Brother LX2500 17-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine

I personally have two different types of Brother Sewing machines (and other Brother products as well). I belong to a quilting group and we have several Brother sewing machines there also as well as a sewing class next to us. it is a great machine and I don't think I will ever get a different brand. I do have an old singer which does not as well.

This item was purchased as a gift for a 12 year old girl. She has used it and it seems to function as advertised. Not sure all the options will ever be used. Was easy to start-up and use the first time out of the box. Will only be used occasionally to make very simple items.

I have never sewn in my life . I purchased this machine to hem 6 pairs of track/ wind pants I use for running. My tailor wanted twenty dollars a piece .I said no way. I watched the dvd that came with the machine and within 10 minutes I was sewing. The dvd was very informative and easy to follow. I can't believe how easy to sew on this machine is and what a racket the tailors have. No more will they overcharge me to hem a pair of pants. This is a great basic machine -perfect for beginners. It is very well made. I have made my money back already with my 75 dollar machine.

am a senior citizen & like the fact that it is light weight & really appreciate the DVD that comes with it for a novice.

I'm a 36 yr old male and picked up this machine to take care of simple tasks. I am a police officer and got fed up paying 5$ per patch sewn on my uniforms. Almost 25$ per shirt in the end! I bought this today. I haven't used a sewing machine since 8th grade 20+ years ago I didn't watch the DVD but was set up and ready in a few minutes. Spent a few minutes lining up and pinning my patches and within an hour had 6 completed shirts. The machine has already paid for itself as it was 75$ and to have 6 shirts set up at the tailor would've cost almost 150$. Since it was set up I hemmed the legs on a pair of thick wool hunting pants with no problems. I specifically bought this machine because it said it had the free arm part for working inside sleeves that part worked great. I would recommend this for simple usage like I intend a few times a year, if you have kids in scouts and putting patches on, someone learning to sew, or occasional crafters. The machine seems well built for what it is but I'm sure with heavy daily usage it would eventually wear out. To people that really know sewing might find some faults but for 75$ I wasn't expecting a Rolls Royce. I found the gas pedal to be a little tough to get a feel for at first but found I had greater control of it once I took my shoe off and worked it in socks. This is a simple straight forward machine that exceeded my expectations, performs the tasks I need and was affordable.