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Brother FS100WT: 100 stitches plus wide table
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The Brother FS100WT is a computerised machine for sewists who want to try free motion embroidery and quilting without buying extras first. It comes with a free motion embroidery foot, a wide table and a hard case, and it pairs 100 stitches with start/stop and speed limiting. For creative sewists, thread painters and quilters, that bundle is the distinguishing feature.
- Type
- Computerised
- Stitches
- 100
- Buttonhole
- Not stated
- Key extra
- Wide table, free motion foot
- Weight
- 7.5 kg
In its favour
- A wide table and a free motion embroidery foot are included, ready for patchwork and free motion work.
- Start/stop and speed control with speed limiting help beginners stay in control.
- One hundred stitches and a lettering style give plenty of decorative choice.
Good to know
- The number and type of buttonholes are not stated in the listing.
- Needle up or down and a thread cutter are not mentioned.
Our take
Stitches and controls
Brother lists 100 stitches, including one lettering style, with quick touch stitch selection and adjustable length and width. A start/stop button and speed control, which also limits maximum speed, allow pedal-free sewing at a steady pace. A needle threader and a quick set drop-in bobbin are listed.
Free motion embroidery
Free motion embroidery uses the drop feed mechanism to lower the feed dogs, with the free motion foot hopping over the fabric while you move it by hand. It is used for thread painting, stippling, outlines on appliqué and writing with the needle. Speed limiting helps here, because a steady, moderate speed gives more even stitches while you learn to coordinate hand movement.
Wide table and hard case
The wide table extends the bed to support larger projects, useful when quilting or working with a framed piece of fabric. The hard case protects the machine in storage or transport. The spec table gives 7.5 kg, Vietnam as country of origin and a plastic and metal build. The dimensions shown are not the machine itself.
A tip for anyone new to free motion work: start with a practice sandwich of two layers of cotton with wadding between, set the speed limit low, and draw loose loops before moving on to more detailed shapes.
Against the FS200CE and FS40WTS
The Brother FS200CE doubles the stitch count to 200, adds 8 one-step buttonholes, a walking foot and a concealed zipper foot. The FS40WTS is the simpler 40 stitch machine with a wide table, a 1-step buttonhole and drop feed at 5.9 kg. The FS100WT sits between, with the free motion foot as its standout extra.
Outside Brother, the Janome 360DC offers 60 stitches and a 7 mm zigzag in a lighter body.
Who should look elsewhere
The listing does not state buttonhole styles, so dressmakers should confirm them. If you want a walking foot for quilting straight lines, the FS200CE includes one.
Verdict
Pick the Brother FS100WT if you want 100 stitches, speed limiting and a free motion foot for creative embroidery and quilting. If a walking foot and more buttonholes matter, the Brother FS200CE is the step up, and if you want a lighter, simpler machine, the Brother FS40WTS.
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Amazon listing title: Brother FS100WT Free Motion Embroidery/Sewing and Quilting Machine