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Brother CS6000i Feature-Rich Sewing Machine Review

By Philip Yiga | March 14, 2016

The Brother CS6000i is a feature-rich Sewing Machine that will work perfectly sewers and quilters of all kinds by offering great stitching results yet it’s even affordable. This sewing-machine actually features over 60 built-in sewing stitches coupled with 7 styles of 1-step buttonholes in order to accomplish all your sewing and quilting projects as desired. It even comes includes 9 presser-feet each meant for doing a particular task while the detachable, over-sized-table will be of great importance when carrying out larger projects.

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Additionally, the Brother CS6000i features backlit LCD display for viewing the selected settings, an automatic needle-threader, printed threading diagrams and an adjustable sewing speed control whereby all these features make this sewing-machine easy-to-use and user-friendly. Lastly, the Brother CS6000i includes a printed quick-start guide coupled with a complete instructions-manual that provides all the instructions while the included hard carry-case enables the user to take this sewing-machine along when travelling.

The good:

The Brother CS6000i Sewing-Machine features an easy-to-use LCD display stitch-selector whereby you only have to select the desired stitch-setting and it will then be displayed on this convenient LCD-display.
This sewing-machine also enables the user to adjust the sewing-speed because its equipped with a stitch speed-slide which gives you control on how fast or slow you would like to sew.
The Brother CS6000i is also designed to ensure easy threading whereby the user just has to follow the diagram printed over the machine and he/she will easily thread it in no time.
It even has an automatic needle-threader whereby the user just has to use the lever on the side of the sewing-machine in order to automatically push the thread through the needle.
This sewing-machine ensures easy bobbin-winding because it features a diagram on it that shows the user where to exactly place the thread.
The Brother CS6000i is a great sewing-machine for accomplishing larger-projects because it comes with an oversized table that provides the user with more working-space which is actually needed when doing such projects.
It features a built-in LED light which brightly lights the sewing-area and it’s of great importance when working in dark-areas or on dark-fabrics.

The bad:

The first drawback about this sewing-machine is that the LED-light which lights the work-area is badly placed and it will actually require extra effort to see when working in dark-areas although this light is present.
Secondly, this sewing-machine may not be able to stitch-up heavy-fabric since it’s not a heavy-duty sewing machine. In fact, the user will have to roll-up excess fabric tightly so that it can fit into the small-section of needle and needle-plate hence this means that won’t be able to use this sewing-machine for sewing heavy-wool, lined-coats and other heavy fabrics.
Thirdly, this sewing-machine comes with a narrow, plastic foot-pedal that feels so cheap and its even poorly designed.
Lastly, this sewing-machine can’t embroider your clothes and this can actually be a huge drawback for people who do some embroiling within their sewing-projects. However, you may do some embroidery-work on this sewing-machine by simply learning free-motion embroidery.

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Features overview:

LCD screen: the Brother CS6000i features an easy-to-use, LCD-display stitch selector whereby the user will be able to select the desired stitch-setting with the touch of a button and then see the stitch selected on a convenient LCD-display screen.

7 styles of 1-step buttonholes: the Brother computerized sewing-machine features 7-styles of 1-step auto-size buttonholes which actually play a great role in creating holes within buttons in order to fully accomplish your sewing project.

An automatic needle-threader: it also has an automatic needle-threader whereby the user just touches the lever on the side of this sewing machine in order to automatically push the thread through the needle.

Built-in thread cutter: the Brother CS6000i sewing-machine has a built-in thread-cutter which is used for cutting thread during and after the sewing process.

Fast and automatic bobbin-winding: this sewing-machine even ensures easy bobbin-winding because there is a printed diagram on the Brother CS6000i showing the user exactly where to place the thread.

Easy threading system: the Brother CS6000i features a numbered diagram printed on top which the user can simply follow in order to get this sewing-machine threaded in no time.

Adjustable sewing-speed: it even features a stitch-speed slide that offers the user with control over how fast or slow he/she wants to sew.

Oversized table: this sewing-machine features a detachable, oversized table designed which is just perfect for doing quilts and other large-projects. In fact, this oversized table provides you with extra space you needed to maneuver your project while working.

Built-in LED light: the Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine has a built-in, super-bright LED-light which illuminate the work-area with enough light and this happens to be very useful when sewing in dark-areas or on dark-fabrics.

Dual-operation: the Brother CS-6000i 60-Stitch Sewing Machine can actually operate with or without foot-control. In fact, it features a Stop/start button that allows the user to operate it without using the included foot-control/pedals.

Built-in free arm: the sewing-machine even has a built-in free arm which is just perfect for sewing sleeves, pant-legs on children’s-clothing and other small cylindrical-fabrics.

