Brother Sewing Machine, XM2701

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Brother Sewing Machine, XM2701, Lightweight Machine with 27 Stitches, 6 Included Sewing Feet

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About this item

• 27 Unique built-in stitches: The XM2701 includes 27 built-in stitches including decorative, blind hem, zigzag, and stretch stitches and an auto-size buttonhole
• Automatic needle threader and drop-in top bobbin: This sewing machine includes an automatic needle threader that perfectly pushes the thread through the needle and a convenient, jam resistant drop-in top bobbin
• Included accessories: The XM2701 comes with 6 sewing feet, 3-piece needle set, twin needle, 4 bobbins, manual and more
• Versatile free arm: This free arm sewing machine is perfect for a wide range of everyday sewing projects, and users from beginners to advanced
• At your side support: The XM2701 sewing machine comes with Brother At your side support offering free technical support via online, live chat or phone for the life of your machine
• This product is intended for sale only in the US at 120 volts, and any other use or sale voids the warranty.

Product Description

This Brother machine is perfect for multiple everyday sewing projects. Featuring a full range of user-friendly features and a lightweight design, the Brother XM2701 is perfect for beginners who are learning to sew and more advanced sewers who are looking for versatility.

The Brother XM2701 sewing machine offers 27 built-in stitches including blind hem, decorative, and quilting stitches with an automatic one-step buttonholer for virtually perfect buttonholes. The XM2701 has been engineered for easy use, featuring 6 quick-change sewing feet, including buttonhole, zipper, zigzag, narrow hemmer, blind stitch, and button sewing feet. Users will enjoy the ease of sewing cuffs, sleeves, and pant legs with the built-in free arm.

Designed for a broad range of users, the XM2701 also comes with a built-in easy needle threader, a jam-resistant Quick-Set top drop-in bobbin, and an automatic bobbin winding system. This affordable Brother machine is backed by a 25-year limited warranty along with online technical support for the life of the product.

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026

Size: XM2701Verified Purchase

My 20+ year old Sears Kenmore sewing machine finally died after serving me well over the years. 

At first I bought a Singer brand to replace it and immediately returned it for several reasons, 

one of which is that Singer no longer provides an instruction manual with their machines.

 You must download the manual to refer to online. I need a physical manual to refer to when I 

sew from time to time so I decided to replace it with this Brother XM2701 machine. It has a nice, 

easy to read, user manual! I don't sew often any longer, using it only for minor alterations, repairs 

and occasional projects or crafts, but so far it has been very easy to use. It has multiple stitch 

options and features - - some of which I will probably never use - - and is lightweight enough for

 me to take out and put away easily. I have not tried using it yet for very heavy fabrics like jean 

hems but I did make a t-shirt quilt, which is fairly thick, and it did just fine! Only downside is that

 it does not come with a carrying case, but I don't think many sewing machines do these days. I 

ended up buying a soft bag case on Amazon which is working fine.

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026

Size: XM2701Verified Purchase

I bought this sewing machine 6 years ago unsure if I would get really into the hobby— I had a

 simple project I wanted to do and my mom agreed to help get me started. We picked this machine 

and spending the money then felt like such a gamble because I was unsure if I’d use it!!!

Well, I fell in love with sewing hook line and sinker thanks in part to this extremely easy to use and

 unfussy machine. I started with the YouTube video explaining how to do it alongside my mom who

 gave me a very quick lessons. From there, I was pretty much off to the races.

I have used mostly wovens but have had success with knits as well. I’ve really been able to do

 everything with this machine. It is not limiting.I’ve sewn soooooo many projects at this point:

Baby blankets
Kids clothes (dresses, pants, shorts, fleece jacket, boys swim suit)
Halloween costumes (Totoro gray and blue! A seagull! A buoy! A snail! Forky!)
Tote bags
Cosmetic bags/dop kits
Fleece hats
Chair covers
Adult garments (dress, boxer shorts)
Christmas stockings (felt)
Hannukah banner

I write this review because I am finally ready for an upgrade after 6 years with this machine.

 And I sewed a lot lot lot lot. The machine is still going strong but I now want a machine that will 

allow me more industrial strength to plow through more complicated (thicker) projects

 and is heavier. I also know now what kind of sewing I like and can buy a machine specifically

 for that.This is a great machine for anyone starting out who isn’t “sure” if the hobby is for you, 

or anyone wanting to do some sewing on a budget. I can’t really recommend it for someone who

 is advanced, but I don’t think super advanced sewists are considering this.

My mom, sister, and I all have brother machines (theirs are nicer and computerized) and have

 found them extremely easy to use and reliable.

If in doubt, get this machine!!!!!