This Limited Edition Project Runway machine fuels your creative impulse to fashion customized clothing fit to fancy your wardrobe tastes. Complete with a wide array of 294 built-in stitches, novice sewers to professional designers can create fashionable projects tailored toward their unique preferences. Sew attire that suits your number one customer – yourself! The PC-420 PRW is a feature packed, computerized sewing machine designed to sew the perfect stitch every time. With Direct Stitch Selection buttons, your pre-programmed stitch is ready to use with the simple touch of a button. On top of this great feature, My Custom Stitch™ creation program is a must-have for all designing sewers. Now you can design your own stitches using the built-in LCD panel. Saving them to the machine’s memory ensures quick access for your treasured designs. The programmable thread trimmer cuts the upper and lower thread at the end of each task. Other key features include the advanced needle threading system – no more searching for the eye of the needle; a built-in knee lift raises the presser foot in order to reposition or remove your fabric; twin needle function; and digital stitch length and width control. Customization abounds with this machine leaving you the opportunity to sew any project you can imagine!
Technical Details
- Computerized sewing machine with 294 utility and decorative stitches
- Pre-programmed stitches ready for use at the touch of a button
- Design unique stitches using built-in LCD panel; needle-threading system
- Twin needle function; hard cover, quilting foot, and walking foot included
- Measures 17-1/3 by 7-7/8 by 11-2/5 inches; 25-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews
2010-04-10
By Cam (Utah)
Originally, I thought I should purchase a Brother sewing machine from a local authorized dealer because of the so-called "high quality". I went in and purchased an NS40 for $425 including tax. The only other choice was an NS80 for $600. The NS40 was very noisy, didn't have near the quality or features that this PC420 possesses, as I later discovered. As I was working on a flannel rag quilt at the time, I found I needed to return to the store and purchase a walking foot for $35. At this point, I was into the machine plus accessory for $460. I decided to look on line at Amazon and found the PC420 where I would only have to spend $40 more dollars. So, after three days, I returned the NS40 and ordered the PC420.
The contrast in the two machines was like going from the doldrums to ecstasy. If there were more than 5 stars to rate the PC420, I would give it more than five! I was in absolute heaven as I began to sew. The machine is so quiet, it purrs like a kitten. The automatic needle threader is to die for. It almost makes me want to re-thread and re-thread just to watch the mechanism. It is very fun and will bring a smile to your face. The kicker here is that this machine includes the same walking foot that I had to purchase extra with the NS40, in addition to another quilting foot, plus several more additional pressure feet. You will be amazed. I was like a kid at Christmas opening the box and checking out each item that was included -- in addition to acquainting myself with the very user friendly and wonderful features built into the machine.
The NS40 is a very basic machine, which you may say is all that you need. But, you should consider paying a little more and purchasing a machine with more stitching capacity and then grow into your machine as time goes on. This machine is a much higher quality, in my opinion, and will please you no end -- even just for basic sewing projects. As I did research on line, I discovered a site that recommends the PC420 in this general price range over any other computerized sewing machine. I urge anyone who is considering purchasing the NS40 to consider this machine instead. I promise you won't regret the decision.
2010-04-07
By GleCassie (Binghamton, NY)
This sewing machine is all I dreamed it would be. It is so freaking easy to use that I am absolutely amazed. It is simple to set up. It comes with lots of lovely stitches that are chosen with the push of a button. It self threads without effort. It has the easiest bobbin drop-in ever. I haven't used the pedal at all - it has push button technology. It sews beautifully. It comes with tons of accessories. It has a hard shell case for ease of storage and carrying. I wish I could think of more ways to extol its virtues, but I can't. It's just the most wonderful machine in its price range ever. It may even be better than machines that are more costly, I can't say for sure. I just know that for me, it is perfect. If I have to complain at all, it is that the lettering is small but I knew that when I bought it. If you want a machine with large embroidery letters - like to put on a t-shirt, etc., this isn't the machine for you. If you want a great sewing machine with lots of borders and stitch choices (and some nice lettering), this is a great machine. I can't think of anything else that is a possible downfall of my machine. In addition to all that, I ordered it from Amazon, paid just $75 extra and had it the next afternoon (on a Saturday)! I just couldn't wait. My advice? Buy it now.
2010-03-27
By Raven (USA)
I haven't sewn in ages and recently decided to start up again and take on some projects. I got this machine after much research and it has been great. Of course I've only been playing with it for a day or so but so far what a big difference from my old basic model brother. It has so many great features and the machine is so quiet and sews evenly. Luckily I was able to find one in stock at a local sewing shop and the store owner said that he has been selling a lot of these lately and that it is a great deal for the price. Highly recommended for the price, believe the reviews.
2010-03-22
By D. G. M. (Mt. Pleasant, TX)
I recently purchased the Brother PC-420 solely based upon the reviews here on Amazon. My old Singer was 35 years old and needed a trip to the repair shop almost everytime I used it. I wanted a dependable, basic machine and didn't want to spend $1,000 since I'm not an expert seamstress. On my old machine, I only used straight stitch and zig-zag, but I knew I would branch out to new things if I had a machine that would not "mess up" everytime I started sewing. I've only made one simple piece with the new Brother machine, but I was quickly able to do straight stitch, overcast stitch, monogramming, and decorative stitch. I forced myself to read the manual BEFORE even attempting to thread the machine. The auto-threading needle is awesome! So far, I've found it to be everything (and more) I wanted. Not only will I enjoy using it, I'm sure I'll save money by not having to take pants and skirts to the alteration shop to have them shortened. Time will tell, but my first impressions are VERY favorable!
2010-03-02
By MondoBooks (Northern California)
I did my research for buying a new sewing machine over several years....When my old Necchi showed signs of imminent demise I chose the Brother PC-420 PRW as having the features I wanted most for the amount of money I had to spend.
This machine does not disappoint!! I love the self-threading feature and the top-and-bottom auto thread cutting. After a little time spent with the exceptionally thorough manual I was able to try different stitches--my first project just happened to include free-motion quilting with nylon thread and I had no problems at all.
I have two minor complaints....the monogram feature produces such small letters as to be useless for anything other than hankerchiefs, which saddened me. And the machine does not have enough interior light for my aging eyes.
Looking forward to trying out more stitches and feet, I quickly realized that this machine had all of the features of older, mechanical machines but with about a hundred times more ease and accuracy--PLUS the features I mentioned above! I prefer using the foot pedal, but I have options to use the knee control or even the button on the machine itself....which opens up a lot of possibilities I never had on my older machines!
