The Carina brand stands by its own products, has a great deal of trust in them, and thus promises its customers an additional five-year guarantee period. It’s no different with the Power and Stretch, this sewing machine is primarily aimed at users who want to do their sewing work quickly and without problems.
What is the scope of delivery?
Accessories are available for basic sewing. These include thread rolls, needles, bobbins, embroidery and darning plate, thread roll pin, screwdriver, edge guide, oil bottle, brush and various sewing feet, which allow an uncomplicated sewing process. […]
Which functions are offered?
A total of 23 different stitch programs can be recognized on the Carina sewing machine with an additional four-step automatic buttonhole machine. The choice of stitches meets the requirements of hobby sewers and enables the user to carry out solid sewing work. We award 4 of 5 stars.
How is the handling?
The Power and Stretch has a threading system and an automatic thread tensioner, which is a good help for beginners to start sewing immediately. The device has a high piercing power, users report on Amazon, which should be an advantage when sewing thicker fabrics. Unfortunately, the model reaches its limits when sewing thicker fabrics than jeans, as it is further described, which makes professional work almost impossible, especially for frequent and experienced users. If the user does not react immediately, the machine or at least parts of it may even be damaged. Sewing and neatening elastic fabrics is possible with the sewing machine and counts as a plus point when buying the model. We award 3.5 of 5 stars.
How is the processing?
Some components of the machine seem to be only slightly attached to the Carina’s housing when examining the workmanship, as we see from the reviews on Amazon. With more frequent use, the machine may suffer and even lose some of its controls, it continues. All in all, the machine can be described as moderately processed, which is quite sufficient for hobby sewers. We award 3.5 of 5 stars.
Price/Performance
For a price of 0 (price currently not available, estimate is based on the original price) Euro, hobby sewers receive a good machine with which they can carry out all necessary and simple household tasks. We award 4.5 of 5 stars.
What is the conclusion?
If you choose the Carina power and stretch when you buy, you will get a model delivered to your home that is suitable for beginners. We award a total of 4 out of 5 stars based on customer opinions and product description. At Amazon we currently find 20 customer reviews, which award 4.2 stars on average.