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Brother XL2600i

Approximate retail price:

$150

Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.

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Type: Mechanical models (offer 13 to 37 stitches)

General Information
Top-loading bobbin Top-loading bobbin lets you see at a glance how much bobbin thread is left. Top-loading bobbin	Yes
On/off button On/off button turns the machine on or off, rather than using the presser foot. On/off button	No
Needle down Needle down lets you turn a sharp corner easily. Needle down	No
Very good on knits Machine scored Very Good or better in a series of standard sewing tasks performed on knit fabric. Very good on knits	No
Very good on sheers Machine scored Very Good or better in a series of standard sewing tasks performed on sheer fabric. Very good on sheers	Yes
Very good on heavy fabrics Machine scored Very Good or better in a series of standard sewing tasks performed on heavy fabric including hems on denim jeans. Very good on heavy fabrics	No
Very good button holes Machine scored Very Good or better for making buttonholes. Very good button holes	No
Very good for quilting The machine has many functions that facilitate quilting. Machines scoring very good have most of these features: free motion or darning foot, dropped feed dog or feed dog quieting plate, extra room to the right of the needle, walking foot or duel feed, 1/4 foot, quilt bar. Very good for quilting	No
Weight (lbs.) Actual machine weight in lbs. without accessories or carrying case. Weight (lbs.)	11.7

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