Has anyone used a handheld sewing machine?

Question

just wondering how well it works.

Answer 1

yes and I will never use another. they are awful

Answer 2

Yes and I don't think they work as well.

Answer 3

OK, for a quick fix but don't expect them to last long for normal sewing use. They are made cheap and you need to take that into consideration. I'm a sewing machine tech and would never consider one of those other than to take along when traveling for a quick emergency type fix.

(really, they are junk)

Good luck if you get one.

Answer 4

yes i have newsed a hand held sewing machine a lot of times

Answer 5

no but you should get an auto sewing machine

Answer 6

Yes, I owned one once. It was not worth having and I tossed it. There was no feeddog foot to feed the fabric through as you sewed, so I had to pull the fabric through or move the handheld machine along the edge of the fabric. Like the other responder said, you have to hold the fabric in one hand and try to manuever the machine with the other. It was enough to make you slap somebody. LOL

Answer 7

They don't work well at all , you would be better to use a needle and thread yourself ;)))

Answer 8

Awkward and cumbersome to try and handle material and machine.  Small repairs possible with patience.