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Brother LB6800PRW Reviews – Project Runway Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine

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You’re a 21st century artist and designer who wants and needs the most modern tools for your craft, and that’s why you want the Brother LB-6800PRW Project Runway Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine, which comes with a USB port and a Grand Slam Package that includes 63 embroidery threads, 15,000 embroidery designs, 144 prewound bobbins, a cap hoop, a spool net, a screwdriver, Stork embroidery scissors, a stabilizer and a custom fashion rolling trolley. This combination sewing and embroidery machine definitely isn’t short on extras, so if what you want in a product is everything, then everything is what you’ll get with the Brother LB-6800PRW.

This machine isn’t called a Project Runway edition for nothing. If you watch Project Runway, then you know that most of the contestants are talented. Talented fashion designers, professional and amateur ones alike, expect nothing less than an advanced, fully capable and convenient sewing and embroidery machine that offers them many options in terms of patterns, threads, colors, bobbins and other accessories.

Features and Specifications:Brother LB6800PRW Project Runway Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine

  • 70 Built-In embroidery designs
  • 120 Frame pattern combinations
  • 5 Built-in embroidery lettering fonts
  • 67 Built-in sewing stitches
  • Built-in USB flash drive port
  • Built-in embroidery card slot
  • BacklLCD touch screenit
  • Sewing speed: 700 stitches per minute
  • Embroidery speed: 400 stitches per minute
  • Embroidery field size: 4” x 4”
  • Built-in stitches
  • Quick Set™ bobbin
  • F.A.S.T. bobbin winding system
  • Automatic needle threader
  • Automatic upper thread tension system
  • Memory function for storing design
  • Feet: buttonhole, overcasting, monogramming, zipper, zigzag, blind hem and embroidery

Brother PE770 Review – Embroidery Machine with USB Memory-Stick Compatibility

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If you’re a creative person who likes to design and embellish everything from shirts to bed sheets, and at the same time, you want to use the most advanced technology to accomplish this, then the Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine is for you. With this embroidery machine, you can concentrate on being an artist and not have to worry about inconveniences, simply because modern tools are within your reach. It’s packed with features that promise to make the art of embroidery as seamless for you as possible.

If you want to create complex designs, the Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine will make it easy for you to do so. You have 136 pre-programmed patterns to choose from, and if they’re not enough for you, you can download more patterns from the internet and save them in a memory card or a USB memory stick. You’ll have an almost infinite number of design possibilities at your fingertips. This is one reason, among many others, that the Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine is our top pick among embroidery machines.

Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine Review

It’s clear from the reviews on the Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine that the majority of those who have used it are satisfied with its performance. The majority of customers gave it a 5-star rating, and they claimed that the features lived up to their expectations. Users who didn’t give the product 5 stars gave it 4 stars, and only one customer gave it a rating lower than 4.

The primary selling point of Brother PE770 among customers was the support for a memory card and a USB memory stick. This gave both expert embroiders and hobbyists the opportunity to use as many designs as they wanted to. In fact, as one reviewer stated, the possibilities of design patterns and combinations were endless because all they needed to do was search the World Wide Web for ideas, download those ideas, and store them in memory.

Another major selling point of Brother PE770 was the ease of use and clarity of instructions in the manual. A couple of reviewers even said that they didn’t need to study the instructions extensively; it was pretty easy to figure out how to use the machines themselves.

Other features that were praised were the threading and tension systems. A reviewer said thread breakage was never encountered, while another reviewer said that his wife didn’t experience any thread jams and never got frustrated because it was easy to put new thread in and remove old thread.

Yet another selling point was the touch screen LCD of the Brother PE770, although one reviewer commented that she would have preferred a colored screen, instead of the Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine’s black-and-white screen. But the same reviewer said that the issue wasn’t a big one, and she was able to bypass it by using software with color stitch-outs on her patterns.

