Singer Curvy 8763 recensie (update 2023)

Opmerking van de redactie: This Singer Curvy 8763 review was originally written in 2013, and has been revised and updated in 2023. We have added alternatives such as EverSewn-mus 15, Elnita EM16, En Singer Promise 1409.

It’s been quite a while since I’ve been able to say that I have seen more than one Singer sewing machine that is truly worthy of a second look.

Of late, however, I’ve come across a few Singer sewing machine models that give me hope that the Singer brand name is on the way back from the bottom of the list when it comes to quality sewing machines.

The Singer Curvy 8763 is one of those naaimachine that makes me think that the Singer brand is on the road to recovery.

I had an opportunity to review a Singer Curvy 8763 on a recent visit to Gold Coast Sew and Vac in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Singer Curvy 8763 Overview

When you look at almost any of the new Singers, you cannot help but notice the sleek curvy design. The name ‘Curvy’ is actually one that could fit several machines in the current Singer line. The Curvy 8763 is a basic computerized sewing machine that has lavender colored accents.

There is a series of stitch selection buttons on the column along with sliders to adjust the stitch length and width; a tension dial on top of the machine head; a reverse stitch button above the needle; and beneath the needle, a see through bobbin cover and seam guides on the needle plate.

The on board accessory case comes off to reveal a convenient free arm. On the back of the free arm is a switch that is used to raise and lower the feed dogs.

On the left hand side of the machine is the control lever used to activate the automatic naaldinrijger and a manual thread cutter.

What are some alternatives for Singer Curvy 8763?

Before we go ahead with our review, here are some alternatives for Singer Curvy 8763 that we highly recommend.

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What are the features on Singer Curvy 8763?

• 30 Built-In Stitches
  • 6 nuttige steken
  • 5 Stretchsteken
  • 17 Decorative stitches
  • 2 Automatic 1-step buttonholes
• Push-button stitch selection
• SwiftSmart™ threading system
• Drop & Sew™ bobbin system
• 3 StayBright™ LED lights
• Automatische aanpassing van de spanning
• Automatische naaivoetdrukregeling
• Extra hoge naaivoetheffer
• Vrije arm
• Automatic stitch length & width settings [can be adjusted for custom stitching]
• Automatic tacking stitch function
• Automatic tie-off function
• Achteruitsteekknop
• Maximum sewing speed – 750 stitches per minute
• Draadafsnijder aan de zijkant
• Dertien naaldposities

Working on the Singer Curvy 8763

Clearly marked thread and bobbin winding guides help even the most inept person get ready to sew with absolutely no problem at all.

The stitch selection process is somewhat different from the way stitches are identified and selected on most other sewing machines.

On the column, there are five rows of stitch patterns. Each row has six different stitch options. At the right hand end of each row is a white button.

To select a stitch, it is necessary to depress the appropriate white button until the pinpoint orange licht above the desired stitch option is lit up.

Each stitch has its own preset default length and width setting. In order to customize stitches, it is necessary to slide the length or width controls to the left or right until the desired setting is achieved.

The automatic tension adjustment feature is designed to automatically set itself at the correct tension setting for the fabric the user is working with. This feature can be adjusted as well to accommodate specific customization.

For this review, I sampled quite a few of the 30 stitch options. The quality of each stitch was quite good. Each stitch was well defined, even and secure. The machine itself is relatively quiet, feels well-built and I noticed very little if any vibration while sewing.

Which fabrics work on the Singer Curvy 8763?

Stoffen die werken	Stoffen die niet werken
Natuurlijke vezels/katoen-linnen-wol Fijne stoffen/zijde-satijn-taft/fluweel Synthetische stoffen/mix-rayon-polyester Gebreide stoffen (alleen medium tot zwaar) Denim Bekleding	Leer Bond Reptielen huid Canvas/keperstof Kunststof/rubber Extra dikke stoffen of meerdere lagen

What accessories come with the Singer Curvy 8763?

