Brother XL2600I 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions

by Brother

Product Features

• Versatile, lightweight sewing machine for sewing, quilting, and decorating clothing, crafts, and home fashion
• 25 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 Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 7.7 x 9.6 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000F7DPEQ
• Item model number: XL2600I
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #128 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Product Description

Brother's new XL2600i is a 25 stitch free arm sewing machine with multiple stitch functions. Easy to use, the XL2600i features an automatic needle threader, built in thread cutter and drop-in bobbin system. This sewing machine also has a built in one-step automatic buttonholer with a stitch balance control for perfect buttonholes every time. The stitches include built-in stretch, blind hem and decorative stitches as well as basic stitches for garment construction, quilting and embellishment. The XL2600i also has adjustable width and length as well as a dial thread tension control to give you more sewing flexibility. Brother's XL2600i has a convertible sewing surface from flatbed to freearm so that you can easily sew on hems or cuffs as well as larger items. Accessories are included for quilting, zipper insertion, darning, buttonholes and button sewing and this machine features quick change presser feet so you can easily change the feet to meet your sewing needs. The XL2600i is lightweight with a built-in handle for portability. Instructions are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Manufacturer's note:
Accessories are housed in free arm of machine.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

185 of 186 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One major limitation, January 17, 2008

By	Cassiopea (San Diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother XL2600I 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions (Kitchen)

This is a great machine for the price. I am teaching my teenage daughter to sew and she is turned off by my clunky old Singer. So I keep that around for the tough jobs and use this new Brother for the light weight stuff.

The only major limitation of this machine is that it can't really handle heavy weight fabrics or multiple layers very well. There is no presser foot adjustment, so the foot can only be raised so much, and can't be adjusted for variable feed, depending on fabric thickness. There is only one setting. That means you need to use plenty of pins, and keep the old Singer around for the heavy duty stuff. Otherwise, a fun little machine.

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HOW TO STOP LOWER THREAD LOOPING, October 15, 2008

By	SBP "Ladorada" (San Diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother XL2600I 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions (Kitchen)

I too was having a ton of problems with the lower thread looping under the fabric. It was very frustrating. Finally I figured out how to fix it. Refer to the owner's manual section on inserting the bobbin for photos. What you want to do is drop in the bobbin, and pull the thread through the little slit like it says. But, you have to make sure that the thread goes into the slot in the "tension-adjusting spring" (this is hard to see; pull up the plastic tongue that forms the slit a little with your fingernail to see where it is), although it should go in by itself, then YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE BOBBIN SO IT DOESN'T MOVE AND PULL THE THREAD GENTLY TO SEAT IT INTO THE SPRING. That is the key. After I made sure the thread was all the way in, like magic my lower thread was working perfectly.

Aside from that I am happy with the machine. I especially like the needle threader and think that the top thread is very easy to thread. Now that I figured out the lower thread issue, I want to experiment with all the stitches! I wish the presser foot lever was on the back instead of the inside, but oh well. Be careful taking off the tape because I ripped some off and it pulled up a little plastic on the green part of the machine.

The owner's manual IS hard to read. The Spanish is right after the English, and sometimes they repeat the same instructions twice, and it's not laid out well. It is manageable, though.

They make you think you have to buy special bobbins, but on the box it says you can replace them with class 15, although I have not tried that yet. The accessories seem quite acceptable, except I wish they had given you some ball point needles for knits and stretch rather than just more sharp points.

Overall, it sews fine once you get everything threaded right, and I've made several tops already. Definitely good for a beginner or someone who doesn't want to do anything too fancy.

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, May 14, 2007

By	Carly Lynn (515 Styles, Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother XL2600I 25-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions (Kitchen)

The first one I got through Amazon broke half way through my first project. I requested an exchange through Amazon and had my new sewing machine at my door the next day!! Before I even shipped the old one back to them. The machine works great, the button holes on this machine are soooooo easy, such a relief and pleasant change from my Singer with the 4 step button hole. This machine also worked very well with my appliques and all my normal sewing needs. For the price you can't go wrong here.