Brother sewing machines are one of the very few sewing machine brands that have been around for what would seem forever, with their products standing the test of time.

One of the biggest reasons for that is that Brother sewing machines are a complete package bringing together the latest available sewing technology and mechanics to give their customers the best sewing experience there is. Another reason why Brother sewing machines are still around is that the company hasn’t let the competition dictate the feature set and development cycles of their products.

The Brother International Corporation which has ramped up its presence in the United States and runs operations out of its New Jersey office continuously improves their products combining the latest technology and design in a very affordable package. Started in 1954, Brother’s product line includes office equipment like fax machines and printers, all of which are recognized as to be at the top of their game in their respective markets. Sewing machines from Brother thus carry down the companies trademark technology and its inherent supremacy in electronics. This allows then to manufacture sewing machines with integrated chips and computers to help with eh sewing while keeping them very affordable. It surprises home owners that one can pick up a Singer portable leather sewing machine for under $100.

Brother leather sewing machines are also extremely well sited for the industrial environment, especially when boutique shops and small manufacturing operations are concerned. Brother manufactures a variety of industrial leather sewing machines that one can choose from. These leather sewing machines are ideal for manufacturing tarps, seat covers, luggage, outdoor gear as well as leather apparel. Most of their product line is capable of completing more than 1,000 stitches every minute. This allows the manufacturer to maximize on the overhead cost and greatly simplifies the production chain for businesses interested in mass producing their goods.

Brother leather sewing machines are extremely easy to use and boast of the best designed interfaces across the industry, which makes operating them so simple that there never is any need to pore over guides and pamphlets of operating manuals for these machines. This translates into lower training costs for the manufacturer, a small but considerable saving of both time and money. The electronics that come fitted with the machine also can help the artist create new patterns and designs, experimenting with the available materials and thus creating unique leather work. A few adjustments to the sewing machine and you can work with multiple materials such from leather to canvas to the lightest of fabrics, a feature that finds great favor with those who specialize in working with leather jackets, blouses, trousers and other apparel.

A conventional Brother sewing machine comes with a leather needle ready to mount to its patented free arm design as well as an extension bed which makes it extremely easy to work with larger pieces of leather or when sewing jackets out of a single template. The Brother 25-Stitch sewing machine is one of the more popular of its portable sewing machines, and boasts of the following features:

  • An all-around sewing machine with 25 stitch functions, electronic speed control and a snap-on pressure foot with adjustable pressure sensitivity.
  • The ability to accommodate a 4 step buttonhole.
  • The option to use the built-in blind hem to help reduce the cutting of the frayed fringes.
  • The large flatbed and the patented free arm with built-in handle to provide the best possible working area.
  • Twin color needles with additional twin needle spooling system.
  • Straight, satin and zig zag stitches with auto length and width control.
  • The machine includes detailed bilingual instructions with overt illustrations.
  • Dimensions of the machine are 15” L x 6” W x 11.75” H.