Brother XR9500PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine

I really liked using Brother XR9500PRW. It’s nothing extravagant but it works well and it does what it says it will. I liked the Quick set bobbin, needle threader, and needle down position. I also really like that it has so many decorative stitches.

In reality, I may never use many of them but they’re still fun to have in my arsenal. Brother XR9500PRW is also super quiet… which I love. All of this at a pretty affordable price and from Brother which is really becoming a respected brand in the sewing world. I think this machine is just about the perfect machine for small projects or for teaching someone how to sew.

It’s got some flaw, which I will mention, but they are all pretty minor in the grand scheme of things.

Pros of Brother XR9500PRW

• This machine is quiet.
• It has an adjustable needle position.
• It has a drop in bobbin. Great feature.
• It comes with a great selection of stitches.
• It comes with quilting table which is nice for quilters… which I am not, however.
• Multiple presser feet are included which always comes in handy and is nice to have.
• Quick set bobbin. To me, his is a huge plus. You don’t have to hold the top thread while turning the hand wheel… such a pain. Instead, you just drop it in, thread through the tension spring, and cut the length with the attached cutter.

Cons of Brother XR9500PRW:

• No automatic thread cutter. This is something a lot of people do without so it isn’t a huge deal but it is worth mentioning.
• The cover is not very quality… It is made of thin plastic. It would be fine to cover the machine and protect it from dust but wouldn’t really protect it from much.

Conclusion

Brother XR9500PRW is a great beginner’s machine or a machine for quick fixes around the house. It does have its flaws but none of the flaws are so overwhelming or frustrating that a beginner would give up using it. I mean, sure, a nicer cover would be great but it isn’t really a deal breaker, is it.

The issues with the stitch sizes being a bit off would be a much bigger deal if you plan to use the machine for elaborate projects but for small projects, it’s fine. In general, this is the machine I would buy my teenage daughter to learn on or the machine I would keep around for quick jobs. I would not sew a prom dress with it… but that’s OK.