Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine

by Brother

Product Features

• Computerized sewing machine with 294 utility and decorative stitches
• Pre-programmed stitches ready for use at the touch of a button
• Design unique stitches using built-in LCD panel; needle-threading system
• Twin needle function; hard cover, quilting foot, and walking foot included
• 25-year limited warranty

Product Details

User Guide [PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 7.9 x 11.4 inches ; 25 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000XE3FGO
• Item model number: PC420PRW
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #176 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
  • #8 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Sewing > Sewing Machines

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The PC-420PRW offers My Custom Stitch creation program--a must-have for all designing sewers. Design stitches using the built-in LCD panel, and save them to the machine's memory, ensuring quick access for treasured designs. In addition, the programmable thread trimmer cuts the upper and lower thread at the end of each task. Other highlights include direct 10-key stitch selection and an LCD screen, an advanced needle-threading system, twin needle function, digital stitch length and width control, and a built-in knee lift that raises the presser foot in order to reposition or remove fabric. A hard cover, quilting foot, and walking foot come included. The sewing machine measures 17-1/3 by 7-7/8 by 11-2/5 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty, a 1-year labor warranty, and a 2-year electronics warranty.

Fuel that creative impulse to fashion customized clothing with this Limited Edition Project Runway machine. Complete with a wide array of built-in stitches, the computerized sewing machine allows both novice sewers and professional designers to create fashionable projects tailored toward their unique preferences.

Choose from 294 utility and decorative stitches, including 10 styles of one-step automatic buttonholes and 3 lettering styles, each with 55 alphanumeric characters. With Direct Stitch Selection buttons, pre-programmed stitches are ready to use with the simple touch of a button.

Product Description

This Limited Edition Project Runway machine fuels your creative impulse to fashion customized clothing fit to fancy your wardrobe tastes. Complete with a wide array of 294 built-in stitches, novice sewers to professional designers can create fashionable projects tailored toward their unique preferences. Sew attire that suits your number one customer, yourself! The PC-420 PRW is a feature packed, computerized sewing machine designed to sew the perfect stitch every time. With Direct Stitch Selection buttons, your pre-programmed stitch is ready to use with the simple touch of a button. On top of this great feature, My Custom Stitch creation program is a must-have for all designing sewers. Now you can design your own stitches using the built-in LCD panel. Saving them to the machine's memory ensures quick access for your treasured designs. The programmable thread trimmer cuts the upper and lower thread at the end of each task. Other key features include the advanced needle threading system; no more searching for the eye of the needle; a built-in knee lift raises the presser foot in order to reposition or remove your fabric; twin needle function; and digital stitch length and width control. Customization abounds with this machine leaving you the opportunity to sew any project you can imagine!

Manufacturer's note:
Accessories are housed in free arm of machine.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

208 of 208 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Machine!, July 12, 2009

By 

me in dc - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

This a nice machine. I read the manual through once and was able to sew on it with confidence. I usually have trouble getting used to a new machine. It's very quiet and sews like a dream. There are many features that most seamstress' would love. My favorites are the automatic threader, the adjustable sewing speed (you can go real slow when working on something intricate), the auto thread cutter and the one touch reverse stitch. There are so many more features that I haven't used yet. I've only found one thing I don't like and that is the automatic presser foot lift and lower feature. There is a metal bar thing that goes under your sewing table and you use your knee to raise and lower the foot. It's kind of hard to do although I'm sure it would get easier with practice. I just do it manually. This is a solid, well built machine. I was using a $700 Husqvarna. Boy did I get ripped off when I bought that one. This machine can do so much more and was almost half the price. I did a lot of research looking for a new machine. Consumer reports recommended a different "Project Runway" machine. I looked everywhere but couldn't find one to purchase. I came across this machine and found it was similiar to the other but with more features. So I started reading reviews about it by people who purchased it. I could not find one bad review! That tells me all I need to know. If you're considering this machine you can buy it with confidence. It is a fantastic sewing machine at a fantastic price!!!

168 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Many features, some problems with production quality, October 24, 2010

By 

ez_cheez (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

I did a lot of research before buying this machine. I have been using a 50 year old Kenmore for my home decor and clothing sewing/design. Therefore, I am used to working with what I have, and being creative with my machine's capabilities. That being said, I decided it was time get a new, computerized machine that could do things that my ancient machine never dreamed of. My budget was $400 to $500. The PC-420 was so highly reviewed that I thought I couldn't go wrong!

Well, my machine arrived and right away it can't do a reliable straight stitch. It's not a tension issue, so I tried five sizes of needles and three brands of thread. I call Brother and get customer assistance. Still, the straight stiches are horrible- ugly skipped stiches and weird loops at intervals on the back of the fabric. Maybe a timing issue? So, I do an exchange for another machine. Amazon, by the way, has a wonderful return policy. So easy!

Well, my second machine comes and the automatic needle threader breaks on the second use. The stitches are fine, though...

Hmmm. Is this machine a good value if it isn't reliable? Am I just really unlucky by getting two lemons in a row, or will I be using my 25 year warranty on a regular basis? I'm worried.

A word about some of the stitches that come with the machine. Many of the decorative and utility stitches are very clean and tight, but some are pretty sloppy looking. Don't be surprised if you find that you just choose not to use some of them.

If this machine actually functioned properly, I'd give it five stars for value: the number of features it comes with is insane for the price. I wish I could rate it higher.

118 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sewing Dream!, August 24, 2009

By 

Dee Baughman (Orange County, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Brother PC-420 PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine (Kitchen)

I have done some very basic sewing in the past, but was asked to create some costume items for my husband, and decided that I needed something better than my little "Tiny Tailor" which is good for hemming cuffs and mending seams. I spent a week looking at various reviews and information, and while I was originally looking at the 'little brother' to this machine, the Brother 210-PRW, the 420 had such glowing reviews that I was truly torn.

I knew I wanted to invest in a good machine that was going to last me for a long while, especially if I really started getting into sewing, and so with my husband's blessing, I took the plunge and paid $80 more for the 420. I needed it right away, and so as an Amazon Prime customer, I paid the extra $4 to get one day shipping. There was a notice that it might take an extra day or two processing, but after placing the order before noon on a Friday, I got a shipment notice that very afternoon, and FedEx brought it to my door a bit before 11 the following Monday (today).

After taking some time to read through the first couple sections of the manual, I was able to unpack the machine, plug it in, fill a bobbin with thread, load it, and thread the machine to start sewing. The automatic threader and the bobbin thread that is automatically pulled up made this machine a cinch to get started with. And then I sewed some simple seams. This machine is a dream! It's very quiet compared to my memory of older machines, and the start/stop button and speed control make it a breeze, even when I'm just getting going and relearning the tricks of using a machine (which I hadn't done in 10+ years).

I would highly recommend this machine to someone who is new to sewing, but really intends to get into it and wants a machine that will be fun and easy to use, as well as sturdy and capable of sewing through thicker fabrics and multiple layers (I've been sewing fake fur today). This machine comes with several types of presser feet, 4 bobbins, numerous accessories like a second spool pin and twin needle, an eyelet punch, two screwdrivers for changing presser feet and the plate, a cleaning tool with brush, and a hard shell cover.