Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine Review

What you need in a sewing machine will depend on what you will be using it for. For example if you only need a machine to occasionally do some clothing repair, then a machine that has a few basic straight and zig-zag stitches will be sufficient. On the other hand if you are an advanced sewer who creates everything from stuffed toys to home decor and clothing then a machine like the Brother PC-420. It gives you many options in stitches, one touch sewing and an easy to use LCD screen. The automatic threader makes threading easy and quick so you can get to your project right away. The adjustable speed allows you to go slowly for intricate sewing and the one touch reverse stitch is simple to use. The one thing I wasn't happy with was the automatic presser foot feature to lift and lower the foot. The metal piece hangs below your sewing table allowing you to use your knee to lift the foot. It might get easier with practice, but I am used to doing it manually, so that's what I still do.

The sewing cabinet you choose for your Brother Sewing Machine should be sturdy enough to last and easy to assemble. A cabinet that has a deep work surface and plenty of adjustable shelves and drawers to accommodate all the sewing notions you acquire. Flush mount hinges that are snag free on the work surface limit tears in your fabric. Higher end sewing cabinets will offer custom inserts that will fit around the Brother machine you have. In the case of where you have several machines, more inserts should be purchased. A multiple airlift holds your machine at a comfortable level and will lift your machine easily up and down.

The Brother PC-420 sewing machine is a great machine for anyone new to the world of sewing. This machine is both fun and easy to use right out of the box. The cabinet is nade to hold up to hours of tough sewing projects. It's capable of sewing through multiple layers of the thickest of fabrics. Whether you want to sew a new wool coat or several layers of leather, the machine easily accommodates the different types of fabrics. I had no problems using this machine to create fake fur teddy bears for my granddaughters. When creating projects that call for buttonholes, sewing machines in the past often didn't look professional. With the Brother PC-420 sewing machine, there is a choice of 10 different styles of the one-step buttonhole that create professional buttonholes every time. It comes with several presser feet and accessories like a twin needle and a hard cover.