The first is brand. Looking at the brand of the product is often a really good indicator for judging product quality. For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand. Just before we get into the detail of analysing the price of this product, we want to briefly highlight the importance of setting yourself a budget before you spend too much time shopping around for a suitable product. It’s all too often that we get carried away when shopping and find ourselves buying a fantastic product, but probably actually overdelivers on what we need and therefore costs a lot more than we should have spent. So spend a bit of time looking around at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products in the Sewing machines category and use that alongside your own financial situation to set yourself a budget. Weighing in at 6.6kg, this sewing machine isn’t the best choice for those that regularly go to sewing classes. This is a good indicator of a well-built sewing machine and is always a good sign that you aren’t buying a cheap sewing machine made mainly of plastic components. Included Accessories The Brother AE1700 is a traditional basic sewing machine with qualities that make it well-suited for those new to sewing. With 17 different stitches a four step button hole and automatic bobbin winder, it has the basics covered for a good beginner sewing machine. It comes with a number of accessories and presser feet. In addition it features a twin needle allowing you to get more creative with decorative stitches on a wide range of fabrics. As you can imagine, pricing is one of the most important factors of any purchasing decision. We can find the perfect product for our needs, that fits the brief in every single way. But if it doesn’t fit our budgets, we simply can’t (or at least shouldn’t) buy it.

The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, Brother. In total there are four presser feet included with the Brother AE2500. In terms of usage they are more geared towards making clothes. This is one of the reasons why I have on numerous occasions recommended this sewing machine to those that are looking to take up sewing mainly for that reason. It can also be converted to free arm for the sewing of cuffs and sleeves. So let’s carry on with our Brother AE2500 Stitch Sewing Machine review and explore the product’s pricing. Of the 15 products, we discovered that 10 were more expensive and 4 were cheaper than Brother AE2500 Stitch Sewing Machine. Prices from Brother Next up is material. Read through the product description for Brother AE2500 Stitch Sewing Machine to get an understanding of the materials the product is made from. Some materials will obviously be known for delivering better quality item than others. You might also have decided that you’ll only accept a product made from a particular material.

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To be honest I may be a bit biased when it comes to Brother sewing machines as they are one of my favourite brands. That been said, I don’t think there are many people that will tell you that the stitch quality of the Brother AE2500 isn’t up to standard. The Brother brand have a solid reputation for manufacturing affordable sewing machines that have excellent stitch quality. This has a lot to do with the high-quality motors that they have and the maximum speed of this machine is 1000 stitches per minute. Bobbin System If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. Price is another really important factor for analysing the quality of Brother AE2500 Stitch Sewing Machine vs other products in the Sewing machines category. It’s obvious, but you will need to set your expectations of quality based on your budget and the price of the product you’re looking at, against the price of alternatives. The accessories that come with the Brother AE2500 aren’t by any means anything to brag about. However, it does come with a darning plate which is a positive. Due to the fact that you cant drop the feed dogs on this machine the darning plate allows you to perform free motion sewing. It doesn’t matter whether you are new to sewing or have been doing it for years, threading the needle can be a hard task at times. Unfortunately, the Brother AE2500 doesn’t comes with an automatic needle threader it is however a simple process to thread the needle. You can find full instructions on how to thread the needle on both the instructional DVD and in the users manual. Portability

The next step was to try and narrow down our search even more. So we’ve already looked the prices of products in the Sewing machines category. Then we’ve also looked at the prices of products from Brother. So this step combines the two and looks specifically at the price you’d expect to pay for Brother branded products in the Sewing machines category. Due to the fact that it is a mechanical sewing machine beginners shouldn’t have any problem learning to use this sewing machine to its full potential. The fact that it doesn’t have a LCD screen means it is by no means the most technical sewing machine available. It is however a machine capable of completing a wide range of sewing tasks which is why many experienced sewers are interested in it. More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review. If you’re new to sewing this is a great first time sewing machine as it has enough functions to keep you going before you will outgrow it and feel the need to invest in a more technical sewing machine. Overall it is very easy to use and is a great starting point. If you do struggle you can also watch the instructional DVD that comes with it which should help you overcome any obstacles with regards to how to use it and any problems that may occur. Stitches and Buttonholes The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully Brother is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Sewing machines category.Weighing 6.7 Kg this is by no means considered a lightweight sewing machine. This is however a good indication that it has many parts made of metal rather than plastic, which is always a good sign as metal parts are far more durable. If you are thinking about taking it to sewing classes just be sure that you don’t have to walk too far before you get to your class. Included Accessories The scallop stitches that are included on this machine are not very dense, so there is not much payoff if you choose to use them.

The Brother AE1700 comes with a 51 watt motor similar to the Brother AE2500. Compared to the similar priced Singer 1507, which has a 85 watt motor, the difference in power is noticeable. That been said, you will have no problems sewing through multiple layers with this machine. Brother are well-known for their high-quality motors and although they may be less powerful in terms of Wattage than similar priced machines, they are always capable of doing their job. Stitch Quality and Speed Keep an eye out for models of sewing machines that have a wide selection of foot attachments; foot attachments are necessary for different components of sewing. You will need different foot attachments if you plan on doing things like inserting a zipper or sewing on a button. In total there are four presser feet included when you buy the Brother AE1700. These are more geared towards making clothes, which is why I recommend this machine as a good choice for beginners and any budding fashionistas out there. It is also suitable for home furnishings and similar sewing projects and is a quite versatile machine.The accessories included with this sewing machine are the standard ones that you get with most machines. However, there is a darning plate. Due to you not being able to drop the feed dogs on the Brother AE1700 sewing machine you can’t do free motion sewing. The inclusion of the darning plate gives you the option of free motion sewing adding even more versatility to this already very versatile machine. Time and time again I have let it be known that I have personally always preferred a top loading bobbin than a drop in bobbin. That been said, this machine does have a drop in bobbin. This isn’t a bad thing just a matter of personal preference. The next step for us was to look at all of the products that fall within the Sewing machines category, of which we found 15 products at Argos. So we pulled together all of the prices of these products to analyse the average prices as well as finding the cheapest and most expensive options. Sewing is great fun and buying your first sewing machine is very exciting. Consider the Brother AE2500 sewing machine for your first one. It is a great starter sewing machine and has all of the features you need to learn the basics.

Four snap on presser feet (a buttonhole foot, a button foot, a zipper foot, and an all purpose foot) Find out why Brother AE2500 Stitch Sewing Machine scored an incredible review score of 8.8 out of 10.Similar to the Brother AE1700 the Brother AE2500comes with a 51 watt motor. To some that might not seem like the most powerful motor but, as many of you will know Brother have a good reputation for their powerful and highly reliable sewing machine motors. This machine is more than capable of sewing through multiple layers of fabric. Stitch Quality and Speed Like most Brother sewing machines the Brother AE2500 is designed with simplicity in mind and it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that it is designed in a way that even a newcomer to sewing can get to grips with it in only a short amount of time. Similar to the Brother AE1700 It has a drop in bobbin and an automatic bobbin winder, so you no longer need to wind your bobbins manually. The LED light that comes on this machine is extremely bright and illuminates whatever part of your project you happen to be working on at the time.