Brother Sewing Machine Reviews

Brother SQ-9000 Sewing Machine
Feature-Rich Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine

Whether you are thinking about starting a new sewing project or crafting a special quilt, the feature-rich SQ-9000 is the perfect machine for you. With 80 built-in stitches and 120 stitch functions, it is ideal for heirloom, quilting, decorative stitching, and garment construction. It has eight styles of 1-step auto-size buttonholes and a built-in font for basic monogramming. Features like the built-in stitch guide flip chart, which is right on the machine, advanced needle threading system, F.A.S.T bobbin winding system and bright LED lighting system provide a new level of ease to your sewing, while a drop feed for free motion quilting and oversized wide quilting table make quilting easier than ever. The electronic variable speed control, start/stop button, free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves, and full range of included accessories add to the convenience the SQ-9000 brings to your sewing and quilting projects. With the SQ-9000, you can experience computerized sewing and quilting at its best.

 

Good Housekeeping Product Review

Rating:  A

Pros:

• Produces quality stitches on various fabrics
• Produces quality stitches on multiple layers
• Easy to create a quality buttonhole
• Easy to thread the machine and wind the bobbin
• Easy to change the presser foot
• Will give you error when set up incorrectly
• Has a start/stop button to sew without pushing the pedal
• Very easy to use
• Lightweight and portable

Cons:

• Machine has the tendency to vibrate more than most when sewing, but this doesn’t effect sewing quality

The SQ-9000 is very user friendly and a great pick for an intermediate-level sewer (or a beginner who is going to do more than just basic sewing). One standout feature: it gives you an error message if your setup is incorrect.


Best for: Intermediate
Reviewed March 2011
Price at time of review: $199

Walmart Customer Review for Brother SQ-9000

Customer Recommendation - 87%

• Average Customer Rating: 4.544 out of 5
• 68 Reviews total
• 59 out of 68 customers would recommend this product to a friend
   

Pros:

• Machine runs smooth and is quiet
• Easy to set up and use
• Machine has a device to thread the needle and it actually works
• Instructions are easy to understand
• Machine is lightweight
• Fast loading drop-in bobbin

Cons:

• Machine shakes a little when sewing

Overstock.com Customer Review for Brother SQ-9000 (Refurbished)

Customer Recommendation - 96%

• Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5
• 49 Reviews total
• 47 out of 49 customers would recommend this product to a friend
   

Pros:

• Button control, sew without using the pedal
• Machine is very quiet and smooth
• Easy set up and use
• Sews beautifully even through heavy upholstery fabric
• Instructions are easy to understand
• Bobbin is visable and is an easy drop-in
• Bobbin winder is easy to use

Cons:

  The self threading needle can be a bit difficult to use, the first time