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I am so pleased with this machine! Firstly, although it's classed as 'pre-owned' as 'a return', the machine was in immaculate condition, everything was in its original packaging, it looked brand new. Secondly, the machine itself is excellent. So easy to use, I was able to start sewing within 10 mins of opening the box. So many things I love about it, here's just a few.. The manual is excellent, so detailed, plus the quick start guide and DVD are also so useful. The range of stitches is great, I especially love the decorative ones. Being able to 'write' words with the font, and it saving the word into its memory...brilliant! It tells you which foot you need for each stitch..no more flicking through a manual each time! Being able to operate the machine through a button, you don't have to use a foot pedal if you don't want to. Plus you can vary the speed. It will be a machine that I will never grow out of, as it has every stitch, and more, for anything I could ever want to sew, now and in the future. I think anyone would feel confident using this machine, from beginners up to professional sewists. And the best thing about it? The price, at more than 50% off the RRP! Buy one, you will love it!Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
A top brand, so you can't really go wrong. I would class this machine as mid to upper range capability. Good for the keener home sewer that wants some fun and a good range of capability for a host of applications. Bobbin system is a step up from the more basic machines, and does not have a separate bobbin carrier - just a nice simple drop-in system. For the less experienced user, the manual is excellent, and details each feature, plus good debugging for various issues. It has tables detailing what thread parameters to use, and tells you which foot types do what. Diagrams are clear and all well explained. Top quality build, simple top thread routing. My two dislikes start with the foot lift, which is to the right side of the needle, under the bridge - worst place you could put it, in the tightest access area. I prefer around the back. Being right handed, I use the left hand to operate the foot lift, with the right for holding the work piece.... or rather I used too. Reaching all the way round to the foot lift with the left hand is not practical. My second dislike is the needle threader - I reckon the stamping is not up to scratch for the all-important part with the hook that catches the thread. My cheap £130 machine was work of wonder and rarely ever failed me - a doddle to use, you just laid the thread across it, let go, and let the threader go, and hey-presto!. This thing is a pain,and requires the thread to be pulled into the back of the threader ,then pull up and forwards, before both hands let go. I can now get it to works about 60-70% of the time, otherwise a second or third try is needed.My guess is the hook stamping was made either with a worn tool (most likely), or it just lacks the correct rake / sharpness and so the thread is prone 'get away'. I class these two issues as minor irritations, which time and practice will get around, and I have no regrets about this buying this machine - it's a very capable product.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Fantastic machine for the machine, I use mine all the time, especially great for taking to classes. So light to carry and the extension table is a boom. Very easy to use and fantastic array of stitches, could ask for better and you have the Brother name which in my opinion is very good. As of yet my friend has bought one the same on my recommendation and loves it and now this machine I got for my daughter who is thrilled to bit with her machine. So thats 3 of us that's singing its praises.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Very nice machine, instruction booklet is really easy to follow. the patterns - just pop the numbers in from the built in cards on the front and sew it really is that easy. The needle threader is a must for me and this one always works. I bought it as a replacement for an older Brother machine which was excellent also but did not have the features that this one does. I would recommend this to anyone who is thinking of buying one.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The FS130QC is a wonderful for the range of stitches it offers. Excellent drop in bobbin and easy bobbin threading, with a very easy top threading mechanism especially when linked with the needle threader. Comes with a range of feet for nearly all the jobs you will need to do. The work table is excellent as well especially useful for sewing small projects. The three speed mechanism is great and can be linked when using the foot pedal so the sewing does not run away with you. It is lightweight only weights approximately 8 kilograms and can be moved around easily. The hard dust cover is the only thing that I do not like as it hangs on the top of the machine, and does not come to the very bottom, wobbles when you move the machine with it on. However, in saying this, it is really the quality of the machine we are looking at here, and this machine, in my opinion, is top notch.Read full review
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