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

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
The home sewing machine has evolved from the large clunker that your grandparents used to have to an amazingly portable and versatile unit that is great for small jobs or for those times that it's inconvenient to go to a tailor. It's also great for creative projects. At a size of only 12.26 x 7.73 x 9.6 inch and a weight of about 11 pounds, the XL-2600i fits just about anywhere! This latest version of the popular XL2600 series adds some new stitching and automated features that help make the XL-2600I an easier and more flexible sewing machine. For all of your sewing, quilting and home and clothes decorating needs. Brother's XL-2600i features built-in utility, decorative and heirloom stitches, each with multiple stitch functions to give you a palette of options for your creations. It also has a convenient 1-step auto-size buttonholer and convenient drop-in bobbin. So whether you're the next Donna Karan or just need to mend some worn clothes, the XL-2600i is a sewing machine that's a very affordable investment. It includes Brother's 25-Year Limited Warranty for added assurance and reliability. Drop-in bobbin Automatic bobbin winding system Quilting features included Stitch width and length control Dial thread tension control Electronic speed control Variable needle position Twin needle for decorative stitching Forward and reverse sewing Built-in stitches for garment contruction, decorative sewing and quilting Free arm and flatbed convertible sewing surface Built-in accessory storage Accessories included for quilting, zipper insertion, darning, buttonholes and button sewing Quick change presser feet Built-in thread cutter Built-in light illuminates the sewing area Safety power and light swtich Lightweight with built-in handle for portability Bilingual instructions (English and Spanish) Dimensions - 12.26 x 7.73 x 9.6 inch Weight 11 pounds Brother USA 25-Year Limited Warranty

Rating : - Do NOT buy this sewing machine!
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.