Sewing Machines » Brother XL5700 57-Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine
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Kitchen
Publisher: Brother
Sales Rank in Kitchen & Housewares: #124228
Product Review
The Brother XL-5700 is a 57 Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine.This sewing machine features a one-step "auto-size" buttonholer with a stitch balance control to ensure equal density on both sides of the buttonhole.You simply place the button into the buttonhole foot and using the built-in buttonhole stitch, the machine makes the buttonhole the correct size everytime.There are a variety of built-in stitches which include garment construction stitches, decorative stitches, heirloom stitches and quilting stitches.Accessories are included for quilting, zipper insertion, darning, buttonholes and button sewing.The presser feet for this machine feature an easy to change snap-on design.The XL-5700 has an adjustable stitch width and length as well as a dial thread tension control.The XL-5700 is a heavy duty machine which is still portable with a built-in handle.Instructions are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Amazon.com Review
With heavy duty functionality and convenient portability, the XL5700 offers the best of both worlds when it comes to sewing. The machine features a one-step "auto-size" buttonholer with a stitch balance control that ensures equal density on both sides of the buttonhole. Simply place the button into the buttonhole foot and, using the built-in buttonhole stitch, the machine makes the buttonhole the correct size every time. Garment construction, decorative, heirloom and quilting stitches are built in for easy operation. Accessories are included for quilting, zipper insertion, darning, buttonholes and button sewing. The presser feet for this machine feature an easy-to-change snap-on design. The machine also features adjustable stitch widths and lengths, as well as a dial-thread tension control. Instructions in English and Spanish included. --Brian Olson
Product Features
57-stitch-function, free-arm sewing machine
Adjustable stitch width, stitch length and tension control
57 built-in stitch functions for garment construction, decorative sewing, heirloom sewing and quilting
Built-in buttonholer "auto-sizer" with stitch balance control
Automatic needle threader
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(6 customer reviews)
113 of 113 people found the following review helpful
Brother XL5700-its a good deal, November 24, 2004
JKForbes "persnickety quilter" (Polson, MT United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brother XL5700 57-Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine (Kitchen)
I bought the machine after picking up a more expensive new Singer which was garbage. I was told by Singer customer service that I should have probably bought a more "advanced" machine.They would not take it back and so I said I'll never buy another Singer. Thsi Brother machine is my first. The price was very good at a local big box store. It set up wonderfully and I was sewing in 10 minutes. The machine runs very smoothly and is much quieter than other sewing machines I have owned or used in quilting classes. I quilt around 30 hours per month with my machine, but didn't want to spend $500 or more for a basic sewing machine. I am very happy with the purchase of this XL-5700 for under $200.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Like the machine, June 4, 2005
E. Clapton (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brother XL5700 57-Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine (Kitchen)
This is a great sewing machine for the price. I think the quality and number of functions are great for the part time or occasional user. I would recommend purchasing a cover though. Even though it is very portable, there's no exterior protection or dust cover. It also seems to be much better quality than a comprable singer.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
First Time User, July 13, 2005
Patricia Gillespie "Tracy" (Jupiter, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brother XL5700 57-Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine (Kitchen)
I've never sewed a day in my life, but I always wanted to try so about a year ago I finally went to the local Walmart and bought this. It was the cheapest there (less than a hundred).
It's really easy to use. Never using a sewing machine before, I felt like a pro.
Easy directions to thread the needle, and all those different sewing possibilities. It was great!
(6 customer reviews) 
Brother XL5700-its a good deal, November 24, 2004 