does it have a drop feed. How much does it weigh and do al Brother feet fit this machine--1/4 quilter and stitch in a ditch. Does it have a cover ( I do not need one.?)
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It does have a drop feed. It also can be used in a "free feed" mode, which apparently quilters use to develop freehand designs (outside my expertise). There is no cover for it although it fit into my old carrying case so standard size, if you have it, will work. According to Brother, the weight is 13.2 lbs. Not sure on the interchangeability of feet (I had an old New Home before, so wasn't an issue)--if the ones you have are just the foot with a bar across that snaps into the machine, there's a good chance they are usable on this machine.
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I can't find one either, but I take off the left part and fit the machine into a rolling (scrapbookers) craft bag. I bought a regular cover (hard plastic) at first, but I don't like it. (you have to take of that part anyway. The rolling cart is better, even though you have to take off the left side of the machine. Hope this helps?
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As described in other answers, your basic attachments, screwdriver, quilt guide, 3 bobbins, and note that the cover is a cloth cover. Unless you plan to leave your machine out, you might want to purchase a hard case for the machine. I did that, and it was only $20, and there is plenty of room for a few other small items, since this machine is not big. Incidentally, I love this little machine.
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Hi Frank, The Bother xr1355 sewing machine is a bit larger than the singer universal carrying case. There is a Brother 530 Universal carrying case on Amazon for $20.00 that will be a great fit for your machine. good luck.
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Hi, This is Toni, To make your life easier and for comparison purposes, key in "brother SC9500" and click on that machine with the 'Prime' listed when you get to that machine scroll down to BEFORE the listing of the off-site 3rd party sellers, underneath the 'item number and weight and length and width of the machine. It will describe the machine and give the feet... Id did NOT see the 1/4 inch foot listed. Hope this helps,Toni
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Sadly (if you're on a budget at all), the next step up I believe is the Brother 1250...a gorgeous machine, but runs about $1700. Not available at Amazon; I think you have to buy it from a dealer. I want exactly the same thing, but not to spend that much on a hobby I only do once in awhile. I ordered the Singer Futura XL-400 because it just is TOO tempting despite the reviews....has large embroidery area and some nice regular sewing stitches....guess what? The machine CROAKED the first time we tried to embroider with it! My husband is a computer guy and I'm experienced at embroidery...we read the directions carefully..... VERY disappointing, I should have believed the reviews here on Amazon....would not recommend that machine, no matter how tempting it looks! Getting customer service from Singer is nearly impossible, too. Hope you find this helpful....wish Brother would come out with something as dependable as the se400, but with 5x7 capabilities at the lower price!
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I have used this machine to hem denim jeans, sew through several layers of corduroy, and quilt with no problem. I do use different feet for different projects, which helps feed the fabric through more easily, and I do lift the foot when going over a very thick seam to help it feed through manually. I love this sewing machine! I have had no issues with plastic vs. metal gears so far.
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This machine has a 7" throat and does have a drop in bobbin,I absolutely love this machine.
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I love my Janome . I mainly use it for quilting, but also do a lot of alterations for friends and family. Working with thick fabric and seams on blue jeans is the worst, but my janome goes over those seams, well, seamlessly! Haha. Seriously, my Janome has an even feed system that works like a charm on thick fabrics. Hope this info helps. CB
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the machine weighs 11 lbs. my repair man said it wouldn't sew thru heavy weight or layers, but it sews fine thru 2 layers of cotton with batting or a heavy interface. I love it!
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It doesn't actually "drop down". The left end flips up and has a brace underneath making the entire top a flat surface to place your machine and plenty of room for fabric to lay out. There is a shelf underneath the center section which was perfect for my older machine to sit on out of the way. I also put a cloth storage box on each shelf on the right hand side to keep my things better organized. I absolutely love it!!
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The cutter head holds two pieces of string that you load one at a time. It is not bump to feed. I HATE the bump to feed systems. This single piece loader head is much better
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I cannot remember....I am sure you can go online with Singer and see...or YouTube. I bought the more expensive model because it did have, I think, more stitch designs, it also cuts thread and I felt for a little extra money, I would go with the best, as it might be my last machine. I test drove the Bernina, Viking, Baby Lock.....I hate my Janome, which is why I was trying to find a better machine overall....I felt the Bernina is a rip-off...women ooh and ah over it to beat the band, but honestly....for the thousands of dollars and the fact that feet are $50.00 each and more...it is an advertising schmooze. Getting women to believe the Bernina is the best is just that...a schmooze! Viking and Singer are now made at the same manufacturing plant....Brother and Baby Lock are made by the same company, also. I have a stand alone embroidery machine by Janome...and I have a Babylock Serger (it's awesome)....and of all the machines I own..,.if I have a project....I go immediately to my Singer Quantum Stylist....it has the strength and the power and all the stitch designs I will ever need...it is much easier to program than the Brother...easier to thread than the Brother...is quieter than the Brother and when it cuts the thread it is MUCH quieter than the Brother and I cannot imagine a project other than sewing awning canvas that it can't do. If you are going to sew awning canvas, then get a mechanical machine...don't be fooled by the word COMMERCIAL....get a TRUE hardcore mechanical machine that doesn't do anything but sew straight stitches
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I love this machine. I have done some light quilting so I think it should sew denim but can't swear to it. I purchased for quilt classes due to its light weight. Hope that helps a bit.
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I haven't tried it personally, but I believe this machine is plenty strong enough to handle quilting. It has a few quilt-specific stitches, but depending on the results you're looking for, it may not have all the quilting stitches that you'd get on a higher-end or quilt-specific machine.
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I believe it weighes around 35 lbs. It can sew extremely fast and is a workhorse. However, I do not sew leather. I might do a small project, but not as a rule. I enjoy my machine for free motion quilting.
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I believe the ten spool stand sits behind the machine. But for an answer, call Brother Customer Service for an answer to that. I don't think the cover comes off, just opens.