Brother FS40S 40-Stitch Electronic Sewing Machine

Product Information

The sequel to FS40, and one of the new ones in the series of innovative quality sewing machines from Brother. The Brother FS40 is a popular computerised sewing machine with great affordability, you would struggle to find a cheaper model that retains the same high quality. Consequently, if your sewing consists of a lot of upholstery work it is worth mentioning that you will struggle with heavy materials.

I’m in my 50’s now and that machine has finally bit the dust, so I decided to invest in a new machine. The Brother FS40 is a lightweight, compact sewing machine with built-in handle making it easy to carry and transport. In terms of stitch length and width, the Brother FS40 has a maximum stitch length of 7mm and width of 4mm. Set up is reasonable, but perhaps in hindsight an automatic needle threader would have been a bonus. Being able to slow the speed down, still maintain correct pressure and full control will make it far less likely that you make a costly mistake.

The start/stop function with speed setting allows you to control the machine with your hands without using the included foot pedal.

Furthermore if you are in to doing a lot of free-motion sewing and embroidery the feed dogs can be dropped. This chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. The Brother FS40 is a compact sewing machine designed to be easy to use and provide good stitch quality. This guide describes useful sewing tips as well as procedures for using the various utility stitches.With the transparent lid, you are assured that it is always the right color thread that is in the machine. The repayment amount agreed for the repayment period will remain the same, meaning the repayment period may be shorter than originally agreed. My husband bought me the FS40 for Christmas, it’s my first sewing machine and I was a little bit nervous but I’m proud to say that I’ve made home decor items, gifts and clothes already. You might think you won't have enough control without the pedal but in reality the speed can be adjusted while you sew with a sliding button and the lowest speed is a hundred times more precise and steady than work with the foot pedal ever was. As the outstanding balance, plus the interest now form part of your payable balance they will attract interest at your account rate, meaning you will pay interest on interest.

Tho Brother sewing machine is ultra quiet and can be easily operated without the food pedal (it seemed scary at first but it's really intuitive). Accessories included: Wide table, Zigzag foot, overcast stitch foot, monogramming foot, blind stitch foot, buttonhole foot, zipper foot, button sewing foot, seam ripper, cleaning brush, set of needles, spare bobbins, L-shape screw driver, foot control, dust cover, QR code for online instructional movie gallery. A back-lit LED control panel is large and easy to read, while other great features include a 1-step buttonhole maker, a drop-in bobbin and a slide speed control that removes the need for a foot control pedal.The machine offers 40 different stitch programs, including overlock seams and has stepless adjustment of stitch length and width. I had a New Home sewing machine back in the early 80’s when I was a teenager, my lovely Aunt got me one when I started a dressmaking course at college. I did have my reservations as I had seen other reviews saying the machine sounded clunky, or the light wasn't bright or that the machine struggles with thicker fabrics and materials.