Quilting guide: there is also a quilting-guide on this sewing-machine that helps the user sew evenly-spaced rows of quilting-stitches in order to easily create beautiful quilts.

60 built-in sewing stitches: the Brother CS6000i Sewing-Machine features over 60 built-in sewing stitches to select from which include; decorative-stitches and 7-styles of 1-step buttonholes. in fact, the CS6000i sewing-machine has 27-stitches specifically designed for sewing clothing and some of these stitches included are: Overcast and zigzag stitches for preventing fabric from fraying, Basting-stitch for temporarily securing seams and even perfect for getting the right-fit, Triple-stretch stitch for reinforcing the seams, Blind-hem stitch for creating virtually-invisible hems on pants, skirts and sleeves, Buttonhole stitches with over 7 different-stitches for stitching buttons onto lightweight, medium-weight and heavier

Hard protective case: the user can also take this sewing-machine along for classes or when travelling since it’s provided with a hard carry-case which ensures convenient storage and transportation.

Drop-feed: the Brother CS6000i features a drop-feed that can be used for free-motion quilting so as to create free-form or traditional quilt-patterns easily and quickly.

Built-in stretch stitches: with this sewing-machine, the user can sew fleece, elastic-cloth and any other stretchy-fabrics while using the built-in stretch-stitches.

Built-in decorative stitches: it also features built-in decorative stitches which are just perfect for embellishing clothes, pillows, towels and much more. In fact, these stitches are perfect for creating awesome and crazy quilt-designs.

9 included presser feet: the Brother CS6000i is provided with 9 presser-feet whereby each of these feet accomplishes a particular sewing-project. These presser-feet include; a spring-action quilting foot, overcastting-foot, Monogramming-foot, Walking-foot, Zipper-foot, Zigzag-foot, Blind-stitch foot, Buttonhole-foot and a Button-fitting foot.

1-step bobbin replacement: this sewing-machine ensures 1-step, bobbin-replacement with a quick-set, drop-in bobbin. In fact, this jam-resistant quick-set, top, drop-in bobbin makes accessing and setting the bobbin-thread a breeze.

Stitch width and length control: with the Brother CS6000i, the user can easily select stitches and even adjust the stitch-length and stitch-width while using the in-built settings which are later seen on the LCD-display.

Built-in storage compartment: your accessories can actually be safely stored in the built-in compartment found on the arm of the Brother CS6000i Sewing-machine.

Accessory pouch: this sewing-machine also includes an accessory-pouch with a seam-ripper, needle-set, cleaning-brush, screwdriver, 3 spool-caps, spool-pin, 3-bobbins and an eyelet-punch.

English/Spanish operation-manual: the Brother CS6000i includes a printed Quick-Start guide coupled with a complete instructions-manual in English and Spanish in order to thoroughly guide the user on how to thread, operate and maintain this sewing-machine.

25 year limited warranty: lastly, the Brother CS6000i sewing-machine is backed by a 25-year limited-warranty on all parts coupled with free phone-support for the entire life-span of this product.

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Product Quality:

The Brother CS6000i it a premium-quality, versatile and feature-rich sewing machine that is equipped with over 60 different stitch functions including utility-stitches, decorative-stitches and 7-styles of 1-step buttonholes so that the user can easily accomplish any sewing-project. In fact, this sewing-machine even has an LCD-screen coupled with an easy to use stitch-selector in order to easily select from the 60-different stitches so as to customize your work. On top of that, the Brother CS6000i has an intuitive speed-control slider which helps to control sewing-speed and this machine can actually sew up to 850-stitches per-minute.

On the other hand, this sewing-machine can also be operated with either a foot-pedal or by pressing a 1-touch button while the automatic needle-threader helps the user to easily insert the thread into the needle-eye. Lastly, the Brother CS6000i features a storage compartment used for keeping any accessories and hard carry-bag which keeps the sewing-machine in good shape while travelling.

Who does it benefit?

It benefits quilters and sewers of all skill-levels: the Brother CS6000i Sewing-Machine will benefit sewers and quilters at different skill-levels because equipped with over 60 different stitch functions and other advanced features. In fact, you can use this sewing-machine to add decorative-stitches on clothing create a neat row of buttonholes, sew a zipper and to even create virtually-invisible seams easily.

What Else Do You Need?

Style SA156 Sewing Machine-Bobbins for Brother (10-Pack): these are very crucial items that you will always need when it comes to threading your sewing-machine and this is why you need to buy them in order to prepare yourself for in advance especially when you’re a daily sewer.

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