Singer Curvy 8763 Sewing Machine Review

The Singer Curvy 8763 covers all the basic sewingthree settings. The down position is used during sewing.
tasks like mending and clothes construction and can beThe regular up position is used when placing or
used for quilting and craft sewing, too. The use ofremoving fabric from under the presser foot. The
lavender colored trim is unique and makes for quite aextra high position makes it easier to slip thicker layers
happy looking sewing machine. It's sturdy enough toof material under the presser foot.
withstand large projects and heavy materials withoutSinger Curvy 8763 Features
bumping, provides a great selection of utility andSinger's Drop and Sew bobbin system is really easy.
decorative stitches, and includes automation featuresAll you need to do is load the bobbin, drop the bobbin in
to make machine set up a breeze.place, draw the thread through the side slot and the
Singer Curvy 8763 Stitch Patternsmachine handles the rest. The automatic needle
For a home sewing machine, this one has a trulythreader means you only need to guide the thread
tempting selection of utility and decorative stitches.through the tension slots and down to the needle and
While many machines in the under $300 price rangethe threader punches the thread through the eye for
offer many utility stitches and then a handful of satinyou.
stitches, the Curvy includes some of the more fancyThe extension table removes to allow for free-arm
decorative stitches.sewing. Cuffs and pant legs can be slipped over the
Besides straight, zigzag, stretch and blind hem stitchesarm for completion or hemming. The Curvy is also
there are a number of satin stitches and decorativecapable of doing twin needle sewing although the twin
stitches like Greek Key, Entredeux, Vine, Serpentine,needle must be purchased separately.
Honeycomb, and Criss Cross. There are also twoA darning plate is included to accommodate mending
styles of one-step bartack buttonholes.tasks. There is a work light over the work space, a
Stitch width and length are adjustable up to 7mmbuilt-in carrying handle, and a number of sewing
depending on the stitch selected. Stitches are selectedaccessories like extra bobbins, needles, spool caps, a
by way of the five selection buttons on the front ofscrewdriver, and a seam ripper.
the machine. The top thread tension has anThe control panel is easy to operate. Pictures of the
"automatic" setting but is also adjustable as needed forbuilt-in stitches are located on the front in rows of five
your projects.each and a selection button to the right of each row
Singer Curvy 8763 Presser Feetcycles through the options. An LED light indicates which
Five snap-on style presser feet are include: Generalstitch has been selected. Just below that are the width
Purpose, Zipper, Satin, Blindstitch, and the Buttonholeand length buttons and a reverse stitch button is
foot. A number of additional presser feet can beconveniently located above the needle arm.
purchased separately. The presser foot lever has