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Sewing Machines
- Basic sewing machine Brother XL-2600i *Est. $100
- Basic electronic sewing machine Brother CS6000i *Est. $190
- Budget computerized sewing machine Brother PC-420 PRW Project Runway Limited Edition *Est. $500
- High-end computerized sewing machine Bernina Activa 220 *Est. $1100
- Luxury quilting machine Pfaff Performance 2058 *Est. $3300
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Basic electronic sewing machine
- One-step buttonhole
- Consistent stitches
- Seven buttonhole styles
- Basic walking foot attachment included
- Lightweight
- Small LCD screen
- No embroidery features
The Brother CS6000i electronic sewing machine is a step up from an entry-level mechanical machine like the Brother XL-2600i (*Est. $100) and offers many more features. A one-step buttonhole with seven different styles (eyelet, keyhole and more) is a plus, and a small LCD screen shows you the stitch settings. Adjustments are made with buttons, not dials, and it boasts 60 stitches. One particular strength, compared to other electronic machines, is a generous assortment of presser feet, including a walking foot, which helps feed layers of fabric through the machine at the same rate. User reviews for the Brother CS6000i are excellent.
Craft magazine reviews the Brother CS6000i among other mid-range sewing machines, comparing its features. Good Housekeeping does a brief video review of the CS6000i as well. User reviews abound at Amazon.com and Walmart.com, where the Brother CS6000i earns significantly higher-than-average ratings.
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1. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping tests the Brother CS-6000i on 10 fabrics and created this video review summarizing the features they like. The editors find that the Brother has a good buttonhole function.
Review: Sewing Machines, Editors of Good Housekeeping
2. Craft MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Natalie Drieu tests and recommends three mid-range sewing machines including the Brother CS6000i. She says it is a small machine with a lot of value for the money.
Review: Sewing Machines: Mid-Range Roundup, Natalie Zee Drieu, Dec. 2006
3. Amazon.com
The Brother CS6000i is the top-rated sewing machine by customers on Amazon.com. Almost 200 owners weigh in on long-term durability as well as features and functionality. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
Review: Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine, Contributors to Amazon.com
4. Walmart.com
Nearly 400 reviews on Walmart.com praise the Brother CS6000I for its value. Owners concur that the Brother CS6000i is a great choice for beginners.
Review: Brother 60-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine, CS-6000i, Contributors to Walmart.com
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