SINGER Quantum Stylist 9960 Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine – Metal, Plastic, with Extension Table, Hard Case & Accessories, 600 Stitches, Lettering, LED Light, 1-Step Buttonhole

I LOVE this machine so much! I bought it in 2019, and it has been working beautifully, with zero issues, ever since. Threading is easy, and I love all the features. I have not used the knee-pedal function, so I can't speak to that. I have used a lot of the decorative stitches, and I love how easy it is to switch between stitches, changing length, width, etc. I also love how well it handles thick layers of fabrics. Last year I discovered and fell in love with rag quilts. I made a quilt that is three layers of flannel, so in some scenarios, I was sewing seams that were eight layers of flannel with all the folding, and with the aid of a walking foot, it handled that with a breeze - not a single skipped stitch. I've never, ever had any issues with skipped stitches, broken needles, broken threads, or stitches bunching up. I also find it quieter than previous machines. I do have it on a pad, so that probably helps some. I also appreciate that there are numerous excellent and easy-to-follow YouTube tutorials that I have referred to over and over again to refresh myself on how to do something or figure out the best foot to use for a project, or even figure out what some of the mystery feet and other accessories are for. I also learned a valuable tip about the two different places for thread, depending on what type of spool it is (e.g., vertical spool for traditional spools and horizontal spool for threads that have that zig-zaggy threaded look, like serger cones). My only wish for this machine is that it had a bigger throat plate. Now that I've fallen in love with rag quilts, I've had scenarios where the (standard) smaller throat plate is an obstacle. For that reason, I bought another machine with a bigger throat plate, designed for quilters, and I'll be passing the Quantum Stylist machine on to another family member, who is thrilled. I am confident it will give them many years of joy as they fall in love with it too. This machine is a true workhorse, and I recommend it for any sewing enthusiasts (unless you are a quilter and need a bigger throat space)!

I ignored most of the negative reviews and bought this machine with the idea that if it didn't work, it went back and wouldn't be replaced. The paperwork that comes with the machine advises purchasers to read the manual before attempting to use the machine -- great advice that will save lots of frustration and failure! I didn't read it initially, by the way, and both my mother and I spent an hour loading thread on a bobbin, threading the spool of thread, and trying out the self-threader. Had we read the manual, we would have saved more time than reading the manual would have taken. I thought the self-threader feature wasn't working -- it was, the problem was my mother and I, along with poor instructions for using the threader. Instructions plus observing what happens when the needle is supposedly threaded will prevent a great deal of frustration. A loop of thread is formed behind the eye of the needle when the self-threader is used and you need to pull this loop until the end of the thread has cleared the eye of the needle. If you follow the instructions in the manual, I found that the threader worked 100% of the time. The next hurdle was figuring out why the automatic sew feature wasn't working and the manual explained that if you plug in the foot press, the automatic sew feature doesn't work. Had we read that first, we would have saved the "eeek, the machine is broken" belief. The machine comes with just about every presser foot one would ever need, and I know that it came with presser feet that I'll never need, but maybe its next owner (after I die) may need those feet. I have never owned a portable sewing machine because I once borrowed one from a friend (about 30 years ago) and absolutely hated it because it "walked" all over the table when I was trying to sew with it, and the straight stitches were not particularly uniform. I was pleasantly surprised with this machine as it is heavy. I was using it on my kitchen table which was covered by a slippery tablecloth and the machine stayed put while I was sewing. The stitches were comparable to the beautiful stitches that my old Singer cabinet machine produces, which is saying a great deal because those old machines from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's were not only heavy, but made gorgeous stitches. My machine is a late 50's to early 60's and I have another machine that is a late 20's model -- both working, but what I really needed was a free arm machine to compliment my other machines as there are projects that are much more diffiult to do if the sewing machine isn't free arm (particularly projects that involve repairs on ready made clothes). My sister is a commercial artist and does home sewing projects for extra money. She has a line of products on her website that she makes to order for people. My mother was impressed enough with this machine, that she is now going to order one for my sister as a combination birthday/Christmas present as my sister is using an old machine that does basically straight-stitching, so any personalization she does on her products, are done by hand. This will save her time. I can't wait for her to get hers. The shipping was very fast. I got the machine a day after it was supposed to have been received, but Amazon and the supplier can't be blamed for that. I know that it will take me a rather long time to learn how to use everything this machine offers, but I think it will be time well spent. Because I probably won't need all of the presser feet and won't be using all of the built in stitches, stitch patterns, etc. I could have bought a cheaper machine, but if I eventually decided that I wanted a machine that could do some decorative stritches, I would have had to buy another machine. I figured that this machine was something that I could "grow with" if I wanted to take my sewing to higher levels than repairs and simple sewing projects. My mother owns a Pfaff and she wishes that she had bought this instead. I had to abandon what I was taught in high school Home Economics -- the fact that Singer machines bobbins are loaded so that they move clockwise -- as this machine's bobbin load so that the movement is counter clockwise. When the bobbin wasn't doing what it was supposed to do, that was another instance where I had to consult the manual. When I decided to start using the machine, I thought to myself that at least I knew how to load the bobbin on it and didn't have anything to learn or remember there. Wrong! If you're looking for a machine to "grow with," then I would recommend this one. While it might not be suitable for commercial use, it is more than suitable for home or individuals who do sewing craft-type projects for home, or people like my sister who do sewing projects on a limited basis for sale.

