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Brother XR3774 Full Featured Quilting Machine with 37 Stitches 8 Sewing Feet Wide Table and Instructional DVD Red
Last Updated: January 23, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Ease of Use
83machine, sewing, easy, beginner, instructions
+93%
-7%
" ... This is a great machine for beginners and advanced sewists alike. ... Easy to operate, easy to learn, and just an overall great sewing machine! ... "
" ... Super easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... I’m a begginer and I find this machine very easy to use, if you follow the instructions of course! ... It sews really good, I’ve completed some projects with it and it’s very user friendly and easy to understand. ... "
" ... Worth every penny and user friendly. ... "
" ... Easy to use and love the accessories included. ... "
" ... after you learn how to get it all setup it works like a champ. ... "
" ... Love this machine easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
Build Quality
24needle, bobbins, bobbin, threading, tension
+63%
-38%
" ... well made, durable. ... "
" ... Performs as good or better than 'heavy duty'. ... "
" ... I threaded the needle a few more times without incident. ... "
" ... Because the parts are accessible, so I can describe while they can feel. ... "
" ... I made 2 dresses and a few cloth napkins. ... "
" ... The new non name brand universal foot popped right on easily, as did the non name brand bobbins I bought. ... "
" ... It has a easy threading, esy drop in bobbin. ... "
" ... It doesn't pull my fabric at angles and everything is very smooth and easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
23brother, years, sewing, months, stopped
+57%
-43%
" ... I have been sewing for many, many years and used different brand name machines. ... "
" ... Worked good for me. ... "
" ... I’ve had brother machines all my life. ... "
" ... I'll update this when we have working on it. ... "
" ... I have had this product for about a month now and I am impressed. ... "
" ... I have made four lap quilts and one full size with it in the last six months. ... "
" ... This is my second Brother sewing machine in less than three months . ... "
" ... Used for several months and am very happy. ... "
Setup
20instructions, machine, sewing, setup, set
+90%
-10%
" ... Easy to learn & assemble was easy. ... "
" ... EASY TO USE UNDERSTANDS THE CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS. ... "
" ... I’m a begginer and I find this machine very easy to use, if you follow the instructions of course! ... "
" ... From unboxing to sewing took a few minutes. ... Really easy and great instructions ... "
" ... after you learn how to get it all setup it works like a champ. ... "
" ... And a special thanks to the delivery guy! ... Very nice and professional. ... "
" ... The DVD tutorial was simple and clear, even a beginner with no sewing background will be able to set the machine up. ... "
" ... The directions are easy to understand with diagrams to go alongside. ... It always sews even and beautifully and looks professional. ... "
Fit
16bobbin, stitches, stitch, getting stuck, tension
+44%
-56%
" ... SPOILER: It was this one and it was skipping stitches and "sometimes getting stuck in reverse." ... "
" ... The stitch tension is not aligned. ... "
" ... I tried twice and the thread wads up and jams under the pressure foot. ... "
" ... BOBBINS KEEPS GETTING STUCK . ... "
" ... One thing I don’t like is the bobbin cover. ... So for us quilters that need to get our seams going in opposite directions to lock it in, that little ridge turns the seam down when it’s suppose to go up. ... "
" ... skips stitches, won't work with lycra, bobbin won't tighten thread, long stitch seem the same as short . ... "
" ... it sews thru thick pieces, while the se270D just jams and stops. ... "
" ... The machine from day one constantly broke any thread i put in it. ... "
Price
15machine, well worth, point, money, reasonable
+100%
" ... Good deal for the money. ... "
" ... I really recommend this machine, it has everything and very affordable price! ... "
" ... The price was unbelievable. ... "
" ... If you want a reliable machine for simple projects, this is well worth the cost. ... "
" ... Product was easy to use and very reasonable price point ... "
" ... Great machine, great price. ... "
" ... For the price that I paid, it is well worth it. ... "
" ... Well for the price it doesn’t excellent job. ... "
For Kids
11bought, year old, sewing, grand, young
+100%
" ... PURCHASED FOR OUR NIECE SHE JUST LOVES IT. ... "
" ... It makes it easy to sew at night when my kid is asleep. ... "
" ... I've purchased this machine for myself and then one for my 10 year old granddaughter. ... "
" ... I bought this for my grand daughter. ... "
" ... Here's the deal: I teach sewing for kids and adults at a studio I run in my town. ... "
" ... I will be using it a lot to make the grand kids so many things ... "
" ... I bought it for my young daughter to start sewing. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 19-year-old daughter for Christmas. ... "
As Gift
9daughter, machine, year old, wife, someone
+100%
" ... It was a gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... I bought this machine as a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... it was a birthday gift and my daughter-in-law loves it ... "
" ... Gift was for someone who wants to be a designer but never used a sowing machine, she loved it and how it guides her, especially being a beginner. ... "
