BROTHER LS14 Metal Chassis Sewing Machine

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All of the stitches provide for you are easily interchangeable via the clearly marked jog dial located on the front of the machine. What Accessories Are Included With This Model? Brother has been a well established business for over one hundred years and has been invested in the sewing industry for half that time. While they are now mostly known for their technological solutions in office supplies, they have transferred that technical knowledge over to their sewing machines.

Another handy feature for beginners are the thread guides, these are arrows on the machine which basically guide you on how to thread the upper thread. This machine provides a variety of zig zag stitches which can be used to close open edges of fabrics preventing it from fraying. This is a handy stitch to use during dressmaking or general clothes making projects.A four step buttonhole stitch helps to create a precisely sewn buttonhole on your fabric of choice, simplifying projects that require such precision. This sewing machine has a free arm design, which provides easy access to the cuffs, collars, and other difficult-to-reach areas of garments. The LS14 also features a stitch length control dial, allowing users to adjust the stitch length according to their preferences. The LS14 has a sturdy construction, ensuring its durability and longevity. It is lightweight and portable, making it easy to transport and store when not in use. It is powered by a foot pedal control, which gives users precise control over the sewing speed. Included in the box apart from the machine itself are a foot pedal, power leads, spare needles and bobbins, attached is the zigzag/straight stitch foot plus an additional zipper and buttonhole foot, so no need to buy any extras.

This machine is equipped with fourteen stitches that aim to help the user to create better and more professionally finished projects. These stitches, while mostly basic and easy to use, also feature key stitches that are used in the dressmaking industry. Stitch types on the Brother LS14 include: Straight Stitch, Buttonhole, Decorative, Zigzag. The buttonhole process is a 4 Step Buttonhole. 4 step buttonholes are created in stages and are a more manual process than 1 step buttonholes. A drop in bobbin system means that unlike other methods of loading a bobbin, this machine is jam proof. A clear view cover allows you to see how much of the bobbin is left during sewing, meaning you can plan your time accordingly.To support the threading, an LED light is provided. As this is an LED light, there is no yellow light to distort the colour or your thread so there are no unexpected surprises once you have finished your project.

Most manufacturers choose the front-loading option, the difference between the two is with a top loading bobbin you can see the thread in the bobbin, this helps with keeping an eye on your thread just in case of snags or running low on cotton. Threading the bobbin is incredibly easy with instructions actual printed on the machine. We class the Brother LS14 as a Full-Size machine. Standard or full-size machines are the most versatile machine size as they work for a range of sewing applications. Full-size machines are usually wider than compact machines and this gives you slightly more space to manoeuvre the fabric around the needle area.The Brother LS14 is one of the cheapest and most reliable sewing machines on the UK market which makes it a versatile learning tool for a young sewer or even children, with its value for the money price tag it’s a great place to start your sewing journey. For experienced sewers, it’s also a great model because of the metal chassis and reliability. The accessories included with this sewing machine are the standard ones that you get with most machines. However, there is a darning plate. Due to you not being able to drop the feed dogs on the Brother AE1700 sewing machine you can’t do free motion sewing. The inclusion of the darning plate gives you the option of free motion sewing adding even more versatility to this already very versatile machine. The top thread tension can be adjusted easily via the tension dial directly above the needle bar. This gives you the ability to control the strength and the balance of your stitches as and when you need it.