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Brother FS200CE: 200 stitches with walking foot
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The Brother FS200CE is for sewists who want a big stitch library and the extras for quilting and dressmaking in one box. Its distinguishing point is the bundle: a walking foot, a concealed zipper foot, a wide table and a hard case are all listed as included, alongside 200 built-in stitches and eight one-step buttonhole styles. That makes it a machine you can grow into without an immediate trip to the accessories shop.
- Stitches
- 200
- Buttonholes
- 8 one-step styles
- Speed control
- Not stated
- Needle up/down
- Not stated
- Weight
- 7.8 kg
In its favour
- Two hundred stitches and two lettering styles give the widest decorative choice in this guide.
- A walking foot is included, which helps with quilting layers and slippery fabrics.
- The wide table and hard case are both listed as included.
Good to know
- The listing does not mention speed control or needle up or down.
- Stitch width and length limits are not stated.
Our take
Stitches, lettering and buttonholes
Brother lists 200 built-in stitches, including two lettering stitch sets. Lettering lets you sew names on bags, labels and quilt backs without an embroidery machine, although the letters are formed by the sewing stitch rather than a hoop.
Eight one-step buttonhole styles cover shirts, coats and knitwear. The machine sizes each buttonhole from the foot, so a row of matching buttonholes is far easier than on a four step mechanical machine.
Why the walking foot and wide table matter
A walking foot has its own feed dogs on top, moving the upper layer in step with the lower one. It stops quilt sandwiches from shifting and helps match stripes and checks. Many machines sell it as an extra, so having it in the box is a real plus.
The concealed zipper foot is the specific foot for invisible zips on skirts and dresses. The wide table extends the bed, supporting the weight of a quilt or long curtain so it does not drag on the needle.
Size and build details
The spec table lists a weight of 7.8 kg, a metal material and Vietnam as the country of origin. The listing does not state speed control, needle up or down or an automatic thread cutter, so do not assume those are present.
Against the Singer C7225 and Innov-is A65
The Singer C7225 matches the 200 stitch count and 8 one-step buttonholes, and its listing adds a start/stop function and LED lights front and rear. It is lighter at 6.33 kg but does not list a walking foot or wide table. The Brother Innov-is A65 has far fewer stitches but includes an automatic thread cutter.
Within Brother's range, the FS100WT is the step down with 100 stitches and a wide table, and the FS40WTS is a simpler 40 stitch model.
Who it is not for
If you want sewing without the foot pedal, the lack of a listed start/stop button is a drawback, and the Singer C7225 is the better fit. Anyone after thread cutting should pick a machine that states it.
Verdict
Buy the Brother FS200CE if you want 200 stitches plus a walking foot, concealed zipper foot and wide table in one package for quilting and dressmaking. If pedal-free sewing matters, the Singer C7225 is the closer alternative, and if thread trimming is the priority, the Brother Innov-is A65 is the one to choose.
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Amazon listing title: Brother FS200CE Sewing Machine, 200 stitches, 2 lettering, Wides Table, Hard Case