600 built-in stitches
Choose utility, stretch, quilting, satin, decorative and alphanumeric stitches for almost every type of home sewing.
Singer Advanced Computerized Sewing Machine - Quantum Stylist 9960
$1,285.00
$1,499.00
Advanced computerised sewing and quilting machine
Singer Quantum Stylist 9960
Take garment sewing, quilting and decorative creativity further with one of Singer’s most comprehensively equipped computerised machines. The Quantum Stylist 9960 combines 600 stitches, five lettering fonts, automatic thread cutting, stitch sequencing, 13 one-step buttonholes and a premium accessory package with walking foot, quilting feet, extension table and hard cover.
600
built-in stitches
5
lettering fonts
13
one-step buttonholes
850 SPM
maximum sewing speed
From everyday sewing to advanced creative projects
The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 is ideal for sewists who want a broad creative stitch library without giving up the practical functions needed for garments, alterations and quilting.
Select stitches electronically, preview the recommended settings on the LCD screen and adjust stitch width and length to suit the project.
Frequently used controls including start and stop, reverse, tie-off, needle up/down, speed control and automatic thread cutting are positioned directly on the front of the machine.
Its extensive included foot package means many techniques can be explored without immediately purchasing extra accessories.
One of Singer’s most complete accessory packages
Thirteen presser feet, extension table and hard cover included
The Quantum Stylist 9960 arrives ready for garment construction, patchwork, quilting, appliqué, free-motion work, rolled hems, cording, button sewing and decorative techniques.
- General-purpose foot
- Zipper foot
- Automatic buttonhole foot
- Satin-stitch foot
- Blind-hem foot
- Open-toe foot
- Cording foot
- Darning and embroidery foot
- Even-feed walking foot
- Overcasting foot
- Button-sewing foot
- Narrow rolled-hem foot
- 1/4-inch quilting foot
- Quilting guide bar
- Large extension table
- Hard machine cover
Advanced functions that improve both speed and creativity
Five lettering fonts
Personalise labels, gifts, garments and home décor with words, names, dates and monograms.
Stitch sequencing and memory
Combine decorative stitches and lettering into custom sequences that can be repeated across a project.
Automatic thread cutter
Cut both upper and bobbin threads using the dedicated button at the end of a seam.
Automatic tension
The machine applies a suitable upper-thread tension setting when a stitch is selected.
13 one-step buttonholes
Place a button in the automatic foot and sew consistently sized buttonholes in one operation.
25 needle positions
Position straight stitching accurately for edge stitching, zips, piping, top stitching and quilting.
Walking foot included
Feed upper and lower fabric layers together when quilting or sewing difficult material combinations.
600
Built-in stitches
An extensive selection for construction, quilting, heirloom sewing, appliqué, decorative work and personalisation.
More than decorative variety
A stitch library for practical and creative sewing
The 9960 includes essential construction stitches alongside stretch seams, overcasting, quilting, appliqué, satin and decorative patterns.
Selected decorative stitches can also be mirror imaged or elongated to create new layouts and border effects.
- Utility stitches
- Stretch stitches
- Quilting stitches
- Satin stitches
- Decorative patterns
- Alphanumeric characters
- Mirror-image capability
- Stitch elongation
Personalisation built into the machine
Five lettering fonts with stitch memory
Create names, dates, short messages, labels and monograms directly on the machine without embroidery software or a separate embroidery unit.
Letters and decorative stitches can be entered into a sequence and repeated across borders, quilt labels, gifts and garments.
Lettering is formed as sewn stitches rather than filled embroidery, making it best suited to labels, monograms and decorative personalisation.
Popular uses
- Quilt labels
- Children’s names
- Gift personalisation
- Garment labels
- Dates and initials
- Decorative borders
Sew, secure and trim without reaching for scissors
Start and stop
Operate the machine without the foot controller when preferred.
Speed control
Limit maximum sewing speed for curves, appliqué and detailed work.
Needle up/down
Choose whether the needle stops raised or lowered in the fabric.
Tie-off button
Secure compatible stitches neatly at the beginning or end.
Reverse button
Reinforce suitable construction seams using reverse stitching.
Thread cutter
Trim the upper and bobbin threads together at the touch of a button.
Self-adjusting upper-thread tension
When a stitch is selected, the machine applies a recommended upper-thread tension setting.
