Most manufacturers do not recommend using adaptors to convert the voltage of your machine for safety reasons.

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. We class the Brother LS14 as “Very Basic“, meaning that this machine has features that are suitable for a sewer working at a Very Basic skill level. At Brother, we pour over 100 years of sewing expertise into every machine we make, whether it’s for a big manufacturer or a casual crafter – and we’ve carefully designed the L14S to ensure it’ll give you all the reliability and flexibility you need.You need to keep your accessories in the plastic bag provided, or they’ll fall out every time you open the cover. The machine has a nice simple layout – the only visible dials are the stitch selection dial, the tension setting dial and the backstitch lever. The top of the machine also has clear illustrations showing how to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. If you're a more experienced sewer looking for a second machine to take to sewing classes then this also a good choice. To help you achieve the best possible stitch quality across different fabrics the Brother LS14 adjusts the tension of the upper thread using an Adjustable / Manual Control.

We will contact you within 60 minutes to confirm availability of your reservation (during business hours only). As with most electronics, the entry level items are often not the most accessible, but I feel it’s only fair to include my thoughts on these aspects in this review. It pulls the fabric into a tunnel with the standard tension of 4, so more experimenting is needed with that. But I recommend computerized machines for hobby sewists, they have more features that you can grow with. You should consult the manual for your machine to ensure that the machine is set up correctly when sewing different fabrics, and always sew test samples to get the best possible stitch quality and to achieve perfectly balanced tension.For these reasons I would give this machine the lowest score for accessibility as you may need to ask someone for help to use a few of the functions. I do think a complete beginner would struggle the first time, but with the manual and a few practice attempts, I think you’ll be fine. This top loading mechanical hard case sewing machine suitable for all users from the world famous Brother company, is stylish and simple to use giving great flexibility when sewing different garments.

The needle positions on this model also appear to be limited and may only be controlled using the inbuilt stitch presets. She’s a sewing pattern pro with a skill for adjusting and hacking patterns to fit and for editing dressmaking instructions to make them accessible to sewists of all abilities. For example, this model does not have automated controls for the needle stop position, automated back tacks or automated thread trimming. The manual is quite brief, however there are good basic instructions for the features of the machine as well as an instructional DVD.

I don’t have any visual or hand mobility issues, but a needle threader is still a must for me, it can shave five minutes off your prep time and get you sewing quicker! The machine’s built in light is quite dim, I tested the machine during the daytime with my blinds closed to get an idea of the light quality. Most items are available for check and reserve with the exception of fabric and other items sold by the metre. The buttonholes look OK, but you’ll need to adjust the screw to make the left and right bars look the same. The flat bed attachment is described as a storage compartment in the instructions, but as there is no ‘compartment’ so to speak you will need to put the accessories in another bag inside the compartment to avoid them spilling out when you open it.

This clever little sewing machine is lightweight and portable, so you can easily stow it away when it’s not in use. It can quilt straight lines OK, but the machine does wander slightly to the left/right, so it’s hard to sew perfectly straight.

The LS14s has a jam proof drop in bobbin which shows how much bobbin thread is left, whilst the LED light means that thread and fabric colours are not distorted. And the lack of a handle (there is a slot for your hand to grip onto) means that I wouldn’t want to carry this machine far without a strong bag to hold it in!