Brother cs60001
This is the first sewing machine I bought NEW. Previously I sewed on an old Kenmore (also known as Sears) I bought from a friends mom. It weight about 99 pounds and I ran it into the ground because I never once took it for service or cleaning. Now, you can imagine this machine...basic utility stitches and complicated bobbin threading. By the time I gave it away, it was probably only good for spare parts and it sounded like a freight train.
All I can say about the Brother cs6000i , is WOW! This is a trooper of a machine. I have killed it at least three times in the 9 years I have sewn on it and it always comes back. Let me explain...I used to make diaper bags and purses. I even sewed with leather and as you can imagine at the very least, I used heavy fabric and needed to sew through multiple layers. This machine IS NOT for leather and multiple layers of heavy fabric. That is what killed it 3 times. I took the poor ailing machine to be repaired expecting it to be sent home in a body bag but alas, we are still stitching together.
Now, more specifics. It can get a bit noisy when sewing fast but the stitches are consistently pretty and even. The tension is easy to adjust, and changing thread and bobbins are even easier. Being computerized, choosing stitches is simply a matter of pushing some buttons based on the handy chart printed right on the front of the machine. There are 59 different style stitches including 7 button hole styles. You have all the necessary utility stitches and 18 decorative stitches.
Read the manual, get it serviced/cleaned yearly, and when you have to help the sewing arm push down, stop. It is all computerized and the slightest forceful manipulation will make it unhappy.
I personally love Brother products which is why I went with this brand but I can say that this is a great machine and I have been happy with it for almost 10 years now.
Purchase your own Brother cs6000i.
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