Singer Prelude 8280 Sewing Machine Review

Easy to use

I just bought the Brother SE-350 a couple months ago. It replaced a 75 yr. old machine I had bought used when I was a teenager. Sewing machines sure have come a long way since my old one was made! I thought I would be overwhelmed with this new one, but I just took it out of the box, read the easy instructions, and I've been using it every since.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Everything was perfect. Hubby was able to install the frame by himself. I can be a quilting fool now! My purchase was flawless, from order through delivery!

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JANOME AQS2009

I am so pleased with this little lightweight portable. Its perfect for taking to classes and when you want to sew elsewhere other than at home. I own 2 other Janome machines that I have had for about 5 years (the 6500 and 300E). I recently spoke to a sewing machine repairman who felt they were the best on the market. There was no question that I would buy another Janome since… read more I know how they work and have been so happy with the other two I own.

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Singer 4210

I bought this machine for my wife and she loves it. Says it's simple to operate and sews great.

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Excellent

I bought this machine for travel and I was amazed at how well it functioned. It was much better than I had imagined. For the price, It cannot be beat. I love it so much, it has become my main machine and I can carry it from my studio to my tv room or patio with ease.

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Love to sew

I wanted to try machine embroidery, so I purchased the Brother SE-350 machine. You can't beat the price and the machine works like a charm. Everything I tried came out just perfect. Also, it is more than just an embroidery machine with LOTS of stitch patterns to choose from......even a variety of buttonholes, that look professional. I would recommend this machine to anyone......in… read more fact, I HAVE recommended it to two of my friends! They are as pleased with theirs as I am with mine!

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Having Fun

I'm enjoying every stitch on my new Juki TL98Q and mini pini frame. I used to hand quilt my quilts and this is faster and looks dynamite. I taught myself from the book that came with the machine. This was a great addition to my sewing room.

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Mrs

I purchased this machine after my Gem Gold wore out after 15 years of use. This machine is absolutely wonderful. The buttonhole stitch is just what I needed for my latest project. It made me glad, my Gem quit working, so I could have this upgraded model.

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Wonderful

bought this one as a second choice and I love it. Sew with it everyday. It holds up well. Easy to use. Makes a great stitch. Even someone who doesn't sew will be able to work it.

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Daylight Compact Light - U33507

This light does everything it says it can do. It's great for unsewing when the colors otherwise appear to be an excat match. It is also useful taking to classes when the classroom lighting is substandard. Easy on the eyes.

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Machine review

Ipurchases this machine 5 years ago, have used it almost daily. This machine will do it , blue jeans, alterations, clothing, quilting , I havent found anything yet that it wont do. Wonderful for beginner and experinced alike.

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Juki TK 98Q

I love this machine! I am having so much fun quilting. I am working on Queen size quilt and next a king. runs smooth and works like a charm. I tried out Bernina and thought it was not worth the money to get one it could not fit a double size quilt.

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JANOME JEM Gold

LOVE THE LIGHTNESS, STITCH, AND TAKE IT EVERYWHERE. I CARRY IT ON A PLANE AS MY CARRY ON LUGGAGE.

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Workhorse

My Juki has been a dream come true. I have mine on a quilt frame and it makes everything so easy. It has a nice big throat for doing large quilts. And the customer service can't be beat!

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JukiTL98Q

This machine is great. I bought it for free motion quilting but am using it for sewing as well. Love,love, love it!!!

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Sewing mom

I see posts about the automatic threader - another thing to watch is that you are only pressing it from the top. I have had my machine for 2 years now and never had a bit of trouble from the threader. This machine is not like any other sewing machine that you can figure out the threading - it is a definite must read the instructions kind of machine.

