Shark Mini Sewing Machine

It works fine. Don't forget it's a simple and small machine. But very useful for basic works at home. I've made my living room curtains and all my friends loved it! I have already used other larger and more professional machines, and of couse this one is slower and very light, and sometimes it's difficult to guide the tissue if it's very large (like my curtains). But for the price and the size, I really enjoy it!

well, i just spent more time with a seam ripper removing bad stitches than I would have hand sewing ( and we're talking about a tablecloth ten feet long) The thread gets caught around the spool every few minutes, due to the fact that the designers chose to put a spring BELOW rather than ABOVE the spool- thus holding it up, and making it prone to catching. Even when it is working, the tension isn't correct, so the stitches are uneven and often contain loops on either side- such that the stitch tends to get caught on things, which is particularly an issue because this machine uses a very long stitch- the length traditionally used to make gathers. So when the stitch gets caught on something, it pulls the thread the whole way back, giveing the entire seem a ruffled appearance. IN SHORT: Do not buy this machine. When I bought it, I was thinking that it wouldn't be great, but it would be worth 21 bucks. This is not the case. In fact, its probably not worth free. I would have given it z... Read more

I am so amazed at how well this little sewing machine works for the amount I paid. I'm on a budget so this was definitely a bargain for the quality it brings! I've owned a $300+ Singer sewing machine before, but I have to say this one works really well and right out of the box I was able to make pillows after not using a sewing machine for over 10 years. I highly recommend this to anyone. It even comes with a light! I was shocked that Target wasn't selling it for a higher price.

I bought this as a gift for my 13 year old daughter, and, in fact, asked her for her rating as I trust her judgement given that we both sew. I use a larger heavier machine and am not inclined to use it - but for her, this is perfect. It's small enough for her to store in her room and carry it down to the craft room for when she's ready to use it - or use it in the dining room if the craft room is being used. She sews well on it, making all sorts of items from bags to quilts. She said that her only complaint is that she will occasionally get uneven stitches, but other than that she loves it. It has an odd mechanism of action, which I'm not used to seeing - and she said that it was a little odd getting used to. She said the thread sometimes unwinds, but she doesn't really have a problem with it tangling.

Shark Mini Sewing Machine Ok,so I have researched this item online and the reviews. I have only sewn one tote bag when I was in middle school so I am really new to the sewing world. The machine I got was NOT a Dressmaker though I looked for it. Mine is the Shark Mini Euro Pro from Target. This is a good machine for basic hemming or basic sewing when it's too time consuming or too much to hand sew. No it does not auto back stitch nor does it have any other stitching other than chain stitching. Do not expect this to do as a large machine does because it won't. Now it does come with a foot pedal and adapter. You can use batteries and it comes preloaded thread, if you want your own thread then just get a metal bobbin and load your thread instead of unraveling the existing bobbins. Out of the box you can start to sew. Beware the thread broke on me a few times but I had to adjust the tension knob a few times to prevent it from breaking repeatedly. I also found the light does dim a litt... Read more