Euro-Pro Stitch Art 18-Stitch Sewing Machine - 8260 Review

I am incredibly frustrated by this machine.It ran well at first - seems well-made, sturdy, and easy to use.An hour into my sewing machine explorations (I am a total novice), and I can't get the darn thing to sew.It's tricky pulling up the lower thread. When I do pull it up, the machine jams immediately with the first stitch, resulting in that dreaded "bird's nest."The bobbin case keeps popping out.I was initially able to resolve this by adjusting the bobbin tension.But after another 20 minutes of sewing, this has started all over again, and no amount of tension adjustment makes any improvement.30 minutes of Googling leads me to speculate that I've either damaged the needle or messed up the hook timing.Not sure how to adjust the hook timing, since it's not described in the manual.How about replacement needles?Can't figure out where to get those either.

This is an ongoing problem with Euro-pro products, and the reason that I will probably never buy another Euro-pro machine again.It's extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find replacement parts.And the manual is so simplistic that it's just a joke.Useless.I know that a lot of my problems are just because I've never used a sewing machine before, but the cryptic instruction manual and the absolute dearth of information available on the internet for this machine make it a total bust for me.One more try tonight before it gets sent back.

**Updated - ** I returned this and got a Singer that was cheaper, but with fewer functions.It works beautifully, and I love the reassurance that having a common brand brings.

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Product Description:
The 8 layersof denim that can be precision-stitched together and included under the needle of the Euro-Pro Stitch Art 18-Stitch Sewing Machine are evidence of its sewing power. This exceptional machine offers precision quality stitching on all fabrics, from silk to cotton to denim to leather. It includes an automatic buttonhole function and perfect stitching capabilities within 18 stitch functions. It easily converts from a flatbed to a convenient free-arm sewer. Solid metal gears ensure durability; a built-in automatic needle-threader helps eliminate eyestrain. Imported. 14Hx11-1/2Wx6D".

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