Laurens review of the Brother Innovis VQ2 sewing machine

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4 жыл бұрын

I get asked a lot about what sewing machine I use or what sewing machine I would recommend so I wanted to do a dedicated post about the sewing machine I currently use for my own sewing at home. I mostly use it for dressmaking so this review is likely to be more biased towards those features but I have also made one quilt with it.
The machine is the Brother Innvois VQ2 and to be totally transparent, it is currently on loan to me, from Brother (via my local sewing machine dealer, Frank Nutt) and I’ve had it for about 9/10 months now. To buy new it costs £1999.99. You can buy the machine from the Frank Nutt website www.franknutt.co.uk/brother-i... This link in not affiliate. I have not been asked by Brother or Frank Nutt to write this review and all opinions are my own.
I have used various models of Brother sewing machines for over 10 years now and they are the machines that I know the best and have the most experience with. I don’t have extensive experience of different brands of sewing machines to know how it compares to them.

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@Ethnography1000 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Lauren, Thank you for this video appraisal, so very comprehensive and honest. I too do mostly garment sewing but have recently began to investigate quilting, so your video has helped me to make up my mind about which machine I need.

@sandyconstable9630 4 жыл бұрын

SandyC. Thank you for the informative video about the Brother Innovis VQ2. I have always had Brother sewing machines and needed to upgrade my machine. Your video helped me to decide that this was indeed the machine for me. Hope they give you the machine as a thank you for your efforts.

@julieedwards6937 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased the f420 from frank nutt last Christmas and I’m really pleased with it 🙂

@TheKazd 4 жыл бұрын

I have this machine but it is currently residing upstairs un-used due to COVID-19. My husband is using my sewing table as a study desk as there are three of us working from home at the moment. I have to say I initially upgraded my 20+year old but barely used machine with a Brother Innov 35, but after a couple of years quilting was treated by my husband to this one. I love it and can't wait to get back to sewing. I have a RMF sewing table and the machine sits within it so I have a flat sewing bed. I love the table as well because it is quite tall and excellent for cutting out at.

@markmooney5662 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this review Lauren....I am in the market for a new machine and I am seriously considering this one as I don't want to spend more than I need to but also don't want to to find I should have spent more for certain features. This machine seems to have everything I am likely to need and is therefore worth it's price tag. thanks again. Gilly wife of Mark

@sallydingle321 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, brilliant guide to this Brother machine 👌...it would be a dream machine for me I'm sure, as I sew clothes and make quilts 😁. I have some saving up to do 😉💖😘

@traceedock8351 4 жыл бұрын

Sally Dingle I just bought one of these brand new at a clearance price so now is an amazing time to search for one.

@sallydingle321 4 жыл бұрын

@@traceedock8351 thanks for that Tracee 👍

@muhlenstedt 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to ask you , whenyou have time for it, if you could make a video showing how to insert a zipper with a fly.I appreciate your way of explaining very much.Thank you for making me dream with a future sewing machine!Just hoping to be an intermediate sewer soon for a maschine upgrade.😘😘😘

@colintaylor2024 4 жыл бұрын

I have this machine and i love it it feels like my soul mate lin

@nagaritahenderson7119 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, can you use a ruler quilting foot on this sewing machine

@patfox2648 3 жыл бұрын

After seeing your video I have ordered the Brother VQ2. It arrives in a couple of days. I would like to know if it comes with a walking foot.

@tanyaellis5433 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, What a lovely vlog and machine. I currently have 2 Janome's. However, I would love a VQ2.xx

@carriestock976 3 жыл бұрын

I have this machine love it but the auto threader quit working soon after I bought it

@61teddies Жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren im wondering if this machine has a function for applying borders around your words or phrases like a heart shape or circle or square etc thanks x

@roxxigirl1320 3 жыл бұрын

I would love this machine, but can’t find it in the states.

@Xyltharra 2 жыл бұрын

Looking for reviews coz I plan to buy, and I can't afford the stellaire yet.. so this would be perfect.. thanks for the review

@pattihusk8181 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.....wish I could afford it😉.

@nagaritahenderson7119 4 жыл бұрын

Is this a high or low shank sewing machine

@pegwat5516 8 ай бұрын

We are close to Wdinburgh and wonder if you would recommend a dealership which would servce this machine.

@annefelding9046 9 ай бұрын

Really really awesome walk through on this machine. Have you bought it for yourself by now Lauren? Hi from Anne from Denmark

@debm6507 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, Thank you for your review of this machine. I know you said that you have not done much with the embroidery of this machine, but do you know if the lettering on this machine can fill in the wider letters with a satin stitch?

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Debe, to be honest I'm not 100% sure but I don't think it does

@debm6507 4 жыл бұрын

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani Thank you so much for answering! Now I have another question. I actually own the Laura Ashley Innov-is NX2000 model which I have been told is the American model of the one you are reviewing here. I cannot find any information on how to download upgrades for my model, as it does not even show up on the Brother site. Do you know if it truly is the same model and if the software would be interchangeable ?

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 4 жыл бұрын

@@debm6507 Hi Debe, I'm afraid I don't know. I would recommend trying to get in touch with Brother themselves to find out. I'm sure they have a customer enquires email address or maybe an online contact form you could use. Good luck!

