SINGER | 5560 Computerized Sewing Machine with Included Accessory Kit, Hard Cover & Extension Table, 203 Stitch Applications - Perfect for Beginners
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Brand | SINGER |
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 13"D x 22"W x 15"H |
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About this item
- Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a more experienced sewist, the SINGER FASHION MATE 5560 sewing machine helps make sewing easier than ever
- 203 Stitch Applications
- Simple one-step buttonhole for consistent results every time
- Automatic needle threader quickly threads machine with ease
- Your machine may come pre-threaded for your convenience. Accessories included are located in the storage area at the front of your machine
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Product information
Brand | SINGER |
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Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 13"D x 22"W x 15"H |
Item model number | 5560 |
ASIN | B09LDC16KD |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #69,651 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #162 in Sewing Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 22 pounds |
Manufacturer | SINGER |
Date First Available | July 10, 2018 |
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Product Description
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a more experienced sewist, the SINGER FASHION MATE 5560 sewing machine helps make sewing easier than ever. Your machine may come pre-threaded for your convenience. Accessories included are located in the storage area at the front of your machine. 9 dollars 0 included accessories 203 Stitch Applications Simple one-step buttonhole for consistent results every time Automatic needle threader quickly threads machine with ease Hard cover and extension table included Use SINGER Class 15 Metal bobbins.
From the manufacturer
Sewing Since 1851.
The spirit of practical design and creative innovation that characterized the company at its beginning continues today as we develop products for every level of sewing.
Sewing Made Easy.
Computerized Sewing Machines: Built-In Ease
Computerized sewing machines offer automatic stitch settings, speed control, and other easy-to-use features. With essential accessories included, you can't beat Singer's quality and value!
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a more experienced sewist, the SINGER FASHION MATE 5560 sewing machine helps make sewing even easier than ever, thanks to the Sew Easy presser foot which helps you sew perfect seams every time.
The Perfect Tool for the Emerging Designer.
- 203 Stitch Applications for Full Creativity
- 4 Feet Included for Enhanced Capability
- Automatic 1-Step Buttonhole
Built-in Features Eliminate Guesswork
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203 Stitch ApplicationsBasic stitches, decorative stitches, stretch stitches, six 1-step buttonholes, and one endless buttonhole |
Included AccessoriesFour Presser Feet: All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot, SINGER Sew Easy Foot Sewing Machine Must-Haves: Pack of Needles, Bobbins (class 15 metal), Thread Spool Cap, Auxiliary Spool Pin, Spool Pin Felt, Darning Plate, Needle Plate Screwdriver, Seam Ripper/Lint Brush |
6 Fully Automatic 1-Step Buttonhole StylesCreates perfectly sized buttonholes every time! |
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Automatic Stitch Length and WidthStitch settings are optimal set with the touch of a button. Override the stitch length and width if you want to personalize your projects! |
Automatic Needle ThreaderEffortlessly thread the needle to start sewing faster. |
StayBright LED LightKeeps your workspace illuminated while sewing! |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, stitch quality, value, and speed of the sewing machine. For example, they mention it's terrific for general sewing, has an easy-to-understand instruction booklet, and has a wide variety of routine and utility stitches. Some appreciate the speed control and the fact that it runs smoothly.
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Customers like the quality of the sewing machine. They say it's a terrific machine for general sewing, and perfectly capable of quilting. They also appreciate the needle threader and automatic tension. Customers also say it is a great entry-level machine and easy to use.
"...I've also done work on some light leather and the machine is perfectly capable however I don't think the motor will hold out long for this kind of..." Read more
"...It has a really solid metal body encased in plastic. It comes with super clear directions on how to thread the top spool and the bobbins...." Read more
"...Very solidly built2.) Easy to thread the machine (especially compared to my mother's 70s singer!)3.)..." Read more
"...the last thing was that a few times the bobbin thread got jammed on the bottom of the plate and it was insanely difficult to remove...." Read more
Customers find the sewing machine easy to use. They mention that the instructions are easy to understand and the DVD helpful. Some say that the setup is straightforward, but it may be a challenge for a truly first timer. They also say that it is incredibly simple to thread and stop sewing. Customers also find the on-line manual complete and easy to follow. They say the default settings can be easily overridden.
