Sewing Machine Review: Brother LS 1217

The Brother LS 1217 is different from the many new sewing machines available. It is a mechanical sewing machine, with no programmed controls or buttons and is very manual. You could probably find a lot more advanced sewing machines that come with preset stitches and designs such as computerized sewing machines. But the LS 1217 will show you that even without a computer, it can be a great sewing machine.

In the LS 1217, there are two stitches that are available built into the machine already. Not to mention, it comes with a twin needle mechanism which allows you to use two different colored threads while you are sewing. It comes with a free-arm sewing surface and weighs about fifteen pounds.

You can use it to sew many different stitches without having to change a tool or mechanism inside it. It also comes with a tension dial, built in lights to help you see your sewing better, and a fast bobbin winding mechanism. There are also three different needle positions that you can use with the machine.

Some of the advantages of Brother LS 1217:

It is light and portable. Seeing as it only weighs fifteen pounds, this sewing machine can be brought around with you whenever you need it. You can bring it to sewing classes, when you are traveling to different locations, and even just moving it to a different part of your house. It is easy to store and saves space, too. You can place it inside a cabinet or on a table.

It has an easy threading system. Although it is a manual machine and you need to insert the thread on your own, the Brother LS 1217 makes it a lot easier for you and a lot of other customers find it a lot easier to thread on their LS 1217.

You can use different thick fabrics. Not like many other sewing machines, the LS 1217 works great with all materials, from thin cotton to thicker fabrics like denim, wool, leather, and others. You can even have six layers of fabric and the Brother LS 1217 will still be able to sew well and properly, without breaking the needles and all of the stitches are well made and will definitely not come out any time soon.

The built in lights make it easier to see. With the lights in the LS 1217 you can see all of the details of your sewing and check all of the stitches. This will help you work at night and in places that lack enough light for your sewing.

It is simple to keep and use. The Brother LS 1217 is manual and simple, so it is easy to use and figure out the different parts and functions. It is a great machine for beginners and will help them on the road to sewing. It even comes with a CD-ROM guide to help you if you come across any problems, and it is cheap and affordable. You can easily get an LS 1217 sewing machine for only $99.

The only disadvantage to the Brother LS 1217 is that there are no advanced functions and settings in the machine when you get it, so you have to do it all by yourself. The buttonhole requires a four step instead of a one step, which makes it harder.