The only complaint from the lone customer who gave the Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine a low rating was that the machine that was delivered to him was broken, and the replacement that was sent afterwards eventually broke, too. But keep in mind that this didn’t happen to other customers, so the merits (or lack thereof) of the product can’t be judged on the basis of this review alone.

The bottomline is that we think the feature-rich, easy-to-use, technologically advanced Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine is a gem. That’s why, as we told you earlier, it is our top pick among embroidery machines.

Features and Specifications: Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine

  • Dimensions: 16.77″ (L) x 21.26″ (W) x 17.28″ (H)
  • Weight: 12 lbs.
  • 136 built-in embroidery designs
  • 6 built-in embroidery lettering fonts
  • Memory stick support via built-in USB port
  • Built-in embroidery card slot
  • 1.6” x 3” Monochrome LCD touch screen
  • Maximum embroidery speed: 650 stitches per minute
  • Maximum embroidery area: 5″ x 7″
  • Built-in 10 frame shapes and 12 border styles
  • Quick Set™ bobbin
  • Advanced needle threading system
  • Automatic upper thread tension system
  • Memory function for storing design
  • Warranty: 25 years, Limited

Brother SQ9000 Sewing Machine Review – Feature-Rich Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine

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Whether you are thinking about starting a new sewing project or crafting a special quilt, the feature-rich SQ-9000 is the perfect machine for you. With 80 built-in stitches and 120 stitch functions, it is ideal for heirloom, quilting, decorative stitching, and garment construction. It has eight styles of 1-step auto-size buttonholes and a built-in font for basic monogramming. Features like the built-in stitch guide flip chart, which is right on the machine, advanced needle threading system, F.A.S.T bobbin winding system and bright LED lighting system provide a new level of ease to your sewing, while a drop feed for free motion quilting and oversized wide quilting table make quilting easier than ever. The electronic variable speed control, start/stop button, free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves, and full range of included accessories add to the convenience the SQ-9000 brings to your sewing and quilting projects. With the SQ-9000, you can experience computerized sewing and quilting at its best.

The extra wide extension table on the Brother SQ9000 sewing machine in addition to the included quilting accessories make this a great combination machine for those who want to make quilts as well as clothes. This is exactly the same as the Brother XR9000 with a couple of major differences.

It has a refreshing splash of purple accenting the front, bonus quilting accessories that previously had to be purchased separately and the price is lower.

Pros:

  • Produces quality stitches on various fabrics
  • Produces quality stitches on multiple layers
  • Easy to create a quality buttonhole
  • Easy to thread the machine and wind the bobbin
  • Easy to change the presser foot
  • Will give you error when set up incorrectly
  • Has a start/stop button to sew without pushing the pedal
  • Very easy to use
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Great value
  • Machine is lightweight
  • Easy to set up and operate
  • Machine runs smooth and is quiet
  • Features are very user friendly
  • Machine has a device to thread the needle and a thread cutter
  • Instructions are easy to understand
  • The speed control is perfect for a beginner or difficult stitching for anyone
  • There are many options in stitches

Cons:

  • Machine has the tendency to vibrate more than most when sewing, but this doesn’t effect sewing quality
  • Sewing through multiple layers of fabric or thick fabric can be difficult
  • Sometimes problems are encountered with regards to the thread spool-bobbin tension
  • On occasion the hand wheel gets jammed up

Brother SQ9000 Stitch Patterns

There are 80 built-in stitches to cover mending, clothes construction, quilting, joining, and piecing. Included in that list are 8 styles of auto-sizing, 1-step buttonholes.

Stitch selection is accomplished with the use of easy arrow buttons located around the backlit LCD screen. Stitch with is adjustable to 7mm and length is adjustable to 5mm.

There is also one font of letters and characters for monogramming. The font style is rather boxy and the font size is small but sufficient for stitching messages and monograms on clothing, quilts and other projects. Using the font stitches, you can sew messages or names onto clothes, monogram cuffs or tags, or combine letters with decorative stitches for your own patterns.