I couldn’t be happier with the Quantum stylist 9960. The stitch quality is amazing! I love the double needle function. It works so smoothly! Also, I love the fact that you can move the needle up to 25 positions which makes edge stitching a breeze. I don’t care what others say, this machine is extremely quiet and runs so smooth. I have made many projects already with it and just keep bragging about all the features. Mostly, I did not have a cutter before while you can’t use it with the double needle function, when you sew in regular mode, you won’t have to deal with long threads dangling from your fabric or seam. It cuts real close to the seam. Love the needle threader too. While a lot of people find it difficult to use…..it’s not that bad….just watch a few videos and once you get it you will never go back to manually threading your machine. I used to hate trying to thread the needle and sometimes it would de-motivate me from continuing to sew. It is quite the value and comes with so many extras for the price. It’s worth it. It’s definitely comparable to those real high priced machine, but at a fraction of the cost. Also, if the computerized machine scares you…..this one is very user friendly right off the bat.

This is a powerful sewing tool! The manual explains things pretty well. I would prefer that English be in one part, Spanish and French in their own sections, but it was still clear just the same. I printed it out online and read through it before the machine arrived. My printout was larger and more readable (just a heads up if you have "old eyes"). The machine is very intuitive and easy to move through the stitch patterns and to personalize them if you wish. The amount of presser feet included in this machine is just amazing, and most are optional accessories with other machines. I don't foresee needing to find any other feet. It sews like a dream - the stitch quality really is perfect. I like that when you bring up the stitch pattern on the screen you can change the tension, length and width all from the same area. The only thing that I thought was odd was where the adjusting screw is to balance some of the pattern stitches if they need to be opened up or closed more (it's on the BOTTOM of the machine). Why that got put there makes no sense, but it is what it is. At least you have the ability to correct a pattern if it needs to be changed on certain fabrics. Once you know how the function buttons work and what they control the rest is easy. The stitch patterns included have a wide range of uses. Not sure why there is a Russian alphabet?, but I knew ahead of time that I'll never use all of the stitches on this machine, but there are so many that I will! I'm going to purchase a carry case for this machine. The cover is nice, but it won't protect the machine if you intend to have this be portable for classes and such. The cover is fine if you have a place at home to leave your machine set up and have it stay there. Use a surge protector with this machine and that should help to protect the computer board. This machine feels "solid." A real plus for me is the amount of room that is given for your hands to work in front and to the left of the needle. I don't feel like I'm working off the edge of a cliff. I haven't even used the extension table yet, but I know it will be wonderful for quilting. I really like that the stitches I'll use most have their own buttons. The needle threader is basic, but it works well. If you are sewing with a finer needle you'll need to thread the machine by hand or you'll damage the threader. I love to sew and there have been some amazing things happening in the world of sewing these past few years! I'm not ready to spend thousands of dollars on a sewing machine (just not into machine embroidery), but this Singer has features that are usually found in the more expensive machines. The thread cutter is wonderful! As noted before: use a good quality thread, a class 15J bobbin and Singer needles. Why specific needles? The scarf on a machine's needle is meant to work with the hook on the machine's shuttle, so it's best to use the needle that has a scarf engineered to work with your machine's shuttle hook. If you do use other needles then listen very carefully for the sound of a metal "click" - if you hear that sound then change your needle immediately because those needles will damage your machine. I put the extra presser feet and foot holder that were included with the machine in a separate small plastic case since those pieces are designed to work together. It just saves having to second guess myself later trying to remember which foot goes on what holder. Thanks, Amazon! Again your delivery service is outstanding. My machine arrived in less than 24 hours. Amazing! One of the reviewers of this machine was upset about having some of the presser feet be clear plastic. I wouldn't worry about them. I've got an old Singer from the late 60s/early 70s that has some clear plastic feet and they have lasted all of these years and remain in like new condition. There are times when having a clear foot is an advantage to your field of vision. There a few clear plastic presser feet, but they are marked with red measuring lines and would probably be more difficult to see if they were marked on metal. They're just fine. I'm really happy with this machine. It's