Mrsjamielou Say: Brother CP 6500 Computerized Sewing Machine
Great for beginners!!!, 2011-03-27
This review is for: Brother CP 6500 Computerized Sewing Machine
Prior to purchasing the CP-6500 I had never used a sewing machine and this was a great machine to learn on. The instruction manual is very clear and the machine itself is amazing with so many stocking options. The auto bobbin winder and feeder are great functions. If you are new to sewing and do not want to spend a lot of money on a machine that may be to complicated this is the machine to get plenty of bells and whistles but not overwhelming.

Renee Say: Brother CP 6500 Computerized Sewing Machine
sew Impressed!!, 2011-09-20
This review is for: Brother CP 6500 Computerized Sewing Machine
I'm new at sewing but used a few diff machines in my classes brought in by other students. I also remember my moms sewing machine from the 70's. That was sturdy! The ones we used in class were NOT. After reading over a hundred reviews on several diff brother models I settled on this one and am very impressed. It feels like a solid machine! Sure many of the external parts are plastic like the thread arm and foot lift lever, but I'm not worried. I LOVE that the handle is not an extra piece on top of the machine. Its a generous groove-like part of the machine so when u lift it, you are lifting the machine with confidence. I LoVE the speed control button and the needle button in addition to the foot pedal. These are 2 sparate buttons in addition to a reverse button which does one stitch at a time. I just feel like I have so much control which is nice as a beginner. Its computerized so I'm going to have to play with it to understand all of the complex stitches and settings, but it feels so precise. I practiced my straight stitch for a seam last night and it was so nice!! This machine is high quality! It came with every attachment I could need! I think I got like 6 diff feet in addition to other things! I like that the power cord is separate from the pedal cord and almost everything has a built in thread cutter. U don't need a scissors at all! Its beautiful too! And even though the manual is a little confusing like most reviews have said,the machine is very user friendly and self explanatory w guides rt on the machine. The manual is useful though too! And amazon is the best for online shopping. They have the BEST prices and always exceed my shipping expectations even w their free super saver shipping. I ordered my machine on the 16th and received it by the 19th. I didn't pay extra or anything I expected it in 5-8 business days! I'm really excited about my new sewing "career" but even more so because of my machine! I love it! I'm even reading the manual cover to cover which includes many tips u might not consider as a beginner. :) LOVE IT!! My sewing instructor at joannes told me to get a brother secretly because she was supposed to recommend only brands that joann's sells. They do NOT sell brothers. She's been teaching sewing for more than 40 years! I'm so happy!