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Brother ES2000 Sewing Machine Review

The Brother ES2000 made a name for itself because of its super lightweight, its bright green trim, and a sprinkling of stitches that accommodate different types of sewing from basic mending to clothes construction and quilting. Because it weighs only 11 pounds and has an easy control panel, this is perfect for beginners or kids.

Brother ES2000 Stitch Patterns
There are a total of 40 built-in stitches including five auto-sizing, one-step buttonholes. The selection of decorative quilting stitches means beginners can explore heirloom projects. Stitches include straight, zigzag, a selection of overcasting stitches, blind hem, shell tuck, several decorative joining stitches, and a number of satin stitches. Stitch width and length are adjustable on certain stitches which expands the functionality of this sewing machine.

Brother ES2000 Presser Feet
Included with this sewing machine are seven snap-on presser feet to help with mending or making clothes, quilting, and some craft sewing: General Purpose, Buttonhole, Overcasting, Monogramming, Zipper, Blind Stitch, and a Button Fitting presser foot.

Brother ES2000 Sewing Machine Features
For beginners, sewing machines that are easy to operate are a blessing and the Brother ES2000 makes bobbin winding and loading as simple as can be with one-step bobbin replacement through their quick set drop in application. The machine worktable removes for free-arm sewing, the automatic needle threader makes getting the machine ready to sew easier on tired eyes and the machine comes with a set of needles to handle a variety of fabrics including cotton, taffeta, flannel, gabardine, satin, denim, corduroy, tweed and knits.

A twin needle and second spool pin are provided so you can create parallel lines of stitch work using the same or different colored threads. Reverse is done through use of a push button located on the front of the sewing machine. Top thread is established through vertical thread delivery.

Maximum operating speed is 850 stitches per minute, thread tension is dial adjustable, and there is accessory storage within the machine body. If the sewing machine runs into a problem, one of 6 error codes and one of three beeping sounds will indicate the nature of the problem and all codes are well defined in the instruction manual.

A number of accessories are included to help with common sewing and machine maintenance tasks such as a seam ripper, extra needles and bobbins, a cleaning brush, and a screwdriver. Maintenance is simple and can be done without any additional tools other than the ones provided.

The Brother ES2000 sewing machine has been around for awhile now but continues to deliver on a solid reputation for consistent sewing and even stitches. It is fun to use and the use of brightly colored trim around the LCD panel certainly makes it stand out from other, plain white sewing machines.

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