The LX17 is a free arm sewing machine for sewing beginners from Brother. We looked into the machine and asked ourselves whether this model could continue the successful tradition of the company?
What is the scope of delivery?
In addition to the Brother sewing machine and the operating instructions, numerous accessories are included in the delivery. A DVD is also included, making it easy to get started in the world of the LX17. But more about this later. We award 4 of 5 stars.
Which functions are offered?
With 17 stitches the sewing machine offers an offer for beginners. With the foot control of the Brother LX17, the speed of the sewing machine can be adjusted continuously, so that clean seams can be achieved easily. The thread tension, stitch width and length can be adjusted by wheel. At any sewing speed the piercing force is maintained. The integrated sewing light is also very convincing. We award 3.5 of 5 stars.
How is the handling?
The sewing machine is quite easy to handle. Especially convincing are the horizontal hook system as well as the manual upper thread tension, users report on Amazon. The sewing light even makes it possible to work in darker rooms or too late in the evening. The stitch selection works with a rotary control. This makes it perfectly suitable for beginners. The only drawback is the missing display. In case the presser foot needs to be changed, one simple movement is sufficient. The accessories are stored in a box in the slide-on table. We award 4.5 of 5 stars.
How is the processing?
If you attach particular importance to a visually pleasant appearance, the Brother sewing machine is the right choice. It has an attractive design in shades of pink. The sewing machine is made of robust plastic and is light and compact, praise the buyers. The housing is also easy to clean. We award 4.5 of 5 stars.
Value for money
In view of its usage characteristics, the sewing machine is a rather inexpensive device. With 136 Euro the machine is very cheap. You can order this sewing machine in various online shops. A comparison of the shops among themselves concerning the price can be worthwhile to get the Brother even cheaper under certain circumstances. We award 4 of 5 stars.
What is the conclusion?
The Brother LX17 sewing machine is convincing all along the line. It is very user-friendly, offers various functions and is very easy to operate. Therefore it is perfectly suitable for children and sewing beginners of all ages. Daily sewing jobs for home use are easy to do with this sewing machine. The only thing a professional user will miss is a display. We award a total of 4 out of 5 stars based on customer opinions and product description. At Amazon we currently find 1 customer reviews, which give an average of 0 (not yet) stars.