Singer 8280 Mechanical Sewing Machine

Mechanical, 7 Built-In Stitches

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Very good for the money

by busterk2000, Sep 7, 2008

Pros: Simple, strong, reliable.

Cons: None really, if you read the manual.

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended to those who want a simple, cheap machine and aren't afraid of reading the manual.

Review: I was looking for a cheap but reliable machine on the internet, and was all settled on buying a Brot ...

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Follow Directions & you'll LOVE it.

by bajabillydan, May 21, 2008

Pros: All NECESSARY function in an affordable package

Cons: No basting stitch if you need one

The Bottom Line: If you want a SIMPLE machine that is a GOOD VALUE, and YOU are willing to KEEP INSTRUCTIONS with machine, BUY & TRY THIS MACHINE.

Review: SHORT VERSION: My first impression when I began sewing was that using this machine was so much easie ...

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Don't even think about singer

by lucylood, May 19, 2008

Pros: Not bad for a limited time.

Cons: It has a minimal life.

Review: I've had my machine for 10 months and have used it for one and a quarter projects. The thing jammed. ...

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Pretty Good For the Money

by sullenska, Jan 20, 2008

Pros: Inexpensive, instructional DVD is helpful, compact and easy to transport

Cons: Still requires some degree of a learning curve, but masterable.

The Bottom Line: If you're willing to put in a little time and effort, you should be able to use this machine to do basic sewing.

Review: I have very little experience with sewing, but wanted to be able to perform simple tasks like mendin ...

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Simple is beautiful

by strider1105, Jan 3, 2008

Pros: SIMPLE, PRICE, SMALL, SIMPLE

Cons: No automatic needle threader, front-load bobbins are hard to figure out for newbies.

The Bottom Line: If you just need to sew, This is your machine.

Review: This is a man's perspective for a home sewing machine. I lost my Pfaff $1000 machine in a divorce an ...

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It's great when it works!

by redturnip, Jun 11, 2006

Pros: It's basic and inexpensive.

Cons: It only works half the time and breaks easily.

Review: I've had this sewing machine for 6 months now. I wanted one to just make basic repairs to my clothes ...

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