Brother AE1700 17-Stitch Sewing Machine

Product Information

The design is compact and very durable due to the metal chassis. For those that have taken up sewing classes the 6Kg overall weight is a good selling point, as is the carry handle for portability.

Weighing 6.7 Kg this is by no means considered a lightweight sewing machine. This is however a good indication that it has many parts made of metal rather than plastic, which is always a good sign as metal parts are far more durable. If you are thinking about taking it to sewing classes just be sure that you don’t have to walk too far before you get to your class. Included Accessories With 17 stitches in total including straight, zigzag and decorative it offers a good variety for a newcomer. There is a 4-step buttonhole, which allows for the sewing of different size buttonholes.

In the case of this deal, if you look next to my avatar, you will see I posted it ONE YEAR AGO. It has expired. The jam-proof construction of the bobbin topped with a transparent cover makes stitching almost effortless and easier for users to see how much thread is left. The other handy options include zigzag, buttonhole, and zipper feet.

Upholstery –These tend to involve heavier fabrics so you will need to invest in a good quality heavy-duty sewing machine. Equipped with a 51 watt motor, while this machine may be considered a beginners machine it does have the ability to sew through multiple layers of fabric with ease. While this motor is less powerful than quilting machine motors, you are still able to successfully test your quilting skills out while using this model. Another positive feature is the adjustable stitch length and width which is a feature normally found with more expensive models.

A-Grade AE1700 Overview

The Singer 1507 is the first model in my top recommendations and also the most affordable. Due to it being the cheapest model, it is also the most basic in terms of features and specifications. If you are looking for a very basic introduction model to sewing, the 1507 from Singer is a good choice as it does have some very positive attributes. Janome are one of my favourite brands their sewing machines are always very high quality, robust and built to last. The Janome 2200XT is one of their entry models and it comes highly recommended for both beginners and more experienced users of sewing machines.