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Brother 5000PRW Sewing Machine Owner Review

Share Your Story: Brother Sewing Machine Owners Voice Their Experiences

From Musad

What Model Brother Sewing Machine You Own/Owned?

5000PRW

How you obtained the machine? (gift, bought new, etc)

bought new at Walmart

Approximate age of the machine

less than a year

Approximate price paid for this machine?

$130.00

What type of sewing you did/do with this machine?

I make doll quilts and wall hangings. At least once a week since I bought it.

What is your satisfaction level with this machine?

I love the machine but have had some trouble with the uptake thread part. It makes a noise but still sews great.

The price was right and I wanted an electronic machine so bad. I have used a lot of the decorative stitches in my piecing of quilts and quilting.

Advice

  • I would buy it again. It is simple to use but be sure to read the manual for all the tips and advice given.

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