Frames Reviews

The bobbin-winder mechanism on our 22-year old Singer sewing machine broke so the Singer is now headed to the trash dump and we have a new Euro-Pro 420 as replacement. I just used the EuroPro on 6 layers of denim, a task I would not give to the 22-year old Singer. The Euro-Pro is more portable since it is lighter and has a built-in carrying handle. Both machines are capable of several stitch functions and sews straight, zigzag, buttons, mends, darns. This EuroPro 420 and the old Singer did not have a feature for automatic threading. This EuroPro420 does not have settings for stretch-fabric, a setting which the old Singer had. (The last time I used the stretch-fabric option was ten-some years ago, so I don't miss it.)

The EuroPro420 also has the twin-needle feature which the old Singer does not support ( I doubt I'll be using this feature.) The old Singer did not have the free-arm option. This Europro420 converts to a free arm; a very welcome feature for the ease in sewing tight areas such as sleeves or pant-legs. The piece that is removed to create the free arm has a convenient storage area for all the included attachments (bobbins, seam ripper, extra feet/attachments for buttonholes, quilting, hemming, etc. ).

My first try at this EuroPro420 resulted in terrycloth/"bird's nest" on the underside. A quick review of the manual (bilingual -- English/Spanish) pointed to an error in installing the bobbin. So to be noted : reading the manual (and keeping it handy for referencing) is always useful.

All in all, this EuroPro 420 is a big improvement on the old sewing machine that it replaced.

I bought this machine a few weeks ago and while waiting for it to arrive read several poor reviews of similar Euro-Pro machines. I expected the worst. I was ready to throw it back before it arrived. When it did arrive it was small, lightweight and the instruction book looked barely adequate. I decided to send it back. I gathered up all the packing materials and because I live in a new place and don't know where things like UPS drop offs are located I waited a couple of days to ship it. And then one night, I got curious, I threaded her up and got her sewing. While it's not the solid machine I grew up with, it's not bad. It's growing on me. It seems to be a good basic machine. Not a lot of fancy stitches, but then how many times did I actually use any of those fancy things that seemed so appealing to my Mom when she selected her machine? I've decided this little machine is a worthwhile investment. It's portable and it works. It does what it says it will do. I'm keeping it!!! Take all those negative words with a grain of salt when you read them, folks are always quicker to complain than to offer praise. This one is a keeper :)

Though I am not a novice at this sort of stuff, I bought this because it was very basic and user friendly. It is easy to use in regards to setting up and threading etc. But I can't seem to get the tension right. I have tried every stabilizer and thread tension, but it never comes out right. I've tried it on T-shirt material because I thought this would be the easiest and I still can't get it to embroider properly. I can't get any help from the company. This machine has been sitting at my house for 5 months and not one shirt came out right! Anyone who can help me, please email me at yjrose712@yahoo.com

I bought this machine from another dealer and bought it factory serviced(because it was cheaper and came with some extras). I hade problems with the factory serviced machine and ended up paying much more in the end. I have never had a problem with a factory serviced item from Amazon so I thought factory serviced from another company would have the same quality. I would suggest that you buy new like the one they have listed here. The machine is very easy to use. The video is very simple to follow. I watched the video and completed my first project in a matter of minutes.

The Simplicity SE3 is so simple to use! I purchased this machine and received it within just a few days from Amazon. Watched the video, and I was embroidering within minutes! It's been a long time since I purchase a sewing machine of any type and I was amazed by automation of this machine. It tells you when there is a problem such as thread breaking or warns you the presser foot hasn't been lowered. It stitches very nice and even. Even my husband was impressed! Watch out, once you get this machine you will be looking at every towel, shirt or piece of cloth wondering what you can embroider on it! A lot of Brother accessories will also fit this machine which makes it very versitle. I chose this machine over the Brother 150 as it had many more options to it. It's worth every cent!