"Great value for money. The machine does everything I want and is so easy to use. I especially love the needle-up/down function...." Read more
"...It has a really solid metal body encased in plastic. It comes with super clear directions on how to thread the top spool and the bobbins...." Read more
"...I find this machine to be pretty beginner friendly as long as you do some basic research first...." Read more
"...In my opinion, this machine has all the capability a beginner needs...." Read more
Customers like the stitch quality of the sewing machine. They say it has lots of different stitching to choose from, and has a wide variety of routine and utility stitches. They also say the stitch selection is simple, as is stitch width and length, and needle position. Customers also say that it has dozens of stitch patterns to choose, and that changing stitch patterns is easy.
"...-down mode more than I thought I would and it is a great way to stop you dropping stitches. The results look very professional !!..." Read more
"...The foots (feets?) are really easy to change, and the stitches are a lot of fun...." Read more
"...Other than that, I LOVE this machine. So many different stitches AND it came with insane number of foots for free...." Read more
"...typically operate it at max speed, and it hums along and sews a very nice quarter inch seam with my quarter inch foot with very little guidance...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the sewing machine. They say it's the best value for the money, they saved a bunch of money and it'll be worth the buy.
"Great value for money. The machine does everything I want and is so easy to use. I especially love the needle-up/down function...." Read more
"...(plus the price was excellent when I bought it and all the positive reviews!)...." Read more
"...this machine to learn on based on the positive reviews, relatively inexpensive price tag, number of stitches, and the extra feet included with the..." Read more
"...I rolled the cart (a really great cart made by Seville and very reasonably priced--great for all sorts of functions)..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the sewing machine. They mention that it runs smoothly, is very quiet, and has adjustable speed. They also appreciate the speed control slider, which allows them to set the speed to slow when they have intricate work to go through.
"...There's a speed control slider which lets you adjust the speed no matter how hard you press, which is suuuuuuper nice for beginner...." Read more
"...It also has a speed control, which means you can set it so that no matter how hard you stomp on the foot pedal, it will not speed up...." Read more
"...I also like that there is a speed control since I am a beginner with sewing machines...." Read more
"...The tension settings have been consistent and the fabric feeds evenly...." Read more
Customers like the noise of the sewing machine. They say it runs quietly and smoothly, and has minimal vibrations.
"...At the lowest speed I find the machine to be not very noisy, but recently I changed it to medium speed for one of my projects and it did seem louder..." Read more
"...This will make the things I still do so much easier. It’s much quieter and really has more stitches than I’ll ever need but the ones I do use are..." Read more
"...The one-step buttonholes are fantastic.It's quiet...." Read more
"...them fix it, but shortly afterwards, it started making a really annoying squeaking sound as it sewed...." Read more
Customers like the instructions provided with the sewing machine. They mention it has a detailed user manual, excellent documentation, and a nice presentation for a beginner. They also say the structure of the manual is very clear and the DVD helps with understanding everything you can do with the machine. Customers also mention that the directions are printed on the actual machine and that it's a great beginner to advanced machine.
"...For the record, this is an excellent beginners machine. I didn't even know what a bobbin was used for when I purchased it...." Read more
"...They say this machine is good for beginners, but I have been sewing for years and I just love it...." Read more
"...I love all of the accessories it comes with to get you started. I don't know if it will last forever because it IS a machine, after all...." Read more
"...Threading the machine is a breeze; all the directions are printed on the actual machine. Winding a bobbin is a cinch...." Read more
Customers find the features of the sewing machine wonderful, addicting, and useful. They say the manual is helpful and describes how to use each feature. Customers also appreciate the variety of tools and patterns for sewing. They love the versatility of the machine and say it has more capabilities than the Kenmore.
