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I've been wondering how you're doing with your new endeavor.

I enjoy sewing and am always interested in learning about machines that are new to me. So I watched some videos about your Brother and it looks like a delight. A full sized machine that's also lightweight sounds perfect for a beginner. You could take it out to a sewing class or move it from room to room for a change of scenery in your home. One reviewer at Amazon said that they sewed heavier fabrics with it and pointed out that it's a matter of choosing the right needle and thread and to take it slow. So I hope that your Brother is hanging in there and meeting your needs.

If I was ready for another machine I'd consider moving on to a serger. Garments can mostly be completed with a basic serger. I belong to Pattern Review, the website dedicated to all things sewing. Many sewing enthusiasts at all levels appear to give the Brother 1034D very high praise. It's supposed to be the easiest to thread after Baby Lock's Air threading. That's saying something!

I got the Baby Lock five years ago because I used to be a complete klutz at threading a serger. I love my BL but if I had it to do over again I would find a dealer locally that had the Brother and try it out for an hour or so and then decide. I just watched a video on threading it and it looks like a breeze. Manufacturers are listening to their customers and providing color coding and other pointers for threading these days.

Good luck and happy sewing!