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Brother BC 2100 Voted Best Buy by Which
01 Jan 2009

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Test criteria Rating
Performance
Stitch quality Rated on how well-formed and neat the straight, zigzag and overlocking stitches are. 5 stars
Handling different fabrics Rated on the ability to achieve good results handling different types and thickness of fabrics including cotton, stretch jersey, fleece, denim, corduroy and chiffon. 5 stars
Sewing a buttonhole Quality of the buttonhole achieved using the 1-, 4-step or automatic buttonhole option. 5 stars
Overall sewing performance Overall performance rating based on quality of stitches, ability to handle different fabrics and sewing a buttonhole. 5 stars
Noise Assessed subjectively by our expert. 5 stars
Build quality
Build quality Assessed subjectively by our expert. 4 stars
Versatility
Versatility of features Expert assessment based on the stitch length and width options, accessories provided and options for flat bed, free arm and free hand sewing. 5 stars
Suitability for beginners Based on the expert's opinion of how suitable a sewing machine is for a beginner. 5 stars
Suitability for dress making and soft furnishingsBased on the expert's opinion of how suitable a sewing machine is for dressmaking and soft furnishings. 5 stars
Suitability for upholstery Based on the expert's opinion of how suitable a sewing machine is for upholstery. 4 stars
Convenience
Ease of setting up Based on the expert's opinion of winding and loading the boggin, threading up and setting the stitch option, tension and needle position. 5 stars
Ease of sewing Based on the expert's opinion of the visibility of the upper and bobbin threads, reversing stitch direction and controlling the foot pedal. 5 stars
Overall ease of use Overall ease of use for setting up and using the sewing machine. 5 stars
Getting started
Setting up by beginners How easy five novice sewers found it to set the machine up for sewing using the instruction booklet provided. 2 stars
Sewing by beginners How easy five novice sewers found it to operate the sewing machine using the instruction booklet provided. 5 stars
Results achieved by beginners Rates how well novice sewers sewed three lines of straight stitch when using the sewing machines for the first time. 5 stars
Getting started overall Combines how easy novices sewers found it to set up and sew with a machine for the first time with a rating of the quality of the results that they achieved. 4 stars

 

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