While visiting Eve and Dave’s Sewing Center, I had an opportunity to review the Brother Pacemaker ULT2002D, a machine that preceded the Brother Dreamweaver by about 10 or 11 years.
Brother Pacesetter ULT 2002D
At A Glance
The Brother Pacesetter ULT 2002D’s appearance is similar to that of the DreamWeaver. However, when you look at it from the right side, the difference is immediately obvious.
The DreamWeaver has USB ports and the Pacesetter ULT 20002D has slots for a 3.5” floppy disc and an embroidery card. There are no ports for connecting a computer or monitor even.
Large LCD color touch screen
There is a large LCD color touch screen, a seam guide with measurements in both inches and centimeters and a knee lift as well as a variable speed slider and the following function buttons: start/stop; needle up/down; thread tie off/cut; reverse.
There is also an automatic needle threader and an on board accessories case with a ruler on front as well as an embroidery unit.
Features
- 1200 decorative and utility stitch options
- 77 embroidery designs – including Disney characters
- Memory function
- Embroidery pattern rotating and resizing
- My Custom Stitch
- 8” x 3” full color LCD touch screen
- Separate bobbin winding motor
- Variable speed control slider
- Drop feed
- Adjustable presser foot pressure
- Knee lift
Working on the Brother Pacesetter ULT 2002D
Threading the Brother Pacesetter ULT 2002D is quite simple with the on board threading guide. The separate bobbin winder is so quiet you can barely hear it at all.
Separate bobbin winder
Deciding which of the 12000 stitch options to choose is not quite as daunting as it seems – especially since the stitch selection process is so easy to navigate.
Several menu buttons on the touch screen
In addition to the 77 on board embroidery designs, there are several menu buttons on the touch screen: utility stitches, decorative stitches, frames, alphanumeric fonts and Disney characters.
The first step is to identify the stitch category by touching the icon on the touch screen. Another screen will appear, displaying the first ‘page’ of stitches along with an indication of which page you are on and how many pages are in the set.
Scroll through the pages until you find the desired stitch and select it. At that point, the stitch appears on the left side of the screen and you can adjust the stitch length and width to suit your needs.
I am pleased to report that each one of the stitches sampled for this review came out perfectly. The Brother Pacesetter ULT 2002D runs smoothly, quietly and there is virtually no vibration whatsoever.
Perfect stitch quality
Fabrics
- Natural fibers/cotton-linen-wool
- Fine fabrics/silk-satin-taffeta/velvet
- Knits(Medium to heavyweight only)
- Synthetic fabrics/blends-rayon-polyester
- Upholstery
- Leather/suede
- Fur
- Reptile skin
- Canvas/Twill
- Plastic/Rubber
- Extra thick fabrics or multiple layers
Accessories
- 9 Snap on presser feet
- Buttonhole
- Overcasting
- Monogramming
- Zipper
- Zigzag
- Blind stitch
- Button
- Embroidery
- Walking
- Side cutter
- Seam ripper
- Lint brush
- Bobbins
- Needles
- Twin needle
- Shank adapter and screw
- Screwdrivers (2 – 1 large/1 small)
- Scissors
- Chalk pen
- Lint brush
- Eyelet punch
- 4 spool caps (1 small/2 medium/1 large)
- Disc shaped screwdriver
- Spool net
- 4 Embroidery hoops
- Small – 1 x 2 ½”
- Medium – 4 x 4”
- Medium plus – 5 x 7”
- Large – 6 x 10”
- Needle plate cover
- Grid sheet set
- Stylus
- Embroidery bobbin thread
- Owner’s manual
- Quick reference guide
- Embroidery unit
Accessories
Maintenance
| After each use | Monthly* | Once Each Year** | As Needed | |
| Clean race hook and feed dogs | ||||
| Wipe head with soft dry cloth | ||||
| Wipe head with soft damp cloth | ||||
| Lubricate | ||||
| Service by sewing machine repair professional |
Tying Off The Loose Ends
The Brother Pacesetter ULT 2002D is an excellent substitute for the newer computerized sewing and embroidery sewing machines.
Anyone who wants the technology of computerized machine embroidery, but is not in a position to make the investment required to get a brand new sewing and embroidery machine should very seriously consider this machine.
It is definitely the next best thing. With all of the available on board stitch options, coupled with the accessibility of designs through floppy disc and embroidery card and the availability of downloadable software through the Brother website, you can’t miss.
With proper care and maintenance, the Brother Pacesetter ULT2002D will provide many years of machine embroidery satisfaction.