I had a similar Brother machine to the blue LX and I can recommend it 100% for beginners and casual sewing. No need for 45+ stitches if you're only sewing once or twice a month. I upgraded for quilting and heavy-duty sewing
Thank you for the tutorial 🤗I just bought the SQ9285 this week upgrading from a manual older machine and I already love this newer one much better, my next purchase will be a serger after I get comfortable with sewing again again thank you for the tutorial I have subscribed
Hey there! I am pretty new to sewing - started about 6 months ago for my paper crafting and I’ve fallen in love with the craft. I started with a very standard off-brand sewing machine from Amazon and quickly learned (through massive failures, rinse & repeat, tension snaffus, birds nests, and a few tears, etc, lol) it and fell in love. Once I started to sew fabrics and also out of a desire to have more stitch options, I landed on the SQ. I can’t imagine having stated with a computer - u think the manual machine allowed me to understand the mechanics of a sewing machine overall. So thankful I took baby steps. Still learning every day though, that is for sure!! I’m awaiting the arrival now and I’m so excited! I listened to so many reviews and landed on it over the project runway which was my original choice. So happy I went with the SQ. I do wish I would have sparked an interest in sewing at an earlier age - I can’t believe how much I love it and enjoy it even outside of my paper crafts and journals. Thanks for you awesome and insightful page! Your recommendations and advice has never steered me wrong! ❤
I have an entry level Singer very similar to the Brother. I used it for years and will still pull it out if my far newer and more expensive Janome struggles with a 1 step buttonhole. The 4 step buttonhole NEVER lets me down it's just a bit of a pain. Great review and thoughts on them both. I personally tell someone who is just starting to sew to get a mechanical used if they can. Find out if sewing is for them before a bigger investment.
I also recommend finding a secondhand, all metal machine. They are built to last and many of them sew like a dream. Keep them oiled and they will last a lifetime. They can be pricey but, not always…yard sales, thrift shops, and sometimes craigslist.
I have been sewing for decades bit I still bought a mechanical machine when I needed a new one. The difference in price to buy and service is just not woryh it unless you are a professional as I can trouble shoot most things
What age is your daughter? Did you get her the LX to not be overwhelmed with the functionality of the SQ? What are the motivations when she does use your SQ (curiosity or convenience)?
She got it when she turned 7. I wanted her to have a real, yet simple machine to learn the fundamentals. We can sew together at the same time. When she uses my machine she enjoys using the added computerized features. One day she may want to upgrade her machine, but it does the job for her learning years.
I had a similar Brother machine to the blue LX and I can recommend it 100% for beginners and casual sewing. No need for 45+ stitches if you're only sewing once or twice a month. I upgraded for quilting and heavy-duty sewing
Thank you for the tutorial 🤗I just bought the SQ9285 this week upgrading from a manual older machine and I already love this newer one much better, my next purchase will be a serger after I get comfortable with sewing again again thank you for the tutorial I have subscribed
Hey there! I am pretty new to sewing - started about 6 months ago for my paper crafting and I’ve fallen in love with the craft. I started with a very standard off-brand sewing machine from Amazon and quickly learned (through massive failures, rinse & repeat, tension snaffus, birds nests, and a few tears, etc, lol) it and fell in love. Once I started to sew fabrics and also out of a desire to have more stitch options, I landed on the SQ. I can’t imagine having stated with a computer - u think the manual machine allowed me to understand the mechanics of a sewing machine overall. So thankful I took baby steps. Still learning every day though, that is for sure!! I’m awaiting the arrival now and I’m so excited! I listened to so many reviews and landed on it over the project runway which was my original choice. So happy I went with the SQ.
I do wish I would have sparked an interest in sewing at an earlier age - I can’t believe how much I love it and enjoy it even outside of my paper crafts and journals. Thanks for you awesome and insightful page! Your recommendations and advice has never steered me wrong! ❤
I'm glad you have found it to be an enjoyable activity. I agree! I hope you enjoy using the SQ. Happy sewing!
I have an entry level Singer very similar to the Brother. I used it for years and will still pull it out if my far newer and more expensive Janome struggles with a 1 step buttonhole. The 4 step buttonhole NEVER lets me down it's just a bit of a pain. Great review and thoughts on them both. I personally tell someone who is just starting to sew to get a mechanical used if they can. Find out if sewing is for them before a bigger investment.
That is good advice!
I also recommend finding a secondhand, all metal machine. They are built to last and many of them sew like a dream. Keep them oiled and they will last a lifetime. They can be pricey but, not always…yard sales, thrift shops, and sometimes craigslist.
Love your channel!! I bought my first sewing machine based on your video thank you!
I hope you love using it!
I have been sewing for decades bit I still bought a mechanical machine when I needed a new one. The difference in price to buy and service is just not woryh it unless you are a professional as I can trouble shoot most things
u should do a vid for one of those desktop embroidery machines that looks just like the ones in this vid so we can know what to buy.
What age is your daughter? Did you get her the LX to not be overwhelmed with the functionality of the SQ? What are the motivations when she does use your SQ (curiosity or convenience)?
She got it when she turned 7. I wanted her to have a real, yet simple machine to learn the fundamentals. We can sew together at the same time. When she uses my machine she enjoys using the added computerized features. One day she may want to upgrade her machine, but it does the job for her learning years.