The Brother LB6800PRW sewing machine may be the replacement model for the popular Brother SE400 combination sewing and embroidery machine. The only difference between the two is the model number, the Project Runway label and the included rolling tote bag. The other difference? The LB6800PRW is usually in stock whereas the SE400 has slowly been disappearing from retailers inventories.

Brother’s year end rebate through 2010 for the SE400 was perhaps a sign of things to come. Since the start of 2011, finding the SE400 in stock has been rough but the Brother LB6800PRW is still regularly available at places like Amazon.
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Brother sewing machines are incredibly popular as a choice for home and craft sewing. They offer regular machines and specialized, combination models capable of handling quilting and embroidery, too. You can find them being used in homes, schools, and at community sewing classes. The company has made award winning innovations in design, stitch quality, and automation.

While Singer was “the” sewing machine to own for years, changes in ownership and the availability of other brands have caused them to lose market share.
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The best sewing machines for denim have a few things in common.  Knowing what those are in advance will help you zero in on the ideal choices for your type of projects.

One benefit of having your own sewing machine is being able to hem your own jeans but people do a lot more with versatile denim.  It can be used for heavy duty work coveralls or for cool, chic denim handbags.  The type of sewing you intend to do with denim will help you find the right machine.
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