Product Description

The Singer 7442 is a fully electronic sewing machine. With 30 built-in stitches and hundreds of functions your creativity can encompass quilting and decorative stitches (stippling, crown, domino) as well as all the actual construction stitches (zig zags, darning, zipper insertion). This machine also has wonderful features like a built-in needle threader; a 1-step buttonhole in two styles (helps you make a whole row of identical buttonholes); easy stitch selection; automatic stitch settings; reverse stitching in the selected stitch pattern; 13 needle positions; clear bobbin cover to the drop in bobbin; and thread feed either horizontal or vertical. The machine comes with a full assortment of accessories including an instruction book, a standard presser foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, blind stitch foot, satin stitch/special purpose foot, a feed cover, a pack of needles and bobbins, spool caps and pin, screwdriver, seam ripper and lint brush.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6389 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Singer Sewing Co.
• Model: 7442
• Released on: 2006-01-05
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 13.00" h x 8.00" w x 17.00" l, 20.20 pounds

Features

• Fully electronic sewing machine with 30 built-in stitches and hundreds of functions
• Push-button controls; adjustable stitch length and width; reverse stitching
• 1-step buttonholer for perfect buttonholes; needle threader; snap-on presser feet
• Free arm; LED light; on-board storage; full assortment of accessories included
• Measures 19 by 9 by 14 inches; 25-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
With its heavy-duty aluminum frame, this fully electronic sewing machine features 80 stitch functions, 28 stitch patterns, and simple push-button controls for selecting the stitch--even a "lock" function for decorative stitches. It offers a full range of utility, decorative, quilting, heirloom, and stretch stitches, and thanks to each being electronically formed and optimally set, every stitch gets sewn with exact precision. The unit's automatic (but changeable) stitch settings, reverse stitching in the selected stitch pattern, and adjustable stitch length and width provide users with exceptional control over their projects. Even more, two styles of fully automatic one-step buttonholes ensure precisely balanced buttonholes, and the machine's free arm makes easy work of pant legs, cuffs, and sleeves. Other highlights include a built-in needle threader, a quick six-second threading system, either horizontal or vertical thread feed, automatic tension, and 13 needle positions, as well as automatic bobbin-winding, a clear bobbin cover for the top drop-in bobbin, on-board storage, and a long-lasting LED light to illuminate the working area. The machine comes with a full assortment of accessories including an instruction book, five snap-on presser feet (standard, zipper, buttonhole, blind-stitch, and satin-stitch/special-purpose), a feed cover, a pack of needles and bobbins, spool caps and pin, a screwdriver, and a seam ripper and lint brush. The sewing machine measures 19 by 9 by 14 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Been using for 4 months now, no problems
I waited awhile before deciding to write a review for this item because I wanted to see how the machine would perform. I'm not an expert sewer and I mostly do light sewing, a lot of hemming and alterations and items for around the house. I've made a couple of garments on this machine as well. I haven't had any trouble with it at all. It's easy to use and it was an easy transition for me to this machine from my old one. I've used it on various fabrics, from denim to lace and I think it was worth the money we spent on it. I wasn't totally surprised that a lot of the parts are now plastic. At least I can lift it! I remember how heavy my mother's old machine was. The machine provides a great service to me however, so I don't mind the plastic components. I did buy new bobbins though. Plastic bobbins, I don't particularly like. I also don't use the threader bec I just never got into that habit. I love that it can make different decorative stitches too and I've only started playing with those. So far, I don't regret having bought this machine at all.

Great Machine
I purchased this machine about 5 months ago and love it. It does whatever I put before it with no issues. I have made lined velvet drapes as well as silk ones that were lined and interlined. It never skips a beat. The machine is heavy unlike many of the new ones.

Singer 7442 80 Stitch Sewing Machine
I liked the price and all the different stitches. However, I needed a sewing machine that would handle many varied things, such as alterations and heavy sewing. I'm very disappointed in the lightweight quality of this machine. The needle threader never worked and on close inspection my husband found that a tiny hook was missing that was supposed to hold the thread. Also, the food feed stalls, jerks and surges. This machine has beautiful stitches, but is for lightweight sewing only.