Brother LS2125I 10-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Automatic 4-Step Buttonholer

Comment: Got this sewing maching for $75.I have never used a sewing machine before.My mom taught me to do basic stitches.. It was so good and very very easy.. I loved it.

Comment: I ordered this machine for simple projects like repairs, hemming jeans/pants, and making pillow covers or other easy-to-sew things for our home.

If you are gentle with it and take it slow, you can use a regular needle to do all of these things.

So far I have hemmed two pairs of jeans, made a pillow cover, and repaired the seam on a shirt. Haven't broken a needle, and the machine didn't seem to be overworked in the process.

I like the fact that there are not too many buttons to deal with and it is manual. I really don't need a fancy machine with so many options that it takes going to a class to learn how to use it.

I will say that it helps that I already learned to sew on something similar many years ago, so some sewing experience helps.

Comment: First I want to say this: this is a very beginner machine. If you want to learn to sew, this is great. It's very easy to understand. It's a good little machine. I had mine for almost 2 years before I upgraded to a janome and became a better sewist. I've had zero problems with mine. It's a bit noisy, and you need a mat under it, so it doesn't shake itself off the table. But other than that, i've had no complaints. Even though I have a great fancy new machine, I am keeping my cheapo little brother for a backup.

Comment: I bought this machine for myself on a whim in 2008 after seeing the great reviews. I have never been the "craftsy" type, and hated Home Ec in school. The machine sat in the box for 6 months until a friend who IS a craftsy woman showed me how to make my first pillowcase. I was hooked. The machine has been humming along ever since. For the hobbyist, this is a good investment. It's sturdy with enough stitches available to have fun with, and it lets you know when it's time for an oiling, as it starts to smell a bit like a vacuum cleaner belt going bad. It's easy to access the parts that need oil, and the instruction book has good illustrations for care. I have had to change a needle and untangle a mess from the bobbin and things went well. The only negative thing is that the thread does get wrapped around the wheel sometimes and you have to stop and re-thread the needle. When I am ready to upgrade, I will get a machine that threads the needle for me. For now though, I am totally satisfied with this machine, and would recommend it for anyone. Also, the instruction books came packaged with one in English and a separate one in Spanish, so it's easy to find what you need.

Comment: I love this sewing machine because it's SO EASY. When it first arrived, I thought to myself, "Wow, this is going to be difficult to use..." but boy was I wrong. The instructions are very simple to follow and I had myself sewing within a half hour.

The different sewing types is a nice added option and it makes for a nicer finish. I haven't yet used the button-holer, but it seems to be pretty self explanatory.

So far I've created pillows, clothing, handbags (for my daughter) and a blanket.

I can't stress enough: this is SO easy!