Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine
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Manufacturers : Brother
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
List Price : $649.00
Sale Price! : $469.00
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Product description
This Limited Edition Project Runway machine fuels your creative impulse to fashion customized clothing fit to fancy your wardrobe tastes. Complete with a wide array of 294 built-in stitches, novice sewers to professional designers can create fashionable projects tailored toward their unique preferences. Sew attire that suits your number one customer – yourself! The PC-420 PRW is a feature packed, computerized sewing machine designed to sew the perfect stitch every time. With Direct Stitch Selection buttons, your pre-programmed stitch is ready to use with the simple touch of a button. On top of this great feature, My Custom Stitch™ creation program is a must-have for all designing sewers. Now you can design your own stitches using the built-in LCD panel. Saving them to the machine’s memory ensures quick access for your treasured designs. The programmable thread trimmer cuts the upper and lower thread at the end of each task. Other key features include the advanced needle threading system – no more searching for the eye of the needle; a built-in knee lift raises the presser foot in order to reposition or remove your fabric; twin needle function; and digital stitch length and width control. Customization abounds with this machine leaving you the opportunity to sew any project you can imagine! Manufacturer's note:
Accessories are housed in free arm of machine.
Features
- Computerized sewing machine with 294 utility and decorative stitches.
- Pre-programmed stitches ready for use at the touch of a button.
- Design unique stitches using built-in LCD panel; needle-threading system.
- Twin needle function; hard cover, quilting foot, and walking foot included.
- Measures 17-1/3 by 7-7/8 by 11-2/5 inches; 25-year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews
Great machine! -- 2010-08-17
I read all the reviews on Amazon and decided this was the right machine. I have been using it for over a month and love it! I am a beginner at sewing but this machine makes it so easy.
Perfect for all levels -- 2010-07-29
I've been sewing since I was little and just upgraded from a solid, mechanical machine by Singer (which I'd had for 10 years) to this one. I love all the features! I've yet to come up with a stitch it can't do or a project I can't complete easily. I've done a couple quilts, a set of curtains, and two dresses so far. I like that I can add embroidery to the quilts--a baby's name, the date, my initials, etc.--it feels so professional!
It is easier to master than my old machine and the instruction book is quite useful--mostly I've followed the instructions in the book the first time I did something (automatic buttonhole, blind hem stitch, etc) and then the next time I could do it without the instructions. I've also taught one of my friends to sew--her first time--and she found the machine easy and intuitive, so I think it's a winner no matter what level you're at, though it's certainly more expensive than a beginner needs. As a nice bonus, it included all the presser feet (including a walking foot for quilting!) and attachments and other accessories I need.
SO glad I made the RIGHT decision! -- 2010-07-27
I was so nervous about purchasing a sewing machine...It would be my first, and when it came to experience, I basically had next to none. I searched online for weeks reading reviews and consumer reports. I didn't have the time to visit certified sellers, so it was nerve-wrecking to make a decision soley online.
All my research had me believe that this machine would be my best bet...For the price, I figured I could spend a few hundred more (than, say the brother cs6000i) and have a machine that could grow with me and last a lot longer.
I really worked myself up over this, practically bubbling over with excitement waiting for my shipment to arrive. Surprisingly, I was not let down. I love this machine!
I'm still learning and getting a feel of the different sewing patterns and options. I've mostly used the following stitches so far: straight, basting, decorative patterns, lettering, button holes and buttons. But I look forward to getting the most out of the 200+ options available to me as I get better at what I'm doing.
The guidebook is essential, and it is very easy to navigate and to understand.
I broke my first needle last night, and I blame that on my own laziness- For one, I shouldn't have been sewing at 3 AM (but I really just get sucked into it!), and I should have read the manual and figured out how I needed to adjust for the super-thick stitch I was attempting. I think the only toubleshooting issues I am going to have will be from human error...which is great.
I did sew when I was growing up, but always by hand (and at a whim) - I never learned techniques, terms, etc. This is the perfect machine for a new beginner (as I consider myself to be).
I recommend that you do NOT buy a "simple" or "basic" machine if you're a newbie! I've found those to be so much more of a pain, and also very limiting. The PC-420 PRW is so easy and versatile - I'm already planning my glamorous fashion career ;)
LOVE THIS MACHINE! -- 2010-07-26
I bought this sewing machine from Amazon 2 months ago to replace my 38 year old Singer Futura that had been a wedding gift. I am not a professional seamstress but did do a lot of sewing when first married. Simple clothing, baby clothes, aprons, curtains etc. The Singer still worked but I had been away from sewing for several years and needed some motivation to get back into it again. Boy did this machine get me motivated!! I have become obsessed with sewing and doing projects I never dreamed of doing before. It is so easy to use, the manual is very clear and easy to understand. The machine comes with a TON of accessories including many, many different presser feet. The machine is quiet, sleek, handles all thickness of materials and I LOVE the presser foot knee lifter! I will agree that the onboard machine light is a little lacking but I use an 18 Watt Daylite table lamp for all my crafting and it works great illuminating my sewing area also.
I have made fine lingerie items using delicate tricot and thin liner materials without problem, and also have worked with heavy duty upholstery fabrics which the machine handles with ease after I equip the proper needles, presser feet and adjust tension. Right now I am making purses and tote bags using heavy fabrics with contrasting vinyls and the machine sails right through them! I can't speak to long term reliability yet since I have only owned it 2 months but so far I have not had a single problem with it. The auto-threader is a great feature and saves lots of time for these old eyes. Simple and quick bobbin winding. It took me just a few minutes to get totally comfortable with the basic machine threading and using the LCD screen to view menu options. I have been playing around with the variety of stitch patterns and lettering. It adds such a nice custom, finishing touch to your projects.
I pulled out my old White SuperLock Serger and use it side-by-side now with the Brother PC-420 PRW. I am discovering the fun of sewing again thanks to this machine! I would highly recommend this sewing machine to anyone who wants full featured professional capability at a non-professional price.
Very, very satisfied -- 2010-07-12
I am very, very satified with this sewing machine. It more than meets my expectation. I have a Babylock Quilter's choice sewing machine at my home in Florida, and needed a new machine for my summer home here in Michigan. I was so surprised when it came because it looked almost exactly like my Babylock and performed the same way. Did all the same things. And it cost me a lot less!! The ordering experience was very good too. It came earlier than promised. I was a little hesitant to buy a sewing machine that I could not try out first and actually see, but I took the risk and it was well worth it.
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