Brother SQ9185 and SQ9285 Sewing and Quilting Machine Unboxing and Review - Why I Like This Machine

[@ErinDaleIamBatmanBalzano]

I just bought one to learn to quilt and I have looked at other videos about this machine and I find yours the best one by far! Thank you!!

[@ErinDaleIamBatmanBalzano]

I just bought this machine! Your video is the best one I've seen about it!❤

[@goliathmom]

You are a wonderful communicator. I just ordered a refurbished SQ 9285 after watching your thorough video. Thank you!

[@MakeSewingStudio]

That makes me so happy! I think you will really love your new machine! Let me know how it goes.

[@rxmakeupqueen]

I just bought an XR3340 refurbished one and I love it..I am getting back into sewing after a long break..

[@MakeSewingStudio]

How's it going with your sewing? I hope you're having fun!

[@mandanewiser]

This was to me the best review of this machine!!.. Thx!

[@craftwithlove5580]

I totally scored when I got my SQ Brother 9285 I got it in a thrift store, CHKD for $74. dollars. It had everything you showed in your video. I really, really like it so much. So thank you for sharing your thoughts on this machine. In His Grace Lorisa

[@MakeSewingStudio]

WOW! That's a major find. Congratulations!

[@nrcg2317]

Excellent presentation!!! I bought the SQ 9285 to do some hems, but it looks like I could enjoy sewing as a hobbie.

[@amandadickey1210]

Thanks so much for the great review!!

[@MakeSewingStudio]

You are very welcome! Sorry for taking so long to respond!

[@mybad61]

Love your out takes. Lol.

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Thanks! Haha! I've gotten a lot more relaxed with the camera since then but it can be nerve wracking. :)

[@evangelineking3930]

I have a SQ 9185. I sew A LOT. I've had the machine for about 6 yrs. I keep 2 machines going so I don't have to keep rethreading my main machine when I change thread colors. Well, my other machine was the Brother SQ 8100, it's a cheaper model. I've hardly used it and it broke already!! So I want to buy another SQ 9185 but I don't think they're selling them any more. I think they've replaced them with the SQ 9285's. Boo. The 92 is almost 100 more than the 91.

[@leese222]

I found a used machine, this model, Will it sew denim? A denim hem. . . . several layers of denim.

[@anitachris28]

Wow.thanks alot for the tutorial.l love dis machine ooo.pls were can l get the machine .

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Walmart carries the SQ9285 which is the newest version of this model. You can get it online. Amazon might have it too.

[@nayyirahabdulsalam1582]

does it have a button in the back to lower the fabric feeders?

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Yes! Super simple!

[@Marla.22]

Yes, I have this machine and LOVE it! SQ 9285 is mine

[@mirandacarter9574]

Do you happen to have an extra manual?? I picked this model up at a thrift for $15.00! Clean it up and had to buy a bobbin casing and I’m using my power cord from my other Brother Machine so win win but I like to reference the manual ever so often..

[@MakeSewingStudio]

I don't have an extra one but usually the companies have a free downloadable manual on their site somewhere. I think you can also buy a regular one for about 10-12 dollars. You definitely need to get one. Congrats on getting such a deal on a great machine!

[@sj4177]

I have this machine too. 😊 have you ever oiled it? The manual says you don't have to, but that seems odd to me.

[@MakeSewingStudio]

I don't think I've ever oiled it. I know it seems odd but it's never made those "I need oil" noises so I haven't done it. My Juki needs regular oil so I keep it nearby but not for the Brother machine.

[@karenschultz355]

What are the stitch settings for free motion quilting?

[@snipitwithtriplets2815]

That is what I am trying to find out also I have this machine

[@MakeSewingStudio]

@@snipitwithtriplets2815 I'm not sure what I had the stitches set at but I'm pretty sure I just kept them at something ordinary like 3mm length.

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Sorry! I just saw this comment! I replied below.

[@kanboon2985]

I am trying find out too

[@Toptoolreviewer]

How do you do a back stick on this?

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Hi! The back stitch button is right under the speed adjuster.

[@monisamontoya288]

I purchased this machine and made the error of not checking the accessories. Once I did months later I was missing a lot of the accessories and have to purchase them separately.

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Ugh. That's a bummer. See if you can find them for a good price on Wawak or Amazon. It shouldn't end up being very expensive, just a pain. Have fun with your machine!

[@kanboon2985]

I have this model machine but I don know how to use 1/4 foot. the needle dose not enter on position. how I can adjust it.thank you .

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Once you have the 1/4 foot on you may have to still move your needle. Practice a stitch and if it's wrong adjust your needle and try again. Keep doing this until you are at a 1/4" seam allowance. THEN be sure to make a note in your manual (like "move needle to 5.5 for 1/4" seam" or whatever number works. I hope this makes sense! The great thing about these machines is you can adjust the width to get the correct distance.

