Our verdict: The Singer M2105 ranks 6th of the 10 sewing machines we compare, with 8.6 out of 10.
Singer M2105
8.6/10
The Singer M2105 is a light, mains-powered mechanical sewing machine with a front-loading bobbin, a free arm and a four-step buttonhole. It suits beginners and anyone who wants a machine for hems, alterations and simple repairs.
A low price for a full-size machine from a well-known brand
Keep in mind
Only 8 stitches, so little room to grow
No automatic needle threader
A light body can shift at speed on thick cloth
Singer UK warns that US-voltage machines sold online are not covered, so check the listing is UK spec
Why the Singer M2105 scores 8.6
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 sewing machines in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are6th of 10
How many rated it4th of 10
How new it is1st of 10
Level with the Singer Heavy Duty 4411
The Singer Heavy Duty 4411 and the Singer M2105 score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Singer Heavy Duty 4411 goes first because it leaves owners a little happier.
About the Singer M2105
The M2105 is a mechanical machine. You pick the stitch with a dial, adjust the thread tension by hand and control speed with a foot pedal, which is variable from a slow stitch a second up to full speed. A free arm slides off for cuffs, collars and trouser hems. An LED light sits over the needle, and the presser foot lifts extra high for bulky layers.
The bobbin loads from the front and the threading path is marked on the machine. Stitches include straight, zigzag, blind hem and a four-step buttonhole. Retailers disagree on the exact stitch count and the weight, which sits between roughly 5 and 6kg depending on the listing, so check the one you buy from.
In the box you get an all-purpose foot, zip foot, four-step buttonhole foot, button-sewing foot, needles, a seam ripper and lint brush, a screwdriver, an edge or quilting guide, spare bobbins, a spool pin felt and a darning plate for free-motion work. Printed instructions are brief, and the full manual is a download.
What owners report about the Singer M2105
Owners on eBay's product page mostly report an easy machine. They call it light enough to lift on their own and simple to use straight from the box. Several were replacing an old Singer, and a few were sewing cushions and similar home projects as beginners.
The common snag is threading. A few owners found it fiddly or the instructions unclear at first, and sorted it out by reading the manual again or watching videos. After that they had no trouble.
Detailed feedback on long-term durability for this exact model is thin. One reviewer at Yours, who used it for five weeks, was more mixed. They found it quick to set up and good for alterations, repairs and denim, but disliked the plastic bobbins sticking in the case, the fiddly front bobbin housing, a very light foot pedal and a short power lead. They also needed several attempts at the buttonhole and judged it too flimsy for constant use.
Who the Singer M2105 suits
It suits beginners, occasional sewers and anyone who stores a machine away and carries it out when needed. Hems, curtains, cushions and mending are what it handles best, and the price keeps it a low-risk first machine.
Look elsewhere if you want room to grow or sew heavy cloth often. The Brother LS14S has more stitches and a metal chassis, and the Janome J3-24 adds a needle threader and a one-step buttonhole. The Singer Heavy Duty 4411 is better for thick fabrics.
Questions about the Singer M2105
Is the Singer M2105 a good sewing machine?
Yes, for light jobs. Owners find it easy to use and light, and it suits hems, alterations and simple projects. One reviewer found it too flimsy for constant or professional use.
Can the Singer M2105 sew denim?
Yes, for hems and simple jobs. The presser foot lifts extra high for bulky layers, and one reviewer sewed denim with it. Thick seams are better suited to a heavy-duty machine.
Where can I find the manual for the Singer M2105?
Download it online. The printed instructions in the box are brief, and ManualsLib lists a manual for the M2105 with sections on winding, inserting and threading. Check the cover matches your model.
How do you thread the Singer M2105?
Follow the threading guides marked on the machine and the manual's upper-thread section. Some owners found threading fiddly the first time and then found it easy.
What bobbins does the Singer M2105 use?
It uses Class 15 bobbins, loaded from the front. One reviewer found the plastic bobbins could stick in the case and that metal ones worked.
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The Singer M2105 is a light, mains-powered mechanical sewing machine with a front-loading bobbin, a free arm and a four-step buttonhole. 8.6 out of 10.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 28 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.
