Brother LS2125I 10-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine
January 14, 2009 by Sewing Machines
Filed under Brother sewing machines
Brother LS2125I 10-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Automatic 4-Step Buttonholer
Free Arm Sewing Machine with 10 built-in stitches and 25 stitch functions
Perfect for basic sewing, mending, crafting and scrapbooking projects. The lightweight, portable LS-2125i comes with 10 built-in stitches, each with multiple stitch functions, automatic 4-step buttonholer, free-arm capability and a reverse sewing lever.
Stitch Attributes: Twin-needle, Stitch Width: Preset, Stitch Length: Preset, Reinforcement Function: Manual, Needle Threading System: Manual, Upper Thread Tension System for perfect stitches on any fabric, Dial Needle Positions : Preset, # of needles: Single or Twin, Bobbin: Vertical, Bobbin winding system: Horizontal.
Real Customer Reviews:
Easy to use machine!
I am completely new to the sewing practice. I purchased this machine after reading the other reviews, and I am happy I did it. I was not looking for anything fancy, only a machine to do simple beginner tasks, and I find this one very easy to use. I completed my first project in one afternoon. By the way, the included instruction book is written in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. I found that very useful.
“Brother” Will Take You Through a Lifetime of Sewing
My mother bought me my sewing machine for Christmas when I was 16 and I’m now 23. I have used my machine so much, from everything from getting married (made my own veil and some fabric decorations for the ceremony), to sewing for my husband (two matching seat covers), to clothing my little dog, Daisy (two sweaters), to the birth of my daughter (her ‘coming home’ blanket and onesie), to having a new baby around (dozens of bibs), to having a toddler (two Halloween costumes, two Christmas dresses, two Easter dresses, a “shopping cart cover”), to sewing for my niece and nephews (a dress, a skirt, a romper), to sewing for my big dog, Duke (a large dog bed), to helping friends who needed work clothes cheap (30+ nurses scrubs), to finally where I am now: Starting home decor, I have already made a tablecloth, chair cushions, and fabric bowls (HGTV) now I am trying my hand at curtains.
ALL these things with one basic sewing machine!
All I have to do is oil it once a week (since I use it so much) and it has lasted for SEVEN years. Nothing (excepting needles!) has ever broke, not ever, not even the light bulb has burned out.
Wonderful basic sewing machine!
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Singer Confidence, Model 7470 Sewing Machine
January 14, 2009 by Sewing Machines
Filed under Singer sewing machines
The Singer Confidence, Model 7470 Sewing Machine
• 173 built-in stitches
• Drop & Sew™ bobbin system - exclusive
• LCD with push-button stitch selection
• Block-style alphabet & numbers
• Hand-look quilt stitch
• 6 styles of automatic precisely balanced one-step buttonholes - exclusive underplate system
• Programmable needle up/down
• Automatic tension
• Drop-feed
• Twin needle touch selector
• Mirror image touch selector
• StayBright™ long-lasting LED light
Real Customer reviews:
I like it!
I have had this Singer Confidence, Model 7470 Sewing Machine for about a month. I have made a quilt, 4 shirts, and 3 sets of curtains with it. I am a sewing novice. I spent some time on my mother’s machine as a kid, it was unfortunate as it broke a lot, and now I’m really learning how to do it through quilting and sewing classes.
Pros:
Auto tension! I love it. It works every time. Drop in bobbin! I will never go back. Easy to select stitches. (however,do read the manual before doing twin needle work!) Lots of choices for embellishing items with embroidery. So far, no issues and I’ve sewn heavy and light fabrics.
Cons:
The autothreader takes more work than doing it myself. You will need another light source if you like to sew at night. I don’t like that to reverse stitch I have to hold the button at the same time I guide my fabric. Couldn’t they just let me press the button, then press the button again when I’m done with reverse? (That’s not novice friendly!) A bit heavy to carry. I’m tough, but carrying it for more than a short walk will get to you. Get a roller board carrier and skip the plastic case.
Great sewing machine for the price!!
This is my 1st brand new machine. I had always rec’d hand-me-downs before and they were never good machines to begin with. I would rate myself as a decent sewer. I recently got into quilting. This machine you will give you nice stiches, you don’t have to worry about your project falling apart. (If you have ever had that happen you know how devasting it can be).
I think this machine would be good for anyone, even if they were new to sewing. The manual is super easy and so is winding the bobbin and threading the machine. I did a lot of research and for the features, this was the best quality for the price.
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