BROTHER J14S
A mechanical sewing machine for beginners. It has 14 stitches, an automatic 4-step buttonhole and a top-loading bobbin.
The Brother J14S is recommended for beginners. You choose a stitch with a single dial, and the stitch length and width are already set.
The machine is compact and weighs 4.7 kg, so it is easy to carry and store. An LED lamp lights the sewing area, and removing the flat bed leaves a free arm.
Features
14 stitches from one dial
You choose a stitch by turning a single dial. There are 14 stitches including a buttonhole: straight stitches, zigzags, blind hem stitches and an elastic stitch.
The stitch length and width are already set, and you will find them in the table below. The maximum length is 4 mm and the maximum width is 5 mm. The length of the satin zigzag stitch (no. 5) can be changed: the dial has three positions for it, and the middle one is the standard length. For this stitch, use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to get a neater result.
Turn the dial only when the needle is raised: turn the handwheel towards you until the mark on it points up.
Automatic 4-step buttonhole
You sew a buttonhole in four steps: front bar tack, left side, back bar tack and right side. For each step you turn the dial to the matching position, and you use buttonhole foot “A”.
If the two sides of the buttonhole are sewn unevenly, adjust the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw.
Top-loading bobbin
The lower-thread bobbin is loaded from the top, and the hook is horizontal and rotary.
Use only the bobbin supplied with the machine or one of the same type: Class 15, height 11.5 mm (SFB: XA5539-151). Other bobbins may damage the machine.
Free arm and accessory compartment
Removing the flat bed leaves a free arm. It makes it easier to sew cuffs, trouser legs and other hard-to-reach areas: slide the part you want to sew onto the arm.
The removable flat bed contains an accessory compartment.
More features
Reverse sewing
To secure the start or end of a seam, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as it goes and hold it.
Reverse stitches are always 2 mm long.
Thread tension
You adjust the upper thread tension with a dial.
Bobbin winding
You can wind the lower-thread bobbin on the machine itself.
Speed control with the foot controller
- You control the sewing speed, and start and stop sewing, with the foot controller: press lightly and the machine runs slowly, press harder and it speeds up, take your foot off and it stops.
Thread cutter
- You can cut the threads with the built-in thread cutter.
LED light
- One LED lamp lights the sewing area.
- One switch turns on both the machine and the light.
Quick-release foot
- The presser foot can be removed and changed quickly.
Sewing thick fabrics
- Do not sew fabric thicker than 6 mm or push it with too much force: the needle may bend or break.
- If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher.
Maintenance
- The user must not oil the machine: it was lubricated at the factory with the right amount of oil, so periodic oiling is not needed.
- Unplug the machine before cleaning.
Stitches
Stitch length and width
| No. | Stitch | Length, mm | Width, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automatic 4-step buttonhole | 0.5 | 5 |
| 2 | Zigzag | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| 3 | Zigzag | 1.5 | 3.3 |
| 4 | Zigzag | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | Zigzag (satin stitch) | 0.5 | 5 |
| 6 | Straight stitch (centre needle position) | 1.6 | – |
| 7 | Straight stitch (centre needle position) | 1.8 | – |
| 8 | Straight stitch (centre needle position) | 2 | – |
| 9 | Straight stitch (centre needle position) | 3 | – |
| 10 | Straight stitch (centre needle position) | 4 | – |
| 11 | Straight stitch (left needle position) | 2.5 | – |
| 12 | Blind hem stitch | 2 | 5 |
| 13 | Elastic stitch | 1 | 5 |
| 14 | Stretch blind hem stitch | 2 | 5 |
Fabrics, threads and needles
| Fabric or use | Thread | Needle |
|---|---|---|
| Medium weight fabrics (taffeta, flannel, gabardine) | Cotton and synthetic: No. 60–90. Silk: No. 50 | 75/11–90/14 |
| Thin fabrics (georgette, satin) | Cotton and synthetic: No. 60–90. Silk: No. 50 | 65/9–75/11 |
| Thick fabrics (denim, corduroy, tweed) | Cotton: No. 30 | 100/16 |
| Thick fabrics (denim, corduroy, tweed) | Cotton: No. 50. Synthetic and silk: No. 50–60 | 90/14–100/16 |
| Stretch fabrics (jersey) | Thread for knits: No. 50–60 | 75/11–90/14, ballpoint needle (gold-coloured) |
| Fabrics that fray easily | Cotton and synthetic: No. 50–90. Silk: No. 50 | 65/9–90/14 |
| Top-stitching | Synthetic and silk: No. 30 | 100/16 |
| Top-stitching | Synthetic and silk: No. 50–60 | 75/11–90/14 |
| Any fabric | Transparent nylon thread | 90/14–100/16 |
Video
This video was published by another author (TheCiudat), not by Brother.
Technical specifications
| Number of stitches | 14, including a buttonhole |
|---|---|
| Buttonhole | Automatic, 4-step |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm |
| Construction | Mechanical, stitch selected with a dial |
| Hook | Horizontal, rotary |
| Bobbin | Top-loading, horizontal |
| Bobbin type | Class 15, height 11.5 mm (SFB: XA5539-151) |
| Needles | 1 needle; only needles for home sewing machines, from 65/9 to 100/16 (see the table) |
| Recommended threads | No. 30–90 (according to the manual's table), silk No. 30–60; thread of No. 20 or lower (heavier thread) must not be used |
| Free arm | Yes |
| Accessory compartment | Yes |
| Lighting | 1 LED lamp |
| Quick-release presser foot | Yes |
| Bobbin winder | Yes |
| Wide table | Optional accessory |
| Dimensions | 39.2 × 14.8 × 30.8 cm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
| Intended use | Household use (according to the Brother manual) |
| Warranty | 3 years (1 year for commercial use, according to Brother) |
In the box
In the box according to the Brother operation manual; the manual notes that the included accessories may vary by model.
- Zigzag foot “J” (fitted to the machine)
- Buttonhole foot “A”
- Zip foot “I”
- 4 empty bobbins
- Needle set (90/14 needles)
- Screwdriver
- Foot controller (with power cord)
Optional accessories
Depending on the set, some of these accessories may already be in the box. List compiled from the Brother operation manual and the Brother support page section 'Consumables & Options' for this model.
- Bobbins, 10 pcs (SFB)
- Bobbins and bobbin clips (BCL)
- Wide table WT13
- Patchwork kit FP03
- Twin needle (2.0/75) X57521-021
- Extra spool pin XG3488-001
- Darning plate
- Button sewing foot “M” XE2137-001
- Adjustable zipper/piping foot F036N
- Blind stitch foot F018N
- Concealed zipper foot F004N
- Edge joining foot F056
- Narrow hemmer foot F003N
- Non-stick foot F007N
- Picot foot F029N
- Stitch guide foot F035N
- Straight stitch foot F011N
- Vertical stitching alignment foot F063
- Concealed zipper foot F080 (no need to press the zip edges before sewing)
- Binding foot F014N
- Braiding foot F021N
- Clear-view foot F023N
- Cording foot F024N
- Fringe foot F025N
- Gathering foot F012N
- Open toe foot (metal) F060
- Open toe foot F027N
- 1/4-inch patchwork foot F001N
- 1/4-inch patchwork foot with guide F057
- Quilting guide F016N
- Open toe quilting foot F061
- Quilting foot F005N
- Walking foot F034N
- Free motion guide grip FMG2
Manuals
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