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Brother CS7000X
Computerized sewing machine
Why it stands out
- Walking foot and wide table are in the box, which most entry machines sell as add-ons
- Seven auto-size buttonhole styles cover garments and home décor
- Automatic needle threader and LCD stitch selection
Keep in mind
- 750 spm is a moderate top speed for piecing long quilt rows
- Plastic-bodied entry machine: not meant for frequent heavy canvas or leather
Key specs
| Built-in stitches | 70 |
|---|---|
| Buttonholes | 7 one-step, auto-size |
| Presser feet | 10 listed by Brother, incl. walking foot & quilting foot |
| Needle threader | Automatic |
| Max speed | 750 (stitches/min, per Brother listing) |
| Display | LCD |
| Extras | Detachable wide table |
| Warranty | 25-year limited (Brother USA) |
Specs: Brother USA product page
What the spec sheet tells us
Stitches and buttonholes. 70 built-in stitches and seven one-step, auto-size buttonhole styles. For garment sewing, the buttonhole selection is more useful than the stitch count.
Accessories. Brother lists ten feet including zigzag, buttonhole, zipper, button sewing, overcasting, blind stitch, monogramming, walking and quilting, plus a quilt guide and a detachable wide table. A walking foot alone is a common paid add-on for other machines.
Usability. Automatic needle threader and LCD stitch selection.
Speed. Brother lists a maximum of 750. That is adequate for learning and garments; quilters piecing long rows may want more.
Warranty. Brother USA lists a 25-year limited warranty. Read the terms for which parts and labor periods apply.
How it compares
| Spec | Brother CS7000X | Janome 4120QDC | Brother XM2701 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in stitches | 70 | 120 incl. alphabet | 27 (63 stitch functions) |
| Buttonholes | 7 one-step, auto-size | 7 one-step | 1 one-step, auto-size |
| Presser feet | 10 listed by Brother, incl. walking foot & quilting foot | — | 6: zigzag, buttonhole, button sewing, narrow hemmer, zipper, blindstitch |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in, one-hand | Automatic |
| Max speed | 750 (stitches/min, per Brother listing) | — | 800 (per Brother listing) |
| Display | LCD | LCD with touchpad | None (dial selection) |
| Extras | Detachable wide table | Extension table | — |
| Warranty | 25-year limited (Brother USA) | — | 25-year limited (Brother USA) |
| Max stitch width | — | 7 mm | — |
| Max stitch length | — | 5 mm | — |
| Feed | — | 7-piece feed dog + Superior Plus Feed System (SFS+), drop feed | — |
Sources (manufacturer pages): Brother CS7000X · Janome 4120QDC · Brother XM2701. "—" = not published on that page.
- Want better feed hardware for quilting? See the Janome 4120QDC.
- Want a simpler dial machine? See the Brother XM2701.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Brother CS7000X come with a walking foot?
Yes. Brother lists a walking foot among the ten included feet, along with a quilting foot and a detachable wide table.
Is the CS7000X good for quilting?
For first quilts and walking-foot straight-line quilting, yes. For large quilts, its standard domestic throat space is the limit; see our quilting guide for options with more room.
What is the max speed of the CS7000X?
Brother lists 750 as the maximum sewing speed, which corresponds to stitches per minute.
What is the difference between the CS7000X and CS7000i?
They are closely related versions sold through different channels and years. Compare the included accessories on the listing you are buying from.
— The BobbinBench Team