Brother PC-420 PRW Sewing MachineThe Brother PC-420 PRW and the PC-210 PRW sewing machines look enough alike to make you wonder how the two compare but the 420 costs about $100 more than the 210.

Does it have enough extra stitches and features to warrant the higher price?
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Sew Like the Project Runway Designers

Project RunwayDo you want to sew like the Project Runway designers? I’d never watched the show but my new sewing machine and I have been exploring different kinds of projects and although I have no aspirations of becoming a fashion designer I thought it might be cool to at least make my own clothes some day. Other than some training and practice, I wondered what tools I’d need to get the job done.

I’d written some reviews on Project Runway sewing machines like the Brother PC420 and although I was familiar with the show by name I had not actually watched an episode. I scanned through the guide on my TV, found it was coming on in a few days and scheduled it to record on my DVR.
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Brother LB6770PRW Project Runway Sewing MachineCompare the Brother SE350, SE 400, LB6770PRW Project Runway and the LB6800PRW Project Runway sewing machines and you’ll find the differences are few in number but meaningful in regards to price and future functionality.

In amongst that price gap you may find a great bargain on a new combination embroidery and sewing machine and save yourself a few dollars.

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