Brother XR9550 Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine 165 Stitches

Easy instructions. Easy to use. Does everything I need it to do with nice even stitching. Lite weight so I can move it anywhere. I really enjoy this machine

I recently decided to revisit my old hobby of sewing. I had a perfectly okay Brother sewing machine but the more I was using it, the more I became conscious of the many functions that newer sewing machines have that mine definitely didn’t. Some of the features that I won’t be willing to do without that this machine has include snap-on/snap-off presser feet, making a switch from one stitch type to another a matter of seconds rather than minutes; a drop-in bobbin that removes the need to fiddle with the upper thread/needle to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew as well as virtually ending the common problem of the bobbin thread snagging inside the machine; a library of stitches that come pre-programmed with optimal stitch length and width… selecting a stitch always starts with the preferred default values every time you select it; a better design for the the upper thread loading. They have somehow designed the unit so that the thread will automatically find itself on the correct side of the path being threaded instead of, as my older machine needed, requiring me to fiddle with flywheel on the right of the machine to get the different parts in the correct orientation to pass the thread around the parts correctly.; a built-in overstitch stitch for fray-prone fabrics; and lastly, the option to either use the foot peddle to control the speed of the stitches or choose to use the programmable stitch speed control for those of us who find their excitement, anxiety, or simple lack of patience leading to what feels like a high-speed chase where your current stitches are the barely in control car careening around the mountainous ess-curves, inches away from flying off into the valley below. This machine is well made, well designed, and wonderfully lightweight. I think it is a great starter machine for those wanting to learn the skills and tricks of sewing.

This is the perfect machine for beginners and also for those that do not have a large budget. It works wonderfully. It comes with a number of useful feet. It stitches beautifully. I highly recommend this Brother Sewing Machine. It comes with an extendable “table” which makes it wonderful for quilting.

I just received my Brother XR9550 this afternoon and it deserves a review. I have sewn for 63 years and the first machine I bought was a used Brother back in the 70’s. I used that machine for about 30 years until I bought a computerized machine. I then gave it to my sister. She used it for another 15 years before I purchased a new machine for her. I’ve known for a while I needed a smaller more portable machine than the honkin’ big heavy sewing/embroidery machine I purchased about 15 years ago. Sadly I have not had it serviced or updated for about 10 years and it quit working on me right in the middle of a large nest of jeans repairs. I went on Amazon and chose this model because I thought it would handle what I need to do until my other is back up and running. I am not disappointed. Straight out of the box everything works and sews beautifully. The instructions are clear and everything I’ve sample stitched is great. FYI Brother, the only 2 complaints I have aren’t critical just something you might improve on. 1) the light could be brighter 2) I’m having difficulty using the threader. The finger push or whatever you want to call it feels flimsy to me. When I push down to rotate the thread into the needle eye I hesitate as it feels like it’s bending under the pressure. Sewers I’m very happy with this Brother. It’s easy to operate and stitches beautifully. It’s lightweight has a carry case and does everything I need. I anticipate it will serve me well for many years. I trust the brand and I’m happy.

This helped me set up a tiny sewing corner in my dorm. I wanted something for hemming jeans and making simple tote bags between classes. Threading is pretty easy and the stitch options are fun, i keep trying random decorative ones on scrap fabric. It runs smooth and not super loud, so my roommate just throws on headphones and it’s fine. The wide table is nice for holding hoodies when I patch them. The mildly annoying part is the LCD, the buttons feel a bit cheap and I still Google the manual when switching stitches. Also, it’s not that light, so dragging it to the lounge for group craft nights is a bit of a workout.

For the price this has been a great sewing machine. I’ve hade zero issues with tension or the bobbin. It struggles just a tad over thick seams (bag making) but I knew that before buying. This is a step up from my first stater machine, and I’m very happy with it.

I belong to a craft group - - and I do more sewing on my 7 sewing machines (at least 4 different sewing machine makers) that I do crocheting. Do lots of both - just more with my Brother. My first Brother I had for about 25 years - - but I did so many quilts on it and heaving sewing that I bent the needle shaft. <sniff sniff>. I had to get another one - this one. The weight of this is somewhat heavy - BUT!!! that is definitely needed if/when you quilt OR sew heavy cloths like DENIM!!!! Gotta have that weight stability or your sewing suffers. This machine is perfect for ANY user - from the beginner to the professional! Features work for ALL talents and are easy to use. My new Brother sits on my table 24/7 on a quilted pad to create more stability .... quilts can be cumbersome and heavy! so the machine needs to be the same.

Best sewing machine ever. All standard stitches plus letters and numbers. start/stop features excellent, variable speed settings, and pedal usage - you can rest your heal on the foot pedal, and then adjustment of speed is very easy, either by the settings on the machine, or with your foot pressure. Love this machine for quilting!

Muy buena máquina, llego en tiempo y forma. Bien enpaquetada. Hasta ahora a funcionado de maravilla, solo se batalla con telas gruesas, de ahí en fuera, excelente !! Para mí que no había utilizado una máquina en mi vida, fue muy amigable y súper fácil de usar.

I should have upgraded machines a long time ago. As a novice sewer this ma line is fabulous. So many functions, easy to use. We'll worth thr price. I love the extended table thay lines with it . Makes working with fabrics so much easier! Great buy!

I purchased this Brother sewing and quilting machine and then started taking sewing lessons, and it’s been a fantastic machine to learn on. With 165 built-in stitches, it offers plenty of variety while still being easy to use as a beginner. I’ve always wanted to learn how to sew, and now that I have, I’m really glad I chose this machine. It’s reliable and perfect for practicing and improving my skills. I would definitely recommend it to anyone starting out or looking for a dependable everyday machine.

La amé , está muy bonita, la verdad estoy aprendiendo a usarla pero me encanta es fácil de usar y tiene su guía e instructivo muy fácil para entender

Tuve mis dudas al principio porque es muy ligera y parece muy plástica pero superó mis expectativas, es una máquina inteligente, tiene unas puntadas hermosas, los ojales los realiza de maravilla, tiene muuy buena potencia, ha funcionado muy bien hasta el momento, espero que así siga y me funcione bien muchos años porque me gustó mucho.