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Singer 3221: 5.7 kg with 21 programmes
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The Singer 3221 is a no frills machine for people who want something light enough to take to a class or lift out of a cupboard. At 5.7 kg it is easy to move, and its 21 programmes cover the everyday basics. What sets it apart in a short listing is the fully automatic buttonhole, which is friendlier than the 4 step type many simple machines still use.
- Weight
- 5.7 kg
- Stitches
- 21
- Buttonhole
- Fully automatic
- Free arm
- Not stated
- Cover or case
- Not stated
In its favour
- A fully automatic buttonhole is listed, easier than 4 step systems.
- Twenty one programmes cover utility and decorative stitches.
- At 5.7 kg it is easy to lift onto a class table.
Good to know
- The listing is very brief and does not mention a free arm or cover.
- No needle threader, speed control or warranty is stated.
Our take
The basics from Amazon
The listing is short. It names 21 sewing programmes, a fully automatic buttonhole and decorative stitches. The specs add a metal material, a white and blue colour scheme, dimensions of 19 by 38.5 by 29 cm and a weight of 5.7 kg.
The power source field reads electromechanical, which points to a dial operated machine rather than one with a screen and buttons.
Living with a lightweight Singer
A machine under 6 kg is practical for anyone who sews on the kitchen table. You can lift it in and out of a cupboard without strain, and carrying it to a sewing class is realistic. The compact footprint, under 40 cm wide, also helps on a crowded table.
The flip side of light weight is stability. On thick fabric at speed a lighter machine can shift, so a non slip mat underneath is worth having if you plan heavy work.
Unanswered questions
Several things a beginner might want to know are not stated: whether there is a free arm, a needle threader, a cover or case, which presser feet come in the box, and the warranty. Speed control is not mentioned either. None of these are deal breakers on their own, but check them with the seller if any matter to you.
Other light machines worth a look
The Janome J3-24 is slightly heavier at 6 kg and lists 24 stitches, an automatic 1 step buttonhole, a free arm and a built-in needle threader, so its feature list is clearer. The Brother FS40WTS, at 5.9 kg, is computerised with 40 stitches, a backlit LCD, speed control and a wide table in the box. Both give more information to plan around than the Singer does.
Verdict
Choose the Singer 3221 if you want a simple, light machine with an automatic buttonhole for mending and basic projects, and you are happy to confirm the extras with the seller. If you want a stated free arm and threader, the Janome J3-24 is the clearer buy, and the Brother FS40WTS suits those who want a screen and speed control.
Compared with alternatives in: Best lightweight sewing machines
Amazon listing title: Singer Sewing Machine 3221 21 Programs White and Blue, white, One Size