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Brother ST371HD
Last Updated: January 23, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
191
Old Reviews
83
Unverified
17
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Build Quality
21stitches, heavy duty, needles, needle, fabrics
+48%
-52%
" ... can not go over thick material as in seams on jeans. ... "
" ... Also have tension issues. ... Or too loose. ... It doesn't handle thick seams very well without hand turning the wheel. ... "
" ... Not heavy duty ... "
" ... Using a medium weight fabric, the very first time I set the machine to zigzag, the needle hit the presser foot on the 2nd stitch. ... "
" ... The tension was way off. ... "
" ... Within the first month the plastic hand wheel broke off and I had to super glue it back on. ... "
" ... The tension constantly loosened . ... "
" ... After fixing that, the needles kept breaking. ... etc, nothing stopped the needles from breaking. ... "
Ease of Use
18easy, thread, machine, sewing, operate
+94%
-6%
" ... Works smoothly and easy to use. ... "
" ... It runs smooth and is so easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to use and thread . ... "
" ... Easy to use for novice or expert. ... "
" ... I'm a beginner to sewing, but this machine is very easy to use. ... I thought it would be a lot harder to learn how to operate it, but it was actually really easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use and handle. ... "
" ... Perfect easy to use ... "
" ... It is so easy to use it is hard to believe. ... "
Fit
11machine, stitches, bobbins, tension, stitch
+36%
-64%
" ... Or too loose. ... "
" ... The upper thread holder will not hold large spools of thread. ... "
" ... The thread kept getting jammed. ... "
" ... The description says it will go through Jean and leather but even with the right needle and thread etc the machine jams. ... "
" ... The tension constantly loosened . ... "
" ... After fixing that, the needles kept breaking. ... "
Comfort
8stitches, hand, wheel, fabric, threader
+25%
-75%
" ... Like no matter where I set the dial, the tension is too tight. ... It doesn't handle thick seams very well without hand turning the wheel. ... "
" ... I tried for over an hour to adjust the tension with no success. ... "
" ... The tension was way off. ... "
" ... Within the first month the plastic hand wheel broke off and I had to super glue it back on. ... "
" ... The tension constantly loosened . ... "
Product Reliability
7machine, used, needles, months, last
+57%
-43%
" ... I've seen a lot on the baby the past couple of weeks and it has been a blessing. ... "
" ... Way way better then my last brother gx37. ... "
" ... But working on it. ... "
" ... I've had it for almost a year now and I havent had any problems. ... "
Returns
7returned, brother, sent, back, try
-100%
" ... Needless to say, I sent it back. ... "
" ... Started the return process. ... "
" ... In either case we gave up & returned. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, return date had expired and Brother was not willing to help me in any way. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... I returned the ST371HD. ... "
" ... So, because I had missed my 30 day return policy, wasn't able to get my full refund from Amazon, so I thought I'd try the Brother company for satisfaction. ... "
Washing
5machine, doll, clothes, use, threader
+80%
-20%
" ... If you are new to sewing this machine is for you. ... "
" ... This is the best sewing machine I have ever owned . ... "
" ... Now that I am a grandma (Meemo) I have started making doll clothes. ... AND it came with a Teflon foot which will come in handy on many of the fabrics I use for the doll clothes. ... "
" ... great for jeans ... "
As Gift
5gift, bought, christmas
+100%
" ... Bought it as a present for my mom and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Christmas quilts needed to be completed now. ... "
" ... Made a great Mother’s Day gift ... "
" ... I had bought her a lightweight Brother as a birthday present but I think I am going to get one of these for her instead. ... "
" ... Was given as a gift. ... "
Overall performance
5runs, speed, smoothly, set, powerful
+80%
-20%
" ... Smooth running machine and powerful. ... "
" ... It is doing a very good job. ... "
" ... It runs really smoothly! ... "
" ... It runs smooth and is so easy to set up. ... "
Marketplace
4thank, brother, spool, pin, amazon
+50%
-50%
" ... I would not recommend buying Brother particularly from Amazon. ... "
" ... it shows in the picture where the spool of thread sits is straight up but the one i got the spool pin was side ways as some sewing machines are i tried to put the pin up but it would not move so wrong machine or they are misrepresenting it here. ... "
Price
3machine, price, money, good
+100%
" ... It is a good machine for the price. ... "
" ... It is worth ever dollar I spent, ... "
Weight
3well, sews, machine, light weight, heavy
+67%
-33%
" ... It’s heavy enough to be stable but not so heavy for me to lift . ... "
" ... “Heavy Duty” my a—! ... "
Size
3size, heavier
+67%
-33%
" ... Easy to use and a good enough size to fit in standard size case. ... "
" ... “Heavy Duty” my a—! ... "
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