Michley SS-700 Review - Sewing Machine Review

If you take the price out of the equation, Michley SS-700 is a decent sewing machine for beginners. It will have a tough time competing with segment leaders.

Michley SS-700 Main Features

12 built-in stitches
Drop-in bobbin
Manual thread cutter
Two speed sewing
Reverse sewing

Michley SS-700 Review

Sewing Machine Reviews Recommendation Level : MODERATE

After a while, I am reviewing a Michley product. Michley has been known for making inexpensive mini sewing machines. However SS-700 does not belong to that category, it is a premium offering by Michley’s standards. If it is a Michley, it has to be portable and SS-700 is no exception. Weighing at just 7.6 pounds, SS-700 is one of the lightest sewing machines around. The machine has 12 built-in stitches. Lack of a buttonhole stitch is a handicap for sure. Stitch selection is done by turning the dials. You can sew the machine at 2 speeds, Low and High.

The reverse sewing button on Michley SS-700 is of decent size and it is conveniently located. The machine comes with a bobbin winder as well. A manual thread cutter is built-in. I would have loved the machine if it had an automatic needle threader instead of the thread cutter (And for the price, it is a fair demand). You can sew sleeves easily on SS-700. An LED sewing light illuminates the work space. The bobbin is top drop-in type, so it will be easier for beginners to handle.

Usability

First of all, let me tell you one thing. Michley SS-700 is not the kind of machine that will sew multiple layers of denim or can put in long work hours. It is a basic sewing machine capable of doing basic stuffs like mending. The machine is pretty decent on ease of use. It is easy to thread. The stitch quality is decent for a sewing machine of this price. The High, Low speed settings will only work when the foot pedal is connected. The operation is quiet as well

Limitations

Michley SS-700 is not quite competition ready. Michley could have priced it aggressively. As of now, it will face tough competition from one of Brother’s best selling sewing machines.

Pros

Portable
Quiet
Easy to use
Decent stitch quality

Cons

Expensive for the features

Is It Worth Buying?

I really liked the quality and performance of Michley SS-700. But it is placed in the segment of one of the best beginners sewing machines, I am talking about the Brother XL2600I. SS-700 is no match for the Brother machine. XL2600I has way more features and it is versatile. It has 25 built-in stitches, automatic needle threader, 1-step buttonhole etc. The stitch quality of the Brother machine is right up there with those $200 machines. Since Michley SS-700 is priced very close to Brother XL2600I, I don’t see many takers for the Michley machine. Better price might change the fortunes.