Brother ST150HDH Strong & Tough Sewing Machine, and SASEW6 6-Piece Premium Sewing Thread Pack, SA520 Water Soluble Stabilizer

I'm very happy with this machine. It's my first computerized sewing machine, so it takes a little getting used to. I love how slow and steady the stitches can go when you're in a tricky spot. I love all the different choices of stitches that it has. The automatic threading contraption is really nice at my age. The one thing that I kind of feel "meh" about is the automatic buttonhole. Don't get me wrong, it's great if you are actually sewing on a button along with the buttonhole. But sometimes you need to do a buttonhole (like for a drawstring) and you don't have a button for it, so it makes it difficult to figure out the correct size for the buttonhole. And, there is no way to switch and just do a manual 4-step button hole (for example). That would be a nice addition - the option to do a manual 4-step button hole. Yes, you could do it manually like really from scratch, but no one wants to have to do that, lol. I have not had any issues working with denim or other thick fabrics. Denim is actually my favorite to work with which is why I wanted a "heavy duty" machine, for all those layers. I would never force any sewing machine to power through a bunch of thick layers on it's own motor power, though - I usually hand-crank the needle through those areas myself. I don't love the "overcast" stitches on this machine and so I've been using my serger to neaten fabric edges. I have found that for more flimsy fabrics, the overcast stitches pull the edge of the fabric in really tight which then makes your pattern piece smaller, and I don't want to have to think too hard about what my new seam allowances should be, lol. Not a huge deal or even a deal breaker - most (all?) machines are like this. But like I said, I really am fond of this machine and am happy I purchased it. I hope it lasts for years and years. I've had it for a few months now and have done at least a half dozen projects with it ranging from tote bags to evening wear. So far so good!

This sewing machine is a workhorse! I have been making bags and no problems with thick fabrics. Very happwith this. I have other Brother machines and highly recommended.

The only thing that would make this machine even better is a presser foot knee lift. everything else is perfect. Extremely linear foot switch is amazing combined with precise speed control gives total control on tight difficult curves. Programable needle up/down and start/stop stitch reinforcement and can go through few layers of leather with no problem. nice sounding machine.

This was my first Brother Sewing machine model. Everything I threw at it was successful. I honestly enjoyed sewing on it. Then i tried making a quilt. The ST150 handled it fine. The needs changed. Needed more space right o the needle, a thread cutter, a knee lift seemed important. I traded in my ST150hdh. That was a poor decision.

This product was more expensive than on the Brother website but the least expensive of all other websites.