Originally Posted by
Stitchnripper
just want to say again that I have had no difficulties with my mechanical low end Brother machines. I am wearing one of a number of pairs of jeans I have hemmed with it. I have made costumes with all kinds of fabrics. I even sewed sticky Velcro on before I knew not to. It gummed up the needle but the machine did fine. The one at one of my sons(newer) has sewed costumes, jeans, felt, and has mended back packs and zipper packets on jackets. I also have vintage machines. But I just want to put in a word about the Brothers. Many of us have them and don't find your situation to be common. And we also have heard about issues with higher end machines. Doesn't mean no one should buy them. I would still be happy with a Brother
I’ve had many experiences with brothers that were just fine, but as far as this particular model goes my experience is common. I’ve been repairing machine for 10 years and when I come across a machine that is too light it usually has timing issues. Unfortunately every brand makes these kinds of models, even Janome and Bernina. Each brand has their ups and downs as far as models go. I’m not saying don’t buy a brother but perhaps avoid this particular one