BROTHER LS14 Metal Chassis Sewing Machine

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Threading guides such as small arrows or numbers marked on the machine make it easier to see how to thread the upper thread, which is especially helpful for beginners.

It's definitely worth the money – although if you have any accessibility concerns, read that section of this review before you dive in. You should consult the manual for your machine to ensure that the machine is set up correctly when sewing different fabrics, and always sew test samples to get the best possible stitch quality and to achieve perfectly balanced tension. The machine comes with a 3-year warranty through Brother so you can be sure that if any issues occur in that time you will be covered. For years I've done all my sewing by hand, in the past could never get on with sewing machines but after reading good reviews on this model I thought I'd give it a try. However, Brother do include an instructional DVD, so there are plenty of ways to learn about the machine if you struggle with the fold-out manual.There’s a handy thread cutter on the side of the machine, saves you constantly reaching for your snips too! You can’t leave your accessories in there loose or they’ll fall out every time you remove the front cover. The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach • of children or disposed of.

The manual is quite brief, however there are good basic instructions for the features of the machine as well as an instructional DVD. However, this also means you have very little control over the stitches, so a hobby sewist would find it limiting. I recommend to beginners or novice seamstress' to purchase one of these as it's great as a first sewing machine or one that is compact too.When lifting the machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless • movements, otherwise you may injure your back or knees. Accessories included: zig-zag foot, buttonhole foot, zipper foot, Needle Set, Bobbins X4 one in machine oval screw driver, and foot controller.