" ... a gift my Daughter loves it ... "
" ... Gave this as gift to granddaughter. ... "
" ... It was a gift. ... "
" ... I bought this for my 19-year-old daughter for Christmas. ... "
CD/DVD
9included, helpful, easy to use, watched, manual
+89%
-11%
" ... It comes with a nice cover, and DVD that explains much about the basic use. ... "
" ... There are some great how to's on YouTube as I don't have a DVD player really anymore. ... "
" ... Easy to use - instruction manual is very helpful as well as the DVD. ... "
" ... I watched the DVD that's included but didn't need to because it's very user friendly and easy to use. ... "
" ... The DVD is easy to follow. ... "
" ... Good instructional DVD - easy to folliw ... "
" ... DVD included was quite helpful in the easy install. ... "
" ... It comes with a cd to help us figure it all out. ... "
Features
9machine, feature, threader, quilting, needle
+100%
" ... One of the best aspects of this machine is the auto-threader! ... "
" ... Because of all the functions can be used for many different jobs and by people of varying skill level. ... "
" ... I can't wait to try the quilting feature. ... "
" ... HAS MANY FUNCTIONS. ... "
" ... Can’t believe this thing is so cheap and so good: easy to use, lots of features, sturdy but not heavy: good buy! ... "
" ... The machine seems well made and has so many features. ... "
" ... I still have a lot of features to learn that I haven’t used yet, but I’ll get there:) ... "
Comfort
8stitches, tension, sew, thread, needle
+38%
-63%
" ... The stitch tension is not aligned. ... "
" ... I would have to stop, remove the stitches and start again. ... "
Delivery
7delivery, opened, box, arrived, week
+57%
-43%
" ... The product arrived quickly. ... The product arrived and I am satisfied. ... "
" ... And a special thanks to the delivery guy! ... "
" ... Delivery was prompt. ... "
Video Playback
6youtube, videos, instructional
+83%
-17%
" ... They have a YouTube video ... "
" ... I got it in April 2016, I watched a few Youtube videos on the machine itself, and then some starter sewing videos. ... "
" ... There are some good instructional videos on UTube as well. ... "
" ... The video is helpful. ... "
" ... I referred to a YouTube video and I'm so happy I purchased this. ... "
Design
6even, used, professional, look, fancy
+100%
" ... Its easy to use(remember i am a newbie), and it looks very cute as well. ... "
" ... It always sews even and beautifully and looks professional. ... "
" ... Looks like a good product ... "
" ... She even finish the quilt already. ... "
" ... There are 37 patterns and all look very nice! ... "
Washing
5use, machine, sewing, sew, good
+100%
" ... Very good machine! ... "
" ... Once you get this machine home and start to ... "
" ... I'm glad I purchased this one and love sewing my quilts on it (you can use it for clothes too with no problem)! ... "
" ... I am not a full time, make your own clothes sewer, but I do like to sew. ... "
" ... I will use it for making clothes. ... "
Pedometer
5step, quilting, table, machine, includes
+80%
-20%
" ... I like the quilt table and walking foot. ... "
" ... Can't wait to try the next step up ... "
" ... I am a beginner and this machine has nice step by step instructions of how to use. ... "
" ... It includes a walking foot which is great for quilting. ... "
Overall performance
5machine, job, smooth, sewing machine, quiet
+100%
" ... Well for the price it doesn’t excellent job. ... "
" ... This machine performs wonderfully. ... "
" ... My husband is using this as a beginner and is very pleased with the performance. ... "
" ... Cheap enough machine, got the job done. ... "
Marketplace
5delivery, amazon
+100%
" ... Just received this on Friday. ... "
" ... Everything cam8as described. ... "
" ... Now I'm afraid to buy Amazon. ... "
" ... And a special thanks to the delivery guy! ... "
" ... Delivery was prompt. ... "
User Manual
4machine, comes, thread, simple, instruction
+50%
-50%
" ... The manual that is available online is almost as bad. ... "
" ... I followed the instructions both on the DVD and in the manual. ... "
Returns
4return, returned, back, amazon
-100%
" ... I ended up returning it. ... "
" ... This is Junk and returning it is almost impossible! ... "
" ... Would love to return, but too late. ... "
" ... I'm thinking of returning it. ... "
Storage
4storage, space, quilts, quilting, complain
+100%
" ... She just made fitted sheets for our bed and they came out perfect. ... "
" ... I have done several quilts as well as bags, scrunchies, purses and other things. ... "
" ... There are only two things I would complain about- the throat space is small for actual quilting but the size is stated so you know that going in, and it does seem to lose thread from the top needle quite a bit. ... "
" ... Also has great accessories that fit well in the storage. ... "
Cleaning
3making, machine, finally, dust
+33%
-67%
" ... the bobbin getting clogged. ... "
" ... After two finally bit the dust, I went looking to replace them only to find that Brother was no longer making them. ... "
Size
3size, quilts, little, lightweight, light
+100%
" ... It is light and easy to transport. ... I like the little table attachment. ... "
" ... It's fairly lightweight and of standard size so it should fit easily in a carrying bag or case for someone using it for travel or classes. ... "
" ... I have done several quilts as well as bags, scrunchies, purses and other things. ... "
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