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4.36 out of 5stars
(14 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/07/2009
Great Machine! Great Value
This was my first sewing machine and I love it. It is easy to operate and very user-friendly. I have created blankets, pillows, pillow cases, reusable gift bags, etc. I have not been disappointed. I can stitch through heavy material with ease. This is a great machine at a great value. I have attached photos of two items I have created with this machine.
teachersqualls

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/07/2020
Heads up before buying
The sewing needle cracked on my first use, your boy is very sad.
Hoegan
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/30/2022
    Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine
    This sewing is a great value for your dollar if the features you need are in this machine. Everything you need to use this machine and the features are included. It sews light and medium weight fabrics. There are tons of youtube tutorials to learn all its features in minutes.
    Unknown
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/03/2021
    Broke in 2 weeks. Don't blame the brand
    It broke less than two weeks after buying. I used it twice and it broke when I wasn't even touching the machine. I even took it to a certified brother's sewing machine repair shop. They just told me to return it and get a new/different one so I did. Giving the machine three stars because I was told by the shop that it's a great machine and they were baffled in broke so quickly. I would just maybe purchase it from a place that isn't online from Walmart
    Victoria
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/07/2020
    Heads up before buying
    The sewing needle cracked on my first use, your boy is very sad.
    Hoegan
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/14/2020
    This machine was working great then after about 2 weeks maybe it's making a grinding noise as the needle is going down after you stop sewing. The space between the part where the light is and the part where the bobbin is is very low!!! I've sewn for years first machine ever like that.... second brother machine that I've had to send back in 3 months!!!!
    Gloria
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/07/2020
    Love my new brother !
    Easy set up! Very user friendly! Has more features then I will ever use! Great price!
    Sqlvampire
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/07/2017
    Great for Beginners & Professionals alike !
    "I am posting this review as part of my entry in Walmart's Sewing Contest." This is the first sewing machine I've purchased. I was wary of all the fancy patterns, since I only really need straight sewing and zig zag. I was also wary of quality, considering the price. But I'm thrilled with this little unit! PROS: Quiet. Light weight enough to stow and retrieve without an effort. Perfect tension, easily adjustable. Cool buttonhole maker (though it's a little complicated to do the first time -- worth it). Top loading bobbin. Easy, digital stitch length and width adjustment and stitch selection. Sews over heavy stuff better than any machine I've ever used. FABULOUS thread cutter that leaves enough thread to start the beginning of a new seam while keeping the needle threaded. No hassle bobbin winding. Easy foot changing. CONS: Assembly around the foot and needle is REALLY shiny metal, making the eye of the needle super hard to see for the reflections. Brushed (dull) metal would be much better. Light isn't optimally placed for needle threading. Threading the machine is a little more clunky than I'd like -- would rather have the take-up lever exposed, and the thread guide above the needle takes two hands to thread properly. But these are minor things. OPINION AFTER 6 MONTHS USE: I LOVE this machine! After using it (a lot!) . It definitely helps to glance through the instructions! Therein, I discovered the needle threader. Wow. It was a little tricky to figure out at first, but now I'm a pro at it, and what a joy it is. The second thing I've learned to love is the needle-up button. After sewing a line of stitching, and BEFORE lifting the presser foot and cutting the thread, I've gotten in the habit of pressing this button every time. This prevents the needle from threading when beginning a new seam (when the take-up lever ends up in the down position). The zig-zag function makes a gorgeous satin stitch; so it's great for applique. The only change I'd wish for is that the presser foot be different, with a centered instead of left thread opening, and that the default needle position were in the center of the foot. But in general, this little wonder has revived my love of sewing after years! Photo of my latest project is attached.
    Sandra
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/02/2016
    Purchased Several Months Ago and Love It!
    The machine was well packed and arrived in a timely manner. It was easy to set up and I made my first button holes for the quiet book shown.I love the drop down needle and drop in bobbin feature. It does come with a manual, but I find lots of video tutorials online videos to be most helpful. Also very easy to remove bobbin case for cleaning.
    Lucie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/02/2016
    Purchased Several Months Ago and Love It!
    The machine was well packed and arrived in a timely manner. It was easy to set up and I made my first button holes for the quiet book shown.I love the drop down needle and drop in bobbin feature. It does come with a manual, but I find lots of video tutorials online videos to be most helpful. Also very easy to remove bobbin case for cleaning.
