Brother CS6000i Sewing And Quilting Machine Reviewed (2020)

Here are the salient features of this incredible machine:

• Over 60 built-in stitch types.

• Automatic Needle Threader.

• Speed Controls (For fast and slow operations).

• Quilting Table.

• LCD Control Panel.

• Hard Cover Included.

• Stitch Length & Width Adjustment.

• 7.1 Step Buttonhole Options.

• Start/Stop Button for no-pedal sewing.

& So Much More!

This list was cut short so that you do not have to wade through reading other features, there are many that are left. This sewing machine has so much to offer to its users. You can check out other features online. Now, to the review!

When you are buying from Brother, you are buying from the best. Not only they provide quality hardware, but they also do not spare any expense while providing accessories to the users. You will get a hardcover for this machine to protect it from dust and debris all the time. This might be not much of an importance for an average user, but you can find comfort in the fact that your machine is literally covered from damage. This machine shines through its rivals in terms of how much care had gone into this machine, its accessories, and packaging.

In the box, you will find these:

• 9 Different Presser Foot.

• Needle Set.

• Ripper.

• Bobbins.

• Eyelet Punch.

• Spool Caps & Pins.

• Cleaning Brush.

• Accessory Pouch.

There is one other thing that we need to talk about this machine – the warranty.

For what it counts, it may look like perpetuity. It is because this machine comes with under a 25-year warranty contract for breakages and other disruptions. The company will replace or repair your hardware without charging a fee for it. There may be shipping charges involved if your machine has to cover some distance to reach the site.

The best part about this machine is that you can often find it online for just around $150.

It is as versatile and feature-packed as you would find other expensive counterparts. For beginners or passionate novices, this could be the best starter.

Setup Made Easy
With the latest and greatest machinery baked into this machine, you can run this hardware for what it is made of just out of the box.

Threading
There is a marked and numbered diagram for threading the machine which will indicate all the different threading spots. This will allow you to thread the machine even if it is your first time threading a machine ever.

Automatic Needle Threading System
Once you are done with the threading, you can head to the automatic needle threading system. All you need to do is press the lever situated on the side of the machine and the Brother will take care of the rest. Unlike other machines, you do need to crouch there, poking your fingers for 20 minutes around the needle to slip the thread through its eye. You press the lever, threading gets done. It is that simple!

Automatic Bobbin Winding System
There is a diagram included in the box that will show you how to use the automatic bobbin winding system of the Brother CS6000i.

This includes a quick-set, top drop-in bobbin which prevents the incidents of trying to fish your thread. This may be the most repulsive thing about setting up a sewing machine before starting work.

Now that you have reached here, you can turn on the work light and continue in the same fashion, or you can start on to your next project!

Quilting Table
It might be a part of your setup to attach the quilting table with your hardware. The table is large and sturdy that will allow you to wade through your tricky and hard projects with much ease. This means even when you are a novice, you can take on the hardest quilting work with no trouble at all.

Stitch Selection
One of the things that make this machine an enticing piece for beginners as well as professionals is the features that this little baby is packing. With a price tag as low as around $150, you will find many features that its expensive counterparts usually sport, as the LCD screen for selection and control.

Through this LCD, you can choose from among the 60 types of built-in stitches. To the right of the machine, you will find a detailed diagram with marked designs and numbers of stitches to choose from. This gives you a clear path to choose what would suit your work more.

By merely pushing a button, you will be able to select the appropriate stitch length and width. This is a great relief for the novices and beginners that are already overwhelmed by the bells and whistles of the new and sophisticated hardware.

There is a whopping 60 stitch selection included in this machine. With an easy setup and selection mechanism, you will be up and running within no time at all.

Here is the number-wise breakdown of the stitches:

• 7 Auto-Buttonhole Styles.

• 6 Heirloom Stitches.

• 7 Quilting Stitches.

• 20 Regular Stitches.

• 20 Decorative Stitches.

Even for professionals let alone amateur, you will find that these stitches really help you pace up your work.

Sewing Speed
The machine comes with an included foot pedal. This is a pressure-sensitive pedal that allows you to control your sewing speed. There is another way to get a grip on your swing speed. Since this is a computerized sewing machine, it allows you to choose from three pre-loaded speed settings. This could be beneficial, especially for those who do not want to concern themselves with the nuisances of the new machinery just yet.

This machine is loaded with so many automatic functions that will make you question the low-price tag of this hardware. One of the striking features is the way it allows the user to deal with complicated patterns. For this, you do not need to do the legwork yourself.

Get your machine to the automatic sewing mechanism. This is the sewing machine version of the autopilot. Now, all you can do is guide your fabric to the specifications of your pattern without worrying about moving your feet at the same time. This feature is extremely helpful for those who are new to this sewing passion.

As an added feature, you can start and stop the sewing at your whim. This will help you in repositioning your fabric in the middle if you need to set a new position.

In this machine, Brother CS6000i, you get so many features that are crammed in a small piece of hardware such as this.

A free arm is available in all sewing machines. Its primary purpose is to sew tube items using fabrics including trouser legs, cuffs, sleeves, etc. In this machine, you also get this free arm which will assist you in making hems and other tube items with relative ease. So, that is another plus with a machine that does pretty much everything that an expensive can do.

The list goes on and one as we explore the features and functions that are baked into this little beast. Another useful feature of this Brother CS6000i is that it comes with a built-in buttonhole creator. You can carve them as many you want in a seamless and hassle-free manner. Many professionals have verified that the holes work just fine with no trouble at all. No need to tweak around a little bit to ensure that the button goes in and out appropriately, all you need to do is punch a hole.

Just like any other premium sewing hardware, you will get a load of different needles that will help you with whatever project you want to work on. Also, like expensive sewing machines in the market, you can use a variety of mediums to work on them, using this sewing machine. For instance, you can use different kinds of fabric under this machine and it will work out just fine.

With different types of needles, it will be easier for you. You can work around with a wide range of materials. There is a question of durability when it comes to needles’ strength, but you can try out some sturdy and carefully check if they can withstand the resistance of leather.

If working with leather and other hard materials covers a major portion of your projects, then you should consider looking for more powered hardware. There are so many models available in the market to choose from that would be more suited to work on rigid materials.

This machine comes with countless features that will ease your work, no matter if you are a professional or an amateur looking to take your things to a new level. With a computerized head to remember things, it does that really well.

For example, it will remember your needle position if you have taken a break and went about doing some other work. This will save you from recalling the original stitch position through hit and trial methods.

Note that it will not remember more advanced level things like stitch customization and so on. So, you need to keep that into account before starting your work.

Now, that we have explored its main features at great lengths, it is time to go through many of its pros and some of its cons for a more well-rounded review. By the end of this section, you will have more clarity about what to expect from this machine or what it can do really well and in which areas it is lacking!

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