What was the last time you felt so excited you just wanted to scream, run around the house and kiss anyone withing a proximity of 10 meters? I just could not contain myself when 2 days ago this box arrived for me...
You might wondering what was in the box that got me so excited... Well, it's my brand new Brother 1500D sewing/ embroidery machine!!!!! Finally it arrived and gosh, did I have to wait for it! The sewing machine I owned was my very first sewing machine (Singer) which was basically falling apart. When I first started sewing my husband treated me to a sewing machine.But what do you buy... For someone without much experience it's hard to choose between all the different brands and models. And the Indian salesman didn't help much either. I mean the poor bloke didn't even know the difference between an overlock and a sewing machine!
As a first sewing machine the singer did the job... it sewed! But that was about it. Nothing else. Nada.
So after a few quite productive years of sewing I was yearning for a "real" sewing machine. First I did my research. Which brand is good, what do I want from it, what functions do I like... the list is endless. I finally found what I was looking for... The Brother 1500D was what I wanted!
Basic Features
LCD Size (Horizontal x Vertical) inches 3.5 x 4.6
Display (Number of Colors) Monochrome
Stitch Select Touch panel
Screensaver No
Opening Screen Yes
On-Screen Help Yes
Built-in Languages Yes
On-Screen Editing Yes
Realistic Preview No
Lighting 5 LEDs
Number of Needles 1
Needle Threading System Advanced
Thread Tension Automatic
Easy Bobbin Winding Yes
Adjustable Bobbin Winding Speed Yes
Thread Sensor Upper and Bobbin
Thread Sensor On/Off No
Automatic Thread Cutter Yes
Quick Set™ Bobbin Yes
Full USB No
Computer Connectivity with Update Capability Yes
Mouse Capability by USB No
Media Type Embroidery Card
Sewing Features
Bed Area (depth x width) inches 6.8 x 11.4
Work Space (height & width) inches 4.5 x 8.2
Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) 1,000
Knee Lifter Yes
Feed Dog 7
Back to Beginning Key No
Standard Presser Feet Included with Machine 11
Built-in Sewing Stitches (Includes Buttonhole Styles) 283
Buttonhole Styles 12 One-step
Built-in Sewing Lettering Fonts 3
Stitch Width 7mm
Stitch Length 5mm
My Custom Stitch™ Feature Yes
Side Feeding Yes
Start/Stop Button Yes
Speed Controller Yes
Twin Needle Setting Key Yes
Needle Position Key (Up/Down) Yes
Automatic Height Adjuster™ AHA® Feature No
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Yes
Presser Foot Leveling Yes
Automatic Presser Foot Lifter Yes
Pivot Function No
Drop Feed/Free Motion Yes
Free Motion Quilting Foot Yes
Built-in Quilting Stitches No
Included Quilting Feet No
Free Arm Yes
Table Yes
Specialty Feet Included Yes (Additional specialty feet may be available. See Optional Accessories)
Embroidery Features
Maximum Embroidery Area (X x Y) 6.25 x 10.25
Maximum Embroidery Speed (stitches per minute) 800
Built-in Embroidery Designs (non-license) 72
Built-in Embroidery Designs featuring Disney/Pixar® Characters 91
Built-in Frame Designs 10 Shapes x 12 Stitch Patterns
Trial Position/Layout Function Yes
Pattern Rotating 1, 10, or 90 Degrees
Compatible with Brother Embroidery Software Yes
Software Upgrades Yes
iBroidery®.com - Ready Yes. See www.iBroidery.com for compatible designs
Carton Contents
Accessory Storage Yes
Carrying Case Hard cover
Included Accessory Feet Walking foot, Side cutter foot, Quilting foot, Buttonhole foot, Blind Stitch foot, Button fitting foot, Monogramming foot, Embroidery foot, Zipper foot, Overcasting foot
Table Yes
Other Included Accessories Knee lifter, embroidery unit, accessory kit with needle set, twin needle, needle plate, extra spool pin, spool caps (3), spool net, bobbins (4), embroidery bobbin thread, screwdrivers (3), touch pen, bobbin case, eyelet punch, scissors, chalk pen, USB cable, power cord, Operation Manual
Included Embroidery Hoops 2 (10.25" x 6.25", 5" x 7") Additional hoops may be available, see Optional Accessories.
Foot Controller Yes
Other
Warranty 25 year limited warranty
UPC Code 012502613701
Machine Dimensions (H x W x D) 20.8" x 12" x 10.8"
Machine Weight 24.7 lbs
UL/CSA Listed Yes, 110v
Compatible Media (requires separate purchase) Direct link to IBM compatible computer
This machine really ticked all the boxes. Except from one... price! Even though the price-quality was quite reasonable, I just couldn't justify spending more than 2000 euros on a sewing machine...
So I started looking on eBay. And I looked and looked and looked... It took me about 8 months to find the perfect secondhand machine!
And here she is...
Cool he! I've been very busy reading the operation manual inside out and I'm very excited about all the features of the machine. In particular the embroidery part is very intriguing as I'm new to it.I think I will take some classes though to get me started.
My first sewing project was meant to be a shirt for my husband but due to a last minute request of my friend it will be a dress for her little girl.