[@kanboon2985]

Thank you

[@kanboon2985]

If I'm doing free motion quilting, do I need to put the lower feed dogs down on this machine?

[@MakeSewingStudio]

@@kanboon2985 Yes, you should lower the feed dogs first. :)

[@marysews1]

You have to adjust it to be a straight stitch in the center position. Keep in mind that the needle is set to a straight stitch in the left position when you first turn it on. This would be stitch 02.

[@Maggie-wz6ez]

I just ordered mine refurbished for $127 from Walmart!

[@MakeSewingStudio]

How is it working out for you??

[@Maggie-wz6ez]

@@MakeSewingStudio great no problems! Though, I haven’t utilized the quilting abilities yet. I’m still a beginner but I recommend it to everyone!

[@stormystepp1421]

The outtakes! 😂

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Thanks for noticing! I don't think people watch it the whole way most times. :)

[@koriewilson3643]

What are the setting for the machine quilting. Do you change the stitch length? I'm having grief with this. . . Thanks!

[@MakeSewingStudio]

I didn't change the stitch length but adjusted the speed so I could have control over the stitches while I was quilting. I didn't adjust the tension either but left it where it was. My stitches are not perfectly consistent but do get better once I've been doing it for awhile.

[@koriewilson3643]

Thanks so much for your reply! Seems like most people say to drop the stitch length to zero. This causes major looping on the back. Thanks for your help. I'm trying to learn this.

[@patriciamckinney2229]

I bought this same machine a friend recommended it. She sees dresses and quilts. She is going to teach me - but I want to get in latter down the road in repurposing clothes. Is this a machine that can handle light to heavy material?

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Patricia, I think this machine is perfect for light to medium weight fabrics. I think canvas would be okay too, just not lots of layers. If you're doing heavy weight layers or anything like leather you may want to get something with a little more industrial strength.

[@patriciamckinney2229]

@@MakeSewingStudio thank you for your response. Maybe I should learn with this first and purchase a heavier working machine later? Like learn to crawl before I walk-ha-ha. Can you tell me where I may purchase a refurbished machine and possibly return mine for a lower price?? I just purchased it online walmart Site for a 150.00 3 yr.worrentee. Have not gotten it yet! Thank you again Giammalva

[@patriciamckinney2229]

Can you sew heavy materials like jeans? Or is this the wrong machine for me?

[@MakeSewingStudio]

I think this would work for denim but If you're going to do a lot of thick fabric you might consider something a little more industrial than this one.

[@thevintagebuttonbox5955]

is the brother sq92185 the same as the sq9285 because my daughter just bought it for me at wal mart .im new to sewing and im not sure how to work it .ive been looking on u tube for a demo and cant find one yet .thanks

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Hi! It looks like they are nearly identical but your machine has 30 more stitches than mine. Would you like a video on how to thread it and get started?

[@jackbendickson7487]

i would i have the sq9285 I am having problems getting my thread uptake to work I cant seem to hook it on right and i have watched video after video and still having trouble thanks in advance

[@sbanks1444]

@@MakeSewingStudio I would like to see a video on how to thread the SQ9285 and get started sewing

[@suewelch4095]

what is the exclamation mark by the stitch length?

[@MakeSewingStudio]

It's actually a diagram of stitches representing the length although it looks like an exclamation mark (it's actually a stitch and a half).

[@eyeonart6865]

I want one that will make letters larger than a quarter of an inch.

[@MakeSewingStudio]

This one definitely doesn't do serious embroidery, just the cute little stuff.There are some really nice embroidery machines out there with lots of size options. I have a Janome Memory Craft and it does beautiful work.

[@lisa_thebamagirlstarmaker7774]

I bought mine today at Walmart for $106.00 price match their online

[@frogsinthepot4635]

Can you tell me how you did that? I really want one. It's $127 on Amazon right now

[@MakeSewingStudio]

Hi! How is the machine working out for you?? One of mine keeps breaking the needle so I need to take it in. The rest seem fine.

[@Marla.22]

Why have all these stitches for quilting....straight sewing is hard on this machine

[@Marla.22]

I would much rather have a machine with an auto thread cutter. Too much thread wasted and all those strings just from pulling it to the back and cutting is irritating to me. But this is a good machine, I use it as my backup but I love my Singer quantum 9960 with auto thread cutter

[@MakeSewingStudio]

I love auto thread cutters and I completely agree about the wasted thread from pulling out a length to get started. Only one of my machines came with an auto cutter (my Juki) but I hope it will be more common in other machines soon.

[@tkarlmann]

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