BROTHER LS14 Metal Chassis Sewing Machine

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The Brother LS14s comes with with a clear zip foot (makes it nice and easy to see what’s going on under the foot as you insert a zip) and a buttonhole foot.

In a matching thread you wouldn’t notice this, but if you use a contrasting thread it would look messy. Keep ventilation • openings of the machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.It has the most important stitches: straight, zig zag, blind hem, rectangle buttonhole, and a few extras. Simply Sewing magazine’s Technical Editor Roisin loves every part of the dressmaking process, from sketching to sewing the final design, and enjoys working with luxury fabrics such as silk and chiffon.

There’s a good distinction between the instructions for winding the bobbin and threading the top half, so you don’t get them confused. There is a fold-out manual, an instructional DVD, a leaflet for checking the quality of your thread and a three year warranty. The foot doesn’t grip the fabric enough when you’re sewing multiple layers, so it does wander slightly to the left or right by 1/8″ (3mm).

In comparison to some higher-end machines the options are limited but really these 14 options are all that you need – the only missing stitches would be edge finishing stitches (which you can use zig zag stitch for), eyelets (not really an essential! The machine’s built in light is quite dim, I tested the machine during the daytime with my blinds closed to get an idea of the light quality.

It doesn’t matter how much you change the speed during a line of stitching, the stitches are consistent. Overall, this is my favorite machine if you’re on a tight budget, but it’s not my favorite one for beginners who love sewing (go here to see my best sewing machine for beginners review).Here’s my blog post where I compared lots of beginner sewing machines, including mechanical and computerized ones. If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this • equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead. About This Item 14 Stitch metal chassis sewing machine Drop in bobbin LED bulb 4 step button hole 3 year manufacturer warranty Product description The LS14S is a traditional metal chassis sewing machine with 14 stitches and including a 4 step button hole.