Which is best? Will it sew thick fabric?

Review by Sarah A

I have coveted one of these for some time so when I saw this advertised as a Demonstrator Machine just had to buy one. What generosity from this Company who sent me a Brand new one as they had no Demonstrators left. This is the 2nd Machine I have purchased from them both Hassle free delivered next Day as stated I cannot recommend them highly enough excellent price and excellent service

Review by Colin Brandi

It's still early days with this machine but overall I am very impressed. It has been bought to replace my Pfaff 1473CD and in most respects the new machine performs much better, especially when creating buttonholes and on decorative stitching. However, I find it tricky to accurately position the needle with the foot in the up position and if I put the foot down I can't move the fabric!!!!!!! perhaps the 'auto foot' is not always such a good thing. The only other problem that I have is that the automatic thread cutting does not always work. Since this was a feature that I was looking forward to using when making quilts I may have to refer back to the suppliers on this one. Trying to insert the 'plug' when using the buttonhole foot can be tricky but a small mirror was all that was needed to solve the problem. Despite my reservations I have no hesitation in awarding the machine 5 stars and I look forward to many years working with it.

Review by Jacqueline Brown

I am delighted with my new machine! The service I received was efficient and prompt with updates as to the delivery process emailed frequently. The machine is everything I had hoped for .... easy to use, quiet and smooth. As I am a keen quilter, the free quilting accessory pack was a fantastic bonus! I have already used it most days, and look forward to many happy hours of sewing.

Review by Susie G

Wonderful service, ordered at 1.30 pm. Delivered by 12.15 next day

Review by Margaret Earl

My 43 year old Singer packed up to old for spares. Being 80 what did I choose. I made the right choice. Simple to use but threading the spool takes a bit of getting use to. Could be my age but I am happy with this machine I am sure it will out live me.

Review by Peter Soares

Excellent machine, super fast and easy to use. Highly recommended as most of Brother machines!

Review by Julie Eastwood

Really lovely machine as some one who is new to sewing, I found it very easy to thread and use. The delivery was on time it was very well packaged. Would buy again from this company. It's a very well priced machine for what you get

Review by Gillian Marshall

This machine is so quiet and everything is easy to use i am very happy with it

Review by Grace E

The machine was delivered very promptly and the price was excellent. The machine itself is very smooth and quiet and it performs exactly as required. It is significantly lighter than my more complex Elna machine but it is well-balanced. It is a fairly simple machine and easy to use but has good heavy-duty performance.

Review by Lorna Blencowe

I bought this machine as a work horse machine, I already have a husqvarna Vking #1 1200 all singing and dancing which cost £1300 back in 1995/6. But due to sewing with stretch fabrics such as stretch Jersey and Lycra nowadays my last machine just could not get in with them, hence buying the XL601. It's great at twin needle sewing although does not come with instructions for twin needle threading etc. but looked up on 'You tube' and found some good results! So far I am delighted with the machine and also impressed with the company and delivery! Will buy from them again!