Product Comparison: Brother AE1700 vs Brother AE2500


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General Specifications
Brand
Brother
Brother
Model
AE1700
AE2500
Origin
Vietnam
Vietnam
About the Product
The Brother AE1700 is a traditional metal chassis sewing machine featuring 17 stitches, perfect for dress making and home furnishings. It's suitable for all ages whether you're new to sewing or a seasoned pro!
The Brother AE2500 is a traditional metal chassis sewing machine featuring 25 stitches, perfect for dressmaking and home furnishings. It's suitable for all ages whether you're new to sewing or a seasoned pro!
Key Specs
Number of Stitches
17
25
Sewing Speed
1000 stitches per minute
1000 stitches per minute
Max. stitch length
4 mm.
4 mm.
Type of Shuttle
Vertical
Vertical
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Brother AE1700 Sewing Machine
  • It has a good range of stitch patterns and buttoning modes at this price point.
  • It's a nice size and has some good stitch choices.
  • It does simple stitching, hemming, and basic embroidery with ease.
  • All the stitch options are great and work a treat.
  • Easy to use for a beginner with enough variations of stitches.
Brother AE2500 Sewing Machine
  • Straight and zig zag stitch worked pretty well on the elastic material.
  • It runs beautifully and smoothly and so far has worked without a single problem.
  • Very easy to wind bobbin and lots of choices of stitches.
  • Absolutely brilliant, easy to use and the stitching is superb.
  • Love my machine! Good speed of sewing.
Size & Weight
Height
14.56 in.
14.56 in.
Width
17.5 in.
17.5 in.
Depth
7.63 in.
7.63 in.
Weight
14.66 lbs.
14.99 lbs.
Features
Speed Controller
Foot speed control
Foot speed control
Free Arm
Yes
Yes
Locking Stitch Button
No
No
Easy Reverse Button
No
No
Thread Tension
Manual
Manual
Buttonhole Sewing
Automatic
Automatic
Knee Lift
No
No
Adjustments
Stitch Selection Dial, Manual Thread Tension, Reverse stitch lever
Stitch Selection Dial, Adjustable Stitch Length, Manual Thread Tension, Reverse stitch lever
Included Presser Feet
All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Button Sewing Foot, Zigzag Foot
All-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Button Sewing Foot, Zigzag Foot
Extras
Four-Step Buttonhole, Twin Needle, Top Drop In Bobbin, Automatic bobbin winding
Four-Step Buttonhole, Automatic bobbin winding, Top Drop In Bobbin, Twin Needle
What customers say about "Features"
Brother AE1700 Sewing Machine
  • Top loading bobbin is great.
  • Brilliant and sturdy machine, sews neatly and accurately.
  • Lots of different stitches and easy to use.
  • Great little machine. Easy to use and runs very smoothly.
  • This machine runs smoothly and quietly.
Brother AE2500 Sewing Machine
  • It's not to noisy and the pedal has a nice control.
  • The foot pedal controlled the speed fine.
  • It runs very smoothly and easy to run.
  • The performance and the amount of stitches and accessories is fantastic.
  • Sturdy, easy to thread and easy to use.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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