Which is best? Will it sew thick fabric?

Review by Laura N

This is my second sewing machine. I was really impressed with it. It's quiet, has so many stitch options, and automated buttonhole maker, which I love. One thing I don't like is the placement of the reverse stitch button. It's right under the start/stop button for sewing, and you can accidentally press it when in fact you want to back stitch. That being said, it's a good machine, I like sewing with it. Delivery was very fast.

Review by Susan Bates

Very happy with the machine, enjoying discovering the different features. Machine arrived on date specified and agreed by seller and myself and communication from the seller was excellent. The price was very competitive too.

Review by Linda Perry

I bought this machine after looking at the demonstration videos online. I had been looking at several models but this one stood out from the rest. I have had it almost a week now and so far, I'm very pleased. I haven't tried all functions yet, but the operation, stitch selection and ease of sewing are excellent. I particularly like the speed control. When sewing round corners on tricky shapes it is so much easier now I can slow the speed. The buttonhole function is also excellent. This machine isn't quite as portable as my old model (I take it to sewing class) but I'm going to make a new carry bag and the solid cover will provide good protection too.

Review by Fiona Bradbury

Very prompt delivery, would highly recommend.

Review by Maris S

Absolutely love my machine! Great for both beginners and advanced sewers. Excellent and quick delivery.

Review by Ros G

I have had this machine for a few weeks now and I am so pleased with it! It is really easy to use, has so many different features accessed easily from the touch screen and stops and starts sewing with the touch of a button! And best of all, it copes brilliantly with multiple, thick, layers of fabric. In addition the service of this company is brilliant! I received it the very next day after placing my order. (Originally Posted on January 28, 2019)

Review by Margaret Moffat

I bought the Brother NV1300 after reviewing different sewing machines and after using it I am so happy to have made the right choice. The auto threader and thread cutter are smooth and the machine is so easy to operate. This is a really good machine with lots of great features. I love it. (Originally Posted on January 21, 2018)

Review by Valrie Bradshaw

My previous machine was Brother, so the NV1300 is familiar in many ways. However, it is far more sophisticated and extremely smooth running, it has a much easier needle threader to my current machine and a very useful auto cutter. It's early days so I am sure there is lots to discover and I haven't been able to test all of the stitches yet. The machine is very heavy so not easily transported but will keep my old machine for such times when I attend courses. All in all a lovely machine and I am very pleased with my choice. (Posted on March 10, 2017)

Review by David Y

A totally amazing machine, worth every penny. Definitely must be, in my opinion, one of the best machines Brother has made in years. Everything you want from a sewing machine the NV1300 has it as well as extras, such as, sideways feeding on straight and zig zag stitches - this is a Godsend when mounting difficult appliqués! A very sturdy machine, heavier than most Brother machines, but it is portable enough with a good strong carry handle. I use this as my main machine and it stays on the table in the room and I use my other Brother to take to classes. This machine definitely is a MUST for any sewer irrespective of how good you are, you will learn as a beginner and learn as an advanced sewer with this machine. Will go through heavy fabrics with 6 ounce wadding in between with total ease. The utility stitches are easily recognized on the front control panel and can be changed with a push of a button, the decorative and satin stitches will blow you away and the sideways stitching increasing the width of the stitches is totally amazing. It is longer than most machines, but this is due the long arm which allows you sew a double or king size quilt (easily maneuvered or rolled under the arm), gone are the days when you had to contort the quilt to get it through the machine. I made lino shopping bags the first day I had this machine without a problem. A definite for any type of sewer, from beginner to advanced. In my opinion this machine is hard to beat. (Originally Posted on January 22, 2017)

Review by Deborah E

Lovely sewing machine. Very quiet to use. Not used all the functions yet, but have used the sewing machine for quilting. The arm space is really generous. Initially had problems with auto threader, but think this was mainly because I was used to threading my previous machine. Great buy and would definitely recommend it. Need now to buy a trolley to fit it in. (Originally Posted on September 24, 2015)