A Brother Sewing Machine
With the Beginner in Mind!
The Brother XL2610 mechanical sewing machine, with its 25 built-in stitches and 59 stitch functions, also has an attractive price tag, for an entry level sewer.
And, silly as it may seem, sewers are just as attracted to this model’s cheery pink trim, as they are impressed with the XL2610’s under-the-hood workings.
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Brother sewing machines have a strong reputation, and you’ll find a Brother sewing machine in pretty much every price point, ranging from the value end to the luxury model.
So if you’re comparison shopping between brands, be sure that you are comparing the Brother XL 2610 to another beginner sewing machine.
Given the Brother XL2610’s free-arm capabilities and range of stitch options and accessories, you might have a hard time believing this model is meant for beginning stitchers.
This Brother sewing machine might be a first sewing machine, but it will be one you’ll be tempted to keep for awhile.
A Pretty Pink Package
On the Brother XL2610
You’ll likely find yourself attracted to the XL2610’s attractive pink accents and friendly controls for stitch selection, backstitching, and thread tension.
Like most other Brother sewing machines, the Brother XL 2610 features a drop-in bobbin system that makes bobbin threading nearly foolproof.
But while many beginner sewing machines limit their time-saving features, in exchange for ease of use, this Brother machine offers a fair number of luxuries that will allow you to keep this model beyond the learning phase.
The Basics of the Brother XL2610
The Brother XL2610 offers these basic features:
- 25 built-in stitches including basic garment construction stitches, decorative stitches, buttonhole stitches, stretch stitches, quilting stitches and a blind hem stitch
- Automatic bobbin winder
- Built-in thread cutter
- Built-in controls for stitch lengths and widths, and thread tension
- Manual stitch reinforcement
- Drop-in bobbin system
- Snap-on presser foot system
This beginner sewing machine weighs in at just 11 lbs and features an integrated carrying handle for portability. It measures 11 ½” x 6 ¾” x 15 ½” and ships with an AC power cord, a foot pedal, and sewing notions stored in the machine’s free arm.
The Brother XL2610’s Frills
Brother sewing machines offer some extras that go beyond the basic experience–even in a mechanical sewing machine model like the XL2610:
- Automatic needle threading system
- Automatic buttonholes, created with the 4-step buttonholer
- Free-arm sewing capability
- Heavy-duty fabric capability
The Bottom Line on this Machine
This beginner sewing machine is priced for new stitchers who are cost-conscious of their investment.
While Brother sewing machines are known for their quality across the board, this is a starter model, and many of its parts are plastic–limiting the machine to lighter duty sewing.
The machine can handle heavy fabrics like multiple layers of denim, but when sewing heavier fabrics, it can “travel” or move across your table or sewing surface.
The XL2610 is a mechanical sewing machine,and needs to be oiled after about 400 hours of use. Maintenance costs can be expensive, but you can do most of this yourself.
Under the pretty pink bonnet, the Brother XL2610 boasts a beginner’s package that’s richly-featured, yet not intimidating to the novice.
The XL2610 is a solid first sewing machine that’s eminently suitable for garment construction, quilting, and crafts, stands up to frequent use, and is quite portable.
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