Sewing Patterns & Supplies

easy sewing machine patterns

Brother CE4000 Sewing Machine Review

The Brother CE4000 sewing machine has a nice assortment of stitches including some beautiful, decorative patterns, great automation and easy set up features.

The computerized control panel is a breeze to use with just four push-button controls focused around the LCD screen. The stitch reference guide printed right on the front of the machine makes it really easy to choose your desired pattern.

Brother CE4000 Stitch Patterns
There are a total of 40 built-in stitches on this sewing machine. Stitch width is adjustable to 7mm on select stitches and stitch length is adjustable to 5mm which provides 77 total stitch functions. Included in the built-in stitch patterns are 5 styles of 1-step buttonholes.

Patterns include a little bit of everything from utility stitches like straight, zigzag and blind hem, to satin scallops and beads. There are also a few intricate cross stitch patterns, a pretty scroll designs, piecing and joining stitches, and overcasting stitches for sturdy seams.

Brother CE4000 Presser Feet
Seven snap on presser feet are included with this sewing machine. The Zigzag foot also has a leveling button which helps it work over extra-thick seams or edges. Presser feet include: Zigzag (General Purpose), Buttonhole, Overcasting, Monogramming, Zipper, Blind Stitch, and Button Fitting.

Brother CE4000 Sewing Machine Features
There are three particular features that can really make setting up your sewing machine as easy as possible and this machine has them - a quick-set, drop in bobbin, an automatic needle threader, and an automatic bobbin winder.

The Brother CE4000 also includes some advanced sewing features like a drop feed dog lever, variable needle positions, adjustable top thread tension, and twin needle sewing.

The maximum sewing speed is 850 stitches per minute and the Brother CE4000 employs a six-point feed dog system which is very reliable for smooth fabric flow.

Thread delivery is vertical and an extra spool pin is included for the twin needle functionality. Although there is no needle up/down button, you can reset the machine to default to either stopping with the needle in the up position or in the down position by holding down one of the stitch setting buttons while turning on the machine. The manual walks you through how this is done.

The flat-bed removes for free-arm sewing. The bobbin cover is see-through so you can quickly tell how much bottom thread is left in your machine. There is a built-in carry handle and a work light over the needle arm. Using the right needle, this machine is capable of working with thin, medium, and thick weight fabrics as well as jersey and other stretch materials.

A number of sewing accessories come with the machine and store easily inside the free-arm compartment. These include a seam ripper, bobbins, needles, a twin needle, cleaning brush, screwdriver, and an extra spool pin.

The best feature of the Brother CE4000 sewing machine is the unique collection of built in stitches. The scroll pattern, vines, and decorative stitches work perfectly for giving your fabric projects an extra special touch.

Get the complete list of features and see the Brother CE4000 stitch patterns here: Brother CE4000.

About the Author

You can compare sewing machines, learn how to find the best deal, and get in depth feature and product information here: Sewing Machine Reviews.

QUILT FAT QUARTER SEWING MACHINE COVER PATTERN EASY ORGANIZER WITH POCKETS $2.99

Free beginner sewing patterns such as pot holders, grocery bags, tote bags -http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/u/freepatternbyskilllevel.htm#s1

Fun and easy sewing ideas such as gift bags, purses, pillow cases -

http://www.allcrafts.net/sewing.htm

Glasses case, book cover, travel case - http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/Projects_Patterns/free_patterns_sewing.html

You Can Make It Learn To Sew- Level 1 $35.67 Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: DVD•Runtime: 100 minutes...

Alex Toys My First Sewing Kit $17.00 Winner of both the Dr. Tony Best Classic Toys Award and Parents' Choice Approved Award, My First Sewing Kit from ALEX gets you sewing right away. This kit includes everything you need to make and decorate adorable stuffed felt animals and a notebook cover. Clear instructions guide you through each project--no sewing machine required. Great for rainy days or traveling in the car, My First Sewing K...

Crorey Creations My Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit $15.99 My Friendship Bracelet Maker. It's easy to make and share unique friendship bracelets with this handy tool. It features an adjustable Butterfly clip for knotting and securing your string, a String Holder for keeping up to 10 strings organized and firmly in place while you weave your design, plus it's travel-ready with a pull-out tray for storing all your threads. This package contains 1 friendship...

NKOK Singer Knitting Machine $23.78 Discover the delights of knitting! This machine creates a flat or round stitch in seconds with a simple turn of the handle. Knit your own fashionable designs! You can knit scarves, hats, shoulder bags, socks, forearm warmers, and more. Includes: pink knitting machine, 2 skeins of Fun Fur yarn (purple and pink), yarn needle, and Do-It-Yourself Project Booklet. For ages 6 and up. Warning: Product co...

Digitizing Made Easy: Create Custom Embroidery Designs Like a Pro $19.11 Digitizing Made Easy is for every embroidery machine user and commercial machine embroiderer looking to better understand and utilize digitizing software. The author's time-tested method, demonstrated in 250 step-by-step color photos will help you to better identify the tools of modern digitizing, and the best processes with which to use them.With chapters covering artwork, auto-digitizing, stitch...

American Girls Dress Designer $19.99 If you're a grownup looking for educational and inspiring role models for a girl, look no further. The popular book series has made the jump to software, providing historical background on girls throughout history, from the life story of a freed slave to a bobby-socks wearing daughter of the 1940s who can't imagine any president other than FDR. The software centers around the dress designing shop,...

Carrying Case $59.95 Large Case: Zippered top. A strong metal telescoping and locking handle. 2 easy-glide dual wheels and two foot rests. Outer overall dimensions are 18.75"W x 13"D x 17"H. One large zippered front pocket. Four heavy duty pouch pockets (2 per side) for sewing machine accessories, to avoid scratching. Two very strong lifting-handles allow you to easily take your machine in and out of the car. Padded s...

Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection: 400+ Easy Embroidery Designs $7.84 STERLING PUBLISHING-Lark Books: Doodle Stitching-The Motif Collection. Aimee Ray shares a fun and easy way to personalize everyday objects with playful and whimsical touches of embroidery. In her follow-up to the best-selling Doodle Stitching; Aimee gives you an expanded basics section and more than 400 new embroidery motifs; some of which are featured in the seventeen included projects. The motif...

QUILT FAT QUARTER SEWING MACHINE COVER PATTERN EASY ORGANIZER WITH POCKETS $2.99