Brother SE1900 Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine with 240 Built-in Designs

I've only used it once so far. It seems to work great and I'm sure it will last me for many years.

just figuring everything out but so far good. my prior machine was brothers so I like brothers

The fabric quality is not very good and it tends to pill.

It definitely has a learning curve. I would not consider it a beginner's machine but I love, love, love it!

I purchased this sewing and embroidery machine to replace an older machine. Thrilled to have bought it. The machine sold out quickly. Have the basic operating techniques down, and use the directions when necessary. So quiet to sew with. It has a self winding bobbin, over 135 types of stitches to sew/decorate with. The lighting is really bright. I am able to use my older 4x4 hoop as well as the 5x7 hoop that comes with the machine. Registered the machine on the makers website to gain useful support. Great investment.

I am enjoying my new machine, so far. It runs quiet and very smoothly. I haven't tried the embroidery unit yet. Wal-Mart promised I would receive it in 2 days and I did! Wonderful service!

When my machine arrived. I was so overwhelmed by all the new features I updated to. So many great features that many of the big machines have. I do wish it came with a 4x4 hoop because I do embroidery machine hats. However; since I previously owned the PE700 I can use those hoops on it also. I've only had it for about 3 months and it has not disappointed me one bit. I am having trouble getting use to the presser feet. I'm not sure if this seemly shift when pressing the presser foot is about. I have to lock the screen because I seem to always touch it when I am reaching around it for something. I usually don't release I've done it until I look at the screen. For me this lock feature is not just for changing needles :) I also admire how the embroidery arm comes in it's separate box within the box. I plan to decorate mines to look more sewing appropriate. I've made several garments already on it. It sews FLAWLESS!!! The feed dogs are a BEAST!!! No more pulling or struggling as I did on my previous machine. Another great feature I didn't know I had was that I was able to edit designs and combine them. I was able to create a similar design that I saw one of top of the line sewing machine. This to me spoke VOLUME!!! Brother is so simple to use!!!

This machine doesn't leave you guessing about anything. it guides you all the way. The needle threader, same as on other machines, is weak and breaks easily. Make sure you use the correct thread sizes.

Pros: smart, easy to learn,powerfull. Cons: This machne has horrible winding bobbin mechanism. I have to use my ither sewing singer machine to prepare my bobbins for embroydery. This machine has NO COMPATIBLE snap on magnet hoops of any brand on market, wich is really stupid. Those 2 problems make ne think,i would buy other machibe if i would know it before i got it.

Only had this machine since February and it has broken five needles and the pressure foot release bar is no longer functioning properly