Pros: Lots of goodies, great for the price, easily set up and used
Cons: The bobbin case continuously caught and tangled the thread mid-stitch
The Bottom Line: I recommend this to intermediate sewers, or novices who aren't easily discouraged. Advanced sewers would bore quickly of this simple machine.
masquedxangel's Full Review: Brother LS-2125 Mechanical Sewing Machine
This handy machine comes with: three presser feet (regular, zipper, buttonholes), a darning plate, three bobbins, a needle set, an extra spool pin, and a screwdriver. I found all three very nifty, and quite honestly I wasn't expecting goodies so I found the amount of little freebies they could stuff into a tiny plastic bag and hide in the storage compartment of the flat bed compartment quite impressive.
The sewing went reasonably well. One major issue I had was the thread looping itself around the bobbin case now and then and tangling.
My other issue was sound - this machine doesn't just whir it pounds, so I suggest putting something beneath it to soften the noise factor and avoid late-night sewing endeavors if you have roommates or neighbors with whom you share a wall.
For $80 I wasn't expecting a machine that functioned this well - nor was I expecting a machine with ten different available stitches - so I find it's definitely giving more than what I paid for it.
One major suggestion: READ THE MANUAL. Don't just jump right into it, I tried to do that and had to backpedal several times. Not all machines are alike, and this machine has several features employed in a way that I've never seen before, so I strongly suggest at least skimming the manual before doing any sewing.
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