This provides a useful starting point when moving between straight stitching, decorative patterns, buttonholes and quilting stitches.
Tension can still be altered where a particular thread, fabric or decorative effect requires a different result.
Thirteen automatic one-step buttonhole styles
Place the button into the supplied automatic buttonhole foot and the machine uses it to determine the required length.
The complete buttonhole is then sewn in one continuous operation, helping maintain consistent sizing across a garment.
- Thirteen buttonhole styles
- Automatic button measurement
- One-step sewing sequence
- Consistent repeated sizing
- Suitable for garments
- Useful for bags and home décor
A complete quilting package
Walking foot, 1/4-inch foot, free-motion foot and extension table
The Quantum Stylist 9960 includes the main accessories needed for patchwork, straight-line quilting and free-motion work.
Use the 1/4-inch foot for accurate piecing, the walking foot for layered quilt sandwiches and the darning foot when the feed dogs are lowered.
The large extension table supports the project around the needle and reduces fabric drag.
Quilting advantages
- Walking foot included
- 1/4-inch foot included
- Darning foot included
- Quilting guide included
- Extension table included
- Needle-down function
- Drop feed
- Adjustable speed
Even-feed walking foot included
The machine’s feed dogs move the project from below, while the walking foot adds feeding action from above.
Moving the layers together helps reduce shifting when sewing quilt sandwiches, plaids, stripes, slippery fabric and layered projects.
Quilting
Help keep the quilt top, batting and backing aligned.
Checks and stripes
Reduce movement between carefully matched layers.
Slippery fabrics
Improve control where one layer moves differently from another.
Home décor
Support more consistent feeding through layered panels and seams.
Accurate seam placement
Twenty-five variable needle positions
Move the needle across the 7mm stitch-width area when using compatible straight stitches.
This allows the fabric to remain aligned against the foot or needle-plate guide while the stitching position is adjusted.
- Edge stitching
- Top stitching
- Zip insertion
- Piping
- Understitching
- Patchwork
25
Needle positions
Position straight stitching precisely without constantly repositioning the fabric or presser foot.
Top drop-in Class 15 transparent bobbin
Insert the bobbin from above and follow the marked thread path beneath the clear cover.
The transparent bobbin and cover make it easier to monitor the remaining thread while sewing.
Singer recommends genuine Singer or Inspira Class 15 transparent bobbins for the best fit and stitch consistency.
6.4-inch sewing area with convertible free arm
The 9960 provides approximately 6.4 inches, or 163mm, between the needle and the machine tower.
Fit the included extension table for quilting, home décor and larger fabric sections.
Remove the accessory compartment to reveal the free arm for cuffs, sleeves, trouser hems and narrow tubular projects.
- Approximately 163mm sewing space
- Large extension table included
- Convertible free arm
- Built-in accessory storage
- Extra-high foot lift
- Hard cover included
An excellent choice for ambitious beginners and experienced sewists
Garment construction
Patchwork
Quilting
Free-motion sewing
Monogramming
Decorative stitching
Appliqué
Buttonholes
Bag making
Home décor
Alterations
Creative gifts
Important information before purchasing
The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 is a domestic computerised sewing and quilting machine. It is not an overlocker, coverstitch machine, embroidery machine or industrial sewing machine.
The built-in lettering is created with sewn stitches. It does not produce large filled embroidery designs or import embroidery files.
The machine has a broad creative stitch library, but the number of stitches should not be confused with separate embroidery designs.
Its extension table increases support around the sewing bed but does not increase the physical throat space between the needle and machine body.
Use the correct needle, thread, presser foot and stabiliser for the selected fabric and technique.
What comes with the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960?
