Note: this post was originally published on 13 September 2020. It has been updated since then. Sources Converting to the Rolled Hem sewing mode is effortless. An easy access lever moves the stitch finger in position for rolled hemming. It can do 2, 3 and 4 thread stitches, and the threading system is good. It includes a waste bin and separate needle threading device (it’s not built-in). Singer has thought of everthing, even the SE017 lint brush has been designed with precision, it has a needle location hole to help when insert new needles, its is built in to the lint brush handle, clever!

The key to getting good stitches is actually getting the settings right. If you buy a manual machine, this will take experimentation and practice.

How Well Built Is This Model?

When compared against a sewing machine there are quite a few noticeable differences. In addition to being faster at sewing they also come with a built-in blade which trims off the excess seam allowance as you go, which again is more time efficient than having to do this task with scissors. Learn & master threading & adjustments. Use the multicoloured thread provided to learn how to thread the machine and to understand the feeding system. They’re built with stronger metals, fewer plastic components, stronger motors, and better manufacturing.

The built-in needle threader works most of the time, but on occasion it fails and I have to retry it 2 or 3 times. I don’t think this is a deal breaker, however. The Elite SE017 has an industry first; It boasts lower looper LED light which increases visibility for easier threading once the front flap is lowered. One of our images shows the LED looper light. The image was taken when is was just getting dark, yet the looper light lights up the looperarea. thread stitches are good for finishing lightweight fabrics. They use fewer threads, creating a lighter stitch. If you don’t sew with fabrics like chiffon, you’ll probably never need them. Provides a wonderful professional seam finish, helps prevent loosely woven fabrics from unravelling, and offers unlimited decorative capabilitiesThe lower looper threading system, which can be horrible in other machines, is excellent. A switch pulls out the hidden lower looper so you can thread it in plain sight. This makes such a difference. So many freebies! You need not search far for all the necessary accessories you will need when sewing as Singer provide you with everything you may need to get get started. This includes: You’ll obtain a smoother point if you stitch darts conventionally. Then they can be moved if necessary, and are less bulky.

As if that wasn’t enough, you also get the benefit of precise and detailed pictures showing each step on the machine itself. Wide Range of Stitches AvailableFortunately, Singer have made this whole setup process incredibly easy. They, like other companies, have taken the colour coding approach. Each threading path for the different threads is highlighted from the top through the machine’s inner parts with its own colour. The HD0405s uses double LED lights over the needle and presser foot...the brightness is near shadow free.