Brother SQ9000 Presser Feet

You now get the presser feet most necessary for doing any quilting or free-motion embroidery on a sewing machine. A total of 10 presser feet are included: Zigzag, Walking foot, Quilting foot, 1/4″ foot, Monogramming, Buttonhole, Zipper, Button Fitting, Overcasting and a Blind Stitch foot.

The number of presser feet that come with the Brother SQ9000 would cost about $100 if purchased separately. That’s a plus for this sewing machine, if you’re comparing several models.

Brother SQ9000 Features

The included extension table really boosts your ability to work with larger projects, particularly heavier quilting pieces. Without the table, lengthy sections of fabric can pull against the sewing machine as you work. You can remove the flat bed attachment and replace it with this longer, wider table in order to have more work.

This is a computerized sewing machine with an LCD screen and push button controls. A number of automated features have been included to speed up threading and sewing tasks. An automatic needle threader makes threading very simple. The quick set, top-loading bobbin means you don’t need to mess with pulling up the bobbin threads. A unique bobbin winding system guides the thread more efficiently and trims the thread when winding is finished.

Several push button controls streamline sewing functions. A Start/Stop button allows you to sew without using the foot pedal. The speed control slider helps you decide how fast or slow the machine will go. The drop feed dog lever allows you to perform mending tasks as well as free-motion quilting and embroidery. A Needle Up/Down button tells the machine where to leave the needle when you stop sewing. This aids in making tight corners. The reverse button has dual functionality and can be used to tie off stitches automatically.

Free-arm sewing and twin needle sewing are both possible on this sewing machine. Stitches are nice and even and the machine runs fairly quietly. The LCD panel provides clear pictures of stitch selections and settings and will even tell you which presser foot needs to be attached for a selected stitch. Error codes and beep sounds keep you posted as to the machine’s status and notify you of any problems. There is an LED light over the work area and a built-in handle so you can pick up and go.

Brother SQ9000 Accessories

A number of sewing accessories are included with the Brother SQ9000 sewing machine including a hard cover case. Extra needles, a seam ripper, extra bobbins, a twin needle, cleaning brush, eyelet punch, screwdriver and quilting guide fit into the extension arm for storage.

In terms of total size, the Brother SQ9000 is smaller than some other comparable models but makes up for size with the extension table. The number of included presser feet and accessories also offer considerable value.

Brother Sewing Machine Feet

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Brother offers an extensive line of sewing machine feet, guaranteed to make your sewing and embroidery jobs easier. They are high quality and durable. Whether your interest is gathering and pleating, cording, or fringe, they have the presser foot to fit your needs. Attach piping, sequins, and appliques effortlessly and accurately with the use of these handy accessories.

A walking foot is very useful for sewing heavy materials, since the needle feed may not be mechanically adequate. It really comes in handing for sewing spongy or cushioned materials (where lifting the foot away from the material helps with the feeding action) and for sewing various layers together, because the drop feed may cause the lower layers to move out of alignment with the upper layers.

A few household sewing machines come with a walking foot, but most of them have a stand presser foot which moves along and maneuvers the fabric along with it. Most household sewing machines use a standard connector for their presser foot and offer various add-on attachments for the walking foot.

Some sewing machines have a single walking foot, while others have two walking feet which alternate. A walking foot may work in conjunction with another type of feed mechanism, such as a needle feed or a drop feed. A walking foot is very useful for sewing heavy materials, since the needle feed may not be mechanically adequate.

Here are a few examples of the types of stitches you can do with the walking foot. You can use a straight stitch to do basic stitching, attaching zippers, sewing gathers or pintucks. Use a zigzag stitch for overcasting and attaching appliques and a piecing straight stitch to do piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance from the edge of the presser foot. For quilting, use a zigzag stitch (for quilting) with the walking foot for applique quilting, free-motion quilting, satin stitching and button sewing.

