pinchecat wrote:Will this machine accommodate the threads of spider webs? Without giving away too many details, I need to put together an outfit for upcoming heroic endeavors.

giggle:snort

For everyone wondering what a serger does, look at your t shirt seams and hem. See how there's 2 straight lines of stitching on the outside, but a whole series of threads going back and forth between them on the inside? That's a serger.

Does anybody know if you can add additional decorative alphabet stitches to this machine? I'm still using my 20 year old Singer, but have always wanted a machine that has alphabet stitches. I would want the option to change the stitch font, though.

I don't sew, and know squat about it. My wife does, and I have purchased her a large number of machines over the years.

If there is a bulletproof brand out there we haven't found it. It appears that all brands are good for a couple of years until total failure or until maintenance costs go through the roof. (What is the mystery about maintaining timing? Nobody seems to have it figured out.)

This is one hell of a deal, and from my point of view is as likely to last a couple of years as any other brand.

D'oh! I placed my order before reading all the comments and finding out the order system is borked.

I hope it goes through.

slrosenbaum wrote:You are a better person than me!! :-)

I get a lot of movies watched (or at least listened to) while hemming ...

(Why hasn't anyone made a hemming & hawing pun yet?)

jsfb6pts wrote:Same issue here

It's been over an hour, and nothing but "Your order is processing. Should just be a bit now..."

I ordered one but never got a confirmation screen. How can I determine if my order went through? It's not showing up on my list if woots on my account page.

I'm waiting for the ordering issue to be fixed, then I'm in for one.

nightshade70 wrote:I'm waiting for the ordering issue to be fixed, then I'm in for one.

I just got my order confirmation. I ordered over an hour ago.

nightshade70 wrote:I'm waiting for the ordering issue to be fixed, then I'm in for one.

Wild guess from an IT person -- the API to inventory is down. Mine has been hung for about 90 minutes, but logging in again in another browser says I've already made the purchase. It doesn't show up in my order history but some flag in there says I've bought it. And refreshing the screen changed the message from the waiting/credit card message to one that says it's checking inventory.

WOOOOOOOOT! Just got my order confirmation from about 7:30 am Central. Hopefully everyone else will get theirs soooooooon. Now I can get some work done instead of worrying about this

whoo hoo! order confirmed, about 2 hours!

Hmm, would the serger be able to sew through long pile furs? Faux, of course.
Not sure if the fur would have negative effects on the machine.

brandy1175 wrote:Ordered this 2 hours ago and webpage still says "processing"!?!?!?! Is that normal??? First time buyer and I have no idea...

Just received my order confirmation! Yipee!

Just went through for me too. Seems to be working now.

vmiller311 wrote:Is it taking forever to process the order today? My order has been processing for over 30 mins. Should I just keep waiting or do I need to resubmit?

Just got my order confirmation!

brandy1175 wrote:Just received my order confirmation! Yipee!

Just got my notification and my email confirmation and I ordered at about 8:45 eastern. Sounds like a bunch of orders all went through!! Can't wait to get my machines

clintone wrote:I had heard that many machines now use plastic gears, which is what prompted my earlier post, asking about the durability. I'm on the fence-jump on this deal or suck it up and pay the premium for something like a Pfaff. Regardless, I'm really tempted.

My mom recently bought a Janome to replace her old one (the one I inherited!! ) and it still has metal components, the new one that is. I can't say whether Janome is the best however I can tell you that if you do a lot of sewing or sewing of heavy items (I do a lot of quilts) these machines most likely won't last you long. If you want a good machine do some research into a long lasting machine worth your money.

jsfb6pts wrote:I tried to order this before 8:00 am ( eastern ) .
It is not showing in my account ,I called my cc card co .they said id was not charged .
I tried to reorder woot won't let me .
Can I get one or not ?

Same with me.
I have not been charged, it's not under my woot purchases, no email confirmation has been sent. But when I try to buy it again it says I have already purchased it. Wish I knew what to do.

brandy1175 wrote:Just received my order confirmation! Yipee!

I also have my confirmation. Since "Yipee" is taken, I will take ... "WOOT!"

rebekahnberry wrote:Same with me.
I have not been charged, it's not under my woot purchases, no email confirmation has been sent. But when I try to buy it again it says I have already purchased it. Wish I knew what to do.

OMGOMGOMGPONIESOMG. As soon as I posted this I got my confirmation email. I have been waiting since 7:30 am EST. Hope it goes through for everyone else too.

wwilderson wrote:I don't sew, and know squat about it. My wife does, and I have purchased her a large number of machines over the years.

If there is a bulletproof brand out there we haven't found it. It appears that all brands are good for a couple of years until total failure or until maintenance costs go through the roof. (What is the mystery about maintaining timing? Nobody seems to have it figured out.)

This is one hell of a deal, and from my point of view is as likely to last a couple of years as any other brand.

You do need to have machines serviced every at least year. They clean the machine out and they oil all the gears and moving parts. If you don't keep it serviced just like a car it will die on you.

Just received my confirmation ,4 and a half hour wait .

Since several of you thought the problem was fixed I went ahead and ordered, and all went well! I've been without any sewing machine for a year due to losing almost everything in a house fire, and I'm looking forward to getting back into sewing again.

