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The JX2517 is a lightweight mechanical machine from Brother's US range, built for people sewing for the first time or wanting a second machine to keep close at hand. Its 38 stitches are chosen with a dial, with no screen, and the buttonhole is made in four steps with the dedicated foot, following the sequence marked on the dial itself.
It is a compact, light machine, easy to move between tables or take to a class. The free arm lets you work on cuffs and trouser legs, and the bobbin drops in from the top with Brother's quick-set system. The needle threader is manual: there is no automatic threader to operate.
Thread tension is set with a dial on top, and the thread cutter is manual, with the included scissors. It suits mending, hems and first projects, not fine presser-foot pressure adjustments or continuous work on heavy fabric.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Power supply | 110 V | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 110-120 V | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum speed | 900 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in stitches | 38 | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole type | Four-step | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Zigzag stitch, Straight stitch, Blind hem stitch, Three-step zigzag, Stretch blind hem stitch | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Feed dog pieces | 4 | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Manual | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic thread cutter | No | Declared by the brand |
| Knee lifter | No | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | No | Declared by the brand |
| Free arm | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Thread tension | Manual | Declared by the brand |
| Display | None | Declared by the brand |
| Start/stop button | No | Declared by the brand |
| Independent bobbin winder | No | Declared by the brand |
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