Singer Futura XL-400 Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Review

In this Singer XL-400 review article, we will look closely at one of the pioneer singer sewing and embroidery machines model. This is where other Futura XL models like the 550 and 580 evolved from. How does it keep up with other sewing and embroidery machine? Let’s go ahead and find out.

When it comes to functionality, this machine serves its purpose though it’s not as advanced or fully packed with features as opposed to other sewing and embroidery machines.

General

Sewing

When it comes to sewing functions, here’s what you’re getting:

• With extra high presser foot lifting capability, a computerized presser foot sensor that will alert you if you attempt to start sewing and left the presser foot lifted by mistake.

• It has a programmable needle up/ down function, speed control capability and electronic twin needle function. It also has drop feed capability for free motion sewing

• Comes with 30 built-in stitches including automatic buttonholes. Both the stitch length and width can be adjusted. You are also provided with a Singer exclusive buttonhole underplate for the perfect buttonhole without much of an effort.

Embroidery

This machine boasts of a wide working area for embroidery. The largest hoop that comes with it is 10″ x 6″ big and so is the embroidery area. Moreover, due to its multi-hooping capability, you can sew designs as big as 18.5″ x 11″. The XL-400 comes with 125 built-in embroidery designs you can directly choose from. This includes 5 types of fonts and 30 lettering frames like arch, wave or banner for an added effect on your monograms.

Whats in the box?

Singer XL-400 Review: Known Issues

The most common user complain about this machine is the frequent thread breakage and/ or thread jamming. This is mostly caused by incorrect/ loose thread tension which for this machine is manually adjusted. Hence, this issue can possibly be caused by user error as much as a factory issue. Software errors have also been a frequent issue on the first batch released but later on addressed on subsequent production.

I personally, would have loved to have an automatic thread trimming function. This comes really handy, especially on embroidery machines. Aside from this, the Futura XL-400 is a good machine for both sewing and embroidering and again, it does serve its purpose.