Question 1

How well does the machine handle heavier fabrics (canvas, upholstery fabric, etc.) for home decor projects?

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I have had great results with the appropriate needle.  This machine has been really good to me.  I used a Jean needle to make a jelly roll rug and it turned out well. It was nice and flat, no waves.  In 4 years, I have only broken one needle.  I always do research and go slow when trying heavier fabrics.

Question 2

I am fairly new at sewing and want to buy the best machine that will not be too complicated to use. Could this be the machine I am looking for. Reading very bad reviews. Please help

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If you have the time and patience to READ and try everything out one at a time, yes you will find this a very good investment.  It cuts the thread when you are finished, it will thread the machine and the LED screen tells you when the needle is unthreaded and many other features.  It has many (600) built in stitches and many different styles of buttonholes.  I have been sewing for 60+ years and I love it, but then many of the features are not new to me.  That is why I say time to read and patience to try all the different feet and stitches.  If you just want to sit down and sew, this is not the machine for you.

Question 3

Does this machine include a seam finisher in it's features?  Maybe similiar to serging?

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Th 9960 has several stitces that sew a seam and overcast the edge at the same time.  To complete the look of a serged seam you would need to attach the side-cutter.  This attacment is not part o the standard accessories however and would need to be purchased separately.

Question 4

What is the size of the throat for quilting?

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The latest answer from yesterday by "susan0624" is right on and I just finished a queen-sized quilt (108 x 108); it wouldn't have worked to do free motion with this size and all rolled up in the throat, but I used one of the fancy stitches along the seams and it worked out great; also, I think I pushed it to the limits with doing a queen-sized quilt on it.

ASIN	B004RDH7Y8
Best Sellers Rank	#16,667 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #49 in Sewing Machines
Brand	SINGER
Brand Name	SINGER
Color	White (Quantum Stylist)
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 9,005 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00037431883049
Included Components	Included Accessories: Extra Wide Extension Table, Pack of Needles, Bobbins (Class 15), Seam Ripper, Lint Brush, Auxiliary Spool Pin, Spool Pin Felt, Screwdriver (2), Spool Cap (2), Seam Guide, Quilting Bar, Clearance Plate and Shank for Presser Feet
Item Dimensions D x W x H	8.2"D x 17.2"W x 12"H
Item Highlight	Hard case, extension table, 13 presser feet, 600 stitches, 5 fonts, LED light, metal frame, 13 one-step buttonholes
Item Type Name	Electronic Auto Pilot Mode, Extension Table and Bonus Accessories, Perfect for Customizing Projects
Item Weight	7 kg
Manufacturer	Singer
Material	Metal, Plastic
Model Number	9960
Number of Items	1
Part Number	9960
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Dimensions	8.2"D x 17.2"W x 12"H
UPC	798804946128 037431883049 956263178881 881110010420 326444540910 971475451164 759005352378 132018336144 045473133510 611104764479 151903016718 686034653148 745449871957 046959391066 801947374489 191120029320
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	The Singer 9960 Quantum Stylist sewing machine has a limited 25-year warranty including 5-year on electronic components and 1-year on labor

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