Comments for A Review by Jim

Comment on Brother CS6000i by Jen

Jen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:16:18 +0000

Same problem! I came online to try and find a solution. The tension just seems to have a mind of it’s own – and that clunk sound definitely spells disaster, I have learned to dread it! I will try the metal bobbin as well and see what happens….

Comment on Brother CS6000i by Jim

Jim — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:57:59 +0000

Sorry to hear of your troubles Jordan. I haven’t heard of your particular problems with this machine before, so I’m afraid I can’t be of much help.

Can anyone else lend Jordan a hand with this?

Comment on Brother CS6000i by Jordan

Jordan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:19:05 +0000

I’m really having a difficult time with this machine — The upper thread keeps breaking and the under-stitching can become gnarled in a jungle of thread. I change the tension and it will stitch for a little while and then POP goes the thread. Also the machine makes a nice humming sound and then suddenly a clunking sound as i sew. i’ve looked for a Brother dealer that might have classes so I can get live help, but alas — I follow the operation manual, but it’s a mystery to me what I’m doing wrong. The thread is good thread — I buy it at a sewing store (all purpose thread) — I’m going to try the metal bobbin and see if that helps — but any advice you have will be greatly appreciated!

Comment on Brother CS6000i by Jim

Jim — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:45:33 +0000

Glad I could help

Comment on Brother CS6000i by M.E.

M.E. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:53:42 +0000

Thanks for your review of this machine. I am a beginner…your comments were helpful and easy to understand. Yours is the only posting I’ve found that tells what kind of metal bobbins to use in the machine. I think I’ve decided on this one. Thanks also to Mary for her experienced advice.

Comment on Brother CS6000i by Mary

Mary — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:45:10 +0000

I teach sewing and this machine is one I recommend to my students. It is very user friendly. My youngest student is 8 years old and received this machine for Christmas and is having fun with with all the decorative stitches. I also have several adults that have bought this machine. All of them are very happy with it and it is easy for them to use.
A note on thread….buy the better threads. Cheaper threads create more dust in the bobbin and tensions therefore it will interfere with the stitch quality. Also change your needle frequently. Most machines that go in for repair just need to have the needle changed. If your machine is skipping stitches most likely the needle is dull or you are using the wrong type of needle for the fabric. Changing the needle could save you an expensive repair bill.
Mary
Claflin Academy of Sewing & Design

Comment on Brother CS6000i by Jim

Jim — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:32:07 +0000

Pleased you found the review useful Daryl.

I hope your wife enjoys using the CS6000i. It the best I could find for the price point.

Comment on Brother CS6000i by Daryl Turner

Daryl Turner — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:23:37 +0000

This was a very helpful posting. My wife really wants to upgrade her machine and this is almost $50 cheaper than the machine she thinks she wants. I’m going with this one. There is only about a $10 price difference depending on where I order it from. I’ll probably get it on Amazon. It comes with far more attachments than many of the other machines, even some of the other Brother machines. I’m very happy with this currently being the top pick for a Christmas gift that my wife wants. She’s using a very cheap machine right now that’s loud and doesn’t do anything special and she’s always complaining about it etc etc and really wants a new one. Thank you again for the post.

Comment on Brother CS6000i by Brother CS6000

Brother CS6000 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:45:43 +0000

This machine represents the most incredible value-for-money on the market today. It is very, very easy to use, and the manual is exceptionally helpful. It comes with every foot and accessory you could ever possibly need. In fact, there is nothing more you can buy for it. Compare that to the other sewing machine manufacturers, which give you only the most basic feet and then you must purchase everything else separately. If you have been hankering for the convenience of fully computerized sewing, automatic needle threading, push-button sewing, and lots of fun stitches, don’t hesitate. I highly recommend this machine. I’ve owned very expensive machines from all the top manufacturers, and would not recommend it if the stitches were not beautiful or if it were loud or junky.

Webmaster of brothercs6000.com

Comment on Snow Cone Maker by Krystal

Krystal — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:49:55 +0000

All of my questions selettd?thanks!