    Lucie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/10/2016
    Gorgeous machine with gorgeous results
    I am posting this review as part of my entry in Walmart's Holiday Sewing Contest. I've owned quite a few sewing machines and hands down this is my favorite. The CS6000i is a surprisingly sturdy machine that can handle just about everything from spandex to lightweights to some upholstery. It comes with so many accessories that you probably won't need but the walking foot is an absolute lifesaver when sewing stretch fabrics. It works by moving feed dogs above the fabric as well as below, ensuring an even and stable stitch without fabric bunching. Bunching is a miserable issue I have struggled with for years; not once has this machine ever given me problems!!! This is a wonderful machine for beginners. The automatic bobbin winder, needle threader, and easy to use bobbin case make this machine ideal for anyone just learning how to sew. By taking advantage of the lettering system on the numerous feet, beginners never have to worry about trying to find the proper foot for the job. Below is a sample of my work, modeled by me. This dress was made for an independent fashion and design photoshoot at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. (That's just a fancy way of saying I love to sew unusual things with unusual fabrics and my friends and I like to take pictures in pretty places.) It's made from neoprene and heavy vinyl. It's a bit hard to tell but the white vinyl is actually appliquéd to the neoprene!!! To my absolute surprise, this machine handled it perfectly!!!! Even the fur trim was sewn on with no problems. If I had tried this with my old Kenmore, my poor machine would have given up halfway through. One tip for sewing fur or other thick material; take advantage of the machine's automated features. By pressing the arrow button located on the neck of the machine, you can set to stitch automatically. This is a lifesaver for keeping even stitches while sewing heavier fabric which maybe require a bit more cajoling that usual. Don't forget the backstitch, which is also automated!!! I have yet to throw a problem that the CS6000i can't solve. It's easy to use for beginners and just feature-rich enough to satisfy people with experience sewing. I've recommended it to multiple people both for it's price and how incredibly sturdy it is. If you're looking at a new machine, I guarantee you'll be extremely happy with this one.
    Brooke
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/07/2016
    Who knew I could be a sewer!!!!
    Sewing has become a joy with this brothers sewing machine. So easy to use. No more fighting with the bobbin, threads and stitches. I LOVE making button holes and attaching buttons. From alterations to decro, to embrodery, you can easily do it with this mashine. I embrodered the edge of a wedding veil in 45 minuets with the touch of 2 buttons!!!!THIS MACHINE WILL KEEP YOU SEWING!!!!
    Cindie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/01/2010
    A great sewing machine!
    I bought this sewing machine about two months ago and sew almost everyday on it. I have been making blankets for foster children as well as mats for the children in Haiti which means I have used a variety of fabrics as well as thickness and use of batting. I use the walking foot from my other Brother machine and it too works great on this machine. This is my second Brother sewing machine and I absolutely love it! It is easy to use and I have enjoyed it so much! I highly recommend this machine whether you have been sewing for years or just beginning. All of the features are very user friendly. This is by far one of the best machines that I have had as well as being reasonably priced.
    luvsewigandquilting2
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/02/2010
    4 years and still going strong!
    I bought this machine more than 4 years ago when I was working on a chorus dress for my high school sophomore daughter and my old metal machine finally bit the dust. At midnight. I ran out to walmart and bought this one because it had all the features I wanted, and walmart was open all night. I was sewing within 20 minutes--the instruction booklet was very clear, and I'm still using it for reference today. I was able to finish my daughter's dress in time for her concert the next day. I'd been putting up with that old machine's tendency to lose tension and tangle for a long, long time. This brother was my first brand new machine and I was amazed that sewing could be so EASY! I haven't regretted the purchase even once. That same daughter is finishing her second year of college so it's been four years now. I've sewn everything from Jeans to Satin on this, and as long as I have the right needle for the job, it has never given me an ounce of trouble. Any problems I've had always turn out to be MY errors, not the machine's. I love being able to set it so the presser foot stays down when I take my foot off the pedal. I also have the option of setting it so it automatically raises every time I stop, but I prefer the needle to stay down. I love being able to push a button to raise the presser foot or to reverse stitch. And I love the 3 speed settings. One of my favorite features is the computerized selection of stitches. All the stitches are shown right on the front of the machine with its number. When I punch in the number, the LCD screen tells me which presser foot I need. The presser feet (foots?) are so EASY to switch out! It just takes seconds. The trick for me that works every time is to hook the foot onto the bar, then drop the lever fast so the foot flattens. It clicks into place instantly. My favorite foot is the walking foot that came with the machine. It makes all my sewing so much easier I have a tendency to use it even when I don't have to. With the buttonholer that I ordered separately, I can do buttonholes with a single step too. Bobbins were a little bit difficult to find at first, but I've found them at Joann's and at WalMart now. I have a huge supply so I don't run out. The plastic ones haven't given me any trouble at all. The bobbin winder is also convenient and easy to use, and I LOVE the drop in feature and the incredible ease of threading it. It still amazes me how fast I can change thread colors with this machine. It needs to be dusted out regularly under and around the bobbin holder, and a little brush is supplied with it for this purpose. Also, I regularly check that the presser foot screw and the needle screw are tight because they tend to loosen on their own. A screwdriver is provided. I've been sewing for 25 years, although I would not claim to be an expert. This meets all my needs and then some. I am completely happy with this machine and if it ever breaks down, I'll be glad to buy the same model to replace it. It's been worth every penny of the $189 I paid for it. The only other machine I want now is a serger!
    khf65
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/07/2009
    Great Machine! Great Value
    This was my first sewing machine and I love it. It is easy to operate and very user-friendly. I have created blankets, pillows, pillow cases, reusable gift bags, etc. I have not been disappointed. I can stitch through heavy material with ease. This is a great machine at a great value. I have attached photos of two items I have created with this machine.
    teachersqualls
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/29/2008
    Excellant value
    I can't believe the features this very light weight (10 lbs) machine has. I've been sewing for 45 years and needed a second machine for classes and sewing bees and have I found it. It's great! I did have to buy the 1/4" quilting foot seperatly from another source though. It did not come with it, but I knew that when purchasing it. It is just what I wanted. I really wanted a machine that had the blanket stitch for machine applique and it has 2 sizes of it. Love it!
    TCSews