Anyone have experience with this sewing machine?

DH is buying me one for Mother's Day

Re: Anyone have experience with this sewing machine?

no but I jsut got the 14 stitch free arm model!

Re: Anyone have experience with this sewing machine?

I just sent my mother this one for Mother's Day and so far she loves it!!!




(I ordered it from Costco.com but I think it's sold out)

Be as creative as you want to with the Brother ES2000 Computerized Sewing Machine, which offers 77 stitch functions, including utility, decorative, heirloom and quilting. Create free-form or traditional quilt patterns with the drop feed. Features five styles of 1-step auto-size buttonholes. Lightweight with a built-in handle for easy portability.


77 stitch functions - 40 built-in stitches, each with multiple stitch functions - including utility, decorative, heirloom and quilting
LCD display with computerized stitch selection
5 styles of 1-step, auto-size buttonholes
Super-wide (7mm) zigzag and decorative stitches
Built-in thread cutter
Automatic needle threading
1-step bobbin replacement with quick set drop-in bobbin
Variable needle position
Electronic foot control
Drop feed for free motion quilting
Built-in stretch stitches: Sew fleece, elastic and other stretchy fabrics
Built-in decorative stitches: Embellish clothing, pillows, towels, etc.
Built-in heirloom stitches: Create delicate family treasures
Built-in quilting stitches: Embellish or join quilt blocks
Free arm/flatbed convertible sewing surface
Accessories for zipper insertion, darning, twin-needle stitching and button sewing
Quick-change presser feet
Stitch width/length control
Adjustable thread tension control
Safety power and light switch
Built-in accessory storage
English/Spanish instruction booklet
Built-in handle for easy portability
UL listed
Dimensions: 16.1" x 6.7" x 11.4"
Weight: 11 lbs.
25-year limited warranty

Message edited 5/2/2009 9:07:02 PM.

Re: Anyone have experience with this sewing machine?

I ended up getting the Brother 60 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine CS-6000i.

Description:
Brother model CS-6000i computerized sewing machine features LCD screen for stitch selection. Many other desirable features including a wide variety of built-in utility, decorative and heirloom stitches each with multiple stitch functions. The CS6000i offers maximum flexibility to express your creativity for garment construction, quilting, decorative, and heirloom sewing. Also features 7 styles of 1-step auto-size buttonholes, super-wide 7mm zigzag and decorative stitches, quick-set drop-in bobbin and sewing surface easily convertible from traditional flat bed to free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves. One-touch start/stop/reverse operations allow sewing with or without the included foot control. Bonus accessories included as described below.


* A wide variety of built-in utility, decorative and heirloom stitches, each with multiple stitch functions
* LCD screen with computerized stitch selection
* 7 styles of 1-step, auto-size buttonholes
* Super-wide (7mm) zigzag and decorative stitches
* Automatic needle threading
* Built-in thread cutter
* Variable needle position
* Fast, automatic bobbin winding
* 1-step bobbin replacement with quick set drop-in bobbin
* Quilting features included
* one-touch start/stop/reverse operations
* Operates with or without foot control
* Drop feed for free motion quilting. Create free-form or traditional quilt patterns
* Sew fleece, elastic and other stretchy fabrics with the built-in stretch stitches
* Use the built-in decorative stitches to embellish clothing, pillows, towels and more. Perfect for creating crazy quilt designs
* Create delicate family treasures using the built-in heirloom stitches
* Free arm/flatbed convertible sewing surface
* Accessories for zipper insertion, darning, twin-needle stitching and button sewing
* Built-in accessory storage
* Electronic speed adjustment allows you to choose the most comfortable sewing speed for your project
* Quick change presser feet
* Stitch width and length control
* Adjustable thread tension control
* Safety power and light switch
* Lightweight with built-in handle for portability
* Instruction booklet in English and Spanish
* 25-year limited warranty
* Unit Dimensions: 16e x 6.7e x 11.4e
* Shipping Dimensions: 20.2e x 12.6e x 17.6e
* Shipping Weight: 10 lbs.
* UL/CSA listed

Bonus accessories:
* Oversized table for large sewing and quilting projects
* Walking foot for easy, accurate stitching of slippery fabrics or multiple layers
* Spring action quilting foot for darning, quilting or free motion decorative stitching
* Quilting guide helps create precise, evenly spaced quilting lines
* Hard case/cover

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Re: Anyone have experience with this sewing machine?

If I don't have THAT one, I have a different model, but same look (with knobs). I think it's great. Easy. One thing I learned through frustration was to make sure that I raise the needle up when I am taking my cloth out or otherwise, I would get a birds nest effect.