Comments on: Does anyone own a Brother Embroidery machine? What is your opinion of the machine?

By: nettiebear2002

nettiebear2002 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:53:59 +0000

Hi, I own a Brother 8500, Pfaff 7570 and Janome 11000. I found the Brother hard to use, fussy about bobbins thus throwing tensions off etc. Not having a repair person locally is a big issue and it always has to be sent away if needing repaired. I just recently purchased a bobbin adjuster which is supposed to help. The Pfaff 7570 is beautiful to sew with, again, only takes one type of prewound bobbins which I like to use so that’s a nuisance. Pfaff’s to me are also way too advanced and one needs a good teacher to get the most out of it. ( The teacher should be standing behind you every time you sew…lol They are that finickity. The Janome is wonderful. So easy, can’t believe it. I know others who have the lesser expensive models of Janome and they love them also. I bought mine off ebay and learned to use it myself. Have just recently signed in to a few lessons to make sure I am using all the features. My daughter has a Janome Gem which she uses to take to quilt classes and a Babylock Decorator’s model She loves them both. Hope this helps. Barbara
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By: oma

oma — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:31:59 +0000

Hi, Well, I've got the baby of the bunch! I have a Brother 150 and I love it.I've had it 4 years but haven't been able to embroidery in a year, so I am a novice really. My stitches are even the tention is great (when I set it correctly) and it comes with a very easy to read manual. I Love It. Oma
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By: icolorize

icolorize — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:42:59 +0000

Brother machines that I’ve used have all stitch beautifully. I don’t think you’d regret purchasing one.

My daughter-in -law has a non-embroidery, 1980(?) model (red and white coloration) that is in tough shape…improvised thread spool holder, bent bobbin winder, etc. but its stitch quality is still better than a lot of newer machines that I’ve seen.

My Pacesetter ULT2002D still sews super and I’ve never had a real problem with it. It had all of the features I wanted at half the price of a Pfaff model that I had considered, so I bought it! (I am a "Pfaffie" who also owns two Pfaff sewing machines and two Pfaff sergers.)

I really enjoy my Baby Lock EMP6. Its similar to a Brother 6 needle machine. That one’s a real honey too!

By the way, I sew and/ or embroider almost every day. I keep my machines well maintained so I can keep sewing.

Good luck with your purchase…Brother makes good machines.
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By: daisy z

daisy z — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:24:59 +0000

I have owned Brothers machine since the early 90′s I had a 8500 for years (a real work horse) then went up to the Brother 1500 a year later bought the 4000D six months later I traded the 1500 in on the new 6200 6 headed embroidery machine. I have only had this machine for a week so I can’t tell you much on that machine yet. One thing for sure is buy the machine you want because if you don’t you will in the future. Also I think dollar for dollar Brother is the best machine out there…John
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By: paisleyparkuk

paisleyparkuk — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:09:59 +0000

My wife has the Brother Innovis 700E and although hers is a problematic machine from day one, when it works it is fantastic.

The Brother machines are generally the best of the home user machines and offer the best reliability.

My wife’s machine has had problems from day one and unfortunately my local brother agent isn’t of much use, so I am now looking at learning how to service it correctly and adjust base-tension settings and timing etc.

She has worked on Bernina and Singer machines for other people and she says the Brother is far better and easier to use.

Cheers
Sean
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By: Mscyndi

Mscyndi — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:42:59 +0000

I own a Brother PE150 That I love dearly I had this machine for 5 years with no problems really. And I have upgraded some to a Babylock Ellure made by Broher and I just love that one as well. I have had that for 4 months, it is becoming a workhorse like the PE150. I just bought my daughter a 250D and she loves hers as well. My daughter and granddaughter were constantly using my machines so I got them there own. Now I can have time to finish my quilts.

Have fun
MsCyndi
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By: Wynona C

Wynona C — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:35:59 +0000

I HAVE OWNED BROTHER MACHINES FOR MORE THAN 18 YEARS I STARTED OFF WITH THERE FIRST EMBRODERY MACHINE AND THEN I GOT A JANOMIE I STILL LOVE MY BROTHER AND WILL NEVER CHANGE AGAIN
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By: Gwen S

Gwen S — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:29:59 +0000

I have 2 brother machines a brother 180d and innovis 700e the 180 I have had for 6yrs and neve had any trouble with any
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By: Susan B

Susan B — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:03:59 +0000

I have a Brother ULT 2002D which I am very happy with. I have a friend that has the ULT2001D plus the Innovis which she is very happy with. I use mine for quilting blocks, baby quilts and some other sewing and embroidery.
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By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:22:59 +0000

I have a 8500D Pacesetter, I love it . I use it a lot. It hasn't let me down. The embroidery is nice , and when I use the sewing part instead of embroidery, the stitches are nice, It sews like a dream. I would like to trade up, for another Brother. I have sewn in factory's using a Brother industrial. In my opinion, They are one of the better machines.
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