You might wondering what was in the box that got me so excited... Well, it's my brand new Brother 1500D sewing/ embroidery machine!!!!! Finally it arrived and gosh, did I have to wait for it! The sewing machine I owned was my very first sewing machine (Singer) which was basically falling apart. When I first started sewing my husband treated me to a sewing machine.But what do you buy... For someone without much experience it's hard to choose between all the different brands and models. And the Indian salesman didn't help much either. I mean the poor bloke didn't even know the difference between an overlock and a sewing machine!
As a first sewing machine the singer did the job... it sewed! But that was about it. Nothing else. Nada.
So after a few quite productive years of sewing I was yearning for a "real" sewing machine. First I did my research. Which brand is good, what do I want from it, what functions do I like... the list is endless. I finally found what I was looking for... The Brother 1500D was what I wanted!
Basic Features
LCD Size (Horizontal x Vertical) inches 3.5 x 4.6
Display (Number of Colors) Monochrome
Stitch Select Touch panel
Screensaver No
Opening Screen Yes
On-Screen Help Yes
Built-in Languages Yes
On-Screen Editing Yes
Realistic Preview No
Lighting 5 LEDs
Number of Needles 1
Needle Threading System Advanced
Thread Tension Automatic
Easy Bobbin Winding Yes
Adjustable Bobbin Winding Speed Yes
Thread Sensor Upper and Bobbin
Thread Sensor On/Off No
Automatic Thread Cutter Yes
Quick Set™ Bobbin Yes
Full USB No
Computer Connectivity with Update Capability Yes
Mouse Capability by USB No
Media Type Embroidery Card
Sewing Features
Bed Area (depth x width) inches 6.8 x 11.4
Work Space (height & width) inches 4.5 x 8.2
Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) 1,000
Knee Lifter Yes
Feed Dog 7
Back to Beginning Key No
Standard Presser Feet Included with Machine 11
Built-in Sewing Stitches (Includes Buttonhole Styles) 283
Buttonhole Styles 12 One-step
Built-in Sewing Lettering Fonts 3
Stitch Width 7mm
Stitch Length 5mm
My Custom Stitch™ Feature Yes
Side Feeding Yes
Start/Stop Button Yes
Speed Controller Yes
Twin Needle Setting Key Yes
Needle Position Key (Up/Down) Yes
Automatic Height Adjuster™ AHA® Feature No
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Yes
Presser Foot Leveling Yes
Automatic Presser Foot Lifter Yes
Pivot Function No
Drop Feed/Free Motion Yes
Free Motion Quilting Foot Yes
Built-in Quilting Stitches No
Included Quilting Feet No
Free Arm Yes
Table Yes
Specialty Feet Included Yes (Additional specialty feet may be available. See Optional Accessories)
Embroidery Features
Maximum Embroidery Area (X x Y) 6.25 x 10.25
Maximum Embroidery Speed (stitches per minute) 800
Built-in Embroidery Designs (non-license) 72
Built-in Embroidery Designs featuring Disney/Pixar® Characters 91
Built-in Frame Designs 10 Shapes x 12 Stitch Patterns
Trial Position/Layout Function Yes
Pattern Rotating 1, 10, or 90 Degrees
Compatible with Brother Embroidery Software Yes
Software Upgrades Yes
iBroidery®.com - Ready Yes. See www.iBroidery.com for compatible designs
Carton Contents
Accessory Storage Yes
Carrying Case Hard cover
Included Accessory Feet Walking foot, Side cutter foot, Quilting foot, Buttonhole foot, Blind Stitch foot, Button fitting foot, Monogramming foot, Embroidery foot, Zipper foot, Overcasting foot
Table Yes
Other Included Accessories Knee lifter, embroidery unit, accessory kit with needle set, twin needle, needle plate, extra spool pin, spool caps (3), spool net, bobbins (4), embroidery bobbin thread, screwdrivers (3), touch pen, bobbin case, eyelet punch, scissors, chalk pen, USB cable, power cord, Operation Manual
Included Embroidery Hoops 2 (10.25" x 6.25", 5" x 7") Additional hoops may be available, see Optional Accessories.
Foot Controller Yes
Other
Warranty 25 year limited warranty
UPC Code 012502613701
Machine Dimensions (H x W x D) 20.8" x 12" x 10.8"
Machine Weight 24.7 lbs
UL/CSA Listed Yes, 110v
Compatible Media (requires separate purchase) Direct link to IBM compatible computer
This machine really ticked all the boxes. Except from one... price! Even though the price-quality was quite reasonable, I just couldn't justify spending more than 2000 euros on a sewing machine...
So I started looking on eBay. And I looked and looked and looked... It took me about 8 months to find the perfect secondhand machine!
And here she is...
Cool he! I've been very busy reading the operation manual inside out and I'm very excited about all the features of the machine. In particular the embroidery part is very intriguing as I'm new to it.I think I will take some classes though to get me started.
My first sewing project was meant to be a shirt for my husband but due to a last minute request of my friend it will be a dress for her little girl.
Hi Natty. I have been following your blog since seeing your lovely raspberry peplum dress on Burda Style. Enjoy the new sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteThank you... Love yours too!
DeleteI know! It's really fabulous...I have so many projects on my list, I can't wait to get started!
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