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Janome AQS-2009 - American Quilter's Society 25th Anniversary Machine

I've been quilting now for six years. And through the years I've seen quilting friends using the Janome machines and heard them rave about them: they are lightweight, very quiet, easy to use, great features, etc. One Sunday morning my Pfaff quit on me and I was desperate for a machine (way too many unfinished projects). I went to purchase a new machine and fell in LOVE with the… read more Janome AQS-2009 - American Quilter's Society 25th Anniversary Machine. The prize was perfect, the machine is perfect, the customer service PERFECT!!!!!

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What a great machine!

Lightweight, some additional stitches that I don't have on my other Janomes. Great concept to have the push button control as an option!

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Janome AQS 2009

I love this machine. It sews perfectly and is very quiet and lightweight. I bought it to take to quilt classes and I am very happy I did!

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Floriani Embroidery Thread

This thread is beautiful! I stitches out smoothly and makes any design pop. I agree that they could have a better method for locking the thread but overall this thread is great.

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Awesome machine

Bought this and feel in love with the machine, it's light weight. Great to sew with. Better then expected. Thrilled with it.

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Kandi's Professional Touch

Adding bling with this is easy, fun to use, and affordable. The instructions area very easy to understand.

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Janome Anniversary AQS 2009

I love this machine and the table I purchased to go with it. I bought it to take to quilt classes. It is lightweight and very quiet. It has the ability to adjust the needle and it has needle up and down. A feature that I enjoy and was not included in some of the other comparable models.It is so small, I can set it up in the family room and piece quilt squares and not take up… read more too much room.

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WOW, I love this machine

Wow, I love this machine. I purchased the Janome AQS-2009 as my secondary machine for classes and travel. I like this machine so much I tend to never use my other machine that I paid big bucks for.I recommend this machine for all sewing levels.

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Good machine

I haven't had much chanch to use my machine sence I got it but what I have used has been great I've Sewed all my life and this is taking me awhile to learn as I'm now 72 years of age But this old gal is not down for the count so I'm still willing to learn. My Mom is 96 and sewed and taught me so she would just love to be able to see my new machine she is now Blind. I love it and… read more will write more as I learn.

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Juki TL98

I saw one at a quilting class and it was lust at first sight. A friend wanted a machine for piecing and quilting and I recommended it. I borrowed his to test drive and bought one for myself. It's strong, it's quiet, it's needed only one repair in six years (but I do have it serviced annually.) The one thing that could be improved is bobbin capacity. New from SewingMachinesPlus the… read more bobbin would only fill 2/3. My local machine guy reset some chip inside the top and now my bobbins fill completely. I recommend it for anyone getting into quilting--as much for what it doesn't do as for what it does do. No starting a seam and having to rip out zigzag, no accidentally pressing a function button. It comes with the presser feet I use everyday. And it's affordable.

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Juki

I have been using this machine for quilting for two years. What a joy!! Easily handles free motion or "stitch in the ditch". Large table helps to control large projects. Speed enough for the fast and controlled enough for those detailed projects.

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I love this machine!

I LOVE this machine.....Since receiving the CE150, I have not put it away - it is set up and ready to go at a moments notice. This is the first computerized machine I have ever used, so getting started was a little slower for me (plus the fact I'm using Windows Vista - so I required a patch to download the software correctly). But once I'd overcome that hurdle, I was up and running.… read more And the additional software that comes with it .....fantastic - I have tried them all, and they work beautifully.I have to say it one more time - I LOVE this machine.

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Fabulous machine!

This machine is very easy to use right out of the box. It's built in embroidery is very nice and it's easy to use additional designs once you purchase the card kit. I love the 3 speed settings too!This replaced a machine that I used for about 18 years and loved. I am now looking at Brother sergers because I love this machine so much!

