Is this an electrical plug in sewing machine? What's the difference between it being mechanical vs. electrical?
889985
Electricity powers the machine. Mechanics are the movement the machine making it function.
695446
I am not sure, but when I recieved this machine, it was rickety. The plug barely stays in & it feels like it will break. I used a model like this at the parlor I work at & it is great, but the one I bought frm this site isn't up to par :(
428791
You should be able to with no problems. I can't imagine that the sewing machine uses more than 500w. Usually things like that only use 50-100 watts, but you'd have to look either on the plug/cord that came with the sewing machine or on the sewing machine right where the plug connects to it. It will say something like "input: 110v/___watts". As long as the watts isn't listed over 500 (which it wont be) you should be good. I looked on the Brother website for you and it just said that it required 110v electricity (which we already know). You'll be fine with this...
374248
Dear Peebee, I just checked out the electric model for you and don't see any great advantage of the electric version. Instead of easily pulling down the handle to punch out the holes, one pushes a button so it works with electricity. In fact, the manual model will never have the problems of breakdown associated with the electrical components! In my opinion, the manual one works very well so go for it!
692186
Actually, yes. Although it has an electric start, the design of the plug housing is such that I could not get a plug to fit. I was surprised, and pleased, when I was able to start the machine with one pull. Maker certain you have all the valves open and the cylinder primed and you should not have a problem.
540676
I just ordered this machine. Do I need to buy anything electrical, such as a power adapter? Does it come with the machine?
619336
It is electric...while i like battery operated merchandise.....this one is electric!
969876
The machine has a two prong electrical prong. It is a rather short cord...maybe 8 inch long.
1490876
this device is absolutely not mechanical and not electrical. It is an arc that decompresses your spine... no electricity, no batteries, the magic is in its shape.
1711825
I was new to sewing as well. As long as you read the instructions in the manual it is a very easy machine to use. Very easy to thread the needle, and I love the bobbin winding feature...I guess people don't like to sit down and actually read and learn about what they just bought... I had no sewing experience at all, and now I'm sewing like crazy!! Hope this helps... :)
868899
I Have Sewn On And Off Since I Was A Kid, And Sold My Old Machine When I Moved. I Bought This To Make Simple Repairs As Well As Pillow Covers, Etc. IT Is A Fine Machine For Learning Control, it Does Not Have A Lot Of Power. As Long As You Are Not In A Rush You Will Be Fine.
635950
It is electric. I returned mine. It stopped working 2nd day I had it. I went with the Daisy Smiley. Love this one.
1841670
No it's not but if you need to adjust length it can be done easily with sewing machine &#128522;
698642
If this will be your only sewing machine, I wouldn't recommend it for dressmaking, as it only does straight stitch. Therefore you cannot do buttonholes, blind hemstitch, overcasting,etc. I would definitely use it for home dec purposes like draperies and slipcovers because of the larger size and higher speed.
16119
It's a great sewing machine, period. Besides quilts, I sew garments and home dec projects, and I love the powerful motor.
292060
It's Electric. I love mine. Have been using it for over a year, and it seals cello and other types of bags. Great deal, and an effective product as far as I'm concerned. Hope you have as good a luck as I have had...KD
370896
No it is not electric. It does work great though. I did notice that none of the attachments available will not work on this larger one so if you would like to order any attachments you need to get the smaller Marcatol