Singer Sewing Machines
Continue To Get The Job Done

by: Donna Grant

Singer sewing machines can take you as far as your imagination wants to go. Whether you're in business as a seamstress or a part-time hobbyist, Singer has a machine to fit your needs.

For over 150 years, the Singer Company has been known for quality sewing machines like the classic treadle and so many others. They're still going strong today, providing their loyal customers the latest in state of the art electronic sewing technology.

Singer provides excellent customer support with warranty protection and online technical advice. These machines are probably the most well known of their kind and there are always plenty of parts available, should they be required.

Singer offers a wide range of products and accessories to suit just about anyone's budget or needs. There are several machines that combine embroidery with sewing requirements. These all in one machines include:

• The Quantum XL-6000 - Featuring continuous hoop, an advanced auto thread exchanger and embroidery lettering.
• The XL-5000 - Featuring a wind in place bobbin, multi hopping and three-dimensional, color LCD screen. This machine can take up to 128 colors in one hoop and produces 800 stitches per minute.

The Futura CE-350 features the latest in technological innovation and is a welcome addition to the Singer Sewing machines line. It's compatible with Windows 2000, ME, XP and Vista and has 100 built in stitches and a one touch pattern selection. There's a programmable needle facility and four different styles of one step button hole. Designs can be transferred straight on to the machine.

Singer produces quite a few Electronic Sewing machines, including the 7470 Confidence. This machine has 173 built in stitches and an LCD with push button stitch collection.

There are six choices of buttonhole and a twin needle touch selector. The quilt stitch is designed to look hand made and the LED light is longer lasting.

There are other types of Singer Sewing machines available, including commercial grade machines and factory refurbished machines. There are also compact machines that are lightweight and portable.

In addition to their various sewing machine models, Singer also offers other great products such as Sergers, Ironing Presses, Accessories, Sewing Guide Books, and Dressforms -

• Sergers are used to trim and finish fabric edges while sewing along the seam.
• Ironing Presses offer more working space to iron and therefore, ironing is done much more quickly. When ironing, the user can sit comfortably at the machine. There are also various steam functions and handy safety features.
• The accessories line includes various kits of needles for sewing, embroidery and overlocking.
• Sewing Guide Books give helpful tips and advice and there are manuals for specific models, especially for those who are new to sewing projects.
• Dressmakers find the adjustable dressform an extremely useful item.

Singer sewing machines offer something for everyone - from the beginning hobbyist to the professional seamstress.

Donna Grant is married with two teenage girls. She has been sewing ever since she can remember. She also enjoys writing on a variety of subjects including crafts, hobbies and home business.