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Very Happy

this sewing machine is not complicated but has lots of deluxe features. Not a lot of extra accessories. most of the time in sewing you don't really need a lot of stuff your not going to use this has everything that you will actually use. Ease of operation makes it an attractive bu

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Singer mod 2662

I love this machine. I have owned mine for several years. The manual has a lot to be desired. It does not advise as to bobbin size for replacements nor does it give any detail on the stitch variety. It is a trial and error to get what you want. The machine is very smooth and adjustments are easy to adjust for various materials and threads. I would recommend this machine to any mid… read more level seamstress or crafter. It will sew through denim seams. Mine came with the excess material sheer as well.

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Worth every penny

As much as I love using a rotary cutter there are times it is better to use a scissors. The Kai scissors are the best scissors I have ever owned.

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Great Machine

I LOVE THIS MACHINE. If was given to me as a gift, and I though no-way, but way, way cool. I find this machine very easy to use, and instructions easy to understand.

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Great machine and great price.

I am just learning to sew and this machine is very easy to use. The YouTube videos haven been very helpful. I have made my first face mask. I am so excited.

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Great buy from a great company

Great buy, from a great company. The original machine I ordered was out of stock. So I was given options for replacement from different models. Shipping was fast and easy.

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Great Price

I love my sewing machine. It was delayed and I was given the option to choose another one with no additional cost.

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Simple no- nonsense machine❣

My patience waiting for this paid off. It "purrs"...so smooth, easy to thread, and with simple, clear instructions. I am 78 and thank you tons!

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Great Buy! Thanks Sewing Machines Plus!

I like this machine, it looks well made, no cheap plastic for a bobbin cover, easy directions for threading!

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Lefty

Very comfortable left handed scissors. Cut very nicely.

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Singer 132 Q

This is a great little machine. Easy pull out and set up. Love this sewing machine. They really shouldn't of discontinued this product. It's performance is outstanding with 18 different stitches. Has all that you really could ask for in a lightweight machine.

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Simple but great!

I love my machine. I have had it 20 years and it still does everything I need it to do. I just do "normal" sewing, though. No super thick fabrics.

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Awesome-one of a kind!

I’ve never had a problem with my ‘heart’ and she’s always faithful to help me get my quilting done-- no surprises. Nothing confusing about it. Plain and simple workhorse

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Super Machine !

I would buy another one if it hadn'the been discontinued. Great Machine.
Please bring it back. I bought mine in 2008, and it is still incredible machine. I sew/quilt /mend/...It is still going strong in 2017!

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#1 machine: the Juki TL 98Q

I purchased this machine in 2008 for quilting and still think it's the most amazing dream machine. I love the large extension table, needle up/down, the knee lift and the fast bobbin winding. The extra width and height to the right of the needle makes quilting very easy. The machine sews very fast with excellent stitches and is so easy to use. As a novice sewer the ease of using… read more my Juki boosted my confidence and helped me to keep working on my skill level. The occasional problems I had came from me learning to adjust tension, bad thread choice and old needles.The only downside is the bobbin. The space it goes in is very small and although I have little hands it is still difficult to insert the bobbin.I have been diligent with cleaning and oiling so my baby has never gone to the repair shop to be serviced. (I'd rather give them my husband)I can see this being the only machine a person would need for a lifetime. If I wasn't retired I would purchase a second one of this model!

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American quilt designs

I love these designs. I have a niece and 3 nephews in the military. I plan on making them a quilt and would love to use some of these designs.

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I have the Janome 2049 machine it is excellent, And I would like to sell it to somebody appreciate it as I have no use to it now,pls let me know

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It's Operator Error

I just want to say to the people complaining about the bobbin that it is usually operator error and not the machine. You will hear this all the time from beginners. What you need to do first is make sure the bobbin is wound tight and not mushy or the thread will sneak out around the edge and cause a big problem. It's NOT the tension. Also when the thread "balls up" on the bottom… read more of your fabric it's NOT the bobbin thread or tension. It's the TOP thread that isn't properly threaded. ALWAYS keep your presser foot UP when threading the machine so that the thread gets between the tension discs. When the presser foot goes down the discs close and there is now tension on the top thread. In 20 years of sewing I've only had to adjust the tension maybe 10 times due to the tricky fabric. When you buy a new machine the tension is ALREADY set for you. Don't fool with it! Please try the above things and see if your machine doesn't work perfectly! (I know these are old reviews but maybe someone buying a new machine will read this and give this machine a chance!)

