Product By Brother(291 customers reviews)
The CS6000i from Brother is a 60 stitch computerized free arm sewing machine with multiple stitch functions. The machine features an LCD display for computerized stitch selection. The built in stitches include utility stithces for mending and garment construction, decorative stitches, heirloom stitches and quilting stitches. This machine has a one step automatic buttonholer with 7 styles of auto-size buttonholes built-in. The machine also has built-in super-wide 7mm zigzag and decorative stitches. The CS6000i is easy to thread with the automatic needle threader and our one-step quick set drop-in bobbin. Included with this machine are accessories for zipper insertion, darning, twin needle stitching, quilting, as well as an oversized accessory table to increase your sewing area for large projects and quilting. The quilting feet include a walking foot for accurate stitching of slippery fabrics or multiple layers as well as a quilt guide for precise evenly spaced quilt lines. The CS6000i also has a drop feed so you can create free-form or traditional quilt patterns. The machine can be operated without a foot control using the built-in one-touch start/stop and reverse features. You can also choose your most comfortable sewing speed with the electronic speed control. Accessories are included for quilting, zipper insertion, darning, twin needle stitching, buttonholes and button sewing. The machine is lightweight and protable and includes a hard cover to protect your machine when it is not in use. Instructions are bilingual in English and Spanish
Technical Details
- 60-stitch computerized free-arm sewing machine with LCD display
- 7 styles of 1-step auto-sizing buttonholes; 1-touch start/stop and reverse functions
- Snap-on presser feet; wide table accessory for larger projects such as quilts
- Measures 9-3/5 by 9-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches; 25-year limited warranty
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2010-04-15
By R. Filipek (Hicksville, NY)
I've had this machine for two years now. It's easy to use, has lots of options for a casual sewer, and the computerized stitch selector is great. It comes with everything that you need to sew basic items: regular foot, zipper foot, embroidery foot, and a button foot. The digital screen tells you which foot to use for the stitch that you select. I have not yet tried quilting with this machine, but I have made clothing for myself and for my infant daughter. I love playing around with it and testing out different decorative stitches.
2010-04-14
By John R. Piper (Silverton, OR USA)
Well made machine with easy to use features. Instructions were easy to follow for thread winding , loading and first time use. Very quiet and smooth operation, much less motor/machine noise than older Singer products used in the past.
2010-04-12
By Ekat (Costa Mesa, CA)
I got it as a gift (purchased from amazon.com)
I had machine for a week before I was ready to give up - the lower thread was bunching, or it looked like tension was not right, or it would skip - long story short - lower thread was terrible! Then I read somewhere that the reason was the cheap plastic lower bobbins it came with. I went and got a set of 4 metal ones at a local store for $1.79 - AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!! It solved everything! People, don't send your machine back - it is wonderful devise for the price. Just get metal bobbins! I made some outdoors seat cushions (thick outdoors fabric) and a very thin chiffon dress - it turned out beautiful, no tension problems what so ever
2010-04-12
By K. Williams (Michigan)
I purchased this machine about a week ago and it came in the mail 5 days ago. According to the reviews it is presented as a pretty good machine for the cheap price. But as the saying goes...You get what you pay for...after hooking up the machine and sewing on it for 2 days.This machine is re-packaged headed back to the "refund' Department. It sews very hard (not smooth) the thread was bunching up and getting caught. The worst part was trying to sew a standard pair of jeans and the needle broke. Then after switching to a heavier needle, the machine kept reading "error". If you have very light weight things to sew with cheap fabric then this could be a good machine. If you like to take in or reconstruct store ready garments then PLEASE save your money and invest in something a litle more durable. This machine received 3 stars because it has some cool features (computerized features) like sewing without the foot pedal, one-touch needle button....the machine is cheaply made and you can tell this by the weight and the accessories of the machine. Not durable at all. I went yesterday and purchased a Viking 116 machine and the differences between the Viking (top of the line) and this Brother machine aren't even comparable.
2010-04-12
By Heather (Virginia)
I have a 6 year old manual Singer, and I'm a novice quilter. Being faced with spending big bucks on different accessories for the Singer, I saw this for such a good price, with everything I wanted.
I have only used it for one day, but this is my review so far:
I'm technologically challenged, but if you read the manual, you can get through the steps pretty easily.
pros:
Lightweight: this will be great for taking it to classes.
Smooth and quiet stitching: my singer was a bit loud and jerky, and I like this one better.
Quilting options: comes with the extension table, walking foot, quilting(darning) foot, and the ability to do a 1/4" seam. buying all these things for a machine you already have would again be more than this machine itself!
Lots of stitches: I've only had basic, so the myriad of stitch choices is fun.
cons:
dim lighting: it says it has super bright lighting...just not so. you will need another light source.
portability: yes, it is lightweight, but plastic cover is just a cover, not a carrying case. you have to remove your spool of thread to get it on. the compartment for holding all the other little pieces is a little pitiful, and difficult to get on with the pouch of stuff in it. if you want to lug this baby to classes you'll need something to carry your other accessories, the extension table, cords, etc.
Default stitch setting: if you turn off the machine, it always goes back to a default, which you cannot change, so you have to remember to reset everything where you had it.
Overall so far: I like it so far. I think you get an awful lot for the money with this one. It has a lot of features that you'd pay a lot more for with higher-end machines. It has a few annoying quirks, but nothing that would make me return it so far.
