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: Diener's Review
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a basic, yet competent little sewing machine. Sews through heavy material with surprising ease. Has just the right stitch functions and features to make it the perfect sewing machine for mending or small sewing projects.Customer Review: Do NOT buy this sewing machine!
Summary: 1 Stars
Based on the reviews, I thought this Brother would be a very good starter machine, and it is just that. It *starts* off fine. But I am now dealing with the same problem on my second replacement machine. For a while, the machine runs great, is easy to use, and then the lower bobbin thread starts to mangle here and there. Eventually, the bobbin thread is such a mess that it is unusable. I'm not doing anything complicated, not trying to sew through leather, and this problem crops up to a debillitating degree within a few months (bought my first in June 08, had replacement in August 08). I know people who have bought similarly inexpensive machines by other brands and have had no problem with this issue. And Consumer Reports is finally scheduled to publish sewing machine reviews in February 09, so my advice is wait to follow their recommendations.Customer Review: Do not recommend
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this product for basic sewing but have been very unhappy. It seems to have trouble even with a straight stitch. The bobbin mechanism is poor -- it continually jams and I spend more time fighting with it than actually sewing. I will probably have to replace this machine if I want to continue sewing and I have only been using it for a couple of months.Customer Review: Does what I need it to!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am by no means a professional when it comes to using a sewing machine. But, I love this machine! It does exactly what I need. I haven't had a single problem. Easy to thread, and easy to wind a bobbin! It's so simple to use! The instruction manual is pretty good too, and not too hard to understand. Just wish it came with it's own cover or case so my machine doesn't get dusty when it's not in use.Customer Review: Don't buy a Brother!
Summary: 1 Stars
Within 1 month, the bobbin case got nicked and the thread started snagging. A new bobbin case is $60! That's over half the price of the whole machine!!! Do not buy a brother! This is totally unaccepable.