Easy to use/Easy to learn May 29, 2009 By Anonymous of Detroit, Michigan
I'm a novice and have had no trouble learning to use this machine. The one step threader, bobbin winder and simple instructions make it a breeze to set up and change settings. I just completed a duvet cover, pillow covers and curtains in a weekend. This was especially easy because the instructions give you tips on the type of stich and needles you should use for different fabrics. I also lent this to my great aunt, who almost stopped sewing because she can't see well enough to thread the needle, with this machine she was able to get set up and sew in just minutes. When I use the machine, I didn't use the plug in foot pedal but my aunt loved the option. Hard to break old habits.
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5 stars May 15, 2009 By Anonymous of Burnsville, MN
I love my machine! Well, it's mine now. The Toyota sewing machine was given to my daughter as a gift while she was in fashion school and when she moved from one state to another, she left it at home temporarily. My machine, in the meantime broke and I decided to try her's. She will have a hard time getting it back now. It goes through heavy canvas and denim as well as the most delicate sheer fabric. I think I'll tell her it got lost
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Very happy January 31, 2009 By BeginnerCrafter of Southern California
I'm not an experienced sewer so I love the easy to read instructions, easy snap on presser feet, easy bobbin winding, and easy needle threader. Use mostly for sewing crafts such as quilted handbags. Sews through multiple layers of fabric and interfacing with ease. Also purchased footwork kits.
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Excellent User Friendly Machine February 21, 2008 By Roxie8 of Bolingbrook, IL
The Toyota name speaks for itself. I have this machine and I love it. It is very easy to use and comes with a great manual to understand the functions of the machine. My favorite part of the whole machine is the easy one-step button hole. I made a queen size quilt on this machine and it never skipped a beat. I also love that it is light weight so I can take it with me to friends houses to sew or I can put it away without a lot of trouble. All in all a great machine!
The DIYer in me is wondering if getting one of these and reading through the manual thoroughly would be enough to let me go through some damaged clothing and fix things like tears, holes, etc..
Good price. These may be getting replaced by a newer model. I think many of the sewing machines are going partially digital. There is a Brother CS6000I on Amazon for $179 that i have been waiting to pull the trigger on. Waiting for it to drop a few bucks before i do, though. These come in handy if you like buying clearance clothing items that may fit a little too long, or buying clothes a little longer for the kids, and then adjusting the length as they grow.
darkfyre said: The DIYer in me is wondering if getting one of these and reading through the manual thoroughly would be enough to let me go through some damaged clothing and fix things like tears, holes, etc..From what you describe, you might be better off with the good old needle-n-thread.
winton said: darkfyre said: The DIYer in me is wondering if getting one of these and reading through the manual thoroughly would be enough to let me go through some damaged clothing and fix things like tears, holes, etc..From what you describe, you might be better off with the good old needle-n-thread.
mailnride1 said: I thought the Toyota Sewing Machine was called "Corolla".Toyota was in the sewing business before it started making cars, and out here they have a factory for Toyota Loom Company. It doesn't make anything related to textiles but electronics for cars.
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