Brother CE 5500 PRW: Accessories

The accessories pouch has all of the most important sewing tools that a home sewer could need. Seven presser feet: two zipper feet, buttonhole foot, button foot, overcasting foot, monogramming foot, and blind stitch foot; two spool spindles, one large and one small; two spool caps; four bobbins; extra needles; one twin needle; seam ripper, lint brush; and a disc shaped screwdriver.

The Brother CE5500 PRW also came with two owner’s manuals, one in English and one in Spanish, and a Quick Reference Guide containing all of the threading and setup instructions for easy reference. The Brother CE5500 PRW two owners’ manuals. We were admittedly a bit disappointed when we discovered that the Brother CE5500 PRW did not come with a dust cover of any type, but that didn’t slow us down one bit. With a machine as easy to operate as this one, the first sewing project could easily be making a dust cover for the Brother CE5500 PRW. Almost anyone could easily modify a purchased tote bag pattern or draft a pattern and whip up a custom made dust cover or carrying case in just one afternoon.

Brother CE 5500PRW Presser Feet

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There are a total of 7 snap-on presser feet included with the purchase of this sewing machine. The Zigzag foot has a leveler button for maneuvering over thick seams.

• Zigzag (general purpose)
• Buttonhole
• Overcasting
• Monogramming
• Zipper
• Blind Stitch
• Button Fitting

The Brother CE 5500PRW Built In Stitches

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A total of 50 built-in sewing stitches are programmed into this sewing machine including 5 styles of auto-sizing, 1-step buttonholes. The stitch selection covers decorative sewing, stretch stitches, quilting, and heirloom sewing. Stitch width is adjustable to 7mm and length adjustable to 5mm.

This sewing machine has one slick, trick that is kind of neat when it comes to changing your stitch width and length settings. All machines have built-in stitches programmed with a default length and width. However, when you change those settings, it’s really easy to forget what the default settings were so if you find you want to go back to them in the middle of a project, you have to turn the machine off and back on to reset the defaults (or look up the settings in the manual which I would tend not to do).

The Brother CE 5500PRW sewing machine, however, highlights the default width and length settings by displaying a circle around them on the screen so if you want to return to the default settings just push the up or down button to adjust stitch width and length until the setting shows the circle. Ta da! (Really, that I should notice little things like that…)

Brother CE 5500PRW Stitch Patterns

Newer version of the Brother CE550 PRW

$259.99

A computerized sewing machine with an LCD screen that shows all the required functions is the Brother CS5055PRW. Around 50 built-in practical, decorative, and heirloom stitches on the CS5055PRW offer a variety of alternatives. With the available stitches, you can create stunning masterpieces.

The built-in stretch stitches on this sewing machine are one of its special features; you can sew fleece, elastics, and other flexible fabrics with them. Additionally, you can clearly see all of your stitches thanks to an LED-lit work area. You also have a vertical spool spin and a five-, custom-, and one-step buttonhole.

The above fascinating features are combined with automatic needle threading, which lessens strain on the eyes when threading a needle. The smart stitch selector is visible on the screen. With a plastic handle that makes it easier to move about, this machine is small and light at only 15 pounds. You can carry your sewing machine to class without experiencing any arm aches.

Overall, as was previously stressed, the Brother CS5055PRW sewing machine is made for newbies. It is simple to use and set up, making it perfect for beginners who need to get started right away.

• Easy to use and set up
• Low levels of noise
• Average and affordable pricing
• Portable and light
• Ability to stitch thick, bulky materials
• Bobbin loading is simple
• Clearly written and accessible handbook

• Confined storage space
• Dim LED lighting
• The majority of machine parts were made of plastic
• Unable to endure the demanding and harsh usage of skilled users

03/28/2025 08:52 am GMT

The fact that this is the limited edition Project Runway model bloats the price! We recommend buying the CS5055 (non Project Runway) listed below, as it is newer, has more features and way more affordable (less than $200)

The type of sewing machine might have compelled you to think that it would be pricey. But the good news is that this one is under $200. The Brother CS5055 uses a computerized system, making it convenient for both freshers and experts.