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The XM2701 is an entry mechanical machine from Brother's US range, with 27 stitches chosen via dial and a one-step automatic buttonhole: you set the buttonhole length and the machine completes it on its own, a step up from the four-stage buttonholes of simpler machines.
It is built for people learning to sew but also for those wanting versatility from an affordable machine: the needle threader is automatic, the free arm lets you work on cuffs and trouser legs, and the included feet go beyond the basics with a narrow hemmer foot. The bobbin drops in from the top with Brother's quick-set system.
It has no adjustable presser foot pressure, no knee lifter and no automatic thread cutter: you work with the included scissors instead. It suits someone starting out or wanting an affordable second machine, not someone who needs fine adjustments or works heavy fabric on a regular basis.
| 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 | 800 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in stitches | 27 | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole styles | 1 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Blind hem stitch, Three-step zigzag, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Elastic overlock 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 | 6 | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Automatic | 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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