Brother LX17 Sewing Machine Review
The Brother LX17 Sewing Machine might look like an unassuming mechanical-only sewing machine...
...but it’s certainly not. It’s a sweet little machine that’s inexpensive, low on complicated features, and perfect for any level of sewist from beginner to advanced.
Many sewists have a preference for mechanical Brother sewing machines. They allow the user to get back to the basics. And the basics are essential to understanding the craft and allows you to hone skills that higher-tech, computerised sewing machines do for you.
The first thing you’ll notice about the LX17 is its funky pink, black, and grey design. Younger sewists will love having a machine that reflects their personality and will inspire them to play with colours while they work. It’s bold, but not overstated, and still looks classy while also intriguing and fun! Having a piece of equipment that you love to look at will only spur you on to use it more and more!
The Brother LX17 sewing machine is very easy to use and navigate. It has easy stitch selection with one dial. It’s easy to thread, too, even though it doesn’t come with a built-in needle threader. The reverse button is easily located and pressed, too!
This sewing machine comes with 17 unique stitches. That number includes 1 versatile buttonhole so that you can create beautiful garments with ease. You’ll have all of the utility stitches needed to create all the quilts, clothes, and soft furnishings you can think of! You’ll have stitches that are great for quilting, great for stretch fabrics, and stitches that will allow you to use different stitch lengths for a tailored sewing experience.
You’ll love that the Brother LX17 sewing machine has a top loading bobbin! Top loading bobbins are easier to clean and maintain in order to keep your sewing machine in working condition. You’ll be able to see into your machine so that you can brush out any lint that’s building up in the moving mechanisms. Dust and lint are your machine’s worst enemy and can be the cause of most issues that sewing machine run into such as timing issues and tension being thrown off. And it’s easier to load the bobbin!
The workspace on the LX17 sewing machine is big enough to work on moderately sized projects. You’ll find a good 6 inches of workspace to the right of the needle. And you’ll have a bright LED work light that will illuminate your workspace brilliantly! You’ll also have access to a free arm so that you can easily work on smaller seams on shirt cuffs and trouser hems!
Let’s take a quick look at what all comes included with the Brother LX17 Sewing Machine:
Standard Presser Feet Included:
- 1X Buttonhole foot A
- 1X Zipper foot I
- 1X Zigzag foot J (on machine)
- 1X Button sewing foot M
Standard Accessories Included:
- 4X Bobbin (One is on machine)
- 1X Oval Screwdriver
- 1X Foot controller
- 1X Needle set (90/14 needle)
- 1X Darning Plate
- 1X Softcover
Are you planning to use this sewing machine as your main quilting machine, or even as your quilting retreat and travel sewing machine? You might want to add a few accessories to your order. Accessories such as a 1/4inch piecing foot or a walking foot will really boost your ability to do even more with this little mechanical sewing machine! You’ll especially love having an extension table to help you support larger projects.
There are also quilting specific quilting presser feet available for this machine, too! You might be interested in free motion quilting or free embroidery and choose to add a quilting foot or an open toe quilting foot. If you do, you may want to add a grip guide for free motion quilting, too!
There’s no such thing as growing out of this sewing machine if you add in the right accessories!
Does the Brother LX17 sound like the right fit for you or someone you love that’s learning how to sew? Contact The Sewing Studio today and we’ll get you set up with your brand-new sewing machine! We can’t wait to see what kind of projects you’ll create with this amazing machine!
