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Brother Cs6000I Sewing Machine – The Ultimate Review

October 7, 2011 By 1 Comment

1k8.jpgThe Brother cs6000i Sewing Machine is a fantastic sewing machine that is very much user-friendly and super easy to use. Sewing and embroidery can be so rewarding and so much fun. But it does help to have a great sewing machine by your side. Let me tell you about the one I like most, the Brother cs6000i.
The sewing machine is a computerized free arm sewing machine with multiple stitch functions. It has programs with 60 stitches built in and a helpful LCD display where you can see the stitch selection.There are built in stitches that include:
Utility stitches for mending and garment construction.
Decorative stitches.
Heirloom stitches.
Quilting stitches.
And it does so much more! The Brother cs6000i Sewing Machine has a one step automatic buttonholer with 7 styles of auto-size buttonholes built-in. It also has built-in super-wide 7mm zigzag and decorative stitches. With the Brother cs6000i Sewing Machine it is really easy to thread with the automatic needle threader and a one-step quick set drop-in bobbin. Included with the cs6000i are accessories for zipper insertion, darning, twin needle stitching, quilting, as well as an oversized accessory table to increase your sewing area for large projects and quilting.
The quilting feet includes a ‘walking’ foot for accurate stitching of slippery fabrics or multiple layers as well as a quilt guide for precise evenly spaced quilt lines. I said enough. This sewing machine is truly amazing for its features, ease of use, light weight and don’t forget, the ridiculously low current price. The Brother cs6000i computerized sewing machine also has a drop feed so you can create free-form or traditional quilt patterns. The machine can be operated without a foot control using the built-in one-touch start/stop and reverse features. You can also choose your most comfortable sewing speed with the electronic speed control.
Accessories are included for quilting, zipper insertion, darning, twin needle stitching, buttonholes and button sewing. The machine is lightweight, portable and includes a hard cover to protect your machine when it is not in use.The Brother cs6000i includes the following features and accessories:
 

  Buttonhole foot.
  Overcasting foot.
  Monogramming foot.
  Zipper foot.
  Zigzag foot.
  Blind stitch foot.
Button sewing foot.
4 bobbins.

4 needles.
Twin needle.

Cleaning brush.
Screwdriver.
Seam ripper.

Extra spool pin.
Foot control.

Operation manual.
Quick reference guide.What other custumers have to say about the Brother cs6000i computerized sewing machine.
Don’t let the low price fool you. This is a great machine!
“This model represents the most incredible value-for-money on the market today. It is very, easy to use, and the manual is exceptionally helpful. It comes with every foot and accessory you could ever possibly need. In fact, there is nothing more you can buy for it. Compare that to the other sewing machine manufacturers, which give you only the most basic feet and then you must purchase everything else separately. If you have been hankering for the convenience of fully computerized sewing, automatic needle threading, push-button sewing, and lots of fun stitches, don’t hesitate. I highly recommend this machine. I’ve owned very expensive machines from all the top manufacturers, and would not recommend it if the stitches were not beautiful or if it were loud or junky. This was given to me as a gift (I’m ashamed to say I would have walked right past it because of its low price). I was really pleased to see that even the more expensive machine use the same bobbins and feet as the Brother CS6000i , and this has many of the same features.”
“What a great machine! It was so much fun to work with after my Singer (which sort of fell apart after only three small quilt projects). This machine has all the functions of the $1000 Janome that I’ve been drooling over for a couple of years. For someone like me who cannot afford to spend that kind of money on a machine, and for those who can, this is the machine to buy.”
 

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The Common Sewing Machine Troubles, Causes And Remedies

October 6, 2011 By 1 Comment

01312937719_100-0732.jpgThe Common Sewing Machine Troubles, Causes, and Remedies

A sewing machine is equipment which is very indispensable in any sewing activity, whether it be repairing, altering clothes or recycling household articles. Special care should be given and regular maintenance is needed because it costs a lot. Knowledge of its parts and functions will enable you to determine the cause of the trouble when it breaks down.
The different parts of the sewing machine and its functions are the following:

Spool pin – holds the spool of thread

Presser foot – holds fabric in place while sewing

Thread guide – keeps the thread in the correct position

Upper tension regulator – regulates the tightness and looseness of the thread

Stitch regulator -regulates the length of stitches

Thread take-up lever – moves the thread up and down

Needle clamp – holds the needle

Presser bar lifter – lowers and raises the presser foot

Feed dog – moves the fabric as sewing goes on

Balance wheel – the wheel on the right side of the head which controls the movement of the needle

