I love this machine! I own a small clothing company and the CG 590 has done the job for almost 10 years now. Granted, I’ve had to replace the individual machine a few times, this is true. But I don’t fault the machine itself, I run it hard for long periods of time. And they don’t make them like they used to, you just have to make peace with the fact that sewing machines like everything else are made to be disposable these days. But this guy is totally worth its weight even knowing it’ll die eventually!
Here are the best attributes of this machine: First, this is a fully mechanical machine (ie- not computerized) so I can open it up and clean it myself without needing to have it serviced. I clean my machine monthly so that saves a crazy amount of money and time. Second, it’s fast and strong! I’ve tried many other machines and NONE of them sew as quickly or through as many thick layers. This guy is a beast! And I build corsets and tailored garments so that’s just what I need. I often break needles on pins and steel boning but the machine keeps going! I service it once a year and that seems to be enough. Third: The price! This machine is basically the bridge between a home sewing machine and an industrial machine. And so, to buy an industrial machine of this caliber (which is a difficult comparison bc industrial machines are specialized so they either do straight stitch or buttonholes, etc) costs several grand. I can destroy dozens of CGs before hitting that price. You can buy a decent home sewer for about 100+ more but you won’t be able to service it yourself and it won’t have the same torque in the motor so it’ll be slower. A home sewer might last longer than this machine but it’ll cost you more in time and money. And honestly, from my experience I kill a home sewing machine in about 3-4 months, I’ve bought 2 of these machines in 10 years.
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From the manufacturer
Singer Commercial Grade Sewing Machine
The SINGER CG-590 Commercial Grade sewing machine is a true workhorse. With a heavy duty metal interior frame, stainless steel bed plate, extra-high sewing speed and powerful motor, this sewing machine can sew through just about anything you throw at it.
Convenience features including an automatic needle threader, top drop-in bobbin, automatic 4-step buttonhole and drop feed for free motion sewing adds a new dimension of ease to heavy duty sewing.
Benifits
- Powerful motor.
- Very fast stitching capability.
- Self adjusting tension works well.
- Easily sews through heavy fabrics.
Sweing Machine Features
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Stainless Steel Bed PlateThe unique bed plate ensures smooth fabric feeding for even sewing. |
1,100 Stitches Per Minute and 60% Stronger MotorBoasting a stronger motor, sewing up to 1,100 stitches per minute allows you to finish projects in less time. |
Heavy Duty Metal FrameThe internal skeleton of this digital sewing machine consists of a Heavy Duty Metal Frame that holds all the mechanisms in perfect alignment for skip-free sewing and overall durability. You can be sure that your sewing machine will last for years of extended use. |
Top Drop-In BobbinThere is no bobbin case to remove or adjust. Checking the bobbin thread supply has never been easier. |
Stitch Features
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Needle Position SelectorThe needle position selector makes it easy to adjust the position of your needle. |
18 Built In Stitches Plus 4 Step ButtonholeThe CG590 is versatile with 18 built in stitches and a four step buttonhole. |
Stitch Width LeverAdjust stitches from narrow to wide with the stitch width lever. |
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How do you say garbage in Portuguese?
The Brazil made C-590 machine is a resin casting nightmare. The problem with this concept is that it uses self-threading plastic screws on parts that vibrate and are expected to hold tight adjustments. The result is the screws dethread. This wrecks havoc with the machine.Other customers have complained about bearing bushing and other levers that seat into the plastic casting. THESE parts will all eventually dethread and destroy the resin casting. The failure is guaranteed. It is the casting. Even the plastic self-tapping screw makers warn that screws will fail after 5 cycles of removal. So this machine was built to fail.This is not the fault of Brazil but of Singer faulty lax engineering.I am capable of fixing my own machines. I will add some photos of the broken components. Singer knows this. And when I have written them detailed photos showing the problem, they always shove it off and say it needs to go to a singer repair operation. NO IT DOESN'T. The plastic casting is defective and all Singer can do is sell you another defective plastic casting. Defective is a warranty issue. This part will eventually ALWAYS FAIL.So what do you do? If you are like me you tear your machines apart, repot the holes in metal epoxy and add machine inserts and re-engineer the product to last a little longer. But sooner or later this machine is doomed. So it is not worth it at any price.If you have not bought this machine... DON'T buy it. You are better off with a Brother, or even better a JANOME, or an older machine that will last a lifetime.One thing you can do. If you are mechanically inclined or know someone who is, get the service manual before you buy a machine and look at the kinds of screws used to hold the needle driver assembly and tensioner and cam. These are subject to vibration and if they are using self-tapping screws, avoid that machine. Look for machine screws into machined castings or inserts.
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