![]() Would you recommend the machine to others? Why? This machine also does have trouble when there are multiple layers of fabric to get through - each additional layer adds to the challenge, obviously. (I think this is pretty common for cheaper machines like this one.) The final step in the family album I made for Emma for Christmas 2012 had me sewing through 8 (?) layers of quilting cotton and I barely made it. I suspect it is a combination of me being a perfectionist, me needing more practice at managing larger pieces, and the fact that after 2 years, the machine was overdue for servicing. Each time I felt like my project was feeding slightly off-angle, I would test it with a scrap…which would go through straight without issue. The only thing that bugs me is that after time, I began to feel like the machine wasn’t feeding my fabric 100% straight - however, I could never decide with certainty whether this was an actual problem or whether it was in my head. Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine? I also like that it’s digital instead of having mechanical knobs to select stitches. It doesn’t have a ton of bells and whistles, but it does have a good selection of basic features - a large enough stitch selection to cover a beginner’s needs, a drop-in bobbin, a needle threader, a thread cutting blade on the back, and a free arm. What features does your machine have that work well for you? I’m no expert, but I really think this machine was perfect for a beginner like me. But I chose to buy a new machine when it broke mainly because repairing the CE8080 would probably cost as much or more than the machine is actually worth.) (It’s a total mystery how they got stuck down, since I didn’t lower them. Well, mine doesn’t have a name but overall I’m very happy with it, and would still be using it if the feed dogs hadn’t randomly broken. People name their sewing machines? Really? Huh. ![]() (That’s only sewing time I’m not counting all the time spent cutting, pinning, pressing, etc.) I’m guessing that probably falls into the “light use” category.ĭo you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name? Sewing is a hobby for me, so things rise and fall depending on how much free time I have and how motivated I am to get a certain project done - my machine has probably gotten anywhere between 0 and 20 hours of use per month, with an average of maybe 5 hours each month. How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get? Fabric-wise, I do most of my sewing with quilting cottons, but do use the occasional home decor cotton, flannel, fleece or minky. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)?Īll of the above! This was my first machine and I got it right as I was learning to sew, so I’ve tried all kinds of projects - bags, curtains, pajama pants, Halloween costumes, small blankets and quilts…the list goes on. I got it at Walmart and paid something like $130. (The feed dogs are stuck down, so it still runs but it’s only really good for free motion sewing at the moment.) I bought it in July 2011 and unfortunately it broke in October 2013, so it’s not actually operational at the moment. I have a Brother CE8080PRW - a basic, 80-stitch computerized machine in the Project Runway Limited Edition series. Old photo of the machine fresh out of the box! They started collecting reviews back in October, but neither of my machines is listed there yet so this is the first of my two contributions! I came across a fabulous resource recently - a huge listing of sewing machine reviews written by those who own them and use them, and hosted at Sew Mama Sew.
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