Best Brother Sewing Machines

Are there any old clothes in your wardrobe which you don't wear because they look old-fashioned to you? Well, there are some in everyone's wardrobe, for sure. The good news is if you hone your sewing skills, rather than throwing your dresses away, you'll be able to refashion them giving them a new life. For this very purpose, you can buy the Brother cs6000i feature rich sewing machine.

In spite of the fact that the cs6000i features fewer stitching designs than some other Brother models, it still provides plenty of options for sewing and repairing clothes. With the cs6000i, you get 60 built-in designs which include 20 decorative, 6 heirloom, 7 quilting stitches, 7 auto-buttonhole styles, and 20 stitches for garment construction. Also, the cs6000i allows for adjusting thread tension allowing you to sew delicate and stretchy fabrics.

The best thing about this model is that it can be used virtually by everyone, regardless of the experience. The controls are straightforward and intuitive and you will quickly figure out how to adjust the sewing speed, stitches, and tension using an LCD display on the front panel. The automatic needle threader rids of you a burden to feed thread manually and does all the work for you on a single press of a lever. All you really need to do to start sewing is install the right foot and choose a stitch style.

Even though the Brother HC1850 sewing machine is a budget-friendly option, compared to some other models on our shortlist, it can give professional heavy-duty appliances a good run for the money. While being easy to use and operate, this computerized sewing machine has quite a number of decent functions on it, making it an attractive choice for experienced seamstresses and beginners alike. However you choose to operate this machine - with a foot pedal or using automatic controls - you will have no troubles. Convenience is the word that would best describe it. As for the functionality, the Brother HC1850 offers 130 built-in stitches and runs at a speed of up to 850 stitches per minute, which are very good numbers for a sewing machine at this price tag. This means once you get the hang of the controls you'll be able to accomplish your sewing projects in rather short time. 

Next, the Brother HC1850 features 8 one-step auto-size buttonhole styles with which you will be able to experience when creating buttonholes for your garments. And it features a horizontal loading bobbin system, which makes it easy to set up and thread even for a first-time seamstress. Similarly to the other sewing machines that we reviewed, the Brother HC1850 has a LED for sewing on darker fabrics and in dimly lit conditions.

If you are looking for an entry-level sewing machine that would be functional, affordable, and high-quality, the Brother CS5055PRW should be right up your alley. Equipped with everything needed out-of-the-box, all you'll be left to do is to buy threads and a piece of fabric.

With users’ convenience in mind, the manufacturer has made this model effortless to set up and use. For instance, winding a bobbin will take you no more than a minute. You just need to insert it on the winder that is on top of the housing, fix a thread with a holder, and press a foot controller; the bobbin will start winding immediately. The speed of winding will depend on how hard you press the pedal, so you might want to take it easy at first. When it’s done, just drop the bobbin into its compartment, and you are ready to go.

If needle threading seemed like a rocket-science to you before, with this machine, you will be able to do it with your eyes closed. All you need is put a sewing spool on a spool pin, guide thread towards the built-in auto-needle threader, pull the lever, line up the hook, and get a thread in it. In case you need to cut your thread but you can’t find your scissors quickly, there is a sharp thread cutter on the left side of the housing.

This model doesn’t support automatic thread tensioning though, which might seem inconvenient at first. On the other hand, you may want to consider this as your chance to practice with thread tensioning and become as close to a professional as possible.

If you are just learning to sew and want to buy a good machine for needlework, the Brother XR3774 Full-Featured Sewing and Quilting Machine might suit you perfectly. This model has got the Women’s Choice Award in 2018 and is 9 out of 10 customer recommended sewing machine. Why is it so popular? For a number of reasons.

First of all, this model is very versatile, making it suitable for a variety of different sewing projects. It has 74 stitch functions in total that include 37 built-in stitches and a great selection of decorative ones. First 20 stitches are standard and include regular and busting stitches, various zig zags, blind stitches, and more. The other 17 are decorative and include different variations of zigzags, straight and awkwardly curved stitches. There is also a one-step auto-size buttonholer to make accurate buttonholes. With the XR3774, you get 8 sewing feet: a buttonhole, zipper, zigzag, blind stitch, button sewing, narrow hemmer, walking, and quilting feet.

As for the projects you can do with this machine, it can manage a lot - from occasional simple needlework to more complex tasks. This way, you can make drapes, a patchwork quilt, hem up new curtains for your living room, darn your jeans, sew a new tablecloth with napkins or renew the whole wardrobe for your entire family. You can work with silk, cotton, velvet, satin, chiffon, flannel, leather, linen, and many more. This machine can also handle thicker materials such as fur or several layers of denim. Indeed, your options are almost limitless with Brother.

The Brother RSQ9185 is a computerized sewing and quilting machine designed to make a tailor's job as simple as it can be.

The machine features the auto needle threader, jam-resistant drop-in bobbin, 130 built-in stitches, plus 8 auto-size buttonholes, and 55 alphanumeric stitches for basic monogramming. And according to those tailors who use this option regularly, this model makes pretty decent monograms.

Designed as a heavy-duty machine for home use, the RSQ9185 comes equipped with a wide set of accessories. It includes 11 sewing feet, an extension table for quilting, and a free arm for sewing sleeves, cuffs, etc. It can also sew a variety of fabrics, including but not limited to medium weight flannel and broadcloth, light lawn and satin, thicker denim and tweed, stretchy jersey, as well as delicate silk and lace.

In other words, this machine can cover a whole range of sewing tasks and help you create brand new clothing as well as repair the old one. Whatever you do, you can expect to achieve great results without too much of an effort on your side.

The only slight drawback of the Brother RSQ9185 is that it's not very good at sewing a few layers of thick fabric with batting in between. For instance, if you work with a thick Saxony topcoat with polyester batting, more likely than not, making accurate stitches will be difficult. For these kinds of jobs, sewers usually use industrial-grade machines. That's about the only niggle that we have.

When it comes to usability, everything is straightforward here. The RSQ9185 is easy to set up for both a novice and an advanced user, thanks to its intuitive controls and clear comprehensive instructions that come with the purchase. Plus, the machine imposes no challenges in terms of handling. Fitted with a large LED display, highly responsive foot pedal, and handy speed control slider, switching between stitches and precisely adjusting sewing speeds will be a snap for everyone.