This Brother XR3774 has been a God send. I had not touched a sewing machine since high school home economics class, decades ago; but this one got me up to speed real fast! The instructional DVD included was completely helpful, pleasant sounding instructor, easy to follow instructions; and I totally LOVE the background music. This Machine was affordable, sturdy, easy to use; and stylishly designed. We are a family with many Brother products; and very happy to now have this as an addition to our Brother products family. Thanks A Million & Perpetual Success to all of you! Add Love! ™

This is one of the quietest, smoothest machines I have ever had the privilege of owning. I am so happy that I purchased this machine and will do so for my Granddaughter when the time comes. This machine is just right to bring when traveling or if need be, take to classes.

I’ve only done a few small projects on this machine so far, but I am very happy with it. It is easy to use (the bobbin took a few tries) and the stitch quality is excellent. This is good for a beginner or an experienced sewer. I bought three similar machines to teach beginners on, and so far everyone has done well with them.

I had a 40+ year old Pfaff I needed to replace and wanted something simple for mending, hemming, etc. I did a lot of research and chose this Brother machine after reading a lot of reviews. It is quite easy to set up and I really appreciate the easy way to thread the needle as my eyes aren't what they used to be. The stitching options are easy to understand though I've only used a few so far. A few things I don't like - there really is no storage on the machine - no place to keep extra bobbins, seam ripper, etc - that fit well in my old Pfaff storage. The case that comes with it is fine to keep dust out but the handle doesn't really line up so I end up moving it by holding on to the base rather than the machine grip. I guess I was used to the features of my old machine but will eventually get used to these as well.

I (foolishly) went through 3 of these in a matter of several weeks. I should have just returned the first one and been done but I’ve never had an issue with Brother prior to this so it was hard to believe! One machine got stuck in reverse within a week of using it. The other two skipped stitches whe. Using any stitch that had the needle move left to right. The right hand stitch on the third machine wouldn’t stitch at all.

For a first timer using a machine to sew, this is a wonderful machine. The only problem i had was with the automatic threader, which is very hard to easily see and use, but i finally got it. I have cut and laid out quilt pieces in the past and hand sewed them, so using a machine was a bit challenging at first. Overall, made the job so much easier.

I like this machine. However, that bobbin is not easy to use. If you don't put it in exactly the way it should go your stitch is a mess. It can be very frustrating. I don't know why the manufacturers can't make an easier bobbin.

For apparel sewing this Brother model is perfect. I used to quilt but now enjoy creating clothes even more. This model has more than enough stitch options to satisfy!

A basic machine, for a beginner, or someone seldom sewing..only lasted about a year. Real sewists thumb their noses at it.

I am really enjoying my machine. I am new to sewing.I am learing from some of the videos you have, very helpful. No issues. Just having fun