Brother SC9500 Sewing Machine

Buttonhole, Quilting ft, zipper, zig zag, button fitting ft, blind hem ft, overcasting ft, seam ripper and awl tool. You can use double needles.

Yes, I have used it to make tote bags myself. I would suggest using a jeans needle, or if not, changing your needle a little more frequently. And if you are sewing through several layers, increase the stitch length as you will loose some of the stitch in the layers.

Yes, the Brother SC9500 Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine does come with a foot pedal and for added versatility is also equipped with a start/stop button option with adjustable speed control lever.

You can do a whole name, or even several words, like a name, or Made by Mom. If you want an even longer phrase you can just leave the needle down after the first part sews, reprogram additional words, and keep sewing.

No. It has the usual cutter on the needle shaft. It doesn't cut the thread automatically.