BROTHER LS14 Metal Chassis Sewing Machine

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I couldn’t sew perfectly straight with the standard foot, so many of my blind hem stitches didn’t catch the hem! Our expert testers try out this entry-level sewing machine – perfect for beginners or those looking for a second machine to take to classes or sewing clubs! 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. There are five stitch length options (for straight stitch), plus left needle position, six zig zig stitch widths and lengths a four-step buttonhole option, blind hem stitch, stretch blind hem stitch and a three step zig zag stitch for attaching elastic. This is an excellent option for new sewers or anyone who wants a second sewing machine to take to a class or club.

This reliable, lightweight machine is great if you’re just getting started with sewing or want to make sure you can cover those basic alterations and repairs yourself. The machine comes with a 3-year warranty through Brother so you can be sure that if any issues occur in that time you will be covered. Accessories included: zig-zag foot, buttonhole foot, zipper foot, Needle Set, Bobbins X4 one in machine oval screw driver, and foot controller. If you already have presser feet that are compatible with this type of shank from a previous sewing machine, then in many cases you will be able to use the same presser feet on this model as well. This clever little sewing machine is lightweight and portable, so you can easily stow it away when it’s not in use.It pulls the fabric into a tunnel with the standard tension of 4, so more experimenting is needed with that.

In a matching thread you wouldn’t notice this, but if you use a contrasting thread it would look messy. The buttonholes look OK, but you’ll need to adjust the screw to make the left and right bars look the same. The Brother LS14s sewing is an entry level sewing machine that is intended to be affordable and easy to use. Expand the work area of your sewing machine with an easy to attach, extra wide extension table that is perfect for larger sewing projects. Checking the needle ■ Press the power switch toward the “I” mark to turn the main power and sewing light on.More expensive machines have a better feeding system which solves this, like my Brother innov-is a150.

The machine has a small harp space (the central gap) so isn’t great for larger projects such as quilts or bulky clothing, but fine for alterations, making lighter weight garments and small-medium sized homewares. Here’s my blog post where I compared lots of beginner sewing machines, including mechanical and computerized ones. The machine has a maximum sewing speed of 750 stitches per minute, making it efficient and time-saving. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, 1 when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. Suitable for beginners, the LS14 Brother sewing machine is perfect for basic alterations and repairs.As the needle area is quite low under the main threaders section of the machine, you need to hunch over a little to see the needle area to thread it. Reverse stitches, used for securing the thread in the fabric at the beginning and end of a stitching line, are created with a Reverse Lever.

It doesn’t have speed control, or the ability to sew without the foot pedal (using the start/stop button). My Brother innov-is a150, for example, has a consistent stitch length no matter what speed you’re going. The manual is quite brief, however there are good basic instructions for the features of the machine as well as an instructional DVD.Adjustable upper thread tension gives you complete control over the tension of the upper thread and this tension can be manually adjusted to balance the tension of your stitches.