As you can see from the images, this Brother A16 has the LCD screen, which displays the stitch width and length, both are preset for each stitch as soon as it is selected via the dial. Width can be overridden in standard settings from 0 – 7 mm wide and length form 0 – 4 mm. The ultra bright LED lighting gives a crisp bright natural light, so you can see colours and stitch details, no matter what your lighting conditions. The lighting brightness is fully adjustable so you can set it at a level to suit you and your environment.With the Eco-mode function, the Innov-is V5 will automatically switch to an energy-saving sleep mode after a period of non-use.

Take the loose end of the thread and bring it under the thread guide labeled number one on the top of the machine. Want to get seriously creative? The Innov-is NV2700 is your perfect partner for sewing, quilting and embroidering. With the Eco-mode function, the Innov-is V5 will automatically switch to an energy-saving sleep mode after a period of non-use - great for the environment and electricity bills too!

The sliding speed controller can also be used in conjunction with the start stop button so if you want to sew very slowly you can move the control right down then press the button to sew and it will sew in the slowest speed. Stitch Selection built-in stitches including 10 styles of one-step buttonhole, 89 utility stitches and 133 decorative stitches.

F.A.S.T Bobbin winding is another Brother feature to save you time and make bobbin winding a breeze, you can wind a bobbin while the machine is embroidering - The bobbin winder doubles up as the stand for the extra spool pin (included with the accessories for the machine) so you can sew with a twin needle (also included). Sleek, compact, sturdy, lightweight and with a handy hard cover, this sewing machine is all about sharing your love for sewing. Take your talent on the go, whether it's to your friends' houses, university classes, or busy sewing workshops. Whether you’ve been embroidering for a while, or are just starting out, the advanced needle threader, slide speed controller, drop-in bobbin and easy to thread system make the Innov-is F540E so simple to use.Slide speed control adjusts speed from slow to fast. This can also be set to alter stitch width whilst sewing.

The LCD screen is bright and easy to use too. The fold down lid details the main pre-installed stitches so you needn't always turn to the screen. A second fold-out section offers excellent storage for the presser feet and tools that come with the machine. Gently release the lever and the thread will pass through the eye of the needle. Gently pull until the loose end of the thread is all the way through the needle. During this review I have also been using the Brother Innovis F420 in combination with the company's craft cutting machine, which is a great fit if you can afford the pair. Read my detailed review of the Brother ScanNCut SDX2200D and see how it can add to your sewing workflow.

Spring Lever Release Frame - Frame includes rubber plates on both sides for a superior grip on fabric, while an ergonomic spring lever release enables easier, clamp-free hooping. Additional frames include 4" x 4", 5" x 7" and 9.5" x 9.5" sizes. Gently pull the needle threader lever down to bring it into position then bring the thread behind the thread guide and across the eye of the needle. built-in sewing stitches including 70combinable stitches, 10 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes, and 5 sewing lettering fonts Now, the killer feature: sideways sewing. This is brilliant for sewing accurate squares and geometric patterns. Using sideways sewing means you don’t need to lift the foot, move the material, drop the foot to carry on sewing; this really helps when sewing large pieces of material. On the top of your replacement foot you'll see a bar, which lines up with a corresponding groove on the bottom of the needle bar.

The Innov-is NV2700 comes with built-in tutorials, so you’ll always have a sewing tutor at your side.

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