Spiegel 60609 Sewing Machine
$299.99
DESCRIPTION
With over 350 unique computerized stitches, over 1000 stitch variations, 7 one step buttonholes, a built in “Stich-Cam” and a wide array of accessories the 60609 is the perfect sewing machine for beginners are professionals alike!
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Great for beginners and experts alike, the 60609 has over 1000 different stitch variations, including three fonts for letters and numbers. Thanks to patent-pending Wi-Fi technology you will be able to enjoy video tutorials and unlock special features on the machine directly from the Spiegel Social Sewing Application. Premium stitches and digital patterns will also be available for purchase on iTunes and Google Play. Utilizing your own Wi-Fi enabled device means you can better enhance the sewing experience. The unique smart sync technology allows you to use a smart phone or tablet, to avoid learning new technologies and changing or updating pesky personal settings. -Spiegel: Providing the quality you deserve at a price you can afford for over 150 years
- Built-in Wi-Fi Station
- Stitch CamTM for viewing sewing area
- Smart Sync Technology (Smart Phone or Tablet)
- USB Charging Station
- Automatic Start & Stop Technology
- 350+ Built-In Stitches
- One-step Buttonhole
- Includes 9 Presser Feet & Comprehensive Accessory Kit
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Color | White-Gold |
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Additional information
| Weight | 20 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 23 × 10 × 14 cm |
Customer reviews
19 reviews for Spiegel 60609 Sewing Machine
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zerocool
Just got this machine in large part because of the recommendation of MadaLynne.com. It's primary user will be a girl in her 20s. I needed a machine to give as gift that would peak the interest of this tech savvy girl. In other words, I needed something, for lack of a better word,... "'cool." Our company runs a dry clean/alteration/retail shop so after reading Maddie's review the Spiegel was perfect. Madalynne recommended to purchase the Spiegel from Walmart and we did without hesitation. The link to the actual review that sealed the deal including actual pictures/videos of the machine in use is here http://www.madalynne.com/spiegel-60609-eview-giveaway Very Cool indeed.
Rickie
You cannot beat this price point and the quality of this machine has to been seen to be believed. Take advantage of the built-in WiFi station and USB charging. Not to mention the free Sewing App that is great for everyone to learn to sew or learn more just about the machine. Try it and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Cmhotlips
I gave a 5 even though I am still learning some of the features. I have recommended this sewing machine to a friend. Thank you Spiegel for a nice machine at a very good price.
SuperAmmi
Spiegel Limited Edition computerized sewing machine model 60609 is exciting and fun to use. I am thrilled to be able to use this machine. I think this sewing machine would be good for the beginner and the expert alike. There are so many features, and they are simple to use. I now am trying to think of things I can sew to use some of the lovely decorative stitches, there are so many to choose from! All together there are 350 stitches from decorative embroidery stitches, monogramming letters and numbers in different fonts to more utilitarian stitches. I think the stitch cam is one feature that will be very useful and is fun to use. I put my wireless device in the smart device holder and through the free Spiegel app that I now have on my phone and WI-fi connectivity, I can see my sewing in real time as I sew and it is easier to view my work close up as I go rather than looking at the presser foot. I will not end up sewing on and on only to see that I ran out of thread somewhere along the line. I can see my work shortly after it passes the presser foot through the stitch cam. There is even a usb charging station of the side of the sewing machine so I can keep my phone charged while I sew. I can even share my sewing through social media if I so choose. Amazing! The Spiegel app has how to videos to watch as does the website www.SpiegelSewing.com I would add that being able to start and stop the machine at the press of a button instead of using the foot pedal is a dream come true, so much easier than cramping my foot up on the foot pedal, but if you want to use the foot pedal, it is still available to use. The only negatives I have found is that I wish the Spiegel app uses up a lot of my battery even when I am not using it, so I make sure to stop that app from running in the background after I am done sewing or looking something up on the app. The other negative for me is that the presser feet should all have the coordinating letter imprinted on them. If I am using an “A” presser foot it should have an “A” on it, etc. In this way I would be less likely to put the wrong presser foot on for a certain application. Other than those two issues, I could not find anything to complain about, only things to get excited about. I truly love this sewing machine!
Terry
I started sewing on my grandmothers old singer machine and i've always wanted one of my own. This holiday I decided to get myself a gift and came across this model. For someone who began on an industrial machine i was pleasantly surprised to find out I could use all my old tools like bobbins and zipper feet on this. The online tutorials are pretty helpful too. I gotta say, I LOVE that it has a camera right over the needle so you don't have to hunch. Now i'm starting to work with heavier Tweed fabrics so we'll see how it goes.