Included presser feet
- General-purpose foot
- Zipper foot
- Automatic buttonhole foot
- Satin-stitch foot
- Blind-hem foot
- Open-toe foot
- Cording foot
- Darning and embroidery foot
- Even-feed walking foot
- Overcasting foot
- Button-sewing foot
- Narrow rolled-hem foot
- 1/4-inch quilting foot
Needles, bobbins and sewing tools
- Needle pack
- Class 15 transparent bobbins
- Seam ripper and lint brush
- Auxiliary spool pin
- Spool-pin felt
- Thread spool caps
- Screwdriver
- Quilting guide bar
Workspace and protection
- Large extension table
- Foot controller
- Power lead
- Hard dust cover
- Instruction documentation
- Online owner’s class access
Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 specifications
| Machine type | Computerised domestic sewing and quilting machine |
|---|---|
| Built-in stitches | 600 |
| Built-in lettering | Five alphanumeric fonts |
| Buttonholes | Thirteen automatic one-step styles |
| Maximum sewing speed | Up to 850 stitches per minute |
| Maximum stitch width | 7mm |
| Needle positions | Twenty-five |
| Sewing space | Approximately 6.4 inches or 163mm to the right of the needle |
| Screen | LCD screen showing stitch selection, width and length settings |
| Stitch sequencing | Yes |
| Built-in memory | Yes, for compatible stitch and lettering sequences |
| Mirror imaging | Yes, on compatible stitches |
| Stitch elongation | Yes, on compatible stitches |
| Start and stop button | Yes |
| Speed-control slider | Yes |
| Reverse button | Yes |
| Tie-off button | Yes |
| Needle up or down | Yes |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes, cuts upper and bobbin threads |
| Needle threader | Built in |
| Thread tension | Self-adjusting with manual override |
| Bobbin system | Top drop-in Class 15 transparent bobbin |
| Drop feed | Yes |
| Twin-needle function | Yes |
| Presser-foot attachment | Snap on |
| Extra-high presser-foot lift | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes |
| Extension table | Large extension table included |
| Internal frame | Heavy-duty metal internal frame |
| Machine dimensions | Approximately 437mm wide × 208mm deep × 305mm high |
| Machine weight | Approximately 8.3kg |
| Machine cover | Hard cover included |
Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 FAQ
Is the Singer 9960 suitable for beginners?
Yes. Its automatic tension, speed control, LCD guidance and direct function buttons make it approachable, although the large stitch library gives it more depth than a basic beginner machine.
How many stitches does the Singer 9960 have?
It includes 600 built-in utility, stretch, quilting, decorative and alphanumeric stitches.
Does it sew letters and names?
Yes. Five built-in lettering fonts can be used for names, dates, short phrases, labels and monograms.
Is the lettering embroidery?
No. The letters are formed with sewn stitches. The machine does not use an embroidery hoop or import embroidery files.
Does it have an automatic thread cutter?
Yes. The dedicated cutter button trims both upper and bobbin threads.
Does it have automatic tension?
Yes. The machine applies a recommended tension setting for the selected stitch, with adjustment available when required.
Does it include a walking foot?
Yes. An even-feed walking foot is included for quilting, checks, stripes and layered fabrics.
Does it include a 1/4-inch quilting foot?
Yes. A 1/4-inch foot and quilting guide are included for patchwork and quilting.
Can it free-motion quilt?
Yes. The feed dogs can be lowered and a darning or embroidery foot is included.
Does it include an extension table?
Yes. A large extension table is included for quilts, home décor and larger projects.
How many buttonholes does it have?
It includes thirteen automatic one-step buttonhole styles.
Can it sew without the foot controller?
Yes. Use the start and stop button together with the speed-control slider.
Can it sew stretch fabric?
Yes. It includes stretch stitches suitable for knit garments when used with the correct needle, thread and settings.
Can it sew denim?
It can sew ordinary garment-weight denim with the correct jeans needle, thread and technique. It is not an industrial heavy-material machine.
Does it include a hard cover?
Yes. A rigid hard dust cover is included.
Is the Singer 9960 an embroidery machine?
No. It is a computerised sewing and quilting machine with decorative stitches and sewn lettering.
Product information and machine support
Official Singer Product Page
View Singer’s current specifications, included accessories and feature information.
Singer Instruction Manuals
Find the official 9960 manual covering threading, stitch selection, memory and maintenance.
Buy from New Zealand sewing-machine specialists
Expert advice, authorised warranty support and in-house servicing
Direct Sewing has supplied sewing, quilting, embroidery, overlocking and industrial equipment throughout New Zealand since 2001.
Our experienced team can demonstrate the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 and explain its stitch library, lettering, memory, buttonholes, quilting feet, automatic cutter and creative functions.
Your machine is backed by authorised New Zealand warranty support and our own in-house technical workshop. Servicing and repairs are completed by experienced sewing-machine technicians with decades of industry knowledge.
For sewists wanting a feature-rich machine with broad creative freedom, excellent quilting accessories and strong garment-sewing capability, the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 offers exceptional value.