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 Love this machine!!! Brother XL3750 March 10, 2008
Michelle M. Spence (ST ALBANS, VT United States)
88 out of 88 found this review helpful
Its been about 12 years since I have sewed (on a borrowed machine)... I purchased this machine in Feb and it was so easy to set up and use.. I am about halfway done a baby quilt and have really enjoyed sewing again. I think that if the machine hadn't worked so nicely I would have been frustrated. I haven't sewn enough to really know how to fix problems. The instruction manual was easy to follow and at one point when the tension wasn't right, the manual provided me what I needed to fix it.... I have a friend who sews regularly who recommended this to me and I have been exremely happy.....
A great value for a quality product! August 25, 2008
discerning customer (Vienna, VA USA)
65 out of 65 found this review helpful
The ad said it was lightweight and it is wonderfully so. The quick start guide was easy to follow to get started right away on my projects. It is a diagram-based chart for getting the bobbin and the machine threaded and I breezed through it; however, when I got to the automatic needle threader, I got a bit frustrated figuring out how the mechanicism worked. When I realized I had to look at the needle hole at a left angle and not straight on, I saw how the mechanism worked and it then was so easily to thread the machine I almost cried for joy. I have never had an automatic needle threader before and it is wonderful.
I played with the dials on a piece of scrap fabric for a 10 minutes and then started on my projects. I did some light mending and then finished with sewing heavy outdoor fabric and the machine handled it all beautifully. The reverse stitch button is prominent and easy to push and the machine responds quickly. As an aside, the machine comes with lots of gizmos to do all kinds of special sewing projects (embroidery) and also 4 standard needles. For my outdoor heavy fabric, I need to buy the appropriate needle next time (I broke one of the standard needles) but the machine itself soared right through the tough task I put it through. Swapping the work surface from sleeve fitting to a large table top work surface and back to as it is pictured here is a snap. It comes with a cloth carrying case. I bought a plastic case and that was a waste of money because the cloth case is sufficient for this lightweight sewing machine. I am so pleased with this product. You can have a great sewing machine for a reasonable price and store it quickly and easily. No need for a whole room in your home for sewing!
Great little mechanical sewing machine March 3, 2009
B. DeMoss (USA)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
First off, I bought a Brother XL-2600 10 years ago. I do light sewing--curtains, the occasional skirt or apron, throw pillows, jeans mending, lots of alterations, etc. Haven't had a single problem with it, and can do everything from silk to jeans--basic stuff only, though. I took it in for routine cleaning, which I've never done once, and it's taking the repair shop a long time to get to it, so I wanted a value-priced machine to back up my old machine in the meantime. I found the XL-3750 after doing a lot of research and seriously considering the Kenmore 58-stitch, which also gets good reviews.
The first XL-3750 I got from Amazon had a broken top-thread tension setting--didn't work no matter what I did. I sent that one back (FREE RETURNS, FOLKS!), and in 2 days got a second XL-3750 (they send a replacement right away, pending your return). Setup took less than 5 minutes, and I was sewing that night.
This machine does a lot for a non-computerized machine, and can handle most any fabric. I've even tried some knit sewing on it, and it works. I don't even have to use an ugly zigzag stitch to do knits on it b/c it has some stretch-fabric stitches. (...or you can just go with a straight stitch.)
I am very pleased with this machine, although I haven't had it long and might be favorably prejudiced toward it by the quality of my old Brother.
This machine is a great value for the novice or intermediate sewist.
Good features:
--drop-in bobbin
--needle threader: what an invention!
--comes with lots of foot attachments you'd normally pay a lot for (including quilting bar and rolling foot)
--machine cover included
--lots of utility and decorative stitches for the price
--quick setup
--one-step buttonhole maker
--terrific value
--relatively quiet (compared to older machines)
--snap-on feet
--pedal responds well to pressure changes, making speed easy to adjust
Good Amazon features:
--free returns
--quick shipping of replacement item
NOTE: I am an Amazon Prime member. Don't know if that makes a difference with the shipping and returns.
No complaints thus far. I will update the review if I end up having any.
Very glad I bought this machine September 20, 2009
Tiffany Nelson
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I was using a 30 year old klunker of a sewing machine to make sure I liked the hobby before I bought one of my own. Well, I ended up liking sewing a lot, so instead of fighting with the old machine that kept skipping, making mistakes, and the light cord wouldn't stay connected, I just bought a new one and have been overly thrilled ever since.
-This machine looks attractive
-Sews through thick fabric very well
-Has a decent light (though more light could never hurt)!
-Comes with a light duty dust cover
-Has 'quilting features' such as the huge expandable deck which is convenient.
-I really LOVE the see-thru bobbin area (I had no clue how much that would be a life saver to check if you're running low or to see if there's a jam).
-The stitch functions are fun to use and varied.
-The numbered threading system does help me get it done quickly. Though, there is a bit of a learning curve. Took me a few weeks to really understand it.
-Automatic bobbin winding is a snap!
-Relatively quiet my husband said, and I agree.
Things that could be improved or are a little confusing to me, even after reading manual:
-I still don't understand the automatic needle threader so I just thread by hand.
-The stitch selector wheel confuses me at times as to what I'm selecting.
-The stitch width and stith length dials could be labeled with words to make it effortless. (I used a label maker to add my own.)
-Cord for foot pedal could be longer.
-Foot pedal could use some 'gentle' settings. It seems to want to go 0-60mph very quickly when I just want to start out stitching slowly.
So all in all, a VAST improvement for me, and this price bracket and quality of machine will last me a long, long time. I am glad I spent the money on a good machine and didn't have to return a cheap one to the store.
NO disappointments!
GREAT MACHINE! June 19, 2009
Mandy (Cambridge, MA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I love this machine so much! I did a lot of homework before buying it. It's better than any Singer! The only machine I have tried that I thought "wow, this is better" was my friend's who is majoring in Fashion. Her machine is a Bernette 82e, but like she said... I'm a home sewer! Even though I sell some Lolita Clothing in some times of the year, I don't live out of it. So this machine is more than enough. I totally reccomend this machine!!!
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