stitches on offer - the combinations this little machine offers are only limited by your imagination.The lettering is clear capitals with no option of lower case nor size adjustment. It does join the letters together with a stitch or 2 but it's easy to snip those stitches out. If you're good at machine embroidery though you could get round this by embroidering any script.The range of feet & tools that come with this machine is immense, saving a lot of money further down the line. The tension is easy to adjust and the bobbin is easy to access. I had an issue with the thread catching underneath until I realised that I hadn't quite threaded the machine properly - so this is definitely down to human error and now I just take more care.This machine is just the right weight that I can lift it or slide it out of my way and yet it doesn't slip around when i'm sewing like my lighter machines do - definitely a big bonus.I make 'art' quilts - this machine handles the thickness of 3 layers with ease - the only slight issue, which I don't mind but you might, is the pass through cavity is quite small - this has just made me more strategic in planning how to sew quilts to the left of me rather than the right :)The vibration & noise from this machine are minimal - it does get slightly louder as the bobbin thread runs really low - I like this - it's good warning that i'm about to have to stitch all over again if I don't sort it out :)There are so many plus point to this machine (for me at least) that I really can't fault it (nor the seller).

By Barbara Miles on 31-Jul-2015


Five Stars

big and efficient

By Leila Sango on 22-Jul-2015


Just what I was looking for

Buy this you will never own another sewing machine, just remember to have the machine serviced on a regular basis.

By denise jakings on 21-Jul-2015


Five Stars

Got my sewing machine in very good time. Excellent sewing machine!! Loads of freebies!

By katherine marco on 09-Jun-2015


Love this machine

I love it . I couldn't believe how soon it arrived. I think it will take me a while to got the hang of it but I don't care. It is great

By Mrs P Marron on 08-Jun-2015


Five Stars

Absolutely best machine I've ever had

By Claire Salleh on 04-Jun-2015


Jolly good value for money,superb after sales

The after sales service is the best I have ever encountered. I had a couple of queries ,so I telephoned ( quick responses) and received patient helpful and courteous assistance .A replacement needle threader and easy thread needles were promised and were sent very promptly . I was impressed that ( I live in France)an electrical adapter was included in the initial delivery. The machine is very different from my 20 year old Pffaf and I'm still getting used to it. I do find attaching different feet a bit fiddly, they snapped on with the Pfaff and the lamp is dismal due to new E.U electrical regulations, but a side lamp gets over this. I still cannot manage to change the bobbin tension( just where is that hole referred to in the instructions- perhaps someone can help me out on this. I should mention that I my left hand is not as efficient as my right due to a medical problem, which no doubt accounts for some of my difficulties

By twinks on 31-May-2015


Great purchase

My wife absolutely loves it,so much better than her old machine

By mr phillip d evans on 15-May-2015


I have found it not easy to sew some of the delica

I am a new sew bee and this is my first machine.I have found it not easy to sew some of the delicate fabrics. but it might be my skills not the machine.

By DilekY on 07-May-2015


I am a bit disappointed that you can't change the

Ordered this machine Sunday night, arrived early Tuesday morning! I have only ever used a very basic machine before so wanted one that did more than basic stitches and this one certainly does lots of different ones, including letters and numbers. I am a bit disappointed that you can't change the size of the letters or some of the designs but nevertheless it is a great machine. It is a bit heavier than my previous one but that means it doesn't move around when sewing at speed. The manual is not as concise as I would have liked, for example having never before used different 'feet' I woulfpd have liked advise on when and how to use them but I have purchased a sewing book so will find out. I cannot get the automatic needle threader to work which is a pain as that was one feature I really needed, but I shall keep trying. The machine is very easy to use but the foot pedal seems a bit flimsy and at first I didn't feel confident to use the stop/start button instead, but with practise I now prefer this so don't use the foot pedal. It took me a few minutes, that's all, to work out how to select the different stitches and I got a piece of scrap fabric and tried them all! Before purchasing my machine I looked at others but for the price this is a great machine, plus all the extras is very good value. My only concern is that there is no makers name on the machine and I wonder if it develops a fault after the guarantee period if I will be able to get it repaired at my local sewing shop. However having read other reviews on here it seems the supplier should be able to help if np needs be. I am impressed with the machine and what it can do and fast delivery was a bonus.

By Lucy on 19-Sep-2014


Excelent value for money

The machine arrived less than 48 hours after ordering which is some going as I live in the far north east of Scotland. A simple query about on of the items was answered within 48 hours in a friendly email. The machine itself is sturdy and performs well as a simple sewing machine. I was in the middle of making some bags out a heavy curtain material when my old machine packed up and I finished them using this machine. All the feet work well and I was particularly impressed with the button hole foot. You place the button at the back of the foot and it measures it out for you. All you have to do is choose your button hole from an impressive array of button hole patterns, press the start button and watch your button hole appear. Someone must have re-written the instructions as they were clear and written in good English. The machine is easy to thread and has a built in needle threader. It has a foot pedal but you can un-plug it and use a button to start and stop the machine.and a button to put it into reverse. I particularly liked the speed limiter, which you set with a sliding knob. Once you set it, the machine will not run any faster than the level you set. This means you can have the machine just ticking over for complicated work or free hand embroidery and leave both hands free. It came with a fair set of extras as well, and I was like a child on Christmas morning as I opened all the little packages, containing extra feet, needles, tape ,measure, snips, a good selection of scissors that cut well and some nice cottons. Now to the impressive array of built in stitches. The pattern selection is all done via the little screen, and I suggest you sit with the instruction book in front of you and work out how to get the screens up to choose your stitches. Once you have done it a few times it soon becomes second nature. There is also a chart printed on the front of the machine so you can see all the stitch patterns. There are three sections, simple sewing stitches and the buttonholes, fancy patterns and the alphabet and numbers.You choose the section you want and then scroll through to select the stitch you want. The alphabet and numbers are plain but readable and you can program up to 30 letters or numbers and save them as a phrase. I easily saved my name so that I could print it out over and over for name tabs. It is a simple, square looking font and there is no kerning, so some of the letters are far apart if you save them as a phrase or name. You can get round this by sewing each letter individually and then re-positioning the needle a bit nearer before you sew the next letter. The standard sewing stitches like straight, tripple and zig zag work well. Simply choose the stitch from the screen, then set the length and width you want. I was also impressed with the overlocker foot. Teamed with the overlock stitch, it acts very much like a real overlocker. I usually sew a straight line and then sew the raw edge again with a zig zag. This has a special foot and stitch pattern that does it all in one go. I set it on a small stitch length and found it acceptable to sew and zig zag over the edge in one pass. The edge was firm when pulled and the zig zag covered the raw edge well. There is the usual blind stitch foot and there is a pattern for the blind stitch to do with it. There is an impressive array of pretty patterns., I have tried most of them and the machine copes with at quite high speeds with even the intricate ones. There are lines of little hearts, and stars, vines and leaves. There are even some tiny dogs, birds, and even a koala bear. There is also the option to mirror every pattern, and a button to finish off each each pattern on the last stitch so you don't stop in the middle of a pattern. I found you can also can sew a long line, then press the button as you come to the end and the machine will come to a stop on a finished pattern. Before I bought this machine, I googled it and found a blog where all the patterns are shown if you want to see them all. I am very impressed with this machine and I hope you my my review helpful.

By Christine Westhead on 25-May-2014


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