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: Best in its Category
Summary: 5 Stars
I previously had another Brother Sewing machine, LS2125I, which was sort of pain but got me through most little projects. After moving cross-county however, my sewing machine was destroyed by the movers. After reading a ton of reviews I went w/ a very popular Hello Kitty Sewing Machine. Well, looking past the flowers and kitties, this thing was a complete joke. Finally after being ready to chuck the thing out the window (too bad I live on a bottom floor) I decided it was time to find another. Again reading the reviews lead me back to this Brother; and I am very glad I did. I mostly hem my pants and uniforms, but if I have to spend hours in frustration doing so, it would be completely maddening. I just received this item and out of the box it was easy set-up (Hallelujah for the automatic Bobbin!) and I had pair of jeans hemmed in lightening speed. Perfection!
Update: Still loves this machine and the fact that it sews through thick jeans with no problems. Haven't had many issues, and would still recommend this simple & cheap meander to any casual sewer.
Customer Review: Brother Service/Warranty is useless, but Amazon made it right.
Summary: 2 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Brother Sewing Machine - great buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I like the machine, it is easy to use and light to carry. Great for a person who only needs to do minor mending and sewing. It might do more, but I am a beginner sewer. The only thing I do not like is the manual; each paragraph and some sentences are co-mingled in both English and Spanish so it is difficult to read.Customer Review: Brother Sewing Machine review
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an excellent machine for our purposes. Generally, it is used to hem pants or make small repairs. It works well for this.Customer Review: Brother XL26001 Sew Advance Sew Affordable 25-Stitch
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very pleased with this product. The Brother XL26001 Sew Advance Sew Affordable 25-Stitch Free-Arm sewing Machine is perfect for my routine sewing and quilting. It's compact but has the same features as my larger Brother sewing machine. I like it because it very light and it's easy to use. I would reccomend this machine for the beginner or intermideate seamtress who wants a lot of punch but doesn't want to spend a fortune. It would make a good college gift too for a person who likes to sew in their spare time and for making quick repairs to garments, etc.