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Singer 2273 Tradition: 23 stitches, automatic threader
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The Singer 2273 Tradition is a long-running mechanical machine for beginners who want the essentials done for them. The automatic needle threader and fully automatic one-step buttonhole tackle the two tasks beginners most often struggle with, and the rest of the machine stays simple: a dial for stitches, adjustable length and width, and a handful of feet stored on board.
- Stitches
- 23
- Buttonhole
- 1-step, fully automatic
- Needle threader
- Yes, automatic
- Weight
- 7 kg
In its favour
- Four presser feet, a guide, needles, bobbins, a darning plate and a seam ripper are listed in the box.
- Built-in accessory storage keeps the small parts with the machine.
- Adjustable stitch length and width let you tune zigzag for neatening raw edges.
Good to know
- The listing does not mention a drop-in bobbin, speed control or LED lighting.
- The specification lists a 2007 manufacture year, so it is an older design than most here.
Our take
What the listing states
Singer lists 23 built-in stitches with adjustable length and width, a fully automatic one-step buttonhole, automatic bobbin winding and an automatic needle threader. Built-in accessory storage holds four presser feet, a guide, needles, bobbins, a darning plate and a seam ripper.
The spec table gives a plastic material, 7 kg and dimensions of about 43 cm wide, 22 cm deep and 35 cm high. The manufacture year field shows 2007, which suggests a design that has been on sale for a long time.
The automatic needle threader
An automatic threader uses a small hook that passes through the needle eye and pulls the thread back through when you lower a lever. For anyone with less than perfect eyesight, or who changes thread often, it saves a lot of squinting.
Darning plate and mending
The included darning plate covers the feed dogs, so you can move fabric freely for darning holes and simple free motion work. It is a practical addition for households that repair jeans, socks and school uniform.
A seam guide is also in the accessory list, which helps beginners keep an even distance from the fabric edge on long seams.
Against the Janome 725S and Brother SH40
The Janome 725S has a similar stitch count but lists drop feed, a jam proof drop-in bobbin, foot pressure adjustment and an extra-high foot lift. The Brother SH40 is computerised, lighter at 4.5 kg and lists speed control and start/stop. The 2273 Tradition sits between them, relying on its threader and buttonhole for convenience.
Within Singer's range, the C5205 is the computerised step up, and the Heavy Duty 4411 suits denim and canvas.
Who should look elsewhere
The listing does not mention speed control, a free arm or the bobbin type, so if any of those matter, confirm them first. For regular thick fabrics, a heavy duty model will cope better.
Verdict
Choose the Singer 2273 Tradition if you want a simple mechanical machine with an automatic needle threader and one-step buttonhole for mending and first projects. If you want foot pressure control and drop feed spelled out, the Janome 725S is better documented, and for speed control, the Brother SH40.
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