For example, this model does not have automated controls for the needle stop position, automated back tacks or automated thread trimming. The Brother LS14s sewing is an entry level sewing machine that is intended to be affordable and easy to use. Most manufacturers do not recommend using adaptors to convert the voltage of your machine for safety reasons.

When setting up and threading the sewing machine, the Brother LS14 has a Drop-in bobbin for quick rethreading of your machine. Another challenge with this machine is that you have almost no control over the stitch length, width, and needle position. I couldn’t sew perfectly straight with the standard foot, so many of my blind hem stitches didn’t catch the hem! It doesn’t matter how much you change the speed during a line of stitching, the stitches are consistent.

You’ll need to experiment with the tension for thin jersey, silk, and chiffon, but you can create (mostly) smooth and flat seams. Cuffs and narrow trouser legs most likely wouldn’t fit around the smaller arm unless their circumference is larger than 32cm. Accessories included: zig-zag foot, buttonhole foot, zipper foot, set needles, bobbin, screw driver disc and foot controller .

There’s a handy thread cutter on the side of the machine, saves you constantly reaching for your snips too! Overall, this is my favorite machine if you’re on a tight budget, but it’s not my favorite one for beginners who love sewing (go here to see my best sewing machine for beginners review). The buttonholes look OK, but you’ll need to adjust the screw to make the left and right bars look the same. My old machine had a horizontal 'leg' at the back which supported the sewing table better when using the free arm mode.

It's definitely worth the money – although if you have any accessibility concerns, read that section of this review before you dive in. You’ll get the most important stitches, but very few stretch, overcasting (=stops fraying), and embroidery ones. Whether you’re taking up trousers, adding a buttonhole or repairing a seam, the L14S makes every day sewing tasks simple to complete. Expect it to sound loud and thumpy with fleece, denim, and canvas, and for the stitches to be uneven. The foot doesn’t grip the fabric enough when you’re sewing multiple layers, so it does wander slightly to the left or right by 1/8″ (3mm).

In a matching thread you wouldn’t notice this, but if you use a contrasting thread it would look messy.The LS14s is a traditional metal chassis sewing machine with 14 stitches including a 4 step button hole. The machine comes with a 3-year warranty through Brother so you can be sure that if any issues occur in that time you will be covered.

As I mentioned previously, the little screwdriver provided kept slipping out of my hands as it has nothing to grip onto. A zipper foot comes included in the box, and the machine is supported with a 3 year manufacturers warranty. Accessories included: zig-zag foot, buttonhole foot, zipper foot, Needle Set, Bobbins X4 one in machine oval screw driver, and foot controller. Adjustable upper thread tension gives you complete control over the tension of the upper thread and this tension can be manually adjusted to balance the tension of your stitches.And the lack of a handle (there is a slot for your hand to grip onto) means that I wouldn’t want to carry this machine far without a strong bag to hold it in!