more than I had anticipated it would be. Machines like this will help to make Singer more competitive in the sewing market again. I have a new grandson to sew for and I love the little patterns for the plane, car and the boat. To be able to combine those little patterns with words is going to be even more fun! I read all of the reviews on this machine - good and bad before I decided to buy one for myself. I know from experience (I was trained at Pfaff back in the 80s) that 99% of all sewing problems are directly related to the needle (damaged, wrong size or style), thread (old thread, get rid of the cheap thread!!, rethread the machine from the beginning with the presser foot UP and try again), the machine needs to be cleaned, or operator error. Don't get mad at the machine if all of a sudden you've got loopy stitches, check your threading and your needle. Learn to figure out what's wrong before you automatically assume that the machine is "broken" or "doesn't work." Your machine can't talk and doesn't have any other way of telling you that something is wrong. This is a really nice machine and I'm happy with what I've seen so far. I do believe this machine is better suited to someone who has more sewing experience than someone who is just beginning. I think this machine could be overwhelming to someone just learning to sew. 4/18 - I suggest that you purchase the Dritz or Brother 1/4" patchwork foot which has a wider footprint for these wider feed dogs. The foot that is included with this one is too narrow to be as effective as it should be. I swapped it out last night to see if the foot I use with another machine was compatible and it worked so much better. I also just moved the straight stitch pattern to 5.5 on the width setting using the basic presser foot and that worked perfectly fine, too. The feed dogs on this machine are wider to accomodate the 7mm width stitches, and the straight stitch foot that was included should have had a wider "footprint." It's a minor thing considering you can just keep the regular presser foot on and move the needle over a bit. Hold the thread tails or sew on a waste square first and you won't have a bit of trouble. (I keep a little box of 3" square note papers for phone messages right by my sewing machine for this purpose so I don't waste fabric!)

I read review after review regarding the 9960 before finally going with amazon. amazon had the best price of anyone. I read where this machine retailed for over $800. Packaging was great. I could tell my machine was brand spanking new!!! I never thought I'd buy a sewing machine online. I was taking a chance because I really want this sewing machine to last me a long time. I have been hung up on brother for 5 years but I really am glad I went with a Singer. I know for a fact other brands with the same features as the QUantum Stylist 9960 sell for at least $800 and up. Then you'd still have to purchase some of the extra stuff like extension table, narrow hem foot, walking foot, etc. I could NOT BELIEVE all the extras that came with the machine. I'd like to tell you a few things I've come not to be so happy with after having had it for about 2 weeks now. First of all, I don't like the fact thats there's no top thread tension wheel to adjust like on every other machine I've had (not embroidery machines). The motor sews so quietly andnthenthread cutter is amazing. It does not have a RIGHT NEEDLE position, only left and center. Bummer. It winds an awesome tight bobbin. I wish that the bobbin winding was like that on my old machine where you don't have to thread the hole on the empty bobbin, you just stick the bobbin on and wrap the end of you thread a few times then go. Sewing in straight stitch mode is a dream. Tension wise, looks great. BUT....when I stitch any decorative stitches,even zig zag, the tension seems to be off. I can see the top there'd coming through on the back. I don't know if I should send it back or not. I don't like the big bulky 1/4" foot. It's weird. I haven't used the buttonhole foot or tried to do any free motion yet. I'm still debating on returning it for another machine. The manual is well written. It says the tension is factory set. I miss the slide off cover for easy access to the bobbin casing. You will have to take out screws to get to it. I don't like my bobbin cover it self. It comes off easy and should fit on more snugly, it's too loose. My needle threader does not work. I have to manually thread it. The hook on the threader does not come into the eye of the needle far enough to grab the thread. I have to give it a little push everytime to make it work. I shouldn't have to do that. My main concern is the tension being off when sewing anything other than the straight stitches. Overall I love the machine for the price. Theres just a handful of things I could pick on, and almost enough to get them to send me another one before I wait any longer. I'll make my mind up by the weekend. I WOULD buy this machine again and recommend it to everyone. Even with the things I've mentioned I don't like, it's still worth the money, the things are not to terrible and I love to sew on it. If I can get the tension to be perfect then I can live with the other stuff. I will post another review to update this when I've tried to get my problems addresses and ultimately hopefully resolved.

