1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Not a substitute for a full-sized machine, but not a complete scam.,
April 23, 2012 Cherry Ophelia "~*~" (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Singer Handy Stitch Hand Held Portable Sewing Machine As Seen on Tv
I think it's important for potential consumers to know that hand-held machines like the Handy-Stitch are chain-stitch, single-thread machines. This means that you use one thread only, not a second bobbin thread underneath to lock the stitches together, as in any traditional machine. Because of this, if you put pressure on the stitches after they have been sewn, they will come out. The instructions suggest tying the end of the thread into the last loop on the bottom of the piece, but this honestly just slows down an inevitable process. Even if you complete this final step, your repair is not of the strength you'd expect from machine stitching.
I have deducted several stars from my rating of the product because I believe that its marketing is extremely misleading. However, I do believe that, with the proper expectations, the Handy Stitch could be a useful product for some. Here are some ideas that could work:
*Card-making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts. If...Read more
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