Brother AE1700 17-Stitch Sewing Machine

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More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review. The Brother AE1700 is a traditional basic sewing machine with qualities that make it well-suited for those new to sewing. With 17 different stitches a four step button hole and automatic bobbin winder, it has the basics covered for a good beginner sewing machine. It comes with a number of accessories and presser feet. In addition it features a twin needle allowing you to get more creative with decorative stitches on a wide range of fabrics. While many of Brothers other models only include fourteen stitches, this machine offers seventeen stitches which are easily selected via the jog dial. This dial gives you clear images of the varied stitches provided so you can choose the right one to match your needs.

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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. As you can imagine, pricing is one of the most important factors of any purchasing decision. We can find the perfect product for our needs, that fits the brief in every single way. But if it doesn’t fit our budgets, we simply can’t (or at least shouldn’t) buy it. Of the 15 products, we discovered that 12 were more expensive and 2 were cheaper than Brother AE1700 Stitch Sewing Machine. Prices from Brother Weighing in at 6.6kg, this sewing machine isn’t the best choice for those that regularly go to sewing classes. This is a good indicator of a well-built sewing machine and is always a good sign that you aren’t buying a cheap sewing machine made mainly of plastic components. Included Accessories

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It features a drop-in bobbin and for ease and convenience an automatic bobbin winder, which eliminates winding the bobbin by manually. Screw on presser feet are the traditional presser feet. They require you to screw and unscrew them when changing. For some this can be a hassle as the screws are quite small and the task can be time-consuming. 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? In terms of features the Brother LS14 has a bit more to it than our previous model making it better value for money. In total there are 14 stitches with this machine and it also comes with a 4-step buttonhole.

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Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions Apply. SMD Retail Limited trading as Sewing Machines Direct is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This machine also includes a twin needle which can be used for advanced sewing skills and techniques such as creating parallel and decorative stitches. Having this twin needle also means that your work has the ability to look more professionally finished. Quilting –If you intend on making quilts then you will need a quilting machine that is specifically designed for the task at hand. Another positive feature is the adjustable stitch length and width which is a feature normally found with more expensive models.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 With 17 stitches in total including straight, zigzag and decorative it offers a good variety for a newcomer. There is a 4-step buttonhole, which allows for the sewing of different size buttonholes. Another model by the Brother brand and this time its the Brother AE1700, which i recommend as been the best value beginner model in the UK. In terms of price, it is in the same region as the first two models only it has more to offer.