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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)

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Family Sewer

from

Louisiana

4.0

Brother EX2600I

4/4/2012

Pros

Easy To Use

Nice stitches

Reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Home

Piecing for quilts

Quick Repairs

Sewing Projects

Comment:

This little machine worked nicely right out of the box. I keep it at my son and daughter in law's house for their projects when I visit. I am so happy with this machine because it sews through anything I have used (flannel, fleece, backpack that needed mending, cotton, etc. It is not fussy about thread, and is easy to thread. It wouldn't be good for a large quilt because the throat space is small, but does a nice job with a nice stitch on cotton piecing.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Cyndy Toe Shuz

from

Troy, OH

(47 of 49 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good value available at [...]

3/27/2011

Pros

Can Withstand Use

Easy To Use

Good for beginners

Salesperson recommended

Versatile

Cons

Factory should oil

Had not been oiled

Best Uses

Entry level pricing

Home

Quick Repairs

Sewing Projects

Teaching beginners to sew

Comment:

Saleslady at [...] said this is the one to buy. She told me which ones not to buy because customers returned broken machines. It would be nice if machines had a lock feature for reverse sewing - not a button or a lever that has to be held. Old machines had a flip lever that would allow the machine to stay in reverse. My repair man says he cannot work on computerized models. I own 2 Singers, 1 Kenmore, and 1 Brother. This was my first Brother brand. I wish Consumer Reports would have evaluated a Singer and a Kenmore in the mechanical category and in entry-level pricing. After all, many people refuse to pay more than $125 for a sewing machine.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Brother XL2600i is part of the Sewing machines test program at Consumer Reports. The Brother XL2600i Sewing machines features and specs include Top-loading bobbin, Very good button holes, Very good for quilting, Very good on heavy fabrics, Very good on knits, Very good on sheers, Weight (lbs.), Needle down, On/off button. In our lab tests, Sewing machines models like the Brother XL2600i are reviewed on Overall score, Ease of use, Sewing performance. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Brother XL2600i based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Brother XL2600i include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Brother XL2600i.

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