The Brother CS5055 Computerized Sewing Machine brings professional-grade precision, reliability, and effortless versatility to your home crafting space. Engineeered with a durable metal frame and an advanced LCD display screen, this lightweight yet powerhouse machine takes the guesswork out of stitch selection, tension, and feeding. Whether you are transitioning from traditional mechanical sewing or looking to expand your garment construction and quilting capabilities, the Brother CS5055 delivers smooth, quiet, and consistent performance across a vast array of fabrics.

Key Features

• 60 Unique Built-in Stitches: Includes a comprehensive selection of decorative, heirloom, quilting, and utility stitches, alongside 7 distinct styles of auto-size, one-step buttonholes.

• Intuitive LCD Display Screen: Easily view your selected stitch, length, and width adjustments, as well as the recommended presser foot for your project with a single glance.

• Advanced Needle Threading System: Save your eyesight and your time with a simple lever mechanism that pushes the thread directly through the eye of the needle.

• Brightly Lit LED Workspace: The ultra-bright, built-in LED light illuminates the needle area, reducing eye strain and allowing you to work on dark fabrics or in low-light environments with ease.

• Superior Fabric Feeding System: Utilizing an advanced feed dog mechanism, this machine ensures exceptionally smooth fabric feeding, allowing you to tackle denim, canvas, and delicate silks without bunching or skipping stitches.

• Quick-Set Drop-in Top Bobbin: Jam-resistant drop-in bobbin system allows you to easily load and monitor your thread supply so you never run out mid-seam.

• Free Arm Capability: Easily slide off the accessory compartment to access the free arm for sewing cuffs, sleeves, skinny jeans, and other cylindrical garments.

Why Customers Love This Machine

• Stress-Free Setup: Beginners and seasoned pros alike rave about how quickly they can go from unboxing to sewing, thanks to the printed threading diagrams directly on the machine housing and the foolproof automatic needle threader.

• Flawless Buttonholes Every Time: No more manual measuring or uneven stitching. The 1-step buttonhole foot automatically sizes the stitch to match your specific button for a perfect, factory-quality finish.

• Lightweight Portability: Weighing under 11 pounds, it is incredibly easy to pack up for sewing classes, retreats, or to store away neatly when space is limited, without sacrificing structural stability.

• Whisper-Quiet Operation: The precision engineering and solid internal metal frame absorb vibrations, offering a quiet, smooth rhythm that won't disrupt your household.

Perfect For

• Aspiring Garment Designers: Ideal for those looking to create, alter, or repair clothing with professional edge finishes and decorative details.

• Quilters & Crafters: Perfect for piecing quilts, building home decor projects like curtains and throw pillows, or creating custom holiday crafts.

• Skill-Level Upgraders: The perfect logical next step for sewists outgrowing their basic mechanical entry-level machines who want computerized precision without an overwhelming learning curve.

Included Accessories

• 7 Quick-Change Presser Feet:

  • Zigzag Foot (on machine)

  • Buttonhole Foot

  • Zipper Foot

  • Button Sewing Foot

  • Overcasting Foot

  • Blind Stitch Foot

  • Monogramming Foot

• 3-Piece Needle Set

• Twin Needle

• Bobbins (4)

• Extra Spool Pin

• Seamless Eyelet Punch

• Cleaning Brush

• Screwdriver

• Spool Caps (Large, Medium, Small)

• Foot Controller Pedal

• Power Cord

• Operation Manual & Quick Start Guide

Specifications

• Machine Type: Computerized Sewing Machine

• Stitch Count: 60 Built-in Stitches (including 7 one-step buttonhole styles)

• Stitch Width: Maximum 7mm

• Stitch Length: Maximum 5mm

• Maximum Sewing Speed: 850 Stitches Per Minute (SPM)

• Screen Type: LCD Display

• Lighting: Bright LED Light

• Bobbin Type: Quick-Set, Drop-in Top Bobbin (Jam-Resistant)

• Threader: Advanced Needle Threader

• Unit Weight: 10.5 lbs

• Dimensions: 16.26" x 6.65" x 12.21"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the Brother CS5055 handle thick fabrics like denim or canvas?

A: Yes. Thanks to its advanced feed dog system and stable internal construction, the CS5055 can easily sew through multiple layers of denim or lightweight canvas. We recommend using the appropriate heavy-duty needle (such as a size 90/14 or 100/16) for optimal results on dense materials.

Q: Does this machine have a twin needle feature?

A: Absolutely. The CS5055 comes standard with an extra spool pin and a twin needle in the box. This allows you to sew beautiful, perfectly parallel rows of topstitching, which is highly popular for hemming knit fabrics and t-shirts.

Q: Can I drop the feed dogs for free-motion quilting or darning?

A: No, the CS5055 does not feature a drop-feed switch. However, it can accept a darning/free-motion foot (sold separately), and you can easily achieve free-motion sewing or darning by utilizing a darning plate to cover the feed dogs.