Brother LS2125i 10 Stitch Sewing Machine for Beginners
Brother LS2125i 10 Stitch Sewing Machine
The Brother LS2125i is a great sewing machine for beginners who want to handle the occasional basic mending tasks, dressmaking, clothing, and home decorating projects and don’t want to spend a lot of money. At less than $100 this is a perfect starter setup for light tasks. It’s also a great machine for kids.
It’s portable, electric and has a built in handle tucked in the back for easy movement. The machine is white with light and medium blue trim.
Read the rest of the Brother LS2125i sewing machine review below:
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Stitch Count Presser Feet Functionality
Accessories Customer Reviews Pros, Cons & Manual
Brother LS2125i Stitch Count
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The set of 10 built-in stitch options are utility stitches handy for repairing clothing and hems, making clothes, making curtains, or other small projects.
- 4-step Automatic Buttonhole
- 3 styles of Zigzag stitches
- Zigzag Satin Stitch
- Straight Stitch (5 different stitch lengths)
- Straight Stitch (needle left)
- Stretch Blind Stitch
- Shell Tuck
- Elastic
Presser Feet
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The Brother LS2125i sewing machine comes with 4 snap-on style presser feet:
- Zigzag (General Purpose)
- Buttonhole
- Zipper Foot
- Button Sewing Foot
Functionality
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The Brother LS2125i has a front loading bobbin system. That’s one of the first things I look at when evaluating starter sewing machines or light task machines like this one. This style of bobbin system isn’t as easy as a drop in system. It might take a few tries to get figured out but that shouldn’t be a show stopper – unless the machine is for kids. I think it’s far easier for a child to use a drop-in style than the front-loading kind. (For a highly rated machine with a drop-in bobbin in the same price range, look at the Brother XL2600i.)
Loading a bobbin with thread is super simple on this sewing machine. Slip the thread through a hole in the top of the bobbin, put the bobbin on the winder, latch it into place and step on the foot pedal. The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is full.
A reverse lever also located on the front of the machine is used to lock completed stitches in place.
Free-arm sewing is possible by removing the extension arm so that fabric tubes like sleeves and legs can be slipped onto the working surface. The Brother LS2125i is suitable for light, manual embroidering, monogramming and appliqué stitches.
There is a built in work lamp, a bag for accessories which is stored in a compartment within the machine itself, and you can perform twin needle sewing with the LS2125i for decorative stitching as long as you use only the needles recommended for this machine.
The tension of the top thread can be adjusted with a dial on the front of the machine.
With the included darning plate, you can cover the feed dogs and do free form sewing work, attach buttons, or mend torn clothing with the zigzag stitch.
A buttonhole fine-adjusting screw allows you to tighten or loosen the buttonhole stitch to cover a multitude of buttonhole options from small, cuff buttonholes to larger button openings.
For a starter or backup sewing machine, this model handles a surprising number of sewing tasks and fabrics. This is a great machine for someone just starting out who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money or for those who know they need one for the occasional mending job but don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars.
Dimensions: L 15″ x W 11.8″ x D 6″
Weight: 15 pounds
Accessories
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The Brother LS2125i sewing machine comes with the following accessories:
- 3 pack of needles
- Twin needle
- 4 bobbins
- Darning plate
- Screwdriver
- Additional spool pin (for twin needle sewing)
The The Brother 5300 Universal Sewing Machine Carry Case fits this machine but must be purchased separately.
Customer Reviews
“I purchased this machine in late 2004, it is now 2010, and it is holding up remarkably” – Mrs. Keith Robinson
“The machine is great and for the money, it’s perfect. I was going to buy a cheaper machine but the reviews for anything cheaper than this one were terrible. So I decided to spend the extra money and I’m so happy I did!” – Allison
There are over 160 reviews on Amazon – that’s a ton! You can read more here: Brother LS2125i reviews
Average Amazon Rating: 4.11
Pros, Cons & Manual
Pros: Easy to use, even for children. Handles alterations, light weight fabrics, and home décor projects. The machine is capable of making pillows, tablecloths, curtains, and more. Beginners find this machine simple to learn and begin using right away.
Cons: Requires frequent oiling to keep operation smooth and oil is not included in the purchase. Pedal speed seems to go from slow to fast with not much in between. Some problems auto adjusting during stitching.
Manual available online here: Brother LS2125i Manual
Manufacturer’s Warranty – As of this date, the Brother LS2125i comes with a 1 year warranty on parts and labor if purchased from an authorized reseller. Electronic pattern control and selection components are covered for 2 years. Head parts, shafts, and connecting rods are covered for 25 years. Certain actions do void the warranty.
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I’m looking for a good beginner sewing machine that I can use for sewing as well as quilting. Costco carries Brother XR7700, but your website does not rate it. How does this machine compare with Brother SQ9000?
Gwen – The Brother XR7700 is a great machine for quilting. That’s actually the one my mother-in-law has. She just finished a very large quilt for her parents’ anniversary and it was beautiful. She highly recommends that machine.