Suzie
Average rating:5out of5stars, based on40reviews
blown away
When Spiegel announced this machine, i anxiously waited for the release date. The machine just arrived yesterday, and I couldn't unpack it faster. I was up all night, exploring the hundred of new sewing options that were available. I have been sewing for years but this machine has changed my perspective of everything. The packaging arrived a little damaged, but when I pulled the machine out of the box, I almost cried at how beautiful it is. White with beautiful gold touches that truly shine throughout my sewing room. Not to mention the incredibly easy to use app that helped me set up and get to work quickly on this machine. The start/stop button, 350 stitch options, EASYYYYY to use buttonhole, the stitch cam!! Needless to say I am a very happy camper and look forward to many projects! I love love love love love my new machine!!!!!!!!
Beverly H
Works great and it's a good price
Christine M
I absolutely love this machine. Extremely versatile. I have not tried all of the many stitches, but am anxious to do so.
Donna
I bought this machine a month ago. I use this for quilt quilt piecing, I Love this machine.
Have only used Brother previously.
This machine has a learning curve. Once you master that, per manual & youtube, it is a breeze to use! I am a very satisfied customer!
mymask
The Spiegel Sewing Machine, 60609 is a nice machine for the beginner and probably for the experienced. Not being an experienced sewer I would not know. There is definitely a learning curve to this machine. It took me and the wife a couple days to figure out all the fun features on the machine. This machine can do a lot of things, from regular stitching to fancy stitching to embroidery of small letters and numbers. You can also hook up your smart phone or tablet via the Spiegel app., but I don't know how useful that really is. It is just one more thing to have to be paying attention to when you are already wrapped up on sewing. We did find that there was quite a bit of lag from the machine to the tablet though. One feature I really like and yet the wife does not care for much is the ability to tell the machine what stitch to do and push a button to start and when done push it again to stop it. My wife still prefers the use of the foot pedal, like she is used to. We did get my 17 year old to sit down and play with it for a little and she enjoyed using this machine. Over all I think it is a good starter machine with lots of features.
CHGal
It seems like a sturdy machine for the $$$. Lots of preset stitches, easy to change from one to another. Not terribly quiet. Spiegel customer service was great. Lots of on-line videos to get you started.
KC
I bought the Spiegel 60609 tonight so far I love it
Beverly
Beautiful Machine!
Mimi
I like this sewing machine. It's easy to use and looks good on my sewing table. I didn't give it 5 stars because it does not fit a standard sewing carrying case because of its wide bottom.
Quickbeam
When I think sewing machine, I don't think Spiegel. I've had this machine for 2 months, noodling around with it. I am a self taught utility sewing enthusiast and quilter. I have a 37 year old Viking, a Singer S18 and a light weight Janome. I love them all for different reasons. This is my most digital machine.
On the plus side, this comes with a fantastic hard copy manual. If you have never sewed before, read this manual. It is well organized and gets you through the basics. In my opinion it is better than the tutorials although they were decent as well. I was up and functionally sewing on this machine within a half hour, a personal record. Basic clear instructions for set up go a very long way towards making me happy.
Like every machine on earth, this one has a unique thread configuration. The manual is your friend. I love that there is a separate spindle for loading a bobbin apart from the main thread. I also love the stitch cam, the button start and the needle up and down buttons. Clever.
This is a lightweight machine with lots of plastic. I do question in my head how long it will last with regular use. I was doing some very basic sewing and it balked at a pin. Over and over again. Even my wee Janome can sew over a pin. To call an empty shell of plastic an "accessory box" is pretty grand talk. The piece slides off ( with difficulty) to get to the free arm but it isn't exactly storage friendly. I could have used a better light placement. I had zero luck with the threader. The "cover" is the cheapest I have ever seen for any sewing machine. A Ziploc bag would be more protective. Also, the tone on tone guide for threading is super hard to see for my old eyes. The tray for my tablet was too narrow to accommodate the case so I had to strip it down in order to make it work.
I'm giving this 4 stars aside from my minor issues since I think it is overall user friendly and the WIFI interface may encourage more people to sew. There is a nice space for quilting and the stitch array is impressive. I like that you can buy other stitches....that makes this more versatile than most.
I think Spiegel is making an earnest investment in the home sewing field with this machine. I like it and have become quite fond of it over the 8 weeks I've been using it. If you are looking for a light weight machine with lots of interactive capacity, this merits a look.
Alohamama
This machine is loaded with features. 1. The inside of the machine and all moving parts are METAL, not plastic. The outside frame is, however, heavy duty enamel. It is easy to thread, has perfect tension (at least so far ) 2. It has a variable speed adjustment that eases into a gallop of over 950stpm. 3. love love love the built in camera for viewing and recording the sewing area. It is viewable on your phone or tablet with the Spiegel sewing app. 4. Like my higher end embroidery machine, The Spiegel has 350 preloaded stitches. I love this machine for its workhorse capabilities and the availability of features that other machines in the same price range do not have. Any low shank feet will fit this machine, as will a walking foot or darning foot. I miss having an adjustable needle. It is set in the middle with no other option for movement. It is the one option I wish they included. But it has so many other options, I can live with it. I do not like the way you have to thread it in the top My machine came with a different threader in the top of the machine, than the one viewed in their videos. it is easy to thread, but not a quick thread like most machines. With proper care, this machine can take you into your old age like our mothers machnes.
