Brother XL2600I Sew Advance Sew Affordable 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Brother XL2600I Sew Advance Sew Affordable 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine
Customer Review: Awsomeness of Brother Sewing Machines at Amazon
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently bought the Brother Advanced Sewing Machine Model XL2600I and the quality of this product is just astonishing. It has a lot of different applications and the variety of stitches is simply incredible for a machine like this. This product also features the best quality-to-price ratio for any seller, and the fact that I got free shipping from Amazon for this order just keeps adding to the reasons why anyone should buy at Amazon. I definitely reccomend this product for future buyers, and even though I bought it as a gift for someone else I just have to admit that it has been a very wise purchase.Customer Review: Basic Mechanical Sewing Machine with 25 stitch free-arm sewing
Summary: 4 Stars
This is your basic mechanical sewing machine. The picture they already show is what you get. It's light weight and easy to use. It comes with three all purpose needles plus all the extras they list. I purchased some heavy weight needles for jeans and had no problems sewing them. It has reverse stitching for locking in the stitch. (Though you do need to hold down the button it's not a problem).
If you just want a mechanical sewing machine that does the job and is affordable this is it. I use it for hemming; fixing; and sewing curtains and other tasks as they crop up. It has a stitch length dial that is pretty basic. Also a width dial that mostly positions the needle to the right; center; or left.
Now This machine's foot pedal is tender to the touch I work it in my socks so I can regulate the speed better. Good lighting also.
The only bad I would say about this machine is that the tension dial. It is picky beyond belief. It takes patience to find the right number or close to one for different sewing material. I just mark it off so I don't have to look for it again. Go right to my marks and I'm set to go. ( Took one star off because of this).
Now of course if your a professional seamstress or someone who sews a lot and is looking for perfect stitching you better off with the new computerized sewing machines. This sews like machines of the past which is no problem for me. Yes that means occasionally you get tangled in the bobbin area but it never effects my sewing as I'm done by then and just cut out the mess and continue. Price is good; plus I applied for amazon's credit card which made it approx. a $67 dollar purchase and you can't beat that.
Customer Review: Be Careful With This Sewing Machine
Summary: 2 Stars
This machine is BRAND NEW but even with the manual, I cannot find out why the sewing machine will sew part of the button hole and not the rest of it! I have been sewing with Singers for over 30 years--was excited about the one-step buttonhole feature on this. I can't find a help number, called a local sewing machine repair shop only to be told that they don't help with machines they don't sell. Be careful buying a machine online!!! Just not impressed with the level of service after the sale on this item.Customer Review: Best 'new' machine in years for me
Summary: 5 Stars
My last 'new' machine was a very simple Janome I could not figure out how to make a buttonhole with. Before that was an ancient Kenmore that was quiet easy to use. Sadly, it was 40 years old. This machine is very simple to use once you read the manual. I can't emphasize how important this is - you can't use this machine effectively by just 'figuring it out'. The button holer, the thread system, the bottom bobbin are all new to me and Brother specific. You can't just buy generic bobbins with this - you must buy Brother specific bobbins which is a bit of a bummer as I have a crate of generics.
As for the tension - yes. It happens :) This is much easier to get right than any of my other machines. For people experiencing the looping bottom thread issue - it's because of the tension in the bottom bobbin. It happened to me, and yes I read the manual. After a slow re-read and carefully watching the direction of the thread feeding from the bobbin to the little notch-like thing, I got it right again. It's tricky, but easy. Another reason why reading the manual is important, although you have to weave your way through a lot of Spanish to do it.
The only other thing is that this machine is LOUD. It's kinda clunky-clanky with thicker materials, multiple layers. I have successfully use this with up to five layers of batting with insulation sandwiched in the middle. This was quite daunting when it folded back on itself (making a double layer) but easy enough if done slowly with equal pressure. I do admit some of the sound coming out of the machine had me worried. Nothing sprang loose, the tension didn't loosen up and the thread didn't unravel. So far, so good: this next one will be my fifth baby-quilt sized insulated pet bed. Try making one of these with the new insulated batting you can get at Joann's - my cat LOVES to lay on a simple cushion because her heat is reflected back at her. Here's hoping the dog doesn't eat hers!
Customer Review: Best deal around
Summary: 5 Stars
Absolutely rapid delivery(two days)
I suggest trying all the stitches ,without thread, on a folded sheet of notebook paper after reading the instruction manual SEVERAL TIMES.This is a beginner's dream come true.