Brother XL5500 42-Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine
- Free-arm sewing machine for garments, decorations, and quilting
- Includes 42 built-in stitch functions ranging from everyday to heirloom
- Built-in automatic 4-step buttonholer and automatic needle threader
- Adjustable stitch width, stitch length, and thread tension
- Includes quilting, zipper insertion, darning, and button accessories
Product Description
Brother XL5500 Sewing Machine. With all the features you need for garment construction, decorative sewing, craft projects and basic mending, the Brother Model XL-5500 sewing machine offers 42 stitch functions, 15 built-in stitches, free-arm sewing and a 4-step automatic buttonholer.
Amazon.com Review
Suitable for beginning as well as experienced sewers, this affordably priced Brother sewing machine also has numerous handy features and a wide menu of built-in stitches. Features include a four-step automatic buttonholer, a fast needle threader, and an automatic bobbin winder. Upper tension, stitch length, stitch width, and pattern selection are all managed with clearly marked dials, and a push-lever reverses sewing direction. Speed is directed with a foot pedal for easy and steady control. The best feature of this machine is its full selection of stitches, including categories for garments, decorative pieces, and quilting. These range from the familiar straight and zigzag results to the elaborate feather, scallop, and overedges stitches. The selection also includes free motion stitching and twin needle stitching for two-color sewing. A removable extension table allows for free arm sewing and includes a storage compartment for accessories, including tools for buttonholes, zippers, darning, and buttons, as well as needles, bobbins, and an extra spool pin. Durably built and very stable, the machine includes a built-in light and a handle for carrying. --Emily Bedard
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Brother XL5500 42-Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine
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- Publisher: Brother
- Label: Brother
- Studio: Brother
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 3 reviews
- Sales Rank in Kitchen & Housewares: #199718
Avg. Customer Review:
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Brother XL5500 easy to use 2005-08-07
Comment: I had this machine up and running in about 10 minutes. If you've sewed before its super simple. Runs fast and makes nice stitching. This machine is good for anyone, especially a beginner.
2 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Thread breaking 2005-02-18
Comment: I think what you need to do to prevent your thread breaking is adjust the tension on the thread. It should be easy to do on a machine like that, I'm sure the manual can help or you can go to any local fabric store and they can help you
3 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't know why the thread is always broken. 2005-01-26
Comment: We bought this sewing machine for our coming baby. I hadn't seen any other reviews before I bought it. The reason for me to choose this machine over others is the reasonable price and the reputation of the brand. After spending one afternoon figuring how to use it, the needle suddenly broke. Fortuately, there are another two in the accessories bag. THe main thing makes me worried is that if I sew fast, the thread will be broken. I kind of feel sewing speed should not be a problem to cause the thread broken. Maybe I am not proficient in operating this machine. I hope someone will give me some advice on how to solve the problem.
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