CV3550 Double-Sided Serger CoverStitch Machine
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Web ID: 20065217It's a good machine
The machine came with a defect, which was later fixed for no cost to me. Now the machine is working like magic.
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Response from brother-usa.com
Thanks for taking the time to review your experience with the Brother CV3550. We appreciate your feedback. If you still need assistance, we would like to help. Please contact the Brother USA support team at: https://www.brother-usa.com/support
Brother Cover Stitch sewing machine
Very nice Brother cover stitch. Strong recomend it.
Cv 3550
Love this coverstitch machine I am still learning all the cool tricks but in time I will learn
Customer review from brother-usa.com
Fiddle
This machine needs A LOT of fiddling around to get a good stitch on a sample. When you finally get a good sample and use the machine on your garment, you have to fiddle with it again after you take the messy stitches out. This machine is so frustrating to use that it takes the joy out of sewing.
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Could Use Some Improvements
I am a professional alterationist and purchased this machine when it first came out as my goal is to always make an alteration look as if it “never happened.” While I do get good results most of the time, I do think there is room for improvement. 1. Increase the presser foot height. Tried to top cover the cuff on a sweater and it was very difficult getting the seam under the foot. 2. It hates sewing over bulky seams! It “ate” the aforementioned sweater!! You literally have to pull the fabric through when trying to sew across a seam on sweater knit or fleece fabric. 3. It sounds like a tank! (And that’s what I named my machine: “Tank.”) 4. There is no way you can get the seam of a sleeve cuff positioned under the needles to sew in the round. The bed area is too wide when the side plate is removed. Hence, you are forced to either turn the garment inside out in order to properly position the seam under the needles, or rip out an underarm seam in order to sew it flat. So, bottom line is....unless I really need to do a top cover-stitch on something, this machine sits as I much prefer my Janome CPX1000. Perhaps Angela Wolf can do more extensive videos on the operation of this machine in the case there are solutions for these issues.
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Biggest purchase regret
I have a 1034D serger and the 2340 CV, which have been solid workhorses. I looked everywhere for the 3550 when I heard about the double coverstitch. I've had it over 2 years and have yet to get a single line of stitching without skipped stitches. It has ruined everything I've tried to stitch on it. I've followed the tips on the facebook page. I just gave up halfway through a chewed-up pair of athletic shorts and came here to write a review before I throw this piece of junk in the garbage can. I have been sewing for 20 years and have never experienced such frustration. The LED light is laughable, and the presser foot doesn't lift high enough to slide even thin fabrics under it. This thing should never have made it to the market.
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Response from brother-usa.com
Hi, we are sorry that you are experiencing an issue with skipping stitches with your Brother CV3550 and we understand your frustration. Below is a FAQ that can assist you. https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/154034 If you continue to have issues, our Brother Customer Support Team is available to assist you direct: https://www.brother-usa.com/brother-support
Best coverstitch machine
I pre-ordered this machine last year and waited 2 months before it arrived to my dealer and I absolutely love this machine. I'm a first time user of a cover stitch machine and this is one of the best additions to my machine family. The stitches are absolutely professional looking. I highly recommend anyone to purchase this machine for a professional finish and embellishment.
Recommends this product
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Love this sewing machine!
I have only had this for a couple of months, but it works beautifully. So impressed with how easy it is to operate!
Recommends this product
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