"...Auto-tension works very well most of the time4.) Lots of features, like needle down and speed adjustment5.)..." Read more
"...It's very user friendly. The manual is quite helpful and describes how to use each feature the machine has, and also includes recommendations for..." Read more
"...It has a number of other features, like stopping with the needle in the up position, that are helpful...." Read more
"...The machine seems to be well made and sturdy. Plus all the options and gadgets are nice." Read more
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So here's the but .... when spooling a bobbin (black cotton) I noticed at the end of the spooling that the little plastic peg that is used to automatically stop the spooling was wearing off on the black cotton. Basically the cotton was scraping away the automatic 'stop spool' peg. This is shoddy and realistically there should be a metal cover to stop this. I guess that's why this machine is cheaper than others. All plastic = fast wearing. This is preventable by just stopping short manually and removing the bobbin. Or maybe I'll have to add a metal cover to the little peg !! It's not a show stopper and shouldn't stop you from considering this machine.
I would realistically give this machine 4.5 stars but Amazon doesn't have that rating !! Value for money is great.
[1-month later]
I have really got to appreciate the subtleties that are designed into this machine and they are wonderful. I've actually gone through quite a few repairs of clothes now and it performs excellently. I use the needle-down mode more than I thought I would and it is a great way to stop you dropping stitches. The results look very professional !!
I've also done work on some light leather and the machine is perfectly capable however I don't think the motor will hold out long for this kind of work continuously. It's not industrial spec so I don't expect to use it for this very often. More as a test in this example. I've used heavy needles (#18) with bonded nylon thread for leather work and it has no problems.
I've used this machine a lot on Denim and it seems to have no issues going through 3 layers. I've had to use the hand-wheel on 4 layer Flat Felled Seams but this is because I want to make sure the stitch is even, hence me going slow. I believe it would easily penetrate the 4 layers. Here I've been using a #16 needle and denim thread.
Value = 4.8 stars now IMO.
[21 Jan 2015] I re-rated to 5 stars since that's closer to 4.8. I've made a shirt from scratch since my Denim work above. The machine is a great little workhorse and sews through thick fabric (4 layers) well. I can hear the motor forcing the needle through on slow stitch mode and it does it well. Love the needle down function. I've not had any issues with jamming or having to set thread tension. I wish the hole in the middle were bigger for feeding material through but I guess that's why you go to an industrial spec machine!! I've used a lot of the presser feet and they have all worked well. I've also used a hem & cut foot for doing fake serging and that has worked very well too. Very impressed !! Stitches are balanced, equally spaced and look good. Very professional finish (which I don't deserve!!).
I would say you need to be gentle with the machine and let it feed the material. Don't force it or it will pucker (but I'm guessing that's just good sewing discipline anyway!!). Also make sure you use the correct needle for the thickness of material and thread type. I used a #16 needle for the thicker material was sewing.
For the record, this is an excellent beginners machine. I didn't even know what a bobbin was used for when I purchased it. It does come with a DVD to help you learn how to sew, but I haven't even used it yet, it's that easy. This machine would also be great for a kid learning to sew, because you can set the speed with a button on the front of the machine. So, even if your child wanted to use the foot pedal like mom, you can set it to the lowest speed on the machine, and use the foot pedal to sew.
A lot of people were complaining about the thread getting stuck in the machine where the bobbins are located. If you read the instructions, you will see that the thread has to come off the bobbin in a certain way. It's hard to explain, but my suggestion is to read the instructions (not the quick guide, the actual instructions) before you use it. Also, if the bobbin thread for some reason gets tangled, it's really easy to gently pull it out of the machine.
It's hard to say how much I love this thing. Easily my favorite purchase this year. Also, it has an excellent warranty. If you go to Singer.com, you can find the machine warranty there. The best part is that if you live in west Michigan, there is a certified Singer fixer-upper store right in Grandville. This might seem like unnecessary information for the entire rest of the world, but it played hugely into my purchase. It means I don't have to ship my machine to be fixed; meanwhile, you may want to look into your closest Singer authorized repair stores, because they're not ubiquitous.
