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(More customer reviews)I purchased this machine because, of the brands I considered, this one had an amazingly great price tag for the number and type of features offered. The only customer internet review I could find for it complained that they had to return the machine because they could not figure out how to wind the bobbin. It took me three tries to wind the bobbin, but I see now that I missed in the directions that there is a notch in the bobbin that has to be aligned onto the winder. Also, it seems the bobbin winder cover has to be fully pushed back and open, which makes sense because that is where the winder thread guide is, but this tip is not spelled out in the directions.
I really like that fact that there are actually two separate manuals, one in English and one in Spanish. No more skimming pages for the directions in English.
In the manual, only five optional accessories are listed and these are quilting foot, quilting guide, walking foot, guide foot, and side cutter. I have located a couple of internet sites that offer these and the special bobbins this machine requires. I am hoping that there are more accessories available for this model than are listed in the manual.
Before buying this machine I visited a local shop in my area who claimed to be an authorized Brother dealer. I wanted to see if I could order accessories from them for this model, and if so, which ones. They were very hostile and unhelpful, claiming that this model/line of Brother was a cheap, inferior line created solely for certain mega stores and internet retailers. They told me they would NOT service it ever.
But I did purchase this machine because I think it will be perfect for my current sewing needs, not to mention my budget. I also purchased a high-end serger machine from a friendly local shop (not the one mentioned above) to give my work a polished, professional look. At some point in the future, I may invest in a more expensive machine when I feel that my skills warrant the expenditure.
I hope to post a further review after I have used this machine a little more. I hope you have found my initial review helpful.
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Brother CS8060 70-Stitch Function Computerized Free Arm Sewing MachineBrother's CS-8060 is a computerized sewing machine featuring 70 stitch functions.This machine features a unique quick-load thread cassette threading system.You simply thread the cassette place it in the machine and the machine is automatically threaded including the needle!The 70 built-in stitch functions include utility stitches, decorative stitches, and heirloom and quilting stitches.This model also has a super-wide 7mm zigzag for large decorative stitches.There is a built-in LED display with easy to use computerized stitch selection. The CS-8060 has a start/stop button to allow you to sew without a foot control if you choose and an electronic speed adjustment so you can select your most comfortable sewing speed.The CS-8060 also features a programmable needle-stop position (needle up/needle down) and drop feed capability which are both great features for quilting.
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