Features:

  • PUSH BUTTON STITCH SELECTION: The SINGER Stylist 7258 sewing machine allows you to select the desired stitch with just a simple push of a button. Optimum settings for length, width and tension are set automatically and are customizable with adjustable stitch length and stitch width. Volts : 120V. Amps : 0.62. Watts-74
  • WARRANTY: SINGER Stylist 7258 Sewing Machine has 25 Year Limited Warranty , 60 Hertz
  • This sewing machine is warranted for use in the US and Canada at 110 volts only
My favorite features that this machine has that my old one ...

I've been sewing for over 50 years (No, I'm not old, I just started really young). I've used Brother, Pfaff, and Singer sewing machines, but Singer has always been my #1 sewing machine of choice as it was my mother's before me. I bought this Singer to give to my teenage granddaughter to learn on, but ended up liking it so much that I kept it and gave my granddaughter my 20 year old Singer. This machine has all the features that I used the most often on my old machine plus a few more. My favorite features that this machine has that my old one didn't, is (1) the self threading needle, (2) the clear, see-thru bobbin case so you always know how much bobbin thread you have left (3) the drop down needle position feature for easy pivoting around corners, and (4) the thread cutter. Although I've made my own garments for years, I now have a small handbag business. I considered buying an industrial machine because I often sew on really thick fabrics like denim, but this machine easily sews through 4 layers of denim with interfacings! I also make alot of clothing from knit fabric and love the stretch stitches available on this machine. This machine is a real workhorse and I give it a 5 thumbs up!! I have no negatives at all to say about this machine except that I wish the storage compartment was a little larger.

A great machine

The only negative thing I can say about this machine is this: It's so much better than my Singer Esteem II that I'm wondering just how much better an even more expensive Singer would have been. Now that I've realized how much fun a better-than-basic machine can be, I'm starting to covet the machines that will do even fancier stitches and do letters. With that said, I didn't really need to spend more than I did on this machine. So, I'm perfectly happy! 1. The instruction manual is incredibly detailed. My basic Singer Esteem covered many features so briefly that I really didn't know what I was doing. The Stylist manual even goes so far as to explain many of the included 100 stitches. The machine is pretty self-explanatory to get setup if you've sewed before. But it's nice that any questions you have are probably in the manual and won't require a long Google search. 2. It sews VERY smoothly. And it's so much quieter than my old machine. 3. The option to have the needle stop up or down might not seem like a big deal - but it's SO convenient once you get used to it. I love it! 4. The slider to control the speed of the machine without the foot pedal also gives some speed control when the foot pedal is attached. Although my daughter is too young to sew now, I imagine that being able to limit the foot pedal's speed for a beginner will be a great plus. And when piecing together long strips of fabric, in particular, the ability to sew without the foot pedal attached is a nice luxury. I was afraid it would be scary and hard to stop. But the Start/Stop button is located in a very convenient place, making it easy to stop the machine with your finger that's feeding the fabric through. 5. The stitches are really pretty. To bring back up my old Singer Esteem II - it had some extra stitches that looked quite awful and I wondered why anyone would ever use them. I kind of expected that with this model too, but since I sew mostly children's clothing, it didn't matter a lot to me if anything but standard stitches worked. But I have been very pleasantly surprised. I've already found myself embellishing some items with the pretty choices. 6. Can you believe how many presser feet are included with this machine? Really, that alone is what sold me on it. I compared with other machines that offered all the other features except for the feet, and some were even more money. I'd never gotten to use a ruffler foot before this. No more sewing a long stitch and pulling to create my ruffle - the machine does it for me! I've been experimenting with the embroidery foot. They're all awesome. 7. The ONLY problem I've had with the machine is this: When I have the needle in the setting to end "down", and I stop and need to remove my fabric, and I turn the wheel to move the needle, the thread gets too tight (upper thread) and breaks as I pull my fabric out. I've found that the simple solution is to turn the need to the "up" position, do a quick backstitch, and the thread pulls with no problem. 8. I've had zero problems with the bobbin so far. It is super easy to load. It hasn't jammed (which my old machine did all the stinking time!). And, while the plastic cover over the bobbin compartment originally concerned me because of durability questions, I'm really liking being able to see how much bobbin thread I have left. In my old, front loading bobbin machine, I was always surprised to run out of bobbin thread....often after having sewn a very long time without it (a big pain). Now I can keep an easy eye on it without having to unthread it. So that's it. I love this machine. If you can afford a much more expensive machine, like $500+, then get it. But if you're looking in the $190-$300 range, this one seems to be one of the best. And if you're just starting sewing, skip the $100 machines and just go straight for this model. It's affordable, and makes sewing seem easier because the machine just does what it should.

has she had fun. I can't say (as a middle age guy) ...

