Brother LS14S Metal Chassis Sewing Machine, 43.9 x 18.9 x 36 cm White

After purchasing a very basic and cheap (£30) machine from Amazon, which turned out to be little more than a toy, and then one that cost roughly £60 with 12 stitch types (you know the one!!) which also turned out to be useless and infuriating to use I decided to purchase this BrotherThis is the cheapest, known brand, sewing machine you can buy but it’s simply fantastic. It just works and works very well indeedNo more constantly breaking needles and thread like the other two machines. You just thread it up, which is simplicity itself, and off you goI think for just £85, for a well respected brand like Brother, it is an absolute bargain. Also bare in mind that you get a 3 year warranty with this machineI cannot recommend it enough. All the reviews are spot on with this machineIt’s also very quiet and can sew very slowly if required but can go like the clappers when you need to!As most of the other reviews have already said it’s a great machine and you just can’t go wrongI really wouldn’t waste your money on any of the cheap ‘mini’ sewing machines as they will infuriate you with how bad they really are, and sewing is supposed to be funTotally and utterly 100% recommend this Brother sewing machine. I’m massively impressed and enjoying every minute using itUPDATE: I’ve now been using this lovely machine quite extensively repairing and altering loads of things and it’s been working fantastic. Not once have I had broken thread or needles. The only tiny thing I did notice is that you need to allow enough upper thread so when you start sewing it doesn’t pull through the needle, apart from that it’s a little wonder!!UPDATE 2: I have been using this Brother sewing machine for lots of different sewing projects and it’s been absolutely fantastic. Not once have I had a broken thread or needle. It just works and works very well indeed. It’s a complete bargain for such a great machine from a great companyUPDATE 3: Please do not waste your money on the, so called, mini sewing machines from China. I tried a couple of them and they are just so frustrating to use and will probably put you off sewing for life. This is THE cheapest, known brand, sewing machine you can buy. The fact that it also has a 3 year warranty makes it a no brainier in my viewUPDATE 4:I thought I had a faulty machine… oops! I read the instruction manual and thought that you could rotate the stitch selection knob all the way, 360 degrees, but discovered that actually you rotate it from stitch 1 through to stitch 14 and then back again (right to left & left to right)… hope that makes sense; the knob doesn’t rotate all the way round (360 degrees)UPDATE 5:This Brother sewing machine is still impressing me! It’s so easy to use and just sews so well. A totally brilliant machine. Please don’t bother with the ‘cheap’ toy machines from China as you will never be happy with them. Save up a little bit and buy this Brother sewing machine, it’s a real bargain for such a great machine

I’m very impressed with this Brother sewing machine. My very first sewing machine was a Brother. That was around 65 years ago and that too was a good machine.The LS14s is a very good sewing machine, easy to thread, offers useful features including buttonhole facility and is quiet in operation. It is light but solid and in my opinion very good value for money. I’m very happy with it.

The Brother LS14S is easy to use, even for beginners. It sews smoothly, feels sturdy thanks to its metal chassis, and handles everyday sewing tasks very well. It offers excellent value for money, and I would happily recommend it.

As beginner ideal machine

I’m new to sewing and I was looking for a non expensive machine just in case I didn’t stick with it and having read the reviews on this sewing machine I decided to buy it and I’m impressed, its sturdy well made and I’ve found it really easy to use. It’s relatively quiet and it’s a lovely looking little machine too. I’ve taken to using it really quickly. Good selection of stitches and it doesn’t take up loads of room it’s easy to plug and go the instructions are really clear too. I love it

This is an incredible machine for the price. It's easy to use and simple to follow instructions for threading and getting started make it idiot proof. A good range of stitches including button holes. Highly delighted with my purchase.

After using the machine for 5 months, I've used about 6 different stitches, mostly straight and zigzag (variations of which is basically all you get with the addition of buttonhole). It's easy to set up, and it has a top-loading bobbin which is fairly easy to install although it uses plastic bobbins so make sure you buy the right ones for the machine if you're getting more - and you probably will need more. It only comes with three and that's really not enough. Thankfully you can get some more from eBay - just search for L14s bobbins. For quick and simple projects it's ace, although I find when straight stitching that it still goes a bit too fast, even if you're very gentle on the pedal - so you have to twist your fabric fast if you're going around corners, but I didn't have any problems understitching at that speed. I might get my partner to do some funky electronic work to make it better! I've used it with some quite chunky fabrics and many layers and though it clunks a little it does manage to get through. The sewing light is ok(ish), but the part you actually want to be illuminated actually has a shadow cast over it at night, so you'll still need that desktop light for your midnight sewing!Setting up is very straightforward, and has a standard bobbin winder which you select by pushing the spindle to the right and then use the foot pedal to wind. It has an on/off switch on the side of the machine which is great, as my old machine didn't! Swapping needles is a little bit fiddly with a wide bore screw head which is tricky, although not impossible to access. The reverse switch is conventionally located and is intuitive to use. It also has a thread cutter on the side of the machine, although I find I tend to use my own snips out of habit. You'll need a needle threader, as one isn't supplied and you thread it from front to back as usual.Very occasionally the thread has popped off the main arm inside the machine, which took a while to troubleshoot, but if it starts knocking and not sewing properly, that's something I look out for now. It's a Brother, so they're a well-established company, and the price is absolutely perfect for a beginner like me who just wanted to dive in. I've made half a dozen dresses, underwear, as well as maintained and hemmed some of my other clothes with it.One commenter mentioned needing a lot of tension on their machine, but mine is perfect, only needing turning down if anything on very fine fabrics.

I bought this as a complete novice having never used a sewing machine before. With a little bit of online instruction it's so easy to use. Bit of practice on some odd bits of material and away you go. I don't leave many reviews but this is a great bit of kit and will pay for itself if your looking to alter clothes or any alterations

Bon produit, facile à utiliser. Je recommande !

Great ,love it

Perfect for sewing

A Priori la máquina esta muy bien y más por el precio a la que la conseguimos, lo malo es que el enchufe no es español, pero vamos que con un adaptador no hay problema. Más adelante volveré y comentaré ya con un poco más de uso

The Brother LS14S is a budget-friendly sewing machine with a robust metal chassis that ensures stability during operation. Its versatility is evident in the variety of stitches available, making it suitable for various projects. The machine is easy to set up, user-friendly, and offers a smooth sewing experience with adjustable speed and tension control. The LED light and removable sewing plate enhance usability, while the affordable price makes it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced sewers. Overall, the Brother LS14S delivers reliability and performance without breaking the bank.