Great little machine

I love this sewing machine! It has everything you need to get started sewing and is great for beginners or even advanced users. I would put myself at an intermediate level myself and this machine has everything I need. I put it through a denim test to see how tough it was and it was able to get through 4 layers without any hesitation. It didn't get through 8 without the needle getting stuck a few times but I doubt anybody would be sewing through that much anyways. The bobbin case came with the tension very tight so that did require a bit of loosening when I got it. It will require some trial and error as I loosened it too much the first time. If you're a beginner I would recommend watching some videos on YouTube for directions on how to do this as the manual can be tricky to follow if you've never done this before. Otherwise the manual is good enough if you know what you're doing. This machine is great and I would totally recommend it to anyone looking for a sturdy little machine that can sew through most of your needs.

Great machine. Great price.

A beginner here, love the machine. I've been taking lessons for 4 months before making this purchase. This is very basic and easy to use, it's what I need. My only complain is that it doesn't have the speed control dial in front like the Janome at my classroom. I have to learn how to control the speed entirely with my foot. Couldn't praise more about the automatic threading! Took a while to understand it, the DVD introduction will show you. I'm monovision, so this is a godsend. Highly recommend this for others with poor vision. For the price, I'm extremely satisfied. I was pleasantly surprised by its weight, feels sturdy.

Es genial. Funciona de maravilla.

Elegí esta marca por tradición, mi abuela tenia una. También porque se consiguen repuestos y accesorios fácilmente y a bajo precio. La recomiendo por ser un Priscila versátil y fácil de usar.

Good value and great for beginners

I began sewing in my early teens and for many years used a great 60's-vintage White sewing machine that was built like a tank. I tired of sewing in the 90's and gave my machine away along with all of my accessories. But every time in the 20 years since, when I've had to hem pants, mend a seam, sew on a button, I've thought "I wish I had a sewing machine". After spending over an hour mending a seam on my husband's shirt the other night, I decided to finally buy a machine. I didn't want anything fancy or costly, and spent several days doing lots of research. I decided on the Singer 2259 Tradition based on price and the Singer name. My new machine was delivered today; so far, after having spent several hours running through all the features and stitches, I feel completely satisfied with this purchase. This machine was a breeze to set up and is simple to use. I watched the video on amazon regarding threading and loading the bobbin and adjusting the tension, which was very helpful, since I'm used to a drop-in bobbin, and this one is side-loaded. The machine is quiet, relatively light-weight with an attached handle, making it easy to set up and take down. (Although it comes with a dust cover, I also purchased the case.) I'm happy with the variety of stitches offered, although I haven't tried the buttonhole feature yet. I think this would be the perfect machine for a child (or any beginner) to get started with. The only negative so far is that the outside of the box says an instructional DVD is included, but one was not included with mine. However, I've found enough videos on the Singer website, amazon, and youtube to answer any of my questions. Although it's early yet, all-in-all, I'm happy I made the decision to purchase this machine - it seems a very good value for the price. I'm giving it 4 stars since it is still too new to give it 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I've now had this machine for 3 months and I've upgraded it to 5 stars. I've had absolutely no problems with

Amazing value for the price. Longtime seamstress was seriously impressed! Great basic machine.

I have a very expensive, heavy duty machine, but it needed service last month and since it was so close to the holidays, I needed a back up while my machine was in the shop. This was an AMAZING choice! I have seen the same machine in in the store for about $125-150, but on Amazon I got it for less than $85 when I purchased it (and free shipping with Prime). I have sewn my whole life, well, for about 45 years of it so far. When I was 5, I was taught to sew on an industrial sewing machine (because that was all my grandmother owned...and she owned a whole room full of them), so I have quite a bit of experience with sewing machines. For the money, this one is very impressive. The bobbin housing is all metal (not the case in most lower priced machines) and the machine works very well -- and I put it through the ringer, believe me! It's a simple machine, not a ton of flashy stitches, but all the basic ones you need. All the parts (needles, bobbins, feet) are all pretty basic and you can pick them up just about anywhere. And, when it's fast, it is FAST! That being said, the pedal is easy to control for slower, more controlled sewing as well. The only thing that is funky is the placement of the reverse stitch lever, but I got used to it. I am reviewing this after I put several hundred hours on this machine (I got it close tot he holidays and right before a big craft show I did....not to mention keeping up with orders in my Etsy shop). The machine is still running well and sewing great. I have had some issues with the reverse lever lately, but in this short time I have had the machine, I have probably used it more than most people would use it in a year or two. So, consider that fact when I run down the pros and cons. In the short time I have had it, I have probably subjected it to a couple years worth of wear and tear. Pros: - Very well made - It's FAST! but also easy to control the speed when you need to sew slower. - All metal bobbin casing and mechanism - stitches in