S. Peterson
This is our first sewing machine. We are complete newbies. If we've needed something sewn we've taken it to a friend or a pro but we always wished we had one as there are a few projects across the years we think we could have done. That said, there's a lot this machine does and at first seemed overwhelming but turns out it really isn't. We absolutely followed the directions, again, because we knew nothing. We used a few scraps of material we had laying around and went at it. We didn't get into the fancy stuff at first. Slowly we moved to the different functions and the phone app. We probably won't get anywhere near using and doing this is capable of but now we at least know we have options. When we have tome we're still exploring and have already loaned it out to a neighbor who knew what she was doing and used it for all the fancy stitching options. You can tell by that sentence we're newbies. Our neighbor loved it and she actually still has it and is using it a lot. She said, "Tell Amazon this is great and I'm not giving it back!"
Tamara
In the old days, I made lots of clothes - even tackled a suit for my husband - on my simple non-computerized machine, but over the years, as work and life got in the way, I stopped sewing, except by hand when necessary. My old sewing machine died well over a decade ago when it was about 25 years old. I never had it fixed since, by then, I no longer had the time or inclination to sew beyond hemming pants or sleeves, things that can be done by hand.
But Spiegel's computerized sewing machine is just astonishing. It's like piloting the U.S.S. Enterprise - sleek and fast. I had absolutely no idea how much sewing machines had changed over the years.
It comes with an excellent, easy-to-understand user guide and has apps you can download to your phone or tablet that can update the machine as well as teach you how to do things. I couldn't recall how to even begin to make a buttonhole, but I relearned in a couple of minutes. You can go straight to YouTube videos via the app to learn how to do everything from straight seams, blind hems, zippers, and embroidery and quilting via your phone or tablet - there's a built in space for it to sit while you work.
There's an LCD screen keypad which makes everything simple to set up, and the stitch cam is fantastic - I don't have to squint to see if I'm in the right spot on the material - I feel like a surgeon doing high tech micro-surgery when I use it.
The machine auto-threads, saving a lot of time and swear words. It comes with 350 different stitches and you can download more. There are nine
presser feet (including zigzag, blind hem, buttonhole, zipper). It is variable speed for working with heavy material or delicates, and programmable stitching. There are six fonts for monogramming, and those 350 stitches allow for about 1000 variations.
Here's what's in the box in addition to the machine: T-Shaped Screwdriver, Bobbins (6 pcs.), Needle Pack, Seam Ripper/Brush, Edge/Quilting Guide, Screwdriver (Small), Screwdriver (Large), Button Fitting Foot, Overcasting Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Blind Hem Foot, Zigzag Foot, Non-stick Foot, Open Toe Foot, Zipper Foot, Monogramming Foot (installed), Spool Cap (Large) (x2), Spool Cap (Small) (x2), Soft Case Cover, 60609 Manual, Foot Controller and Power Cord.
I expected to use this machine to hem jeans, whip up quick curtains out of sheets, and make some nice-looking slipcovers for my furniture, but I'm using it for more already. It's so easy and fun and now I can quickly make that shirt I've been hunting for in the exact color I want. I expect to be loving this machine for many years to come.
Sewing on this machine is like switching from a typewriter to a computer to write a book. Fast and satisfying - I think old pros and newbies will both enjoy it. And if you don't hold with computerization, you don't need to use it - that was my attitude when I first opened the machine. Boy, did that change in a hurry.
Melanie
A well-designed piece of equipment can meet the expectations of both the low and high-end user. A beginning sewer will be excited by the seemingly endless stitching possibilities, and the Internet-enabled capabilities of the Spiegel 60609. An experienced seamstress will be excited by the embroidery and free-hand quilting possibilities of this machine.
The setup is mechanically straightforward, and the user guide is illustrated with full-color photos of the step-by-step instructions and options. Although auto threading the needle was unusual, the guide on top of the machine clearly explained the process. The 60609 stitches with gusto, and is a little louder than higher-end machines – perhaps due to its plastic versus metal materials.
Some of the strengths of this product include: 9 presser feet allowing for a variety of stitch options from buttonhole, to zigzag and zipper stitches; variable stitch speed (especially helpful for delicate fabrics and inexperienced sewers); and lots of accessories. Far and away, though, the best feature is the custom stitching via the programmable system that translates your commands into a creative design (see picture of 3/8" lettering.)
This is not a rugged machine, but it’s a perfect introductory one for newbies, a solid machine for returning sewers, as well as a second sewing machine for experienced - but curious, adventurous, and playful – sewers.