The XL-5500 offers 42 stitch functions, 15 built-in stitches and a 4-step automatic buttonholer with stitch balance control. One of the best features of this machine is its full selection of stitches, including categories for garments, decorative pieces and quilting. The Brother XL-5500 sewing machine comes with all the features you need for garment construction, decorative sewing, crafts and basic mending.