SINGERX5004-HD Metal Frame Serger & Overlock Machine | 2-3-4 Stitch Capability, 8 Built-In Stitches, 1300 Stitches per minute, Adjustable Differential Feed & 2 LED Lights (Grey/Blue)

The SINGER X5004-HD is a fantastic serger! It handles 2-4 threads effortlessly, offers 8 built-in stitches, and sews at 1300 SPM for fast, professional results. The adjustable differential feed prevents fabric puckering, and the LED lights improve visibility. Durable, user-friendly, and great for all skill levels—highly recommended!

Initially I thought it had been used because it came prethreaded but they do that for convenience. It also came with some canvas to practice on. There’s no manual, just a slip of paper saying where to find it. I did a search for singer x5004 and it came right up. The equivalent on singers website is 14HD854. Some other reviews mentioned that they couldn’t find the manual or the machine on singers website but it’s for sure there. Anyway it works great, seems like it would work on thicker fabrics as well as thin ones. As with any serger it’s a pain to thread but it comes color coded and with the included tweezers it’s not terrible. Overall good for the price!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I bought this serger as a panic buy when my other serger broke and needed to be repaired. I do alterations professionally and needed to have a functioning serger right away. Amazon could get this one to me overnight. I honestly wasn't expecting much from it, but figured it would be good enough in a pinch. Hey, I'm still using it, now I just have two sergers! It does get cranky if it's too thick, so I do question the "heavy duty" aspect, but overall it's a solid basic serger.

I am an avid sewer. 3-5 hours a day for 40 years. I make dress shirts, leather and suede jackets, upholster furniture. Yep, I love sewing. This is the best serger I’ve owned. Past models (worn out) were Bernina and Juki. This one is quieter, ready to go out of the box, no extra goodies to buy. Threading sergers is never easy, but you don’t need an instruction book for this one. The only problem I encountered is the dinky scrap bag. EASY FIX! I cut the bottom off the bag, pinned on a placemat to form a chute directly into the trash can. Happy old lady! See photo.

I sew pillow covers full time for my Etsy store, Roses of Yesteryear. Can't beat the A+ quality of this heavy-duty serger!! It cuts many layers of fabric like butter! It is TRULY a workhorse! Just like my heavy-duty Singer sewing machine! I GREAT DEAL FOR THE MONEY TOO!SINGER HEAVY-DUTY PRODUCTS ARE FANTASTIC!

This machine is fantastic! Yes, it’s a serger. Yes, these machines are a little tricky to thread. Yes, you need a manual to learn how to thread it.Don’t be like the other reviewers and lose your mind because the manual isn’t in the box. It’s a digital download easily accessible on the Singer website. If it doesn’t come up the first time you search for it, try searching in google. I promise the manual exists.Threading is challenging if you’re a newbie but practice makes perfect. This machine is fast and efficient. It took me a few tires to get my thread tension right but that’s user error - not a machine issue.I also really love the suction feet on the bottom of the machine. Helps it stay securely in place while in use.Fantastic machine! The quality you’d expect from Singer.

I grew up around Singer, but when started sewing bought Brother because it is cheaper, still own 2. But replacing my last Serger was an ordeal, had to return 2, one the thread from the needles tangled and the front cover broke. The second, one month after fighting to make a good loop and sew I read reviews that was a current problem for everyone, plus had an awful inside noise, so... returned as well. Will not try a Chinese Brother again. Decided to spend a little more and bought this Singer. Was amazed that it didn't come threaded and no instructions booklet, no additional foot, and just a brush. Printed the instructions from internet, and checked videos for the threading. Slightless user friendly than Brother. But this is sturdy, doesn't dance all around the table. Sits well and I can even use the lint bag. So far is sewing wonderfully and less noisy. You can tell it's "the" brand. Hope it continues all good. Just a few days so far, will update my review if something goes wrong, for now happy with my purchase. This is made in Vietnam.Update, September 30, very frustrating can't "guess" the settings, because the booklet doesn't help, is vague and doesn't sew as expected, unfortunately the return window finished. I'm losing so much time trying to make it work. 😪

Here's my story: I worked hard to save up for a serger. I finally had enough money and was deciding between this one and the one from Joann’s. I got the one from Joann’s because it was $50 cheaper. When it arrived, it was broken and sounded like a blender. Joann’s has a return policy that states once it is opened, it cannot be returned. I did some arts and crafts and was able to get the serger returned, thankfully. I then decided to get this one, and it arrived and works great.