Thursday, October 2, 2014

A Brother for Beginners

Though it may not be the dream machine, this machine works very well.  I give it an 8/10.  I own a machine very similar to this one; while this one is not computerized, it is accurate in stitch length and can handle tough fabrics.


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Beginners: Project RunwayLimited Edition CE-5500PRW ($149)

The CE-5500 Project Runway Limited Edition is a great deal with an LCD screen, automatic needle threading, and 5 styles of buttonholes. The bobbin is easy to wind and load, and the machine is very lightweight and portable — especially nice if you don’t have a dedicated sewing area and will need to store it when not in use. 


Pros:
  • Produces quality stitches through multiple layers
  • Easy to wind bobbin
  • Easy to change the needle and presser foot
  • Simple-to-use interface
  • Good speed
  • Threading bobbin is very easy
  • Lightweight and portable
Cons:
  • No speed adjustment
  • Have to slide out accessories case and accessories can fall out
Standard Accessories:
  • Buttonhole foot
  • Overcasting foot
  • Zipper foot
  • Zigzag presser foot
  • Blind stitch foot
  • Monogramming foot
  • Button sewing foot
  • Seam ripper
  • Softcase
  • Large Spool Cap
  • Medium Spool Cap
  • Four bobbins
  • Needle set
  • Twin needle
  • Ball point needle
  • Cleaning brush
  • Disc-shaped screwdriver (3 pieces)
  • Spool cap
  • Extra spool pin
Optional Accessories:
  • 1/4 Inch Piecing Foot-Guide
  • 1/4" Quilting Foot
  • 5 mm Narrow Hem Foot
  • 5mm Cording Foot
  • 5mm Pintuck Foot
  • 7mm Cording Foot (5-hole)
  • 7mm Open Toe Foot
  • 7mm Picot Foot
  • 7mm Side Cutter
  • Adjustable Zipper & Piping Foot
  • Binding Foot
  • Braiding Foot up to 5mm width
  • Clearview Foot (For Horizontal Bobbin 7mm)
  • Concealed Zipper Foot
  • Cording Foot (For 7mm Horizontal Machine)
  • Edge Joining Foot
  • Fringe Foot
  • Gathering Foot for PS & PC series
  • Metal Open Toe Foot
  • Non-Stick Foot (Horizontal bobbin)
  • Non-Stick Teflon Foot (Horizontal Bobbin Machine)
  • Open Toe Walking Foot
  • Quilting/Free Motion Foot
  • Quilting Guide for Foot Holder
  • Stitch Guide Foot
  • Straight Stitch Foot
  • Vertical Stitch Alignment Foot
  • PE-DESIGN® LITE
  • Top Load Bobbins
Courtesy of Brother

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