Singer Stitch Sew Handheld Portable Sewing Machine

Comment: Singer should be ashamed of itself for putting out such a product. I was going to just for simple mending projects, but after reading the reviews, I am so glad that I decided not to waste my money!

Comment: I tend to jinx sewing machines, in that I can barely even manage to make the most high quality ones work - but I'll admit that's my own lack of know-how. That said, this thing is a piece of CRAP. I got maybe a FEW stitches out of it, none of which stayed in place. I'm taking it back tomorrow.

Comment: worst thing ever it worked for the first hour i used it, after that it wouldnt stich right at all.. and by the way the other reviews look i must have gotten a good one to last an hour. this thing sucksssss!!!!!!

Comment: Great value! Gets the job done quick. Only a few minor issues: button tends to stick and it takes a bit of effort to manually lock stiches off at the end.

Comment: Most machines that promise a quick and simple solution to any problem often times don't deliver. As I'm sure that you've read many negative reviews for this product, I'm here to tell you that it's possible to use it successfully.

The needle doesn't raise very high, so if you are working with multiple layers of cloth, try ironing them as you only have about half a centimeter or less of space.

The machine makes a stitch which can be easily loosened (other have said it is similar to a feed sack stich), so it works best on things which have a beginning and end (unlike a pant cuff). When you reach the end, keep the machine on and make some extra blank stitch on the end which you can then tie in a knot.

I bought this with a Michael's 40% off coupon, so it was only $9.

If your material is too thick, the needle will not penetrate it, and you will lose your stitch.

It doesn't do everything, and won't miraculously fix your fabric issues, but with enough determination and careful precision, you can make it work.