I am something of a self-taught sewing expert and also have two sisters that have run a small tailoring shop for several years. Any self-respecting seamstress is aware that a good sewing machine is an essential investment if one is to produce high-quality work, particularly if one sews professionally. The Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine is an impressive achievement by Brother. Combining market-leading efficiency with a vast array of creative options, this will soon be the go-to choice for professional tailors.
Although some may balk at the 0+ price tag, keep in mind that the Brother PC-420 belongs to the lower end of the sewing machine price range. Though admittedly higher-priced than most other cheap sewing machines, which are usually budget sewing machines for beginners, the sheer volume of options and the quality of this machine's output justify the price.
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In today's technology obsessed world, the name of the game is features - and the Brother PC-420 offers tons of features at a reasonable price. Take for example the stunning 294 stitch options, ranging from quirky decorative stitches to your most basic utility stitches, or the ten different buttonhole styles to add a little creative flair even to the most workmanlike shirts. As a tailor, I deal with customers of extremely varied taste, but with this machine I am confident in satisfying all of them. In fact, business has improved significantly since my customers enjoy playing a small part in the tailoring process, mixing and matching the different button and stitch styles to create wholly unique workpieces that both the manufacturer and consumer can be proud of.
Computerized sewing machines are increasingly common and the Brother PC-420 has many automated options for greater efficiency. For example, you can save pre-programmed stitch combinations through the My Custom Stitch feature so you don't have to toggle the options all over again. Furthermore, I really appreciated the programmable thread trimmer which severs the thread at both ends automatically to save time. Little innovations like this aren't game-changing, but they do help to make the sewing process a lot faster and more enjoyable.
The Brother PC-420 is capable of handing complicated fabrics, including fake fur and silk-cotton interlays with its twin needle function. The free-arm is very easy to operated with the built-in LCD screen and customization according to your fabric of choice is quickly accomplished, especially with the help of the instructional manual which I found thorough and informative.
I have already purchased 2 additional sets for my sisters' shop. This machine may well be the Holy Grail of lower-end sewing machines. As far as sewing machines for beginners go, this isn't a bad choice. Although one flaw may be the confusing amount of combinations which may initially overwhelm a novice, the little bit of extra effort put in pays off as you will be exposed to a larger variety of sewing techniques and get to exercise some creativity in design. If you're on the fence about buying the Brother PC-420, you'd better jump off it now and get one of these!
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