| Singer:Quantum Stylist 9960 (Sewing Machine) | | Viewed 1144 time(s) |
7 more reviews for this machine | Review rated Helpful by 3 people Very Helpful by 13 people | | Reviewed by: | allan500 | 
| | About allan500 | | | | Member since: 4/25/12 | | Reviews written: 2 | | sewing machines reviewed: 2 | | Bio: more... |
| | Posted on: | 1/8/13 1:45 PM | | Approx price paid: | $329 | | Had this machine for: | One week | | Recommended? | Yes | | Online Merchants: | Amazon.com | Features
- Computerized
- Needle Threader
- Needle Up/Down Setting
- Embroidery Stitches
- One step buttonhole
- Drop-In bobbin
- Free Arm
- Adjustable Stitch Length and Width
- Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
- Adjustable Needle Position
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The path that led me to purchasing a Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 was all about buttonholes. I own several old machines that I like very much, a Singer 15-91 at the top of the heap. But I do not use buttonhole attachments well. Other people do, but I don’t. I depended on a Brother CS6000i for making buttonholes, but one day it stopped making buttonholes. Since I never loved that Brother, I opted to get a new machine rather than get it fixed.
I researched and researched until I was sick of reading about sewing machines. I, like many, had been off of Singer because of the quality different between its older machines and its new machines. But one Singer machine got consistently good reviews, the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960. After having owned it for a week, I concur, the machine is a winner.
The machine is, I believe, made by Juki. The reason I say that is because it has Juki’s box-feed system and Juki features like auto pin and foot leveling when sewing heavy fabrics.
It does buttonholes very well—in more styles than I will every use. It has proper weight. Not too heavy, and not too light. I very much dislike light machines. After all, a machine is a machine and ought not slip and slide while one is working with it.
It has every stitch I need (600 or so, depending on how you count) and it comes with all the feet I need, including a walking foot. Stiches are formed well. The one press thread cutter that cuts both threads is to die for. It is rather quiet, although not as quiet as my Swiss-watch-like Singer 15-91. Actually the Quantum is probably not louder, but doesn’t have the 15-91s pleasant click-click sound.
My experience with the machine so far has all been positive. It has more features that I could have thought up had I been asked. It sews well with as little fuss as one can rightly expect.
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Thank you for your review! This machine has so many fans! Good to see a nice Singer. :)
1/8/13 7:11 PM
I need another machine like I need another belly button, but I am so tempted to get this one. I'm intrigued by the thread cutter.
1/8/13 10:41 PM
The thread cutting feature didn't really excite me until I used it. I find it not only a time saver, but it helps me keep in the zone while sewing. Muffet, I agree, it is good to see Singer selling decent machines once more.
1/8/13 11:03 PM
Thanks for a good review. Count me among the many who would love to see Singer return to its former glory. More machines like this one should help.
1/9/13 1:44 PM
Good review, Allan!! I own this machine also and really like it especially the buttonholes. I've also used the lettering feature and was amazed at how easy and fun it was to do.
1/9/13 2:15 PM
Well, now I know what I want for my February birthday. I'm really happy to learn that Singer is moving towards an improved reputation for producing quality machines. Nice review.
1/9/13 4:41 PM
Great review! I too own this machine and LOVE it! It is all that you stated, very good quality and the buttonholes do come out nice. For the money you cannot find a more loaded machine than the 9960 hands down. Glad you took the jump & are loving your new Singer. Happy sewing! Ani
1/9/13 8:53 PM
I like this machine! Thanks for the review :-)
1/9/13 9:34 PM