Brother AE1700 17-Stitch Sewing Machine

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An LED light means that you never need to replace it, and your threads are not discoloured by the yellow sheen of a traditional bulb. The only thing I did find was the machine is much lighter to use than my old one, so I had to make sure I kept the material more stable.

Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in re or an electric shock.I thoroughly recommend completing a sewing course with Christine that’s why I’ve signed up for another one!

The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. By way of a one to one lesson, Christine took me through the absolute basics of sewing from how to thread "Sylvia" to stitching in various forms. The Brother AE1700 sewing machine is a good choice for those looking to invest in a sewing machine for beginners.When it comes to bobbins I am a little bit biased as I have always preferred a top loading bobbin to a drop in bobbin. I watched the DVD first and found it very easy to set up, the loading of the bobbin was very easy and I got it to work.

To start with, let’s take a quick look at the overall stats for this product, to give a quick idea of how it fares against the competition. The Brother AE1700 has a maximum speed of 1000 spm, which is a good amount and more than sufficient for someone who is only just getting started with sewing. If you do manage to struggle with threading there are a number of YouTube videos that show you how to thread this machine. In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, rst follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself.o Foot controller jack / socket Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. Only con is my thread sometimes gets stuck in the bobbin compartment - but that may even be my fault or the type of thread I use. All you need is some good quality needles and threads if you want to go through multi layers of fabric. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other Brother owners to provide you with a good answer.

I bought this machine as I wanted to start making bits and bobs from scratch and just have fun learning how to do it all. Electrical Hazards: • This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Christine's teaching style was clear and concise, making it easy to follow along and understand the intricacies of each method.If you are looking for even more stitches from your new sewing machine then the Brother AE2500 should be on your radar, it has 25 stitches and only costs a few quid more than the AE1700. In addition it features a twin needle allowing you to get more creative with decorative stitches on a wide range of fabrics. With a large majority of Brother Sewing Machines been targeted towards beginners, it should come as no surprise that the Brother AE1700 is designed with ease of use in mind. The 12-stitch sewing machine is the perfect way to get started, with a small variety of stitches that help . It has a drop in bobbin, and an automatic bobbin winder, so you no longer need to wind your bobbins manually.