{"product_id":"brother-jk17b-sewing-machine","title":"Brother JK17B Sewing Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JK17B is the JA1400 with a bit more range — and a built-in needle threader, which is the feature people miss most once they have used one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, mechanical, and genuinely easy to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this machine is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a few more stitch options than the entry model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday mending and alterations\u003c\/strong\u003e — hems, zips, buttons, repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDressmaking, home décor and alterations\u003c\/strong\u003e at a home-sewing pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProbably not for you if\u003c\/em\u003e you want computerised stitch selection or a 1-step buttonhole — step up to the FS60X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 built-in stitches on a simple dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in needle threader — saves eyes and time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-step buttonhole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree arm for cuffs, sleeves and trouser legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-set top-load bobbin you can see through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED sewing light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional wide table available for larger projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 stitches per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum stitch width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButtonhole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-step, 1 style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBobbin type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal quick-set (top load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle threader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, built-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread tension control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLCD screen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree arm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year carry-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJK17B machine with zigzag foot \"J\" fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtonhole foot \"A\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipper foot \"I\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobbin (one on the machine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle set (90\/14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot controller and power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, service \u0026amp; training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year Brother carry-in warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, automatic from date of purchase. No registration required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing and repairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e We are a retailer, not a service centre. Repairs are handled by Brother-authorised service partners around the country — email us and we will point you to your nearest one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hands-on lessons available through our partner, Brother \u0026amp; Empisal Machines CC in Durban.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree resources.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuals, FAQs, downloads and videos from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brother.co.za\/en\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrother South Africa support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine accessories only\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep your warranty intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1–3 business days of payment clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered in 2–7 business days, anywhere in South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature required on delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection can be arranged on request. We ship within South Africa only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different to the JA1400?\u003c\/strong\u003e Three more stitches and a built-in needle threader. Otherwise very similar — both are mechanical, both are beginner-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I quilt on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Small projects, yes. For proper quilting you want a wider throat and more stitch control — look at the A150 or F420.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a hard case?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it ships with a soft cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall or WhatsApp \u003cstrong\u003e076 513 9007\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:naeemn@ninaventures.com\"\u003enaeemn@ninaventures.com\u003c\/a\u003e. 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