Brother AE1700 17-Stitch Sewing Machine

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Stitch Designs: Despite being a more affordable model from a renowned brand, this sewing machine features 17 different stitch designs including utility and decorative; there's also a four-step buttonhole included in this model On the other hand computerised sewing machines are far more technical and they also cost a lot more than a mechanical one. How Many Stitches Do I Need?

The Singer 1507 is the first model in my top recommendations and also the most affordable. Due to it being the cheapest model, it is also the most basic in terms of features and specifications. If you are looking for a very basic introduction model to sewing, the 1507 from Singer is a good choice as it does have some very positive attributes.

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Fourth on this list is the Brother AE1700, which is a budget machine for anyone who's looking for a reliable, high-quality product, but won't be needing it for commercial or advanced project purposes. This compact, basic model is a great investment for you if you're starting out with embroidery or will be creating personal/small business projects. Lettering Functionality: These embroidery machines feature a lettering function that allows you add beautiful, cursive text to your projects and add a further personalised touch to your creations- this feature was tested out by our textiles professionals who verified the quality of the stitch signatures, you'll get your money's worth when buying this embroidery sewing machine- for sure As far as the numbers are concerned, the A50 has 50 different stitching patterns which should suffice most of your sewing needs. Although it has less variations of stitching styles, 50 will be more than enough for both amateur and professional seamstresses and tailors.

If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. A 4-step buttonhole requires a bit more work on the human side than a 1-step. It is called a 4-step because it takes 4 steps to complete the buttonhole. Each of the 4 steps requires you to help a little. This usually involves turning the dial to raise the needle from the fabric at the end of each step. Although this is slightly more difficult than a 1 step buttonhole, having a machine with a 4-step buttonhole is nothing to worry about. It only takes a few attempts to master just make sure you practice on some old fabric first. Bobbin Type – Front Or Top Loading

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The AE1700 has the convenient top loading bobbin mechanism which not only takes the hassle out of bobbin changing, but is smooth and quiet (even at full speed) and is far more reliable when sewing heavy and more extreme fabrics compared to similarly priced front loading bobbin machines. The accessories included with this sewing machine are the standard ones that you get with most machines. However, there is a darning plate. Due to you not being able to drop the feed dogs on the Brother AE1700 sewing machine you can’t do free motion sewing. The inclusion of the darning plate gives you the option of free motion sewing adding even more versatility to this already very versatile machine. Different Stitch Designs! The best thing about this computerised embroidery machine is that it offers you a vast array of 100 different stitch designs, including braids, leaves, florals, criss-cross designs, swirls, ribbons, stars, and much more. You get a balanced combination of both utility and decorative stitches, so you can personalise your creations completely as you wish

The first thing to think about is what type of projects will you be using your sewing machine for. Sewing machines can be used for all sorts of different projects and there are an awful lot of different fabric types that you could be working with. In addition some machines are better suited to certain types of fabrics than others. Easy to Use: Despite there being a multitude of settings and stitches to choose from, this type of machine/model is very easy to navigate and stitch with. You benefit from an automatic bobbin winding system and drop-in top bobbin system, an automatic needle threader, and a free arm to allow you to sew sleeves and cuffs. Brother has also provided a three year manufacturer's warranty to ensure any breakages or faults with the machine are covered. However, if you optionally use metal bobbins instead of plastic ones then this will invalidate your warranty. Why Should I Buy Brother?Find out why Brother AE1700 Stitch Sewing Machine scored an incredible review score of 8.7 out of 10. Many will agree that it doesn't actually matter whether you are a novice or a professional tailor and whether you need a sewing machine for a small tailor shop or for home use. As for the more traditional features, the FS40 has a drop-in bobbin and a drop feed mechanism that allows performing open toe or freehand quilting. The free motion quilting is essential for creating complicated patterns when using a sewing machine. And Brother folks know how important it is to upgrade the existing systems with electronics, which they brilliantly do while leaving room for manual sewing capabilities and allowing you to control the process on your own. Embroidery – If you are likely to be doing a lot of embroidery projects then a machine that allows you to lower the feed dogs is essential. Been able to lower the feed dogs also allows you to perform freehand stitching. The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully Brother is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Sewing machines category.