There are many different types of sewing machine feet to choose from. Whether you are planning on sewing or embroidering. Some of the Brother sewing machine feet options are listed below.

Open Toe Walking Foot

Walking foot provides secure fabric feeding with open toe for use with both utility and decorative stitches. This foot has movable feed dogs to enhance fabric feeding from the upper fabric surface. Features a horizontal opening for wide range of left to right needle positions and added sole pressure.

Open Toe Quilting Foot

This spring action open toe quilting foot provides greater visibility, it rises and lowers as it travels over fabrics that vary in thickness. The open toe viewing makes following a pattern easy, especially with zig zag and decorative stitches. The screw on foot provides added security during the fabric quilting process.

Metal Open Toe Foot

This metal open toe foot snaps on, to provide clear visibility and expanded stability, when creating decorative and satin stitches. The sole of the foot is grooved to ensure accurate stitch formation within the feed dog area.

Edge Joining Foot

This foot is perfect for precise and easy joining of fabrics, even sheer and difficult fabrics. It hold fabrics securely in place, while leaving room for open decorative stitches such as open weave stitches. There are reference marks to increase accuracy and the foot can be used to line up and sew edges of lace or other fabrics. The centered blade enhances the ability to follow the edge of the fabric.

Pin Tuck Foot

Perfectly parallel seams can be sewn with this grooved pintuck foot. The grooves on the sole plate enable the formation of perfect pintucks.

Side Cutter Foot

This side cutter cuts, both the fabric and overcast fabric edges, at the same time. This foot creates the perfectly cut edge, similar to that of a serger. Measure and finish fabric edges with either a straight or zig zag stitch. It features a centered post for consistent stitch formation over the fabric edge.

Straight Stitch Foot

Used this foot exclusively for straight stitch applications on fine or light weight fabrics, the single needle hole prevents fine fabrics from being caught in feed dogs. A straight stitch center needle position foot, with curved foot toes that travel over varying fabric thicknesses.

Quilting / Free Motion Foot

This clear quilting foot is also called a darning foot and may be used as a free motion foot. The foot raises and lowers, with the needle, to allow fabric to be moved between stitches and to hold fabric in place while stitches are created.

Picot Foot

This is a decorative narrow hemmer foot is for picot hem finishes. It looks similar to narrow hemmer foot but is designed to create a shell look edge on lightweight fabric. Features a grooved sole-plate for picot stitch formation and cone-shaped feet channel for edge finishing.

Adjustable Zipper & Piping Foot

This foot attaches zippers and piping easily. Its position can be adjusted exactly on the edge of the zipper/piping, avoiding the non-flat parts of them. It also presses the fabric with just the right pressure. Has an adjustable zipper foot for left or right seams and an adaptable guide to accommodate various piping dimensions. Features a single stitch opening for accurate and perfect straight stitch creations.

Brother Sewing Machine Parts

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Brother International Corporation was established in the US in 1954 and markets various industrial products, home appliances, and business products. manufactured by its parent company, Brother Industries, Ltd., of Nagoya, Japan. It is one of the top providers of products for the home, office, sewing and embroidery.

Brother has earned its reputation as a leading supplier of innovative, high-quality home sewing and embroidery products. They offer a full line of sewing, embroidery, quilting machines and accessories.

Brother sewing machine parts are top quality and sturdy. They are sure to suit your needs, whether you are planning on sewing or embroidering certain items. There are many additional accessories that can be added to the machines, making it very easy to customize it to your own particular needs.

When choosing a sewing machine or Brother sewing machine parts, you want to think about what the intended use is. For instance, do you plan to use it for embroidering, sewing or quilting? You want to make sure that the machine and parts are appropriate for the planned use.

If extra work space is needed, the simply expand the work area of your sewing machine with an easy to attach, extra wide extension table. It is perfect for large quilting and sewing projects. This table offers an on-board ruler for those last minute measurements, a storage area for your knee lifter and four adjustable table legs. Plus, the free-motion grip gives you added control and visibility for your next project.

