ALDI Stirling Sewing Machine (May 2020, May 2021)

So disappointed as I have hardly used my machine, it went well for 4 times and then.... no tension possible, pulling the material, clunking noises!!! It looked to be such a good buy. No more. Too long ago for a refund!!! Show details

Terrible machine – Purchased this machine in June 2024 from Aldi in Warnnanbool while on holidays. It would have to be the worst machine I have ever used. Have broken 3 packs of needles, thread continuously breaking and knotting and despite constant cleaning and oil will not sew through light fabric. Don’t waste your time or money. Most frustrating piece of equipment I’ve ever owned. Show details

Absolute rubbish – Bought this last year and didn't get around to trying it until tonight. I don't think I've ever been as frustrated with a piece of machinery as this steaming pile of horse droppings... it gets an inch or so done then jams up and smashes the needle against the bobbin carrier. It probably just needs something aligned but getting it serviced (which… Read more

you shouldn't have to do with a brand new machine) would cost me more than it cost to buy the thing. I should have known it would be rubbish... you get what you pay for. Am buying a used Janone instead.

Absolutely perfect – Absolutely love this machine ive had sewing machines before but this 1 is so easy to thread even numbered to help u amazing so glad i brought it Show details

A complete waste of time – I have a very old Janome that is in need of servicing, so thought it would cost as much to service as to buy a new one. While shopping in Aldi I saw this reduced to $72, should have known it would be a dud at that price! The tension dial doesn't work at all, no matter what I did the cotton looped all over the back of the fabric, and periodically… Read more

there would be a loud clunk and it would just stop. It is also very plastic, when trying to remove the sleeve table it feels like it is about to break. I got my old Janome out and while it is a bit clunky it does at least sew! This one will be going straight back!

Can't fault it so far – I am a beginner but the instructions are so easy to follow and I can see how sewing is an addiction... With a good beginner sewing machine like this... The Sky is the limit... Show details

I am an experienced sewer, and never been more frustrated – The thread continually breaks, nothing seems to work on tension setting, the needle arm moved out of alignment and eventuates in broken, jammed mess. Can’t find anything in the manual that’s helpful, what a waste of time and money. And audibly clunk accompanies the breaks Show details

Great first sewing machine to learn on! – We bought 10 of the ALDI Stirling Sewing Machines for School. So far they have been great for the students to learn on. They must be threaded correctly or the thread will bunch up at the back quite severely, although this has been great learning for the students. They will now know if it is not set up properly and they also now how to fix this… Read more

problem. It is not the best machine for sewing many layers of thick material like denims, although we did manage to make some bags from old denim jeans. Students have also sewn patchwork quilts with them. It also has more stiches than the equivalently priced machines at Spotlight.

Great cheap machine! – Bought this machine so I could learn to sew and it has been great! No issues at all, has been easy to get to use and have made a whole heap of different things. Show details

Amazing Machine – I sew quilts, home wares and Bags. It is an amazing machine for the price, if you take the time to read the manual and use good quality thread you shouldn't have a problem. I've had mine for 5 years.  Show details

not great but not the worst – its good for beginners because it is very easy to thread, and it is a good value because it comes with a threaded bobbin and a bobbin case, however, it’s very bad quality, i got electrocuted from the machine and also the stitching is not great.  Show details

Good for beginner – I've watched my mum sewing all my life, I've now decided to give myself a chance. I thing it is good machine for someone who isn't very sure, some who wants to try and make practice before invest more money.  Show details

Amazing – Despite the reviews, I actually love this machine. I've made many cloth pads etc and haven't had any issues. It sets perfect with great quality needles and thread. I absolutely love this little machine Show details

Worst machine ever – Cotton continually snaps and needs rethreading. Never been able to get the tension even. Bobbin cotton often breaks. It sounds ‘clunky’. Cotton nearly always breaks when you change the thickness (eg. pleat), no matter how slow you go. LED light needs to be supplemented with an external lamp to see clearly. I have broken about 4-5 needles in the course of sewing 6 masks. False economy, wouldn’t recommend. Show details

Disappointing machine – Side loading bobbin regularly jams. Cotton reel sits in short mounts, slips off during sewing and falls off when filling bobbin. Reverse switch requires too firm push. Don't bother trying. Show details

cheap, so disappointing – I decided to get this machine as I wanted to get back into my sewing, within the first few stitches the needle bent, then after changing the needle it stopped working, threads will bunch up, then the material would bunch up, tried everything to get it working. I got my way through sewing a face mask nearly to the end before it stopped working. I now need to buy a new machine - I would not recomend this machine to anyone, waste of money. Show details

So disappointed – I just bought this machine after having a janome, sewed 2 seams and it doesn't work now. Tried everything to get it working .wasted my money. Will now have to buy another machine but would definitely not buy or recommend this nachine. Show details