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Singer SE9185: 5 x 7 in field, 250+ stitches
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The Singer SE9185 is a combined sewing and embroidery machine for people who want a 5 x 7 inch hoop and wireless access to a large online design library. Its point of difference within Singer's range is that bigger embroidery area, compared with the 170 x 100 mm hoop of the SE9180, and the listing highlights that it is ready to use with mySewnet and its 8000 embroidery designs.
- Embroidery field
- 5 x 7 in (130 x 180 mm)
- Embroidery designs
- 150
- Sewing stitches
- Over 250
- Design transfer
- Wi-Fi (mySewnet)
- Weight
- 10 kg
In its favour
- A 5 by 7 inch area gives room for larger designs than 4 by 4 inch machines.
- Over 250 sewing stitches are listed alongside the embroidery features.
- Wi-Fi links to mySewnet, which the listing says gives access to 8,000 designs.
Good to know
- The listing does not say whether mySewnet access needs a subscription.
- Included feet and accessories are not listed.
Our take
What Singer lists
The bullets are brief: 150 built-in embroidery designs, 10 embroidery fonts, a 5 x 7 inch embroidery area, Wi-Fi ready for mySewnet with 8000 designs, and over 250 built-in stitches. The spec table gives a plastic material, a white finish and 10 kg. Its listed measurements appear to describe the carton, not the machine itself.
Buttonhole styles, thread cutter, speed control and the included feet are not stated in this listing.
The 5 x 7 inch hoop
A 5 x 7 inch area, about 130 x 180 mm, is the size most hobby embroiderers move to after outgrowing a 4 x 4 inch machine. It fits most chest designs, cushion motifs, towel borders and bag panels in one hooping.
mySewnet and design access
mySewnet is Singer's cloud and app platform. The listing states the machine is Wi-Fi ready and can be used with mySewnet's 8000 embroidery designs. Check what access level is included, as online design services often have free and subscription tiers that the listing does not explain.
Against the SE9180 and Janome MC1000
The Singer SE9180 has a smaller 170 x 100 mm hoop but a far fuller listing, stating a 7 inch touchscreen, thread cutter, start/stop and a 7.03 kg weight. If you want to know exactly what you are getting, the SE9180 listing is clearer.
The Janome MC1000 has a 140 x 140 mm hoop, 300 stitches, 15 buttonhole styles and USB transfer, again with a very detailed listing. The Brother Innov-is F540E has a 180 x 130 mm field and wireless transfer.
Who should look elsewhere
If you need a stated thread cutter or start/stop for sewing, confirm them first or choose the SE9180. Embroiderers who want the largest possible area should compare the bernette 79's 260 x 160 mm field.
Verdict
Choose the Singer SE9185 if a 5 x 7 inch hoop and mySewnet Wi-Fi with access to a big online library are what you want from a combination machine. If you prefer a fully documented feature list, the Singer SE9180 or Janome MC1000 give more detail, and the bernette 79 offers a larger field.
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Amazon listing title: Singer SE9185 Combi Sewing & Embroidery Machine - Computerised 150 Built-In Embroidery Designs