There are a number of Brother sewing machine parts and accessories available to accommodate any kind of project you plan to do.

Some of them include:

Knee Lifter
A newly configured knee lifter offers 3 positions to adjust the bar to conform to your leg as you sew. Use the knee lifter for hands-free lifting of the presser foot as you work on your creation.

Bobbins & Cassettes
Remember to check the instruction manual that was included with your machine for the correct bobbin information. Several models also require a cassette for upper threading – this gives customers the convenience of having several ready when creating machine embroidery.

Accessory Feet
Serger Feet and Sewing/Embroidery Feet
Brother has an extensive line of presser feet available, to make your sewing and embroidery projects easier. Whether you are interested in gathering and pleating, cording, or fringe, they have the foot to fit your needs. Attach piping, sequins, and appliques easily and precisely with the use of these helpful accessories.

Seam Guide
This is a horizontally adjustable seam guide. It screws on to needle plate for accurate seam measurement while sewing. It has engraved measurement markings and screws on, in front of all of the Brother accessory feet for expanded visibility.

Embroidery Machine Hoops & Stabilizers
Brother offers an extensive selection of embroidery hoops. No matter what make, model or size, they have what you need to get the job done.

Embroidery Design Cards
The possibilities are endless with the Brother exclusive collection of designs, appliques and memory cards. They feature something for everyone.

Embroidery Thread
Brother bobbin threads are compatible with all Brother embroidery and sewing machines. Using the proper Brother bobbin and embroidery thread will ensure the best possible results for your machine embroidery. They come in a variety of options. Choose from standard cotton, satin finish polyester or metallic thread.

The metallic thread comes in 14 amazing metallic colors. It is 100% polyester specialty thread with a high quality, durable, shiny texture. Although it was developed in Japan for Brother embroidery machines, it is also compatible with other embroidery machine brands. This thread is designed for high speed embroidery stitching, dependable thread delivery through tensions and a variety of needle and stabilizer types. Even throughout the most intricate designs, it maintains its thread color and quality.

Replacement Felting Needles
Unlike the traditional method of hand-stitching with a 7″ felting needle and wet wool, Brother has created an accessory that requires no thread. Instead, each needle has four barbs that catch surface fibers, pushing them into and through a base fabric, allowing the sewer to easily create complex designs. These are designed exclusively for Brother PQ models.

Brother XL2600i Review

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The Brother XL2600i is a lightweight, user-friendly sewing machine. This machine has 25 built-in utility, decorative, and heirloom stitches, each outfitted with multiple stitch functions for versatility. The XL2600I features an automatic needle threader, built in thread cutter, drop-in bobbin system and a one-step, auto-size buttonholer for hassle-free insertion of one style of buttonholes.

This sewing machine employs a foot pedal to control operation and stitching speed. You can adjust thread tension with the control dial. Stitches are shown on the side of the machine for quick reference, and stitch length, stitch width, presser foot pressure, and presser foot height are preset so you can start sewing faster.

Here are some great features of the BrotherXL2600i:

  • Free-arm sewing machine with 25 built-in stitches, each with multiple stitch functions; good for novices and everyday sewing projects
  • Features needle threader, thread cutter, drop-in bobbin loading, and auto bobbin winding; 1-step auto-size buttonholer
  • 110-volt machine operates with foot pedal; light bulb for workspace illumination
  • Accessory storage built into free arm; includes 5 accessory presser feet and bilingual user’s manual
  • Measures 12-1/4 inches long by 7-3/4 inches wide by 9-3/5 inches high; limited 25-year warranty

The Brother XL2600i is a great machine, light-weight and easy to move around. The tension is very consistent and it works well with all types of fabrics including stretch fabrics, delicate knits and even jeans. It is very easy to set up and use. It comes highly recommended for those learning to sew and has more than enough bells and whistles for the average sewer.