For the last 25 years, I have been sewing with an off brand sewing machine, DressMaker, and for the most part was very happy with it. Then it started to die and was spending more time in the repair shop than what I wanted. I will be honest, I did a great deal of research and had narrowed my purchase choice down to three different machines - one of them being the Singer 9960. After test "driving" all three and realizing the Singer was the only one that fit my budget - I purchased the Singer. Now I am very glad that I purchased this machine. When the machine was delivered, I opened it, counted all the feet and other accessories then read the manual. It was simple to read, but reading and doing at the same time, is often difficult for me. After practicing threading (which is SUPER easy with the automatic thread feature) and filling the bobbin, I sewed my first seam. AND FELL IN LOVE!!!!!!!!!! It was very quiet, there was no vibration and I absolutely LOVE the speed control. The first seam was a 3 1/2 yards long and part of the backing for an oversized quilt (backing had to be pieced). The speed control makes it much easier to control the material, the needle down feature is wonderful (especially when you have to stop and wrestle two pieces of material around to keep it straight) and the thread cutter is nice too. You don't waste thread pulling it out to clip it. One problem I did have was figuring out how to change to another stitch (buttonhole) for an appliqued quilt top. After some playing around with the book and the machine, it came up. Stitching appliqued pieces with the button hole stitch was really easy, especially with the speed control feature. I will be doing more appliqued quilts in the future. My CON List is on the short side. 1.) the machine's weight. I have arthritis in my shoulder and the machine does have some weight. Taking the machine back and forth to quilting sessions, lifting it from the carry case to the table is a strain and 2.) one of the bonus feet - stitch in the ditch - would not fit the machine's shank. BUT - no worry - for the joy of sewing on a nice machine, I will figure a way around these issues. Since I have only had the machine for a little less that 2 weeks, I think I might still be in the honeymoon stage and because of this, I will revisit this review in approximately 3 months to update this review. UPDATE OF EARLIER REVIEW - Ok Folks, I have had this machine for 3 months and am still in love - the honeymoon will probably go on for a few more months, years or even longer. It all depends on whether or not I outlive the machine. In the three months that I have had the machine - not a day has not passed that I have not been in front of it sewing. It is such a joy to work with so let me see if I can put some order to this. LOVES: 1) The speed control - you can set it in any way you want slow to fast. If you are sewing a lot of straight seams piecing - the quicker speed is nice - the machine sews straight without much strain and you don't have to keep wrestling your fabric around to stay straight. 2) The large extended table is wonderful - you can lay a piece of fabric out and not have to worry about it dragging because it is falling off of the machine while you sew. 3) The thread cutter is a fantastic feature. If you are quilting within the body of the quilt and need to do a lot of starts and stops, this is the best. Not only does it clip the thread - before doing so, it will stitch in place a couple of movements of the shaft and the thread is secured. You don't have to go back and tie off the threads. Very nice feature!!!!!! 4) Tack stitch - nice for locking in thread in a stitching row that you are starting - no back stitching and having bulking threads. 5) Now that I have gotten used to the machine, it is very EASY to change the stitch style and length. It just takes time to adjust to it. CONS: The weight is still an issue - but I am getting used to it - and if the arthritis starts to act up - I can always lift the machine in small steps. I do have one new complaint - I echo stitched a quilt that I had just finished for a wedding gift and when I was turning or changing material directions - occasionally the material would accidently hit one of the buttons that would change the stich from the regular straight stitch to one of the others that were either zig-zag or one that moved the needle out of the middle. If Singer were to redesign the front of the machine, I would recommend that those primary buttons be moved so they run from left to right rather than top to bottom. Other than that, I am still in love with this machine and it will take a lot to get me to give it up. Hope it outlives me, I don't want to have to replace it with a wannabe.

