Brother Advanced Needle Threader Sewing Machine, 185-Stitch

Last updated: December 30, 2021


Brother Advanced Needle Threader Sewing Machine, 185-Stitch

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Product Details

In our analysis of 71 expert reviews, the Brother Advanced Needle Threader Sewing Machine, 185-Stitch placed 9th when we looked at the top 11 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

For those in search of a versatile computerized sewing and quilting machine, the Brother HC1850 is an exceptional choice. This feature-packed and reliable quilting and sewing machine is great for quilting, sewing, basic monogramming, and decorative stitching. The HC1850 contains 130 stitches plus a sewing font for basic monogramming. It also includes 8 unique styles of one-step, auto-size buttonholes, elegant decorative stitches, and stitches for quilting, clothing, and heirloom sewing. The HC1850 quilting and sewing machine is loaded with features that simplify the sewing and quilting. It includes 55 alphanumeric sewing stitches for basic monogramming, a built-in stitch reference flip-chart, 8 presser feet, a push-button stitch selector, adjustable sewing speeds, an automatic threading system, a detachable foot controller, and an exceptional feed system for sewing on almost any fabric. This machine is enhanced with specialty quilting features, including a detachable wide table, a spring action quilting foot, and the ability to do free-motion quilting. The HC1850 is lightweight and portable, perfect for taking to classes. It has been designed with a large backlit LCD display with an intuitive push-button stitch selector. The HC1850 is reliable, affordable, and allows easy threading of top thread and bobbin to create consistent high-quality stitching. This machine is not recommended for use in countries that do not support 120V AC, even if a voltage adapter is in use. This portable sewing and quilting machine includes an instructional DVD, a bilingual user manual, a 25-year limited warranty, and free customer phone and online technical support for the life of the product. Needle Threading System – Advanced. Stitch Selector Type : Mode & Shift Key

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Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

This model does have automatic sewing, allowing you to use it without the foot pedal and the needle will always stop in the down position. It also has a built-in thread cutter, but we found it to be a little inconvenient to reach.
It works surprisingly well even with multiple layers of heavy fabrics such as denim.
The best of its kind on the market today. More sturdy and reliable than its competitors. Perfect for both beginners and experts. Off the charts in terms of use and performance.
It comes with special features for quilting such as 14 built-in quilting stitches functions to make different designs for your quilt. It also comes with a wider detachable table that helps you handle the quilt with ease.
The versatility of this little machine is one thing that it has going for it because it can handle many kinds of sewing with ease. For one, you can choose from more than 100 stitches.
It also has 8 one-step built-in buttonhole styles. So, you can stitch professional and designer level clothes and use all your creativity freely.
There is also a built-in monogramming font set.
This machine comes with a wide variety of accessories, as well as the option for free motion and an easy feed system, you’ll find the learning curve is very smooth.
Brother HC1850 is the best of the heavy duty sewing machines which are designed specifically for the heavy duty works. It can stitch can stitch 130 exclusive stitches consisting of 1 button holes, 8 styles and 55 alphanumeric monogramming and make your work do much faster than before.
The stitching capacity itself functions admirably, and the machine is sufficiently able to pass a few layers of texture effortlessly. It is a very portable sewing machine, plus it comes with plenty of perks.
An excellent background light compliments your sewing and allows you to work even during the late hours of the night. This is why the HC1850 has its own LED-lit working space, giving you enough brightness so you can view every detail of your current projects, and perform stitches on them without making a small mistake.
This machine is very versatile, and it’s perfect for sewing, quilting, and monogramming.
The computerized features help you to edit stitches and give you a creative edge over your designs. It can sew in 3 different speeds making it a great device to have for seamstresses at all levels.

What reviewers didn't like

Even though it’s computerized, you can’t connect it to your computer or Internet.
A higher priced model, but owners find it to be well worth the price.
Lighter in weight for some sewists (not a con for everyone though)
The only downside to the DVD is that it doesn’t show you how to attach the free motion quilting foot or the walking foot.
Limited monogramming.
Not ideal for serious quilting
While the bobbin winding itself operates great at first, several testers found that a few years of intensive use tend to wear it down.
Customer Support isn't available in the 3rd world
The threader does not generally work.
Some of its features might overwhelm newbies at first, despite it being a good machine for starters.
You can’t add new stitches even though it’s a computerized machine.
We found out that its inefficiency to quilt is because of the inability to rise up for thicker quilts. Also, improvements could’ve been made in the designing of the neck of the machine.
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