Brother-CS6000i

The Brother CS6000i sewing machine is available online through two of Brother's exclusive retailers - Amazon and Walmart.

Both of these websites are known for having low prices and often compete with each other so it's best to compare the two to find the best price.

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Both stores provide the same accessories so it's just a matter of comparing price, discounts and shipping offers. Amazon has just lowered their price as of January 13, 2011, making it an even better deal!

Brother packs the CS6000i with lots of stitches and extra features. It's simply THE best starter sewing machine for the money.

Reviews of the Brother CS6000i are overwhelmingly positive and there are so many of them that it would take you days to read them all. I know - because I've done just that. I'm always interested in both the good and the bad because the experience others have had with a machine tell you a lot about whether or not you're making a wise purchase decision. This one continues to be rated very highly and has several years of performance to its name.

There's no doubt that the low price and large number of stitches and features is a crowd pleaser:

• 60 built in utility and decorative stitches including 7 automatic buttonholes


• 9 presser feet: Zigzag, Buttonhole, Overcasting, Zipper, Monogramming, Blind Stitch, Button Fitting, Quilting Foot and Walking Foot


• Extra wide work table attachment


• Quick set drop-in bobbin and automatic needle threader for speedy threading


• Start/Stop button with speed control


• Needle Up Down button


• Drop Feed Dog lever


• Hard cover case included

You may be setting out to buy a sewing machine for quilting or crafting but at some point, if you have a sewing machine in the house, you're going to want to hem a pair of jeans. Or, maybe you have a really neat design for denim or canvas carry bags. You'll want to make sure the Brother CS6000i can sew through denim and other heavy materials.

Fortunately, the CS6000i is designed to do just that with a six point feed dog system for solid fabric control, a general purpose presser foot with a leveling button to climb over thick, overlapping seams without dropping a stitch, and an extra high presser foot lift so you can fit thick layers underneath the needle.

While the Brother CS6000i comes with lots of extras already thrown in, you can expand your sewing repertoire with more presser feet you can purchase separately. These presser feet can help you take on cool, new projects like adding personalized braiding and trim to your blankets, pillows, or baby clothes.

It's always handy to have extra bobbins on hand, too, so stock up as you get a chance. You can then keep bobbins on hand for all the colors of thread you use the most.

Brother CS6000i Bobbins #SA156

Brother CS6000i SA141 Braiding Foot

Brother CS6000i Side Cutter Presser Foot

Brother - well known for quality printers and other home office goods - has been making sewing machines for years now and has set the bar for affordable, reliable machines for all price ranges. By leveraging their manufacturing and production standards in their other divisions to help them find cost-efficient ways to produce their sewing products, they are able to offer some well-rated machines for beginners.

Why people love Brother sewing machines:

• Reliable


• Affordable pricing for even computerized machines with features that used to be found only in high-end machines


• Pretty built in stitch assortments on each machine


• Easy to learn


• Manufacturer's warranty


• Lots of models to choose from for different kinds of sewing

The most difficult decision is to decide which of their sewing machines is right for you.