I’ve been in love with this machine since it was first adverised and am now proud to say I own it as of 4 days ago. I’ll also be spilling the news on my surprise, so you don’t want to miss it! You can read more about the Singer 160 Limited Edition at the Singer website.Ĭheck back tomorrow for part 2 of this review, where I give my thoughts on the features and ease of use. Other standard accessories include: pack of needles, bobbins (class 15J, you can aso buy them at JoAnn Fabrics), thread spool caps, extra spool pin, spool pin felt, needle plate screwdriver, seam ripper, and a dust cover.
The one foot that I use frequently that wasn’t included is a free motion foot. The Singer 160 comes with a selection of the most commonly used presser feet, including: There’s also an intro DVD to get you started, though I’ve had enough experience with sewing machines that I didn’t watch it.
Drop Feed for free motion sewing and creative topstitching Extra-Large Sewing Space allows you to easily manage quilts and large projects Presser Foot Sensor ensures the presser foot is in the correct position for an easy start
Drop & Sew Bobbin System – automatic bobbin thread pick up for quicker threading Quick View Stitch Setting displays optimal stitch size for sewing ease Simple Stitch Adjustment keeps seams strong and prevents bunching OneTouch Stitch Selection – easy to select, easy to personalize SwiftSmart Threading System with automatic needle threader
24 Built-In Stitches with stitch guide included in the manual Here’s a rundown of 160’s stitches and functionality, blatantly cribbed from the Singer website: It has every bit of functionality that I’ve needed to complete my projects successfully, but without extraneous bells and whistles that often make a machine more complicated to use. The Singer website bills the 160 as their “simplest and most easy to use machine available.” I’ve used this machine fairly extensively in the last three weeks, making at least 10 different projects on it.
The silver tone mimics the old-timey metal hand wheels. Look! Even the hand wheel is shiny and pretty. It’s sleek and curvy and … sexy.ĭid I really just say that this machine is sexy? Yep! Seriously, while I’ve had this machine sitting out on my table for the past three weeks testing it out for this review, I’ve had at least two people use exactly that word to describe it. The black case combined with the curves creates a silhouette that calls attention to its unique shape. The design lines are reminiscent of the antique black and gold sewing machines, but with modern styling. The Singer 160, on the other hand, has good looks to go along with its sewing capabilities. That’s because most sewing machines are designed almost entirely around function. They say looks don’t matter, but really that’s the first thing you notice about this sewing machine. You can find it at JoAnn Fabrics ( online and in their brick-and-mortar stores). It was designed to celebrate 160 years of Singer sewing machines. Several weeks ago, the folks at Singer sent me a Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine to use and review. Hang with me through the whole thing because at the end of part 2 (to be published tomorrow), I’ve got an awesome surprise for you that I know you won’t want to miss! This is a longish review so I’ve broken it into two parts. Singer did not request a good review in return for the machine.
Note: Although Singer sent me a free Singer 160 Limited Edition so I could write this review, opinions in this review are 100% mine.