It has plenty of stitch options.

It comes with ALL the accessories that you need: different types of feet, a quilting table, etc.. You can buy additional accessories separately, but most of the ones you would want come with the machine, so there’s no added expense there.

It uses standard size bobbins that you can buy in any sewing/crafts store.

The manual is very clearly written and walks you through everything you need to know to use your machine to it’s fullest. It even comes with a quick reference guide to get started.

The machine itself is very easy to use. I don’t know anything about sewing and found it simple and user friendly.

It has lots of little cool features like a fast bobbin winder, built in little cutting implements for thread so that you’re not constantly grabbing for scissors as you thread the machine or remove the piece your working on.

I couldn’t be happier with this purchase, and I hope you find this review useful when you’re looking for your perfect sewing machine.

Haven’t used a machine in years and was able to do a blind hem with only one practice round. Also used the overcast stitch to finish a knit shirt. Have repaired denim and heavy cotton towels.

Minor complaint…still can’t figure out the automatic needle threader. The 1/4″ quilting foot was not included. Everything else as described.

Very happy with purchase.

After reading the instructions and winding the bobbin (which was very easy), I threaded the machine, upper and lower, according to the instructions (again, very easily done) and sewed a few straight lines on a test piece of fabric. It worked beautifully. I then inserted my very light-weight quilting piece (2 pieces of light cotton fabric with light batting in between) and then started to sew a straight line on the quilt. It worked great for about 2 feet and then it tangled into a huge mess in the bobbin thread and gave me an E-6 error message (tangled thread–duh!). I got it untangled, reinserted my quilt, and it promptly jammed again with the bobbin thread creating a mass of thread. I spent several hours trying to get the machine to work again on the test fabric and it did the same thing, over and over. I tried rethreading it again, upper and lower, several times, along with adjusting the tension in several ways. The machine never sewed another stitch.

I am very disappointed in this machine and I am returning it to Amazon. I strongly suggest that no one else waste their time and money on this machine.

The push button stich choice is easy and fabulous. The stiches are beautiful. The machine is easy to thread. The extras, like a choice of needle position for any stitch, are things you never thought you needed but once you use them you don’t ever want to be without.

I could not find the optional foot pedal feature on machines that were far more expensive- in fact this machine has become much more cost friendly. This machine is a great great buy!

There are so many different stitches you can choose from and it comes with many different feet and shows you what foot to use for what stitch, very nice and helpful. I don’t have to thread the needle myself because it comes with a built in threader which is really nice and the bobbin so simple to wind and install.

I recommend this sewing machine because I am just tickled pink with it.

It sews beautifully and is easy and fun to use (after you READ THE MANUAL).

I love the light weight, needle up/down button, one-button reverse, speed control, easy bobbin, and quiet operation. I also like to use the little table for almost all sewing, not just large projects.

I can’t give it five stars because the built in light is pitiful, and my needle threader doesn’t work. But I think it is a great value and would buy it again.

It is very light weight. Good for classes. I absolutely love the ease of use and beautiful stitches. For making garments, and window treatments, no problem. I have sewn through layers of denim with ease. The only problem I have encountered was with two layers of very thick terry cloth and a layer of piping between. Even the old Singer could not handle that.

That said, it is not a terrible machine. When stitching straight, it did a good job. It would be good for having a portable back-up.

With the 4+ star rating for this machine, I chose to believe that the tension problems mentioned in some of the reviews were not common and just a fluke in a machine every now and then. However, my machine sewed wonderfully the first day, but day two was a different story – it was like a gremlin had come in during the night and swapped machines. No matter how I adjusted the tension, the threads were laying on top of the fabric and not forming proper loops. The seams were puckering (I was sewing on same fabric as day one) and the stitches were uneven, loose and not secure.

I’m returning the machine before my 30 day guarantee is over. It has everything you could want in a sewing machine, but the quality just isn’t there like in my older model Brother.

Anne

Since I had never tried sewing with a machine before in my life, I signed up for a few sewing classes at Joann’s and had my first class last Saturday. It was great that they let you bring your own machine to the class, since I didn’t even know how to put the thread through the machine. Once I got there, there was another lady who had bought her machine the day before and she was going on and on about how much research she had made and how great her machine was. But, as the class proceeded, it became clear that lots of thing my machine did automatically, such as putting the thread through the needle, sewing backwards, raising the needle, etc., had to be done manually with her machine. Even changing the needle and little foot by the needle were incredibly easy tasks to do with my machine and she seemed to struggle with hers. By the end of the class, I was really happy I had chosen this maching. Having someone else with another machine helped me realize how much easier mine was to operate and set up.