@mamamadebymeforu9244 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, are you still happy with your vq2 brother? I want to buy a new machine and have been very disappointed with Pfaff. I have an innovis 35 for 7 years, no problem! Thank you for your feedback! Have a nice day.

@bpteodor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm curious how complicated is the maintenance. For example how would one do the oiling? Thanks

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have to admit, I don't really do much maintenance myself and have never oiled it in the approx 3 years I've had it but I can see some little holes on the top that look like they are for oiling so I'm sure its pretty easy to do :)

@janetkealy3685 6 ай бұрын

Check out the instruction book

@nagaritahenderson7119 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, The bottom tension on my machine is loose when I am free motion quilting how do I fix that?

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, have you double checked that the bobbin thread was wound on correctly with the thread under tension in the tension disc? Is the bobbin been inserted the correct way around so that the thread runs off it the right way? Has the whole bobbin mechanism then pulled the thread up through the plate of the machine so you can see the thread diagonally stretched over the bobbin? These would all be things I'd try in the first instance along with machine sure the top thread has been threaded when the needle is in the highest position. I hope that helps :)

@vivibrgesen4767 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren - Thank you for a great video. Would it be possible for you to show on video, how to sew a round project at this maschine? I just bought this lovely maschine but as a beginner I find It difficult to sew a curved projjects. :)

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vivi, thanks for the feedback, I shall add to my list of videos to make, one that covers my hints and tips for sewing around corners and curves :)

@vivibrgesen4767 3 жыл бұрын

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani Thank you :)

@englishroses2464 Жыл бұрын

Lauren, do you find you to use stabiliser on, say, cotton lawn with this machine?

@LaurenGuthrieGhani Жыл бұрын

Hello, no for cotton lawn I don't use stabiliser unless its called for in the pattern, for example on buttonbands and collars/cuffs

@oakavon 7 ай бұрын

I have a very similar version Brother and I’m confused about the reverse button. Mine just goes up and down in the one place. Is this right?

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 6 ай бұрын

Hello, my machine has a button that just stitches on the spot as well, its the one with the empty circle on it that is the very left top button. The reverse is the one with the 'n' shape arrow that is just below it :)

@oakavon 6 ай бұрын

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani hi I’ve checked and I only have the ‘n’ button but it doesn’t reverse just goes up and down in the one spot. My machine is an Innovis QC-1000 Quilt Club from Brother.

@nagaritahenderson7119 4 жыл бұрын

do you use the machine for quilting and what foot would you use

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, yes I have used it to make a quilt. For sewing the patchwork bits together I used a 1/4" foot and for doing the actual quilting of the layers I used a walking foot. Both are additional accessories that don't come with the machine anyway as far as I can remember :)

@dugudr 4 жыл бұрын

Does it do punch needles?

@traceedock8351 4 жыл бұрын

First Maje there is an additional attachment offered, I saw it at my shop today.

@debjive 4 жыл бұрын

How good is this machine for free motion quilting?

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't actually used it for that but I think it would be pretty good as it has such a long arm so plenty space to move your project around. I have done free motion quilting on Brother machines on lower grade models and its been really good.

@stomptfrog 4 жыл бұрын

I've used it for free motion quilting. It's awesome!

@markmooney5662 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the two replies below...it's exactly the question I was going to ask...so thanks also to debjive. Gilly wife of Mark

@NikSewCraft 4 жыл бұрын

This vid is a good example of what this machine can do. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r6yJnLxiyLarmas.html

@proudasiangirl576 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, I was wondering if you can share where are you from. I can't pinpoint where your accent is from.

@alaeyahpaige8171 3 жыл бұрын

Eva K. Lee Irish I think or Scottish

@patriciabarnes3582 4 жыл бұрын

The site isn’t working!

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know, I've updated it now and here is the link here too www.franknutt.co.uk/brother-innovis-vq2-sewing-machine

@mikaelgustafsson9175 3 жыл бұрын

Ohh I love your voice.

@frankjanvari8650 3 жыл бұрын

hello very beautiful sewing machine please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal and how to unplug the sewing machine electric foot pedal and use only the start stop button to sew please ok?please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much

@LaurenGuthrieGhani 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, I'm not able to add anything further to this specific video, but its really easy to use the start stop button. Simple pull out the wire that connects the machine to the foot pedal and press the start stop button. As you are sewing it is useful to use the speed function to control the speed of the stitching for more accuracy and control as you sew. If you are using the foot pedal, have it so that it is angled upward. Your heel should rest on the floor and your foot angled upwards, in the same way a foot pedal in a car is used. I hope that helps!

@neilgutteridge1848 3 жыл бұрын

coul you sew bit more on this machine thanks

@hassancapkiller 4 жыл бұрын

check alibaba

@Mammoo28 4 жыл бұрын

Would you PLEASE have a video with someone that we could understand !!! please

@traceedock8351 4 жыл бұрын

bonnie richards I believe she is from The UK and has a shop there.

@lyndsayofficer2388 3 жыл бұрын

Ahahah how rude are you!? Why would you think that someone with an unfamiliar-to-you accent shouldn't make a video? Baffling why you would comment this

@-che.cha- 3 жыл бұрын

@bonnie richards You have to be a complete idiot to not to be able to understand her.