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Brother XL2600I 26-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions

Manufacturer : Brother
In Stock : 4

List Price:	$149.99
Price:	$99.99
You Save:	$50.00 (33%)

Features

Versatile, lightweight sewing machine for sewing, quilting, and decorating clothing, crafts, and home fashion
26 built-in stitches, each with multiple stitch functions; 1-step automatic buttonholer; free-arm capability
Adjustable stitch width/length; automatic needle threader; drop-in bobbin system; quick-change presser feet
Foot control, screwdriver, bobbins, needles, extra spool pin, darning plate, and manual included
Measures 12-1/4 by 7-3/4 by 9-3/5 inches; 25-year limited warranty

Product Description

Features: Sewing machine with a free-arm design and 26 built-in stitches. Features 59 stitch functions along with 1-step buttonhole, built-in thread-cutter, drop-in bobbin and automatic bobbin winding. Also features quilting functions, electronic speed control and twin needle. 9,6Hx12,26Wx7,73D inch.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 17 reviews

Rating :
very easy for the beginner. - Alycia, May 07, 2008

I am a beginner too..
it is very easy for the beginner, I love it :)

Rating :
much happier - E. Nichols, Apr 25, 2008

This machine is great. I had previously bought the next model down which was awful! This machine is so simple to use - I would recommend it to anyone.

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The Ideal Sewing Machine! - Beth Doran, Mar 18, 2008

I am a high school student and have been using my grandmother's 50 year old Singer for the past few years, mainly for sewing clothes. I finally decided to do some research on sewing machines, and this machine was the PERFECT choice! I based my 5-star rating on price, quality, and function. The price couldn't have been better, it is sturdy and of very high quality, and has all the features I could ever need as a novice/intermediate sewer. I am self-taught, and was unsure of how to operate a sewing machine that had modern capabilities such as an automatic button-hole! The instructions were very useful, and I haven't once come across a project that I can't accomplish with this machine in the 3 months that I have had it. I highly recommend it!

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Great Sewing Machine - Kayatika, Mar 06, 2008

I just wanted to let people know that they aren't producing this model in the purple color any more. You may be able to find those still in stock somewhere, but the one I ordered is a mix between Hunter Green and Turquoise and that's how it's now advertised on the Brother website. Other than that it's a great little machine and extremely fun to use.

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Brother Service/Warranty is useless, but Amazon made it right. - T. Hawley, Feb 21, 2008

I purchased this machine in early January of 2008. It arrived promptly by Amazon, as usual. I used it for a couple of weeks and a little piece of the automatic threader broke off. It took me over a week, counting the Presiden't holiday to get through to the sewing warrantly department at Brother. My options were to go have it serviced (over 100 miles away) or get a box sent and picked up from UPS for service. The issue I have is that they do not replace the machine in the meantime. They also will not extend warranty time frame any longer.

I phoned Amazon and they immediately arranged to send a replacement. I have purchased from Amazon for years, this is the first item I've needed to return. They came through.

I have purchased from Brother: a monochrome screen word processor, a Brother laptop, 2 Brother laser printers, 1 Brother laser multifunction, 1 Brother fax machine and now this sewing machine. This is the only Brother item I have needed service on. They did not come through. Make sure a repair center is close before you buy this machine.

As for the functionality of the machine, it is great for simple sewing. Anything heavier I recommend an industrial quality machine. This one is light which contributes to the poor quality of the materials.

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