At the next class, which was today and with another teacher, I was told by the teacher that I had a really good and nice to work with machine.

So, here are my thoughts:

PROS

- light-weight and easy to carry around

- comes with a hard cover included

- needles included are German-made and of great quality

- comes with all the accessories you need for quilting, etc.

- incredibly easy to set up, thread (there’s actually a drawing of how the thread is supposed to go around the machine, all you have to do is follow it, really dummy-proof!), change accessories, etc; easy to operate in general.

- really nice and large selection of different stiches, about 60 of them

- beginner friendly

- has all the features an advanced user needs (the only thing it doesn’t do is embroidery). I don’t believe I will need another machine until this one breaks.

CONS

- I haven’t run into any yet!

Good luck and happy sewing!

When we actually get the machine in her hands, I will update the reviews with more info.

PS : This comes with a hard cover and a large detatchable table for working on large projects, which is not mentioned in the product description !!

My last machine was a Brother refurb. It lasted five years, through about 40 quilts, so I was ready for another Brother.

I like this one. It’s similar enough to my old one that threading and bobbin winding were easy to figure out. However, I’m not crazy about the LED display and stitch selection feature. I’ve already broken one needle — after setting the needle position to accommodate the presser foot I wanted to use, the needle broke on the presser plate below. I’d like to be able to use the 1/4″ foot that I used on the old machine, but I can’t get the needle positioned correctly.

The motor is much quieter than my old machine, but there’s a click with every stitch. Anyone know if that’s to be expected? Or am I doing something wrong?

I love the light weight!

Edited after using the machine for a couple of weeks: I’ve had a couple of issues with thread tension staying where I want it. I’ll get the right setting, sew for awhile, and whoopsadaisy, without making any adjustments, the tension needs adjusting.

I wrote to Brother almost 2 weeks ago asking about the clicking noise, and to let them know I didn’t get two presser feet that were supposed to come with the machine. I sent the proof of purchase, and I even copied the page from the manual and circled the presser feet that were missing. No response yet.

I’ve had to add light in my sewing room — the lights on the machine aren’t bright enough when I’m working with dark fabric.

Other than that, I’m still pretty happy, but when I can afford it, I’m going to test sew on a Bernina or Husqvarna.

Also, the stitch that’s supposed to mimic the look of hand quilting doesn’t look like any hand quilting I’ve ever seen.

Now, what I do not like is the thread post. If you are not a very steady seamstress, like me, you will vary your speed and the thread flies off the machine as the post is very short. I use the attachable post a lot but if you vary your speed the thread will spin fast and wrap around the post. So I do not use the fast speed option to remedy this frustration. The other thing that I do not like about this machine is the automatic threader. I find I have to do SEVERAL attempts to finally get the thread to: 1) stay on the threader and 2) grab the thread. These problems are enough of a frustration to make me score this a three star product.

I have made one quilt on it so far and I really liked having the “quilting board” it made controlling the quilt so nice I wonder how I ever did it without it.

For the money it is a very nice machine.

I’m an experienced seamstress and used the machine at least a couple days a week, so if you intend to use your machine only rarely and for simple tasks, it *might* hold up for you. Then again, if you need just basic sewing functions, you’re much better off with an inexpensive Singer. I’m now looking into buying a Singer again (used to have a basic model that never gave me any problems). It’ll cost more up-front, but probably not in the long run!

I am very frustrated by the reviews-especially the ones by PLEIN JANE, for example. SHE HAS REVIEWED 3 DIFFERENT MACHINES, and HER STORIES DON’T ADD UP.

How many REVIEWERS are just plants?

I don’t own this machine: I am shopping. I really want a new machine, but I don’t know where to get reliable info .

But to top it all off, this machine sews very, very well. I like that it has both a foot pedal and finger controled option for sewing. This was something new for me, and I am in love with the button over the foot pedal.

Don’t let the price fool you. You will be very pleased with this machine.

I was a little hesitant in buying this machine because I thought it might require a more experienced sewer to use it but it’s just what I needed. I highly recommend this machine for any sewer, new or experienced. Also, the price can’t be beat considering everything that comes with it and Brother has always had an excellent reputation for making top-of-the-line sewing machines. Am looking forward to making lots of clothes and other stuff for my grandkids . . . and for me as well.