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Floriani thread

I love to use this thread on my embroidery. It just makes everything look just a little bit better than anything else around it.

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Work Horse

I've owned this machine since 2002 and I use it on a daily basis making extra large tote bags that I sell on Etsy. I don't know what I would do without this machine. Best investment I ever made. Thanks, Singer, for a superior product!

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The Singer quantum 9920

I have had this machine for 10 years. I do many types of sewing. Quilting to garment to crafts. I have never had a problem..the only issue I had was I couldn't get the self threader to work. I finally gave up. Well when I took it in for cleaning and maintenance they told me it didn't have the threader attachment on, so I got one and it works great. I don't think I was charged… read more for it. Glad I have it.

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Now I know how...

Thanks so much for this information; as I am ready to use my machine to make a baby quilt. After viewing the video, I wish I'd purchased the 4206 with the auto threading feature :(

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2009 Athena

I love this machine. I have been using it to make quilts and its awesome. I especially love the extension table.

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Love it

I purchased this machine in Dec of 2008. I'm still using it and I still love it!

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Sewing Grandma

I have had my machine for three years. Other than a couple of cleanings I have never had a problem with the machine. I love the Disney designs and the built i fonts. My grandkids are the best dressed kids around with all the monogrammed shirts, bags and blankets.

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Vista and Singer Quantum XL-6000

This machine's software works great with Vista. I began using my machine with windows XP and had to get a new computer and am now using Windows Vista with my machine. I made the switch 3 years ago and do not have issues with it. We have a wonderful Singer Sewing Center in Austin that helped with the conversion over to the new operating system. I had one or two issues with some… read more embroidery, but it was my error. I LOVE my machine.

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Love this Machine!

I love, love, love this machine!! I purchased this machine around the end of 2009. It is still going strong! I love the speed and control of this machine. And the foot control with the thread cutter is fabulous! I can go from one piece of fabric to the next without ever having to touch my thread snippers! The knee lifter is another feature I couldn't live without, as well… read more as the needle up/needle down feature. I sew my own clothing and this machine's speed helps me accomplish so much more in a short amount of time. It's easy to oil and thread, although I cannot figure out the auto-threader. For years I wanted an industrial machine because of the speed, but didn't want the motor noise they produce and didn't know if anyone could carry it upstairs to my sewing room. Then there was maintenance issue; who would come to my house if I had a problem with it? This machine can easily go to the repair shop if needed. But I've never had a problem with it. It arrived packed nicely in the box. I like the large table that came with it as well. The machine is very well made and sews beautifully. I have two other Swiss machines (beginning with "B") and they don't compare to the strength of my Juki - and they cost much, much more. In fact, the computerized one is packed away in the closet. This is a fantastic machine at a very good price.

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Greedywaterrabbitt

I got my Discovery as a bonus when I ordered a 550 model-both machines have been superb-after 3yrs I am finally having problems with my Discovery-but it's because I have displaced my book on trouble shooting-I would not hesitate to buy one -it has given me great service-kept my kitchen clean for 3yrs no problems.

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Singer Quantum XL6000

I have had this machine for seven years. Never a problem. I use Embird software and it works like a charm. Most problems are user error. Read the book and keep it cleaned and oiled. Wonderful machine for the money, so sad to see Singer no longer making them. There is a forum on Yahoo that can help you with any problems.

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The perfect machine for me.

I wanted a sturdy, mechanical machine with a large work space. Imagine how delighted I am at the extra convenient features of the presser foot knee lever and the automatic thread cutter. No more pulling the threads back and holding them in place to prevent a thread jam.I love my machine!!

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