• 5 Klik vast naaivoeten
  • Universele voet
  • Rits voet
  • Knoopsgat voet
  • Blindzoomvoet
  • Satijnsteekvoet
• Pack of naalden
• Bobbins (class 15J)
• Thread spool caps
• Extra klospen
• Klospen vilt
• Stopplaat
• Schroevendraaier
• Schroevendraaier
• Tornmesje/pluizenborstel
• Zachte stofkap
• Snelstartgids
• Inleidende dvd
• Gebruikershandleiding

How to maintain the Singer Curvy 8763?

Onderhoudsactiviteiten	Na elk gebruik	Maandelijks	Eén keer per jaar	Zoals nodig
Maak de racehaak en voerhonden schoon	Ja	Nee	Nee	Nee
Veeg de kop af met een zachte, droge doek	Nee	Nee	Nee	Ja
Veeg de kop af met een zachte, vochtige doek	Nee	Nee	Nee	Ja
Smeren	Nee	Nee	Nee	Nee
Service door een professionele naaimachinereparateur	Nee	Nee	Ja	Nee

Summary: Singer Curvy 8763 review

To conclude my review, the Singer Curvy 8763 is a sewing machine that is superior to many of its predecessors bearing the Singer brand name.

What I observed during this review is that this machine is an ideal choice for the beginner as well as the advanced home sewer who is not inclined to want to work with a complicated computerized sewing machine. Having said that… I cannot attest to the longevity of the Singer Curvy 8763.

I am reminded of the Singer sewing machine I purchased back in the 1980s that worked great for the first couple of years but eventually turned into such a disappointment that I sold it at a yard sale about 10 years after I bought it.

Now, this could possibly be my expectation that any sewing machine should operate like a brand new machine for generations – the way my grandmother’s machines did… the way my own older mechanisch sewing machines still do.

The bottom line of this review is the Singer Curvy 8763 performs very well. It is ergonomically designed, which means that working on this machine is a comfortable experience.

This fact becomes more and more important for home sewers who are in the baby boomer generation. As we age, certain physical challenges appear that simply were not a consideration before.

For example, I have observed that while I was once able to sew for hours on end, my neck and shoulders now start to ache after a while.

The design of a sewing machine is very important when physical comfort is to be considered.
Younger home sewers, age 10 and above, will enjoy working on the Singer Curvy 8763 because of its eenvoud.

I hesitate to recommend it for use by younger children because the stitch selection process might be a little challenging for them.

Older children, however, would no doubt be able to master the stitch selection process and overall use of this machine with very little instruction.

Those home sewers who have been sewing for a long time, as well as those who are ready to move from a basic mechanical sewing machine to an electronic machine will be able to appreciate the convenience of the automatic needle threading and tension adjustment features.

The Singer Curvy 8763 does not have a lot of stitch options – only 30 – but this is more than enough for someone who is concerned primarily with sewing clothing and accessories and home décor like curtains; tafel linen like runners, placemats, napkins and tablecloths; pillows and other home accents for the home.

I am not comfortable with the placement of the drop feed control lever. Like many other sewing machines in this class, the drop feed control is on the back of the free arm and accessible only after removing the on board accessory case.

The Singer Curvy 8763 is available for purchase at authorized Singer dealers as well as through various online vendors. My advice is to visit your local authorized independent Singer dealer and ask for a demonstration of the Curvy 8763.

Then purchase your machine from that dealer. This is the only way to be certain that the machine you introduce to your sewing room will in fact function its peak performance level.

More and more often, I am getting e-mails from people who purchase machines via the internet who experience problems of one kind of another.

Some of the accessories may be missing; the machine may be broken; or they need some sort of instruction as to how use a particular feature.

All of these delays in using your brand new sewing machine can be avoided by purchasing it from an authorized independent dealer who is willing to sit down with you to make sure everything is in perfect working order before you take it home… and is there to answer all of your questions when they arise.

You might also be able to get a better deal if you decide to purchase a Singer Curvy 8763 because its successor – the Singer Bochtige 8770 – is also available.

Many dealers have limited space and are more willing to offer discounts on earlier models to make room for the newer ones.

The really good news is when you purchase an older model machine, you still have access to all of the benefits that independent dealers offer to their customers who purchase the latest and most up to date sewing machines on the market.

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