Product Description

You will love to sew with Singer® Confidence™. This machine has so many electronic features to simplify your creative process. Drop & Sew™ Bobbin System quickly places the bobbin thread exactly where you need it. A built-in needle threader makes quick work of threading the eye of the needle. 150 stitch programs include 4 types of 1-step buttonholes, an alphabet with upper & lower case, numbers, a Hand-look Quilt stitch, lots of decorative stitches, and all the construction stitches you could need. Each stitch has its optimal settings pre-programmed but you can adjust the settings as you need whenever you want. You also have a temporary memory for up to 20 characters; can mirror image, edit and elongate stitches; a continuous design sew option; and electronic twin needle control. Six of the most frequent stitches have a 1-touch selector button, drop feed, 13 needle positions, a long lasting LCD screen and a free arm with accessory storage that includes 5 snap-on presser feet are all also featured on this machine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4038 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Singer Sewing CO.
• Model: 7470.00
• Released on: 2008-04-20
• Dimensions: 12.50" h x 8.00" w x 17.25" l, 26.50 pounds

Features

• Electronic sewing machine with LCD screen and simple push-button control panel
• 173 built-in stitches can be edited for expanded variation; 1-step buttonholes
• Drop & Sew bobbin system; built-in needle threader; twin-needle mode; 13 needle positions
• Free arm with storage space; array of accessories, including 5 snap-on presser feet
• Measures approximately 17-1/5 by 8 by 12-1/2 inches; 25-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Combining advanced technology with an array of user-friendly features, this electronic sewing machine will be appreciated by experienced and novice sewers alike. The unit's exclusive Drop & Sew bobbin system places the bobbin thread exactly where it's needed, while its built-in needle threader makes quick work of threading the eye of the needle--no more wetting the tip and squinting through multiple attempts. For anything from construction or making repairs to hemming or embellishing a project, the machine provides 173 built-in stitches, including six styles of one-step buttonholes, one indefinite buttonhole, 30 mirror images, three spacers, a hand-look quilt stitch, and a block-style alphabet with numbers, symbols, and upper- and lower-case letters. The built-in stitches come optimally set for length and width, but they can be elongated (stretched), mirror imaged (reversed), and edited for enhanced stitch variation.

For added convenience, the sewing machine provides 13 needle positions, a simple push-button control panel, six frequent-use buttons, a continuous-design sewing option, and automatic tension. Other highlights include temporary memory for saving up to 20 characters or patterns; twin-needle mode that warns against unsafe stitch settings when using a twin needle; a long-lasting LCD screen that shows stitch selection and settings, plus provides audible and visual warning messages; a StayBright long-lasting LED light that illuminates the working area; and a free arm with accessory storage. An array of accessories come included: needles, bobbins, a buttonhole opener/brush, a screwdriver, three spool caps (large, small, and mini), an auxiliary spool pin, and a dust cover, as well as five snap-on presser feet, which include a general-purpose foot, a zipper foot, a special-purpose foot for decorative sewing, a one-step buttonhole foot, and a blind-stitch hem foot. The electronic sewing machine measures approximately 17-1/5 by 8 by 12-1/2 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

I like it!
I have had this machine for about a month. I have made a quilt, 4 shirts, and 3 sets of curtains with it. I am a sewing novice. I spent some time on my mother's machine as a kid, it was unfortunate as it broke a lot, and now I'm really learning how to do it through quilting and sewing classes.

Pros:
Auto tension! I love it. It works every time.
Drop in bobbin! I will never go back.
Easy to select stitches. (however,do read the manual before doing
twin needle work!)
Lots of choices for embellishing items with embroidery.
So far, no issues and I've sewn heavy and light fabrics.

Cons:
The autothreader takes more work than doing it myself.
You will need another light source if you like to sew at night.

I don't like that to reverse stitch I have to hold the button at
the same time I guide my fabric. Couldn't they just let me press
the button, then press the button again when I'm done with
reverse? (That's not novice friendly!)

A bit heavy to carry. I'm tough, but carrying it for more than a
short walk will get to you. Get a rollerboard carrier and skip
the plastic case.

Very Satisfied Consumer!
At 37 years old, I have only been sewing for less then 2 months! I originally bought the Singer Simple model. It was a great tool in teaching me basic threading and sewing technique; but I quickly outgrew it! The "simple" became not so simple when it came to bobbin thread and performance. It was a nightmare to continually have to re-thread the bobbin. That, along with various other factors, led to the search for an upgraded sewing machine. At first I was intimidated by the "electronic" features of the newer models, although now I am not sure why that is so. I LOVE THIS MACHINE! I have yet to really play around with it, but the basics of just threading and straight stitching have proven to be far superior to the "simple" model when it comes to ease of use and performance.

1. The "Confidence" does not jump up and down on the table, like the "simple".

2. The bobbin has given me ZERO problems when it comes to threading and clean sewing. No more messed up or broken bobbin thread!

3. The Auto tension has performed perfectly so far.

4. The "Confidence" is less noisy than the "simple".

5. Overall, the "Confidence" flows smoothly. The electronic features take some time to get used to; but having so many stitches to choose from makes sewing all the more fun.

As previously noted, I am a complete novice. But to be able to quickly thread and start sewing, and come out with a quality garment is a tribute to the user friendly design of the "Confidence". The instruction manual is sufficient in its definitions, descriptions, and photos ... enough to make sense. The included accessories with the "Confidence" are valuable.

With so many sewing machines on the market, it becomes overwhelming to know which machine to choose. I based my decision largely on consumer reviews (as well as a recommendation from several staff members at a retail store). As of now, I couldn't be happier with my decision.

NOTES:

As another reviewer notes, the machine is a bit heavy to carry around. As for the backstitch button, I have not found it to be a great problem that the backstitch button must continually be pressed. The "simple's" backstitch button was a MAJOR pain, and never really worked right. The "confidence" backstitch button is fairly pain free to use.

Also, it is noted that Class 15J bobbins must be used. I have used Class 15 with no problems; but have since decided (per further recommendation) to only use Class 15J bobbins. Can't find these everywhere. I found them at several online retailers, as well as Ebay and Singerco.

I really believe the average sewer will be very pleased with the Singer Confidence 7470. The price is not as high as quality machines, and the features are amazing.

Have fun sewing!

Great machine for the price!!
This is my 1st brand new machine. I had always rec'd hand-me-downs before and they were never good machines to begin with. I would rate myself as a decent sewer. I recently got into quilting. This machine you will give you nice stiches, you don't have to worry about your project falling apart. (If you have ever had that happen you know how devasting it can be). I think this machine would be good for anyone, even if they were new to sewing. The manual is super easy and so is winding the bobbin and threading the machine. I did a lot of research and for the features, this was the best quality for the price.
Good Luck to you and happy sewing!