• 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

Reviewed By: Recently Retired


LOVE THIS MACHINE!


I bought the Brother PC-420 Sewing Machine from Amazon 2 months ago to replace my 37 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.


- RR

Reviewed By:    TechnoQueen (Canyon, TX)


The Denim Queen Machine!


I bought the Brother PC420 PRW to replace my older Brother XR-52, which I thought was a good machine. However I didn’t realize that I had been hand cranking my way through too many a project. Especially heavy seams on denim fabric, which is my fabric of choice, so I do sew on it a lot. Well, after getting my new Brother PC-420, I found it to go right over a double seam of denim, effortlessly! The machine is so powerful that it will sew right into a pin causing the pin to bend and go into the undercarriage. (Not fun to have to get out with pliers.) So, if you are a pinner, as I am, you have to be very careful that you go over the pins or remove the pins as you go, or this mighty might will sew it right into the machine.


I have found that the machine is somewhat sensitive of dust build up, etc, so if you regularly remove the cover plate and blow out the bobbin carriage, all is great. One feature that I really enjoy is that fact that everything is internal. The spool of thread and the thread take up lever are consealed into the case. This is a great feature when sewing things that are not flat and would come up over the machine. They don’t hang up on anything, because it is all enclosed. A wonderful feature!


The electronic part of the machine took a bit to get used to, after having the traditional mechanical machine for so many years. I like how you push a button and the needles goes down into the fabric, then you push another button and it sews in reverse. Oh, almost forgot, it even has a leg push presser foot lifter adapter. I usually don’t use it, however it would be nice in some applications that require both hands on the project. I would definately recommend this machine for beginner and novice alike. I would say that it is a bit much for the only occasional mender, but if you are a sewer, as I am, this is a great inexpensive, up to date, base level electronic machine.


I use my machine to sew mostly garments and accessories, not for other fancy features, so it serves me well! If you purchase this machine, you will not regret it. Fantastic value!! Highly recommended machine.
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- TechnoQueen