Bobbin winder – used to wind thread on the bobbin

Belt – connects the balance wheel and the drive wheel

Drive wheel – the big wheel below the machine that is connected to the treadle

Treadle – the place for the feet

Bed – the flat base of the head which rest in the cabinet

Throat plate – the metal plate that covers the feed dog

Dress guard – it is located where the drive wheel is, to protect the dress of the sewer when the machine is moving

Knowledge on the parts and functions of sewing machine will help you much in determining the causes of unsatisfactory sewing performance. Like other equipment, sewing machine may not function well, if not used or maintained properly. Proper care and maintenance should be one of the main concerns of one who sews to avoid trouble when sewing.
Knowledge on the common causes of sewing machine troubles and their remedies will save time and effort and prevent damage of the project you are working on.
Troubles, Causes and Remedy
1. Unusual clucking noise – the cause is dirty machine. Loose screws or accumulated dust in the shuttle race area. The remedy is to brush away the dirt. Tighten loose screws and clean the shuttle race with a brush before oiling.
2. Needle breaks – the causes are wrong needle attachment or Bent needle or fabric is pulled while sewing. You can attach the needle correctly and tighten the screw. Change the needle; match the needle with the thickness of fabric. Avoid pulling the needle out of the stitching line. Guide the fabric with ease. Don’t pull it. Check the bobbin case position and latch spring of the shuttle race assembly. Reset the shuttle race assembly if needed.
3. Uneven stitches – needle is bent and you can change the needle. Or needle attached on the wrong side. You can correct the position of the needle. Or size of the needle does not match the thickness of the fabric and you can match the size of needle with the fabric. Or insufficient foot pressure and you can increase pressure on the presser foot by tightening screw. Other cause is the needle attached too low. You can raise the needle higher through the needle clamp and tighten the thumb screw; material is pulled back while stitching. You can guide the material lightly as you sew. Let the machine control the stitches.
4. Heavy functioning of the machine – the causes are belt too tight; the machine needs oiling or dust has accumulated on the bearing and shuttle race area. You can lengthen the belt using a cord, oil the machine or clean and brush the race and bearings. Oil after cleaning.
5. Balance wheel does not turn – the belt is too loose or stop motion screw is loose. You can tighten the belt and rotate stop motion screw clockwise to tighten.
6. Looping stitches – the causes are needle is dull; Machine is incorrectly threaded; tension of the upper and lower thread is not balance; thread take up spring is crooked or broken. You can change the needle; check the threading of the machine, check the upper threading if loops appear under the tension regulator; Check lower threading. Inspect the tension groove of bobbin case for threads; wrong direction of the thread in bobbin case. Check the tension of the latch spring of the bobbin case; change the thread take up spring.
7. Breaking of upper thread – threading is not correct; or needle is not properly set. You can correct the threading and set the needle correctly.
8. Puckered stitches – needle is blunt caused by striking metal of machine pin; stitch length is too long for fabric; tension is too tight. You can replace the needle, adjust the stitch regulator to correct length.

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Get A Envious Dress In Seconds With Your Sewing Machine

October 6, 2011 By 1 Comment

2k3.jpgThe sewing machine is an old invention and is being used by people for over two hundred years and is still going strong. I am sure sewing machine is a part most households, it can be just for decoration or is used for all your sewing needs. It is a very handy device for all.

The sewing machine evolved to assist in joining fabric with the help of thread to be able to make attires and other items. Sewing machines take the help of two threads to join material together inside the machine and you are able to stitch the fabric. Different stitches are created which help in joining different pieces of fabric.

Nowadays you can get sewing machines in various different models and a number of them can generate a good variety of patterned as well as plain stitches which include zigzag stitch, chain stitch and cross stitch. Normal sewing machines make use of a stitch known as lockstitch which is created with the use of two threads. Sewing machines of the older models are known to use sergers and chain stitch.

You can find numerous sewing machine models and they all are quite different in performance and price. You will get more expensive models which are sophisticated electronic gadgets which comprise of computer chips. There is a lot of modern technology in these machines but they now also work on the same basic principle which is the loop stitching system.

Sewing machines are made of several different parts which include the spool holder, electric motor, foot pedal, the tension disc, the bobbin holder, the drive wheel and the needle. They are just the basic components and there are many more components in the sewing machine. Foot pedal is used to control the motor of the sewing machines and this lets you change the speed of the machine when you are sewing.

Just like any other gadget sewing machines also require some amount of patience and practice particularly when you have to put the thread in the machine. You are sure to get good rewards with perseverance and it will not take too much for you to become good or even master the skills of sewing and designing your own dresses. You can create dresses you’re your sewing machine which other people will envy.

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