To see all Brother XR9000 80 built-in stitches
To see all Brother XR9000 120 stitch functions
Explore your creativity with the Brother XR9000 Computerized Sewing Machine, which offers 80 built-in utility, decorative, blanket, hand look quilting and heirloom stitches, each with multiple stitch functions (120 total). Create free-form or traditional quilt patterns with the drop feed. Features 8 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes. Lightweight with a built-in handle for easy portability.
2010-09-05
By JOJO
I love it and also is easy to use ..but I wished there are a variety of feet And specify the feet that we use.. Thank you
2010-06-06
By Patricia Denney (Cedar City Utah USA)
I love this machine. The little lettering you can embroider with it, the lovely fancy stitches. It is easy to thread and sews well and I bought mine refurbished for $149 and it was false economy. For refurbished read used. The table I got with mine did not fit, the cover was filthy, non of the extras were included, the quilting foot, the 1/4 inch foot, the walking foot, the quilting guide or the eyelet punch. I have bought the extra feet which pushes up the price to $199. Walmart is selling this same machine but under the model number of SQ9000 with the front a pretty pink instead of blue and for $199 plus tax which makes it around $210. Less than $20 more but I would have had a perfect brand new machine and registered with Brother. Never again will I buy a 'refurbished' model even though I did finally get a replacement table and I cleaned the filthy cover.
2010-05-25
By Poodle_Mama (Baltimore, MD)
I love this machine! Light weight and more stitches a novice sewer, like myself, will ever need.Now if i just had the time to try all the stitches and embroidery.
My only complaints are that it does not handle layers of fabric well, even with a denim needle. I found if I put it on the lowest sewing speed it does much better. But I still sometimes get the Error message. The monogramming function is less then what I expected. The letters are small and too boxy.
The computerized stitching makes changing stitches a snap,and I have actually changed stitches while sewing the same project with no problems.It even tells you what foot you should be using,and automatically sets the width, and length. Or you can do it manually.The tension has yet to be a problem, it is easy to adjust. And the auto needle threader is great,once you get the knack of using it.
The XR9000 is great for a beginner like myself. The price for a refurbished one was within my budget, but If you can afford a new one in the box, go for it.
I wanted an embroidery machine originally, but they are so pricey.With the embroidery foot ,purchased separately, and a little practice, I think I'll be OK! Maybe I'll be able afford the Project Runway machine one day, the XR9000 is all the machine I need right now.
2010-04-19
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I bought this machine from a different site in February and with the snow I got it in March. Well by the second week it stopped working. The bobbion thread gets all tangles and locks up the motor. I called Brother and they were ZERO help. The worst part is that the machine broke in the middle of makign a crib set for my niece who will be born before my replacement arrives
By Montana Ro (NW Montana)
I loved this machine at first. It was smooth, quiet, and I love the speed control for applique.
My issues are:
Straight line sewing seems to be a slight problem. I have to fight a little to keep my fabrics feeding thru straight. It doesn't matter which feet I use, I change feet, thread, and needles according to what the manual says for whatever I'm sewing. If I wear my quilting gloves for regular straight sewing it's a little easier. But I never had to do that with my old machine.
My second issue is skipped stitches. This just started happening a couple of weeks ago, and I have done everything the manual suggested. I have cleaned the bobbin case (it was pretty dusty), I have made sure my needle is inserted properly and the machine is threaded properly. I make sure I have the right needle, foot, etc for what I'm sewing. It still skips stitches, even on my applique now.
Today I am going back to my old singer. I live in the boonies and it is a full day to drive to and from a place that can service my machine. I am going to call brother customer service and hope they will be able to help, but I do not want to pay expensive shipping or repair charges for an inexpensive machine like this. I may end up donating it to my trash can and buying the more expensive machine I wanted in the first place.
Bummer!