Would HIGHLY recommend this machine.
**Update: After one year I wanted to review this machine again. I still stand by my five stars. I cannot tell you how many things I've made on this machine and it STILL works as good as day one. A few points... if your machine gets stuck and you get an error, turn it off. Unthread your machine and rethread it, and turn it back on. I freaked out the first time it buzzed and stopped, but it's really not a big deal. Also, changing the needle is easy peasy. I broke a needle trying to get through seven layers of fleece, and I thought everything was ruined- but it wasn't. And it comes with extra needles. This thing is really a champ.
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I had the opportunity to try a couple of machines at a local store and among them were the more expensive versions of this series. I liked them but they would have been over my budget. I finally settled with this machine as it is in an affordable price class and met my budget.
My first impression:
Positive:
- it runs right out of the box. I took it out - connected it and it was ready to go.
- it is light but not too light so that it does not wander on the table
- it is running very silently and I like that i can adjust the speed manually on the machine rather through the pedal alone.
- I enjoy the seperate chords for a) the pedal and b) the connection to the plug.
- the manual is great and the machine easy to handle
- I like that many parts are made from metal which makes them more durable in the long-run
- after some first experiences with sewing different fabrics: It took all fabrics wonderfully! Great sewing experience. #
- the automatic thread tension works great and gives each stitch on different fabrics just the right amount of tension...
- I enjoy the many different stitch patterns and they are great for example to do tablecloth or placemats.
Downsides:
I don't have really many downsides yet - but:
- I find the loading of bobbins a tricky business. You have to make sure that you get the thread proper into the slot for the thread tension before you pull it up - otherwise you don't have any thread tension from the lower thread at all and the result is messy. It needs a bit of practice to get used to it. My suggesetion: use metal bobbins in this machine rather than plastic ones!!! Somehow it is easier to get them settled in...
- the handle to lower and lift the foot is made from soft plastic... I wonder how long this lasts. I find it "wiggly".
- when I got the machine the bobbin-winder was in position. It took me a while to find out what the message on the display was supposed to tell me... It didn't give any hint in the fast-starter-manual and it took me a while to find it in the "big" manual.
Overall: it is a great machine. Some start-problems but i think that comes with every new machine one buys. I really enjoy the sewing on this machine and find it very easy to handle. As mentioned before: except for the handle for the foot: it makes an overall solid impression - and that is true as well for all cables that come along.
Side comment:
If you look for a machine: Find stores that let you try machines before buying. It was a very revealing experience for me. For me the "logic" of a machine, eg. placing of buttons and handles, light quality etc was increasingly important. The overall handling was another one. Weight, durability, sound of engine etc. ... It makes a real difference to have an impression of the handling (even for a short time!).
Reviewed in Mexico on February 10, 2023
After 20 hours of intensive sewing, I'm happy to say that the 7258 is everything I hoped for. It was ready to go pretty much out of the box and the Quick Start instructions got me going without much difficulty. The factory-set tension is fine on all stitches and I LOVE the fact that it automatically sets itself up for whatever stitch is selected - no need to change the foot or adjust stitch length or width manually, as with mechanical machines I've had. The selection of stitches provides everything I'm ever likely to need, and all that I've used so far (about half) have come out looking great.
Cons so far are minor: This is a bit more difficult to thread than my previous machines, particularly the last thread guide before the needle. The thread has to be held just as shown in the manual (a two-handed S-curve, more or less) in order to get it securely into the guide, and it still often takes me two or three tries to get it right. This guide feels like rather flimsy wire to me, which makes me worry about bending or breaking it with all this fiddling to get the thread properly seated.
It also took several tries to figure out the automatic needle threader, but it does work fine if done right.
Overall, I'm delighted with my 7258 so far. If it keeps up this performance for the long haul, we are going to have many happy hours of sewing together!