Got this as a Christmas present for my 8 year old daughter - her first sewing machine. Wow, has she had fun. I can't say (as a middle age guy) that I know anything about sewing machines, but this is super easy to use. At first, I had to help my daughter get it set up and help her through her first few projects. So, we learned together which is why I can say it is easy to use. I think our first project was making a water bottle bag, and it went great. Now, she is comfortable going up to it and making her own little projects without any help from me.

Perfection! Don't be tricked by the fancy stitches, it's a heavy duty machine!

I've been sewing all my life. I grew up with my mom's old-school singer that was built into a table. In High School, she bought a new one that I've been borrowing ever since. I always wanted my own but assumed they'd be way too expensive. I was wrong! This machine is perfect! This is what I've been doing with it.... -sewing dresses and skirts with elastic and elastic thread (with many Ive been sewing on top of the elastic) -sewing dog collars with thick nylon -hemming jeans (I bought a jean needle and jean thread for this) -tailoring men's shirts -hemming yoga pants (I bought a twin needle for stretch fabric) ***All the extras I purchased from Amazon of course! MANY of my products require several layers of heavy fabric and I've had no problems. I did have to return my first Singer Stylist as it made a funny clicky noise that made me nervous. However, Amazon let me return for free! My new machine is perfect! I was worried this machine that specializes in fancy/pretty stitches would not be heavy duty enough but so far it suits all my needs (as long as you buy the correct needles)! I have really put it to the test and have not been disappointed. My FAVorite feature is the automatic needle threader. I'll never go back! Thanks Amazon and Singer!

Great sewing machine for price

I have enjoyed using this sewing machine, I have been making outfits for granddaughters, using knit materials. I like having the many different stitching options for seams and hemming. My only complaint is that the needle threader does not work well with smaller needles, need to be using a size 14 for it to work. The instructions with the machine are quite easy to follow, and you do get a printer manual with the machine. That is a plus. Also I did get a thin vinyl cover with that I didn't realize I was getting. I had bought the duffle bag case, but could of done without itsince I probably won't be hauling it around. I just had a vinyl cover with my old Riccar.

Well made machine, great price.

Great machine for this price. I did quite a bit of research before deciding to buy. I have many years experience sewing and can care less about half the stitches that these machines come with. I'm not into crafty type sewing so was looking for a basic machine that would sew nicely. I do like well made clothing using designer touches and this machine handles whatever I throw at it. Suede, leather, ponte, quilted nylon to the lightweight fabrics. Very happy with the results.

Great for this Beginner!

Before buying this I've never used a sewing machine in my life. Knew nothing about them. I bought this and actually didn't open the box right away, thinking that this was going to be a monumental grueling learning process. Well, it wasn't. This machine is AWESOME! Easy to understand, easy to use. While I obviously need much more experience to improve my sewing, this machine easily gets you off the ground and running. There is a Youtube tutorial video specifically for this model. That video is "required viewing" in order to make the process of familiarizing with this machine much much easier. The video gives crystal clear tutorial on threading the needle and bobbin. Everything is so unexpectedly simple. A wide variety of stitches; just punch in the number. Easy! Very satisfied with this machine.

Still going strong after several years of frequent sewing!

This is the sewing machine that rekindled my love of sewing. My husband bought it for me in 2014 (hence, I’m writing this review under his account) and I’ve been sewing several times a week, and sometimes daily, ever since. It’s super user friendly and tons of fun trying out all the stitches. It’s got some great features like the needle down selector and the lock stitch for beginning and end of decorative stitches that would look wonky using the conventional reverse stitch, which it also has. Another great feature is the start/stop button which is nice when you’re teaching smaller sewists, or even if you’re unable to use the foot pedal yourself for whatever reason. Sewing has become very therapeutic for me and using a machine that is always reliable has been a joy. I’ve sewn many bags, several quilts, stuffed animals, and many clothing pieces, along with too many crafty items to list. This machine is a work horse that never lets me down. I highly recommend this machine!

Machine Comes with Lots of Options/Gadgets!

I received this sewing machine as a birthday gift. I'm a beginner sewer and have been teaching myself. This machine has been great. It is very easy to thread. It has a ton of stitch patterns to choose from. I have only used the basic stiches needed to mend a few clothes. I haven't gotten into using all of the fancy designs, but I did play around with testing a few of them and they seemed to work properly once you got the hang of feeding it through the machine at the right pace. Also, I love the clear bobbin cover! That helps to keep track of when your bobbin thread is getting low and it's time to replenish. It has the option to have your needle stop up or down with the push of a button, you can set your sewing speed (slow for us beginners and speed it up once you get better), a reverse stitch button, an automatic needle threader (which took some time to figure out but now I love!), and it comes with an assortment of presser foots. Like I said, I'm a newbie, so I haven't used all the presser foots and aren't even sure I know what all of them are used for. I think for the price and all the options you get, it's a great deal! The machine seems to be well made and sturdy. Plus all the options and gadgets are nice.

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