Review of the Singer Isek Sewing Machine with Nintendo GameBoy

When I first saw the advertisements for the Singer Isek Sewing Machine, I fell in love. While it was very expensive when it was first released (about $500), the machine can now be purchased for around $225. The Isek Sewing Machine is a little on the small side and extremely easy to use, which makes it perfect for a novice. I have tackled simple mending jobs with it and have also finished a few machine quilting projects as well. The uses for this machine are literally endless.

What makes the machine so unique is that it comes with a Nintendo GameBoy and a Singer sewing game cartridge for it. The GameBoy directly hooks up to the machine and enables the user to change the stitch pattern in a matter of seconds. My favorites are some of the design stitches that are shaped like hearts or stars that really make a nice accent to handbags or hemlines. There are actually 84 stitch patterns altogether. 

The GameBoy will even allow you to design and save your own stitch creations to memory which makes the possibilities with the Izek endless! Another feature is that the GameBoy allows you to program the machine to do simple letter embroidery. I have found this useful for personalizing clothing, children's items, and even luggage with my name. I have also used the feature to adorn the edge of pillow cases with heavenly sayings like "dream," "sleep," or "relax" just like similar versions I have seen in high-class hotels.

I have not had any technical problems with the Izek but when I first got the machine the GameBoy cartridge was not inside the box. However, when I called Singer about it they sent me out a new one for free without making me jump through any flaming hoops or other hassles. The unit comes with Singer's iron-clad warranty of 25 years for mechanical defects as well as a 2 year warranty against any electrical problems. 

Also, the directions for the machine are well written and certainly easy to follow. My friend, who is computer and technology inept, was also easily able to figure out how to operate the GameBoy to change stitches, so it is not something to fear if you aren't computer savvy.