Reviews
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Brother 1034D Serger Review: Discontinued Entry Overlocker
The Brother 1034D serger is discontinued. Specs, threading reality from owner reports, what it can and cannot do, and the current ST4031HD as the live replacement.
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Brother 1034D vs Juki MO-654DE: The Serger Decision Guide
The Brother 1034D is discontinued. The Juki MO-654DE runs at $549-649 new. How they compare on threading, speed, build quality, thread configs, and long-term value.
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Brother PE535 Review: 4x4 Embroidery-Only Machine, Discontinued
Brother PE535 specs, field limits, and the honest choice between buying used versus saving for the PE900. Verified against Brother's product documentation.
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Brother PE900 vs Janome MC500E: Field Size and $1,219
Brother PE900: 35 sq in for description: ,179.99. Janome MC500E: 86.9 sq in for $2,399. What the price gap and the field-size jump actually buy you.
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Brother PQ1500SL Review: Discontinued, PQ1600S Replaces It
Brother PQ1500SL specs, the pin feed mechanism, what a dedicated straight-stitch quilting machine does, and whether the used PQ1500SL or new PQ1600S is the right buy.
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Brother SE600 vs SE700: What the Upgrade Actually Gets You
Same 4x4 hoop, same combo design. The SE700 adds wireless transfer, a knee lifter, and 80 more designs. Whether that gap is worth the price difference.
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Janome Memory Craft 500E Review: 7.9x11 Embroidery Field
Janome Memory Craft 500E specs, 7.9x11 inch field capabilities, how it compares to the Brother PE900, and who the premium price is actually worth it for.
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Janome vs Brother Embroidery Machine: Field, Format, Price
Brother's PE900 is $1,179.99 for a 5x7 field. Janome's MC500E is $2,399 for a 7.9x11 field. How the ecosystems, file formats, and buying channels differ.
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Juki MO-654DE Review: Pearl Line Serger at a Home Price
Juki MO-654DE specs, real street price ($549-649), how it compares to the Brother ST4031HD, and what the Juki industrial heritage actually means for home serging.
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Juki TL-2010Q Review: 8.5-Inch Throat Space Quilting Machine
Juki TL-2010Q specs, the 8.5-inch throat space advantage for large quilts, how it compares to the Brother PQ1600S, and who the $1,199 street price is worth it for.
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Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Review: 32 Stitches, Metal Frame, $219.99
Singer Heavy Duty 4452 specs, the metal frame advantage, 32 built-in stitches at 1,100 spm, and who the $219.99 price makes this the right general sewing machine.
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Brother PE900 Review: What 300 Owners Actually Report
Brother PE900 review from owner reports: the 5x7 field reality, wireless quirks, tension patterns, consumables budget, and who should buy the SE700 instead.
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Brother PR680W Review: 6-Needle Commercial Machine
Brother PR680W review: the 6-needle 8x12 commercial machine, cap frame setup, multi-machine linking, owner reports, and who actually needs it vs the PE900.
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Brother SE600 Review: 4x4 Combo Machine, Now Discontinued
The Brother SE600 is discontinued but still available used. Specs, field size, what fits the 4x4 hoop, and whether it makes sense over the current SE700.
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Brother SE700 Review: The 4x4 Combo Machine, Honestly
Brother SE700 review from owner reports: the 4x4 embroidery ceiling, thread-tension reality, wireless quirks, and who should buy the PE900 instead.