This would likely be an excellent purchase for the average home sewer. Singer is not the "go to" brand that it used to be, but this one seems to have many of the features that the higher end brands have. The automatic thread cutter, the needle up/down feature, 13 needle positions, ability to stitch without the pedal, drop-in bobbin. Plus the extension table and all the extra feet are expensive items that normally are only included in $1000+ sewing machines. It is definitely not one of the cheapie, $99 machines at Walmart that are a struggle to get a good, straight stitch out of.

The 25 year warranty is exceptional for an computerized machine. Definitely a plus because if the boards fail, you are outta luck. No way to repair that at home.

Sergers have a learning curve, especially when it comes to threading, but I have two of them because they add a whole other dimension to home sewing by allowing you to finish your items in a professional way and they handle knit fabrics better than a regular sewing machine.

I like that the internal structure of the machine is metal. I wish I knew what the machine weighs but it is likely substantial enough since it has a metal internal frame.

The most common complaint I read in the reviews was that the plastic bobbin cover pops off during sewing, so expect to tape it in place with transparent tape on a regular basis. This would not be a biggie to me since even with higher end machines, the little plastic tab often eventually breaks off and you have to resort to tape.

ttcarter wrote:This would likely be an excellent purchase for the average home sewer.

(Mod edit: big post, small reply)

Warranty on electronics only 5 years.

pookiebaby wrote:It is better to take a few lessons first. Sergers are difficult to thread, complex, and if you don't have patience for any of it, you'll put it away in your closet and call it a bad investment. It's not a sewing machine, soomething you can use immediataely.

I have a Baby-Lock serger and one of the main reasons I purchased it 3 years ago was the ease of threading. It's different than others on the market, and can be done in less than a minute. The Singer I looked at then was fairly difficult to thread.

I've been sewing for over 45 years and still use my 1976 Kenmore. If you could find one of these older style zig-zag machines (with cams) at a garage sale, it would be worth every penny. I've done everything on it from swimsuits and lingerie to jeans and repairing sails. Just keep it clean, oiled and replace the needle as needed.

devexityspace wrote:Singer is the only brand of sewing machines anyone should ever even consider. It's the "Apple" of sewing machines in a sense.

This is an amazing price at $350.

Disagreed. Singers are mostly wonderful machines, yes, but they're hardly the only machine to consider. Berninas spring immediately to mind, Janome and Brother make pretty good machines, too. I myself sew on my mother's old Kenmore, manufactured by Maruzen, and it is a workhorse that can sew through anything. I wouldn't dream of replacing it with this machine, even with all its bells and whistles.

Not that this isn't a great deal, and not that Singers aren't good. I'm just saying, other machines are totally worth considering.

My wife was just telling me last night about how she wants/needs a sewing machine. Today's Woot just made my day. Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

I waited over an hour and never got a confirmation on the site or by email, however it is listed on the "my account" tab now, so YEAA!!!! and so on and sew forth.

Got my confirmation, which is awesome because this is my anniversary present to myself because I got the hubs an ipad.

Now, I can start looking for clothing patterns for my little one! Yay! (And a sewing class - I haven't sewn since high school.)

plavacek wrote:What is a serger? And, does me not knowing that mean I have no reason to buy it?

While the other replies you've received are all valid, I'd like to offer my two cents as someone who's been sewing professionally for 15 years. I addition to what others have said, I'd like to add one key bit of info. A serger is essential for sewing knit fabrics or anything that stretches. Because the serger stitches stretch with the fabric, they are less likely to break. Anyone who is interested in sewing beyond simple repairs and crafts should have one. I've used Singer and it's reliable, not the "Apple" as previously stated, but this pair is great for the home sewer who wants to make professional looking clothes. And you cannot beat the price, I wish I would have come across a deal like this years ago. Hope this helps.

unlikely wrote:Does this thing hook in to your computer to do embroidery or anything?

They make those embroidery machines, but this isn't one of them. The embroidery machines are mostly $1,500+.

KMHinsman wrote:They make those embroidery machines, but this isn't one of them. The embroidery machines are mostly $1,500+.

I bought my wife an Elena serger a few years ago and it ran $1200... a bit of a learning curve for her from stringing it up to using it but she loves it and says it is a necessity.

kavaea wrote:If I may, what is the best solution for hemming pants?

I am a 4'10" female, and I have to hem everything! For woven skirts, the blind hem stitch on almost any sewing machine will do. For pants, I always hand-hem them. It's the only way to ensure that it doesn't show.

mermade wrote:Hmm, would the serger be able to sew through long pile furs? Faux, of course.
Not sure if the fur would have negative effects on the machine.

If the fur is really long, you can clip the fur down at the seams allowance. Other than that, the serger will clip fake fur just like any other fabric.

To buy or not to buy..... It *is* my birthday next Thursday...

vgrechniw wrote:Warranty on electronics only 5 years.

Ahhh, I thought 25 years sounded too good to be true. Still, 5 years is quite acceptable.

I purchased a top of the line Brother machine over 10 years ago (for over $3000) and I think the electronics warranty on it was for 10 years. I also purchased a higher end computerized EuroPro about the same time for about $400 and it only had a 1 year warranty on electronics. Both are still sewing perfectly more than 10 years later and I never had to use the warranty on either.

How about we stop referring to the people who sew as "sewers". Sewers are what the toilet empties into.

I'm just sayin'...