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Brother CS6001 Computerized Sewing Machine Review

by heatherknitz

Brother CS6001 Computerized Sewing Machine Review

The Brother CS6001 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine is the sewing machine you have always wanted to have. It is a perfect example of how far sewing machines have come since the treadle machine. It has the convenience of fully computerized sewing, automatic needle threading, push-button sewing, and 60 fun stitches to show your creativity. Two hundred years ago people were unable to purchase carefully-stitched quality clothes until the advent of the mechanical sewing machine. Manufacturers could then start to manufacture a great amount of quality clothes at little cost. Fast forward to 2010, and now we have the computerized Brother machine with seven buttonhole styles, and an LCD screen which displays settings for home use, much to the delight of home sewers. Something that used to be labor-intensive and time-consuming can now be done quickly and easily. There are hundreds of glowing customer reviews for this machine.

The features of this machine are outstanding. You can chose the stitches from an LCD display, and it includes stitches for mending, garment construction, quilting, heirloom stitching, decorative stitching, and seven styles of one-step auto-sizing buttonholes. For example, you can make keyhole or eyelet buttonholes. It also has built-in super-wide 7MM zigzag decorative stitches, a one-step drop in bobbin, and an oversized accessory table for large projects and quilting. It is portable and lightweight, and comes with a cover to protect it when not in use.

The very helpful manual is in both English and Spanish. It has electronic speed control so you can chose the perfect speed for you. One satisfied customer said, “It comes with every foot and accessory you could possibly need.” The quilting feet include a walking foot for accurate stitching of slippery fabrics or multiple layers, as well as a quilt guide for precise, evenly-spaced quilt lines. I didn’t learn to sew until later years, but with this computerized Brother machine I could easily and quickly sew items for my whole home, as well as clothes for myself or my family. I know I can do this for a long time; it has a 25 year limited warranty. The dimensions are 16 x 6.7 x11.4 inches. I can operate it either with or without the foot control, using the start/stop and reverse functions with one button. Accessories are also included for inserting zippers, darning, twin-needle stitching, plus a quick-change snap-on pressure foot that includes a buttonhole foot, a zipper foot, button-fitting foot, blind-stitch foot, overcasting foot, monogramming foot, zig zag foot, walking foot, and a quilt guide. If I want to sew on the kitchen table, it is easy to carry around. I can change the width and length of a stitch easily. The bobbin winds easily, and the machine is easy to thread even for a novice like me. The needle positions are variable, and there is built-in storage space.

The machine has an adjustable dial control for perfect thread tension. It also has a drop feed so you can create traditional or free form quilt patterns. Some of the other sewing machine manufacturers require you to purchase all sorts of extras in order to have a pleasant sewing experience, and this is not true with the Brother. With all its wonderful features, I feel that the Brother CS60001 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine is an incredible value for an affordable price.

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Brother LS2125i Sewing Machine Review

by heatherknitz

Brother LS2125i Sewing Machine Review

The Brother LS2125i sewing machine is very simple machine great for those regular mending tasks, light home projects, or for those just starting to learn to sew – especially kids. It’s the perfect starter machine for under 0.

It’s portable, electric and has a built in handle tucked in the back for easy movement. The machine is white with light and medium blue trim.

Brother LS2125i Stitch Patterns
There are 10 built-in stitches that accommodate all basic mending and clothes construction work: a four-step automatic buttonhole, 3 styles of zigzag stitches, a zigzag satin stitch, straight stitch, stretch blind hem, shell tuck, and an elastic stitch.

There are lots of more expensive machines for those who want to get into crafting, take up embroidery sewing, or design entire wardrobe collections but this machine is for those who need to do the occasional repair, make a child’s play or Halloween costume, or complete some home decorating projects like curtains, tablecloths, and placemats.

Brother LS2125i Presser Feet
Four snap-on style presser feet come with this machine: Zigzag, Buttonhole, Zipper, and the Button Sewing foot. Changing presser feet is easy and does not require the use of any special tools.

These are standard, low-shank presser feet most used for mending and making clothes. They make it easier to create buttonholes, attach zippers and even sew buttons onto fabric.

Brother LS2125i Sewing Machine Features
The extension arm of this machine slips off so that you can perform free-arm sewing to finish off cuffs or hem pant legs. A reverse lever also located on the front of the machine is used to lock completed stitches in place. It is suitable for light, manual embroidering, monogramming and applique stitches and handles light and medium weight fabrics.

There is a built in work lamp, a bag for accessories which is stored in a compartment within the extension arm itself, and the machine is compatible with a twin needle for decorative sewing. A buttonhole fine-adjusting screw allows you to tighten or loosen the buttonhole stitch to cover a multitude of buttonhole options from small, cuff buttonholes to larger button openings. Extra bobbins, needles, a darning plate, twin needle and screwdriver come in the accessory bag.

Beginners find the Brother LS2125i so easy to learn that they are sewing within minutes. Even young children find the easy controls and good-sized knobs and levers a breeze to use. Experienced sewers who just want a simple backup sewing machine for simple tasks would find this useful. Sometimes it is easier to have a second machine on hand rather than have to set up a full-sized home sewing or embroidery machine for a simple sewing task.

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