This little 8 pound wonder is simply amazing – as a sewing machine, that is. Brother is one of the leading manufacturers of consumer sewing machines. Once a staple appliance in nearly everyone’s home, the sewing machine was gradually replaced by neighborhood tailors. In recent years, however, there’s been a creative return to making and tailoring clothes at home. The Brother XL-2600 has features that your parents and grandparents could barely fantasize about. From automatic buttonholes, a veritable menu of exciting stitches, to free arm sewing (for easily hemming pants, sleeves, and skirts), the XL-2600 will become one of the most prominent appliances in your home. Whether art or necessity, this compact, sewing machine is for you. 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 construction, decorative sewing and quilting Free arm/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 switch Lightweight with built-in handle for portability Bilingual instructions (English/Spanish) 25-year limited warranty Unit Dimensions – 15.4L x 6.7D x 11.4H / Weight – 11 lbs