Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
The Quantum Stylist 9960 is a high-quality Singer machine for sewing and quilting with a lot of stitch patterns to choose from. This model is remarkable for its well-thought-out and durable construction that provides efficient and convenient use.
Dimensions
The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 has average dimensions (17.2 x 8.2 x 12 inches) that allow installing it in any room, but it’s too heavy (20 pounds) to carry it around. Nevertheless, its large weight ensures the machine’s stability during sewing.
The size of the throat for quilting is 6.5 inches from the needle to the right side. It’s quite enough for the majority of projects but not a lot for working with large pieces.
Features
The Singer 9960 Sewing machine comes with plenty of advanced features, but it has no option of saving stitch sequences, so they are deleted once the device has been turned off. However, it has automatic tension that saves time that you spend spinning the dial and testing stitches to see if the settings are correct. Though, manual adjustment is also possible.
The machine is noiseless and runs pretty smoothly as well. The thread cutter is sharp and the stability of the table is great. One can set the speed of the foot pedal to sew flawlessly even if the foot pedal is pushed all the way down. Keep in mind that this model offers only two speed options.
This low shank machine has the adapter installed to allow using the snap-on presser feet. It’s necessary to manually move the presser foot using the lever to position the fabric in its right place before lowering the foot. The machine cannot sew with the pressure foot in the up position. It has an auto up/down needle position button, but one can also manually turn the wheel.
It has numerous (600) built-in stitches (they are even and the machine doesn’t skip them) and many different styles of buttonholes (eyelet, rounded, etc.). This might seem overwhelming, but it’s just necessary to learn the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 manual and watch some tutorials to know what each stitch and feature do.
The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 reviews often deal with how easy it’s to change stitch length and style with the push of a button. In addition, the decorative stitches have the degree of precision to pivot, turn, or reproduce a certain line of stitching. For example, if it’s necessary to make decorative arrows, this feature allows programming of the machine to run a certain number of arrows. Besides, it’s also possible to mirror the stitches — to change their direction with the press of a button.
It has several stitches that sew a seam, but it’s necessary to purchase such attachment as the side-cutter separately for proper serging. This model isn’t designed for embroidery, however, it has the drop feed option for free motion quilting and embroidery, thread painting, and darning. Besides, it features alphabet stitches for crafted projects.
In this Singer 9960 review should be noted that this machine handles heavier fabrics (leather, canvas, upholstery fabric, etc.) for home decor projects, provided slower speed, longer stitch, the needle of the right size, and heavy-duty thread, as well as proper adjustments of the knob on the left side of the machine.
Design
The Singer 9960 Quantum Stylist features a sturdy building due to a metal frame. The machine has a handle and comes with a hard dust cover that fits over the top of the machine. The stuff can be stored in the front compartment to provide easy access to frequently used tools and the manual can be put in the pocket on the front of the hard case.
The display panel is medium-sized, but it can be adjusted to be brighter or dimmer. Besides, this model comes with two LED lights. One of them is on its usual place by the needle and another one is under the throat area of the machine to light up the workspace.
The machine has long feed dogs on each of its sides, three smaller ones on the back side, and two tiny feed dogs in the front to feed all types of fabrics hassle-free. The speed control, needle up and down, backstitch, and start/stop buttons are on the front panel, as well as a thread cutter.
The package includes 24 accessories, including the adjustable bias binder foot, single welt cording foot, braiding foot with a guide, stitch-in-the-ditch foot, trim foot, and a special presser foot shank. There is also a clearance plate to facilitate sewing over thick seams.
Conclusion
The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 is affordable and has all the high-end features that usually only expensive models can boast. This sewing machine provides a complete package for any type of either home or professional project. By having supplied with a lot of extra features, it won’t break the bank since it’s very expensive to buy a relevant kit separately.