Singer Inspiration Sewing Machine 4210

 (4 customer reviews)

This is an update to my previous review (see below the **** for the original review).

The replacement 4210 sent to me directly from Singer is a VAST improvement over the 4210 I bought in Spring 2007. It's very obvious that the model has had improvements over the past two years of continued manufacture. I've put the new 4210 through its paces and am well pleased with it! What a relief!

****Original review:
I've been sewing for 30 years on an old model Singer, and am an experienced seamstress. I bought this for the features my vintage Singer doesn't have, such as zig-zag stitches, stitching for stretch knits, and buttonhole stitching.

I've had problems from the start with the 4210. The "birdnesting" problem with the bobbin if the machine is not threaded under tension is ridiculous, and documented on Singer's support site. Having to purchase specific bobbins is just wrong. Making buttonholes is not the piece-of-cake that is claimed. It's not...Read more

I've had this machine for a few months now and I have learned to sew on it, it is a workhorse for a basic machine. The threading is so simple.All the stitches come out looking great. It's not a loud machine.
The girls at my sewing class are pretty impressed with it especially since their very expensive machines have had something go wrong with it and mine is still sewing along.You can't beat the price either.

I was not making anything crazy - mostly straight stitches for a doggie bed cover and an apron. The second day of use, the automatic threader didn't function right anymore. The bobbin gets jammed a lot. Perfect for muslin, but if you are planning on using anything thicker than that then it will just drive you bonkers. Got it last friday, packed it last night and will be returning it today.