The Brother RL417 sewing machine is perfect for getting creative and exploring your own individual style, designed for basic dressmaking, repairs and alteration work. The lightweight but sturdy sewing machine has an easy to use single dial stitch selector with a choice of 8 true stitches for both utility and decorative sewing - straight, zig zag, blind hem, darning/mending, shell tuck, scallop, double action and bridging stitches, plus an automatic 4-step buttonholer. It has a convenient top-loading bobbin mechanism which not only takes the hassle out of bobbin changing, and is far more reliable when sewing heavier fabrics, but is smooth and quiet (even at full speed) and is far more reliable when sewing heavy and more extreme fabrics compared to similarly priced front loading bobbin machines. The machine has a reverse function for securing the ends of your seams and an easy flat bed / FREE arm conversion for trouser hems and other difficult to reach areas. It comes complete with a step-by-step instruction book and DVD. 17 Stitches. 4 step button hole. Drop in bobbin. LED light. 5mm stitch width. Single dial stitch selection. Free arm storage compartment. Weight 5.73kg. Size: W495 x D22 x H404mm.