Anyone got a Brother XR6600 sewing machine?

DH is buying me a new sewing machine and I really like the look of this one , particularly as I love my Brother overlocker. it seems to be a good mid-range machine with lots of functionality, but reviews a re a bit thin on the ground. If anyone has one I'd appreciate feedback before I click buy

[clothmama]

No I have my lovely Husky!

This one is a bargain - http://www.sewingmachinediscount.co.uk/ ... -c0-v0.htm

No I have my lovely Husky!

This one is a bargain - http://www.sewingmachinediscount.co.uk/ ... -c0-v0.htm

Thanks Tory. I found the user manual online, it looks fab and it's now mine

Hi I am a newbie looking to buy a sewing machine and have also been looking at the Brother XR6600. Now you have had yours for a while are you pleased with it and would you recommend it as a good buy.
I would be grateful for any comments and advice
Thanks Babs

Hi I am a newbie looking to buy a sewing machine and have also been looking at the Brother XR6600. Now you have had yours for a while are you pleased with it and would you recommend it as a good buy.
I would be grateful for any comments and advice
Thanks Babs

Yep, it's fab and I can thoroughly recommend it Had a few tension probs till I realised I should only be using Brother bobbins, and it's worth knowing that the lower thread very occasionally comes out of the bobbin tension bit; keep an eye on it and it should be fine.

Thank you for answering so quick Frances you have really helped with my decision making. Thank you also for your tension tip

I used to have a Brother, but have recently bought a new Toyota Sewing Machine. I am now happily making myself a mustard skirt with a zip at the back. I’m getting back in the sewing swing, it’s amazing what getting a new machine can do for you.

@clothmama

which husqvarna do you have?

@Frances - does your machine cope with heavier fabrics / multiple layers? Could you make a fitted nappy with it or sew denim?

@clothmama

which husqvarna do you have?

@Frances - does your machine cope with heavier fabrics / multiple layers? Could you make a fitted nappy with it or sew denim?

It's fine with several layers - I've made a few nappies (including turned and topstitched ones) and night CSP. I can feel it's making extra effort with, say, 4 layers including fleece and bamboo fleece, velour and terry, but it's managed so far. I've sewn cord, but not denim.