Brother BC 1000 Computerized Sewing Machine

by Brother

Product Details

• ASIN: B000JKBFWS
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,476 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)

Product Description

This lightweight Computerized Sewing Machine comes loaded with features. The BC-1000 has 60 built in stitches including utility, decorative, heirloom and quilting. It has simple stitch selection with built-in help guidelines, easy-to-use threading system, fast & easy Quick-Set bobbin and a sewing speed controller. It also features 7 styles of auto-size buttonholes, electronic speed control, free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves, dual LED lights to brighten the work area, LED display and includes 6 presser feet. Features: Get stitching with this high-quality machine by a trusted brand Enjoy computerized sewing with LCD screen, 100 stitch functions and 7 styles of 1-step automatic buttonholes Features brightly lit work area, speed control on body, automatic bobbin winding system and built in thread cutter Made of plastic with primary finish

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just out of the box, but it looks good!, January 23, 2007

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S. Begg "steelerfan" (orlando, fl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brother BC 1000 Computerized Sewing Machine

just picked up this baby at my local super-t. I would say i am beginner/intermediate. I was intending to buy the singer that was on sale, but it got several bad reviews, and im not down with that. I have always wanted a decent machine, but this is my first real one, ive been the one buying the crappy battery operated version. Well, i have to say ive been playing around with it all afternoon and im really pleased, lightweight, yet feels sturdy, doesnt shake, vibrate on the table, sews smoothly. Ive been having fun with the many decorative stitches already.

I have to say dont shy away from this machine if you are a beginner. the instructions were easy to follow to thread it, and the fast threading bobbin is a great help. Its got a automatic needle threader-so fabulous! I thought i would never be able to use all the functions, but here i am, a few hours into my first day with it, and i "get it". I honestly expected it to be much more complicated. Its really not. The instruction book seems thourough, yet not overly so. has guidelines for different stitches and why you would use them-a bonus for me, as i had no idea there was a need for so many different ones..included are several different "feet" a button-putter-on-er, quilting, a seam ripper, a few tools.

I gave four stars because the foot pedal is a little too lightweight. It seems to work smoothly, easy to control, but for almost 200$ it couldve been a bit more professional.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, February 26, 2007

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Kitty Huzza (Chesapeake, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother BC 1000 Computerized Sewing Machine

I am very happy with this sewing machine. I had originally planned to buy a Singer, but most of what I read online said they are nothing like what they used to be. After doing some more searching, I decided on the Brother BC1000.

The last time I did any sewing on a machine was probably thirteen years ago, so I was a little fearful that this one might be a little complicated, but it was exactly the opposite. If you're a beginner, I think this would be a great machine. The easy drop in bobbin, needle threader and thread cutter make everything much easier compared to using my mother's old Singer from the 70's. The work area is very well lit, and having the option to turn the knob on the side to lower/raise the needle or to use the needle position button instead is very nice.

There's also the option to use the foot pedal or the stop/start button on the machine, and the speed control is very handy too. Though, I do agree with the previous reviewer who said the foot pedal was a little light. It works well with no problems, but because it is so light weight, it slides around on the floor pretty easily. It would probably be better if it were weighted, but I don't think that's worth deducting a star for. I could always just glue some heavy metal nuts to the bottom as feet if it started becoming a problem.

I would definitely recommend getting this sewing machine, and if you're impatient like me and want it now, it's also sold at Target for about the same price. :)

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful economic sewing machine, August 12, 2007

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Marcia "Marcia" (Somewhere in the middle U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother BC 1000 Computerized Sewing Machine

I bought this machine a little over a month ago. It works well and is easy to use. The owner's manual is user friendly. It has several foot attachments for different stitches. It took me a bit to realize this at first. The needle is easy to thread, and the drop in bobbin is a great plus! I sew a lot of heavy fabric and have had very little trouble. The only thing I didn't care for is that you have to change the foot to go backward.This make re-enforcing pockets a little harder but not impossible. Overall I think this is a great machine and LOVE the ease of the computerized stitches.