Less necessary stitches include options such as little daisy-chained rows of hearts—not as practical as, for example, a lightning stretch stitch but fun to play with and cute for decorative use or quilting. The best sewing machine type for you will depend on your specific needs. If you’re looking to do any sort of specialized sewing project (or one that’s particularly tricky), there are models specifically designed to make your project into a reality.
Brother is a company that produces printers that closely fit the needs of small businesses, whether working from home or in a small office. They focus on laser printers, which help you maximize page yields and are great if you print out forms. They have a small lineup of color inkjet printers that use a hybrid between a supertank and a traditional cartridge system, so adding a splash of color to graphs is easy. Overall, they maintain quick print speeds so you can get your report out the door as quickly as possible.
See for yourself the brilliant color, amazing print speed and easy operation. Schedule an in-person or virtual demo of the GTX model that best fits your business. Despite being so feature-rich, it’s also straightforward to use for beginners. Furthermore, with the included monogramming font, adding small alphanumeric stitches to your completed products is possible as well. The automatic drop feed is an added addition that some of the slightly less expensive models do not have.
Brother keeps the CS7000X’s price down by using a metal interior frame but wrapping it in plastic casing—a cheap-looking exterior that belies the machine’s power and utility. Anecdotally, my machine arrived with one of the accessory storage compartment’s tabs nearly snapped off; it hung on only until the first time I removed the storage brother scan and cut compartment to use the machine’s free-arm feature. The compartment still stays attached thanks to the surviving tabs, but for a high-stress component of the machine, we expected a sturdier connective piece. Plus, by visiting your local dealer, you support local businesses and have the opportunity to try a machine out before you buy it.
(A more complete manual is online.) What this machine does, it does well, but those functions are extremely limited. Note too that this machine is louder than most others we’ve tested, and it’s the subject of controversy in sewing forums like Reddit’s r/sewing, where some people accuse Singer of simply slapping its recognizable name on a subpar machine. With 37 built-in stitches (one automatic buttonhole stitch) and a slew of sewing accessories, including 8 presser feet, this machine will fulfill most of your sewing needs. You also get 8 automatic one-step buttonhole stitches and a whopping 10 presser feet!