joysewer

I don't know this machine but I do know that Brother machines are very user friendly and great machines!

GrandmaNewt

I have found that the low end Brother machines preform very well for the money paid. I dont have that particular machine, but I have a cheaper model from that one that is my emergency back up machine and right now I am sewing on a Brother PC-420 (which I love!)

If your daughter sews garments, she will love the buttonholes that the brother machines do. It should have enough get up and go to sew through anything but very very thick stacks of fabric too. Quilting is another story. It will do fine for piecing a quilt, but if she actually wants to try machine quilting she will find that the harp space is much too small to do anything but the smallest of wall hangings.

Crafty1

I had bought that machine for my daughter but returned it 5 days later. It broke! So I got another Brother SE 350 and works great! She doesnt sew anymore, so its now my backup.

bigsister63

Check out this machine at a Brother's dealer. Take it for a test "sew" to see if you like it (you since you are the more experienced one). Maybe she should stick with her Kenmore for a while if it sews good and she is used to it. If you think about it quilting really only takes straight stitching unless you are applicaying or doing other fancy stitches while quilting. I just bought a Brothers st1500 for $600 from amazon and I really like it. I did a test "sew" before I bought it so I knew about the features and how it sewed. Good luck!!!!!! Or when is her birthday and also Christmas is comming

Havplenty

this model brother machine is a low end machine sold at walmart. do they carry these low end brands at a dealer?

Dolphyngyrl

I have the SQ-9050 from walmart. It is now almost a year old.I use it for classes, I use it as much as my babylock espire. I have always been a brother lover from the start. Have had 3, 4 if you count my espire(made by brother). Have never had any problem with my 9050. It is very solid. stitches beautiful. Tension is very nice. Have done zippers, overcasting, rolled hems, gathering, twin needle, heirloom stitching with no problem. Haven't tried FMQ yet on it because I use my espire but I love the features on the machine, start stop button, reinforcement stitch, needle down. It is a great hobby machine. I wouldn't get it for heavy duty sewing or constant use, but it is great for occasional use. Like I said I use it weekly and have had it for a year with no problems but I do not use it daily or for long hours. I do a lot of my piecing on this machine and it is a great little piecer, came with all the quilting feet walking, FMQ, and 1/4 inch feet. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again

Pilgrim

I have two Brother sewing machines and two Brother sewing/embroidery machines. I piece my quilts on them and even free motion on them and don't have a complaint. I also have a Singer and a Pfaff. Not many people use all those fancy stitches so if she is just starting to sew or quilt I don't think you have to spend a bundle until you know if you are really into it. Good luck, just my opinion.

Havplenty

babylock's are not made by brother. i have been a die hard babylock user for over 30 years, not made by brother for sure.

margee

I've learned a lot from QB. ANd yes Babylocks are now made by Brother. Other famous name machines are also now made by other companies.

Havplenty

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bnabylocks are not made by brother. i talked to the distributor here and there is a babylock corporate office in my city. babylocks are distributed by brother but not made by them, different technology.