Comment posted Singer 611 Universal Carrying Case by R. K. Bolen.

Case is too large for the average machine
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The case is wel built. It is much to large for the average size machine but it has plenty of storage so you can pack things around your machine so it will be safe.

R. K. Bolen also commented

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    Rating:5 out of 5 stars
    Brilliant, I have x2 and use them for both my Sewing Machine and Overlock machine
  • Basically a plastic shell
    Rating:2 out of 5 stars
    I wondered how this could fit so many different machines – what you have here is a large plastic shell that you lift the sewing machine into for storage. There is no way to secure the machine to the bottom (which seems rugged enough to hold the weight) but please note, as observed by another reviewer, that your machine is then ‘loose’ inside the box and will likely need some sort of protective padding to prevent it from rocking around inside the case it you are actully plotting to use this to transport the machine, not to mention securing the pedal and cords. The latches appear to be sturdy. I haven’t had it for long enough to really give it a testing as to the quality of the plastic.

    I couldn’t find another Singer case, so I guess this is it…

  • Singer 611 Universal Carrying Case
    Rating:5 out of 5 stars
    I am really enjoying this carrying case. It is just the right size for my machine and I can fit a few extra things in there as well. It seems sturdy, but it is light and has an air tight type fit to keep dust out of my new sewing machine. It is exactly what I needed and expected.
  • Carrying for Barb
    Rating:4 out of 5 stars
    I found this case to be very excellent, the reason it didn’t get a 5 star because it did not have separate compartments for machine and foot pedal. other than that a very nice product.
  • What a Waste!
    Rating:1 out of 5 stars
    Because it’s “universal,” the machine would be loose inside this case instead of tightly fitting into a molded space. I judged it to be virtually useless, therefore, and returned it immediately for refund. My recommendation to you is simple: don’t bother.

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