Brother ES2000 77 Stitch Function Computerized Free Arm Sewing Machine
Brother ES2000 77 Stitch Function Computerized Free Arm Sewing Machine
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List Price: $ 189.99
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- Free arm sewing machine from Brother; with 77 stitch functions
- With a computerized LED screen; users select stitches for operation; tension adjustment control
- 110-volt motor engages with pressure on the electrical foot pedal; reverse stitching requires manual adjustment
- Includes a built-in sewing tool compartment; read safety information prior to use
- 25-year limited warranty
Manufacturer’s note:
Accessories are housed in free arm of machine.Sewing advances into the twenty-first century with this computerized free arm sewing machine from Brother. Simple to use, the sewing machine offers users a choice of 37 stitches, 21 of which are decorative. Utility, mending, quilting, stretch, and decorative purposes benefit from the machine’s 77 stitch functions. The UL-listed machine further endears itself with an automatic needle threader, a thread cutter, and one-step bobbin replacement.
The 110-volt sewing machine uses an electrical foot pedal to control operation. Users select stitch styles from a computerized LED screen. An adjustable control allows manipulation of the thread tension, while a separate built-in control alters stitch width and length for varying projects. While only one needle comes installed in the machine, the machine accommodates twin-needle stitching. The sewer engages reverse operation manually. Five diverse one-step styles insert buttonholes, automatically sized, in garments. Accessories are stored in a built-in compartment. Users carry the machine on the provided handle for travel. As with any electrical devise, read the safety guidelines and instructions thoroughly prior to use. The manual offers English and Spanish texts. This item is covered by a limited 25-year warranty. The sewing machine measures 16 by 6-3/4 by 11-1/2 inches and weighs 11 pounds upon shipping. –Jessica Reuling
List Price:$ 189.99
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delightful machine, super easy to use,
This machine is very similar to the popular CS 6000 that’s sold both here in Amazon and in Walmart. In fact they both use the same manual. The difference between the 2 are: CS6000 has an start/stop button so you can operate the machine w/o foot pedal, quilting accessories such as walking foot and larger table extension, needle up/down button, faster bobbin winding, 2 speeds, a hard cover and some extra fancy stitches. I don’t care about these missing features. I sewed my own cloth cover using left over fabric. To me this little machine has all the functionality that I ever wanted from a sewing machine. All the utility stitches are there – sewing buttons and button holes (1-step), zippers, elastic, overlock, zig zag, satin, blah blah blah – everything you need to sew a dress or a pillow case, plus more. If you quilt a lot buy the CS6000 one. Threading is super easy because the direction is printed right on the machine. The automatic needle threader is very helpful. I use it every time. My only complaint is that the thread tends to slip out of the needle hole unless I leave a very long “tail”. This happened w/ CS6000 too when I tried it at a friend’s house. With both models you can specify if the needle is left up or down when sewing stops. Both needs no oiling (probably mostly plastic parts?) I haven’t sewed very heavy fabric yet. The LED light is very dim but cool. You definitely need a real lamp nearby. You can leave the machine on for a long time because the light uses very little energy. If you do turn it off, all the custom stitch settings will be lost (no memory). So far I am very happy with this machine.
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|2 1/2 stars if I could rate it that way,
I bought this machine as it had a good price, and I wanted more variety of stiches, and some other modern features. My first project was a fleece baby bunting, but even though the fabric wasn’t very thick, it didn’t always seem to feed very well. And at the junction of seems where there were several layers, I had to “walk” it by hand (turn the wheel myslelf slowly for each stich.) And when I was inserting the zipper, I noticed the foot will be either on the right or left, but there is no way to set the distance from the zipper, like every other machine I have used. Zippers come in many different sizes!
My second project was to sew some clear vinyl covers for appliances. What a pain! It was just a medium weight vinyl I bought at the fabric store, but it kept sticking to the machine, and would barely feed at all. The stiches were very uneven, and there were big loops of thread in the seam. I finally gave up and got out my trusty old White sewing machine. That old girl sewed the vinyl like a dream.
I think the problem is that there’s no pressure regulator, which controls how much pressure there is on the pressure foot. And when I was basting on the fleeece fabric, the longest stich was pretty short. Again, if the foot had more pressure, it may have been different.
My review isn’t totally negative. I’m probably going to enjoy this machine with ordinary fabrics, and I’m sure I’ll have fun with the fancy stiches. Hopefully it will let me express my creativity. I wil defintely use the blind hemming, etc.. (My old machine only has straight and zigzag.) Threading was very easy, as was changing the zipper foot and putting in the bobbin. Not having to oil it will be nice, and I like the long warranty. The manual was pretty clear. I’m sure this is a good choice for beginners, and many other sewers. But if you’re very experienced like I am and used to being able to adjust your machine to the task you’re doing, you might be as frustrated as I was. I don’t think I’ll even try it with denim or canvas, unless it’s just one seam. I wonder how it will handle something like slippery silk. I think it was worth the price I paid, but glad I’ve kept my sturdy old White machine too.
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