I have been sewing on a Kenmore Elite for 13 years now... I own an online Western Clothing Shop... and get custom orders frequently. So you can imagine that my machines have to perform (sometimes) daily from morning to evening. Once my Singer 9960 was ordered my Kenmore died the same day! (without even a warning) About the Singer: I love the extra features that I just did not have with my Kenmore. One of them is the thread cutter! :) Love that! I have noticed that my bobbin thread lasts longer and that it saves me so much time when I am working piecing small pieces of lace together. I can just stitch and push cut even when I move my fabrics around to the middle of a garment! wonderful. So, I have no more tons of threads sticking out at the back! You do not even have to pull the bobbin thread out to continue sewing. (when I used this function for the first time I noticed that the thread disappeared in the bobbin and thought "Oh no what a pain! do I have to pull that thread out every time I push cut?" So I checked in the manual and was glad I did check. Just push cut and keep sewing as you work. This machine is very quiet... I can even hear my music in the background while sewing. Love that. It is so heavy that it sits very secure on my table and does not bounce around at all. What I also like is that you can actually use the manuscript and the pictures for embroidery mixed sat the same time. Verses: only manuscript and only picture embroidery (that was my Kenmore) The functions I still have to get used to... My kenmore had all the stitch settings color coded so it was so easy to see on the display. Just pick the stitch look at the color and set the right button that matches the color. Versus the Singer: I have to go with increments of 5 stitches push the arrow to get to the stitch I need. But there may be an easier way, just have not discovered that part yet. I also like that the drop feed button is at the front. So much easier to control and reach! With my Kenmore it was at the back. I love the stitch setting, you can choose a straight stitch and have an auto reverse with it as well... it makes it as easy to start sewing and no more pushing the reverse button to lock your stitch. I had done a lot of research before I ordered this machine. 1) I truly liked the price and I wanted an upgrade from my Kenmore. 2) It had to have a thread cutter 3) A Needle threader (the needle threader works a little different than I am used to... yet it is very simple to work with) 4) It had to be silent 5) required a very fast speed 6) Thread spools had to be covered Many people wrote very negative feedback about this machine (especially about errors after threading the machine) so I was a bit nervous to purchase it at first. Threading this machine is really not that hard. Just follow the numbers and the arrows. I have been using the machine now for about 3 weeks and I have not had an error show on the display yet. My 17 year old also worked on it already and loves that it has a speed adjuster. What I would also like to suggest is to go quickly through the manual before you try to immediately work on it, especially if you are new at computerized machines. No need to memorize the whole manual at once... but it helps that certain terms and settings will already be familiar if you read before you start. It will save you a lot of headache later. The first 3 days I had the booklet next to the machine. Now I do not need it anymore. I was in awe with all the accessories that came with this machine! Amazing. Funny though that there is still one accessory that I really miss. That is the 1/4" seam foot. Of all the feet included, that one is the one I miss and may have to order in due time. I have not used the extended table yet - but love it and will use it soon since I still have a quilt that needs to get finished. I already made a new garment on my Singer 9960 when it arrived the next day! I finished that garment in 4 hours. It was easy to do and I noticed that I was faster on this machine than on my old one. It was a very good purchase and great item for the price! Many great features...(many I still have to discover) Honestly... My Kenmore will have to be serviced and undergo repair. If the cost gets higher than $100.00 I will purchase a new machine and that one will most likely be another Singer 9960 just so I have the comfort of having 2 good machines and a serger to work on at the same time! You will not be sorry when you buy this machine!

Replaced my aging Singer with this model after the “in place” bobbin winder became unpredictable after over 40 years and am very pleased. The new machine is very easy to thread, as was my old Singer, and the needle threader and cutter are awesome. The stitches were perfect on the first test. The common stitches have button shortcuts that make it easy to use. There are tons of features that I may never use but have the capability, if desired. I don’t anticipate outgrowing this machine. It arrived quickly in perfect condition along with added accessories and a dust cover. My reason for a 4 instead of a 5 is that the entire machine appears to be plastic and there are no “unboxing” instructions that warn NOT to remove the styrofoam inside the dust cover. There was so much styrofoam packing, which I appreciated protecting the machine for shipment, BUT the foam inside the cover “looks” like packing material but it isn’t. The foam on each side is loose and comes out easily until it breaks where the center is glued in. I had reviewed the manual before pulling off all the blocks, tape, etc. off the machine but saw NO instructions. After pulling out the foam from the cover, I quickly realized my mistake and saw the tiny, one-liner in the manual that it is intended to stay in. I glued the pieces back and it works but am disappointed that a $500 machine didn’t have a one-page insert on how to unpack it properly and now I have a “damaged” lid. I also don’t like the storage door which doesn’t stay closed or really fit the manual. The manual alternates languages for each section rather than complete the section for each language individually which would make it much easier to read and use.