Brother CS6000i

I recently decided to learn sewing, so I came to Amazon, did some research on machines and after looking at quite a few, I decided this one appeared to be what I needed. It struck me as a machine that would… be good for a beginner, but also have all the features I would need once I was at intermediate or advanced levels so I wouldn't need to get another one for a while. I also wanted something at a mid-price range, not one of the really cheap ones below $100, but also not in the 300-500 dollar range. Since I had never tried sewing with a machine before in my life, I signed up for a few sewing classes at Joann's and had my first class last Saturday. It was great that they let you bring your own machine to the class, since I didn't even know how to put the thread through the machine. Once I got there, there was another lady who had bought her machine the day before and she was going on and on about how much research she had made and how great her machine was. But, as the class proceeded, it became clear that lots of thing my machine did automatically, such as putting the thread through the needle, sewing backwards, raising the needle, etc., had to be done manually with her machine. Even changing the needle and little foot by the needle were incredibly easy tasks to do with my machine and she seemed to struggle with hers. By the end of the class, I was really happy I had chosen this maching. Having someone else with another machine helped me realize how much easier mine was to operate and set up. At the next class, which was today and with another teacher, I was told by the teacher that I had a really good and nice to work with machine. So, here are my thoughts: PROS - light-weight and easy to carry around - comes with a hard cover included - needles included are German-made and of great quality - comes with all the accessories you need for quilting, etc. - incredibly easy to set up, thread (there's actually a drawing of how the thread is supposed to go around the machine, all you have to do is follow it, really dummy-proof!), change accessories, etc; easy to operate in general. - really nice and large selection of different stiches, about 60 of them - beginner friendly - has all the features an advanced user needs (the only thing it doesn't do is embroidery). I don't believe I will need another machine until this one breaks. CONS - I haven't run into any yet! :) Good luck and happy sewing!

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I was so excited when my brother cs6000i arrived on a Friday afternoon. I thought it would be great to catch up on hemming my daughters' hems on her shorts that I had been needing to do. I thought this was… the perfect machine to try out one of the nifty decorative electronic stitches. Couldn't even get 1/4 of the way without an error message. So took out my work and thougth I just needed some practice on a scrap piece...Continued to get error message...And the machine kept locking up....I then proceded to break one needle and then bent 2 more. So I changed out 3 needles all in one day.....I thought it had to be me, as no sewing machine could possibly give me so much trouble. I wasn't about to give up. I continued with various decorative stiches and each time I got E5 error message...I called the manufacturer and after they had my name number where I lived, and a zillion other questions they finally told it needed servicing...When I get something brand new, I expect it to function like a new machine...Sadly, I sent it back......Amazon was great however!

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I bought this to replace my 24-year-old Pfaff, and it has completely revived my interest in sewing. It sews beautifully and is easy and fun to use (after you READ THE MANUAL). I love the light weight,… needle up/down button, one-button reverse, speed control, easy bobbin, and quiet operation. I also like to use the little table for almost all sewing, not just large projects. I can't give it five stars because the built in light is pitiful, and my needle threader doesn't work. But I think it is a great value and would buy it again.

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This machine, The Brother CS6000I, is all it is advertised as being, and a good description is provided on Amazon.com. It's lightwieght; I carry it to all quilting groups/classess. The several stitch… choices and easy to reach drop feed dog button are a must. It's quiet. The over size provided table and included quilting feet are a sure indication this machine was built with 'piecemaker' in mind. A word of caution. Because it is computerized, the needle position defaults to 'OO'when turned off and on. This default leaves your needle to the left of center. Easy to fix, just push the button and move the needle position to O1. Read your manual - it clearly explains everything you need to know and is provided in English and Spanish. It's versatility makes it am excellent choice for a home-use machine.

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