When you buy the Brother XR27NT sewing machine from Sew Essential, you are covered by our comprehensive 3 year warranty. This machine is great for traveling, too. If you’re a quilter that goes on regular quilting retreats, it’s worth getting a machine dedicated to traveling so that you don’t damage your higher end machine and can easily manoeuvre this one on whatever form of transportation you’re taking it on.

With this machine being purely mechanical, it’s less likely to get damaged to the point where it’s not usable, unlike computerised machines that, if the screen is broken it’s more than likely unusable. It’s also lightweight compared to other machines, weighing only 5 to 8kg, so it’s very easy to travel with! It's also easily stored, coming with a soft dust cover to keep the machine clean of harmful dust and dirt. Needle position can be changed for individual projects. For example to get perfect alignment when inserting zips or cording and topstitching. A walking foot is great for any kind of sewing that you need to feed multiple layers or very slippery fabric through. It helps to even the feed rate on the top of the fabric to match the rate that the feed dogs work. It’s one of those tools that are highly versatile and will be an asset to any maker. Each stitch can be customised to personalize width choice. For example reducing the zigzag width to sew a rolled or narrow hem.

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Use the viewing window to see the stitch number being sewn. Each one can be selected by turning the numbered dial. It has automatic buttonholes which are essential for dressmakers needs. Also the Brother XR 27 NT includes all of the features allowing you to sew with precision and confidence.

The XR27NT has a built-in needle threader and drop-in bobbin. These two features make threading this machine a breeze! Drop-in bobbins are known to be easier to thread and maintain, being able to see the whole mechanism to be able to dust it, and simply being able to drop the bobbin in place as you’re threading it. You’re less likely to get thread nests with this type of bobbin setting and can easily see if there’s any foreign objects in the way if you ever need to troubleshoot. If your looking for a machine capable of completing tasks, yet easy to use with the traditional sewing machine layout the XR27NT is for you.While the flat-bed mode is useful for seams, hems and most general sewing projects, you can remove the extension table to convert the machine into free-arm, ideal for circular sewing like altering trouser-hems, setting in sleeves, stitching cuffs and more. The XR27NT and the XR37NT are basically the same machine except the XR37 has 10 more stitches, but the set up is the same for both sewing machines, The XR27NT has a soft dust cover and the XR37NT has a hard cover. The internal skeleton of the Brother XR27 NT sewing machine is alloy, this rigid support holds all the mechanisms in perfect alignment for perfect, skip-free sewing. Each stitch can be customised to personalize length choice. For example when using a satin stitch while doing applique. Stitches numbered 15 – 27 have been designed to both improve the finish on your garments or add a decorative touch. A wide range of neatening stitches are included for both knit and woven fabrics which will give your garment a finish that looks professional. Also included are a selection of quilting and heirloom stitches for decorative effects.

While the flat-bed mode is useful for larger seams, hems and most general sewing projects, you can remove the extension table to convert the machine into free-arm mode. This is ideal for circular sewing like altering trouser-hems, setting in sleeves, stitching cuffs.The Brother XR27NT is a practical yet simple to use machine including useful features such as the one-step buttonhole and the automatic needle threader. I've had this sewing machine for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it!!!! It's easy to thread with it's automatic needle threader and drop in bobbin. It has a variety of different feet, two sets of needles+ one twin needle and an instructional manual and DVD, Brother have made this so easy for the beginner, a word of caution, read the manual, play about with the sewing machine and get to know it before you start on a big project. A stitch selector dial is situated on the side of the machine, together with easily accessible stitch length and width dials. With 27 stitches to choose from you will find something to suit every sewing scenario. Stitches 1 – 14 are decorative and utility, including blind hem, zig-zag, decorative satin stitch, lightening stitch and elastic stitches.