Features and accessories are the same for the two models although the layout is slightly different with control buttons in the middle vs. to the far right. The only difference really is the additional 10 stitches that come on the SQ9000. The XR7700 actually has the same platform and layout (even the same manual) as the very popular CS6000i.
Let me know if you need additional information. I didn’t go through stitch for stitch on the two to find the extra 10 but they share all the same utility stitches so the extra 10 on the SQ9000 are decorative in nature, if that helps.
Sincerely,
Erin
Hi,
I am trying to find a machine for my 7 year old daughter for under $200. My neighbor who sews a lot, suggested getting her a Brother to start out with from Walmart. Her sewing teacher suggested a project runway, but wanted to make sure we purchased a machine with speed control/adjustment. For some reason the Brother website and other places do list whether or not the machines have speed adjustment/control with the exception of the CS6000i. Which I can get, but was wondering if any of the less expensive machines also have it. Please, advise.
Thanks!
Kendall
Kendall – Brother machines are excellent starter machines and they make several models under $200 that have speed control but the least expensive of them runs about $150-160. None of the machines under $100 have the speed control slider.
The machines under $200 that do have the slider are:
Brother CS6000i
Brother CP6500
Brother XR7700
All three models are very similar in operation and performance and very well rated. They’re easy to use and have proven to hold up well over time.
I was thinking their might be a way to limit the speed of the machines under $100 by somehow modifying the foot pedal but I’m not having any luck finding such an option.
Hope that helps! Either way, your daughter will be thrilled! That’s such a great age. (Happen to be watching my 7 year old son flying a Lego space ship around the living room as I write this.)
Sincerely,
Erin
Hello,
I have zero experience with sewing machines and would like to start making a quilt for my niece/nephew that is on the way. My husband is also in the Armed Forces and requires alterations to his ABUs and Dress Uniforms. I have been trying to do some research but quickly became overwhelmed by the experienced quilters and sewing machine users that are “brand die-hards.” What kind of sewing machine should I be looking for to serve my sewing needs? When looking for a sewing machine, what attributes should I be looking for? Which are more important than others? I now live on a small base and don’t really know anyone whose machine I can “test drive.” Any guidance/help you can give, I would greatly appreciate!
Thank You,
Cindy
Hello,
I have no experiance with sewing machines, but I would like to not have to sew all of my DIY projects by hand. I mosly want to do clothing Alterations and such. I don’t know anyone that sews anymore so I have no idea what to get! I would like to spend under $200. I’m not looking for anything super fancy, but something that wont go to fast and I will be able to learn on quickly!
Thank you,
Kate
I am trying to buy a sewing machine for my wife.
She is new to sewing and embroidery(preferably computerized so that she can input the design using computer).
Which one do you suggest.
I am not able to decide whether we can buy a basic one, so that she gets used to it, and then go for a more advanced ones. The main purpose is to embroider our daughter’s dresses and the 2nd purpose is sewing and any alterations.
Thanks
Badari
Erin-Your website has been SO HELPFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!Your input and simple to understand comparisons guided me right to the Brother CP6500. I am unable to leave home (an handicapped). I’ll need the correct needles, bobbins and quality thread. Where would you suggest I get those supplies on line and what else will I need other than scissors and straight pins? I’m trying to get everything I’ll need all set up in the beginning so I won’t get caught without since I can’t just run out to shop. I’ll be doing hemming and mending clothing for now but will be working with denim. I’d like to get a hard carrying case, how to I get the correct model for that as well?
You are such a treasure for a shut in.
Have a blessed day!
Hi Erin, I’m considering an SQ9050 vs a CP7500. Do all your comments on the SQ9000 apply to the 9050? The 9050 seems like a good bargain on paper, any reason you know of to stay away?
Hi Erin,
I’ve been reading your sewing machine reviews and now am totally muddled
! I was considering the Singer 4411 so I could hem jeans. All of us in my family are height-impaired and it’s getting costly to spend $10-$12 per pair having them hemmed. I have a 27-year-old Kenmore that has 2 stitches and, when it was new, it would sort of go through jeans sometimes. Now, it’s at a point where it won’t sew through two layers of light cotton, the bobbin thread is loose when I sew, and no matter how expensive of thread I use and how frequently I use a new needle, the thread breaks constantly. I paid $99 for the machine way back then, so it wouldn’t be cost-effective to have it repaired.
What I would like to do with a new machine is be able to hem jeans and other types of slacks and do seam repairs and that sort of thing. I’d like to spend around $200 for something decent, but that price isn’t set in stone. I don’t do enough sewing to justify $400 or $500 or more for a machine. The brand isn’t important-I’m interested in something that can do what I need it to do. Do you have any suggestions? I might be open to doing more sewing if I could get a machine that would make life easier and not be so flipping frustrating! I do a lot of other handicrafts and enjoy them. Thanks so much!
Hi, I am desperately searching for a sewing machine that is under $200 (closer to $150, preferred) that I will be able to do alterations, quilt (including a denim quilt), and has decorative stitches. I have a lot of things that I need to start sewing on, however, I’m getting frustrated trying to purchase the “perfect” machine. Please help!
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