2024 the best sewing machine for beginners review
Price: $34.99 - $159.99
(as of Dec 09, 2024 17:26:23 UTC - Details)
Product Dimensions | 15.3 x 5.8 x 12 inches |
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Item model number | XR3774 |
ASIN | B00MNS60AQ |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,581 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #24 in Sewing Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 18.75 pounds |
Manufacturer | Brother |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Date First Available | August 12, 2014 |
Warranty & Support
With a wide array of user-friendly features and lightweight design, the Brother XR3774 is perfect for both beginners learning to sew and more advanced sewers looking for versatility. Built into this full-featured model are 37 built-in stitches, including a blind hem, decorative, and quilting stitches. It also features an automatic one-step buttonholer for virtually perfect buttonholes and a wide table for large-scale projects such as quilts. Included are 8 sewing feet, including a buttonhole, zipper, zigzag, blind stitch, button sewing, narrow hemmer, walking, and quilting feet. Enjoy the ease of sewing cuffs, sleeves, and pant legs with the built-in free arm. Designed for ease of use, the XR3774 also has a built-in easy needle threader, jam-resistant Quick-Set top drop-in bobbin, and an automatic bobbin winding system. Includes English and Spanish user manual, 25-year limited warranty, and free technical phone and online support for the life of the product. Expand your creative potential with this easy to use, flexible machine! XR3774 Features: Number of built-in stitches: 37. Threading type: Automatic. Bobbin type: Top loading. Number of button hole steps: 1. Voltage 110V.
37 UNIQUE BUILT-IN STITCHES: The Brother XR3774 includes 37 built-in stitches including blind hem, decorative and quilting stitches and a 1-step buttonhole
AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER AND DROP-IN TOP BOBBIN: This sewing and quilting machine includes an automatic needle threader that perfectly pushes the thread through the needle and a convenient, jam resistant drop-in top bobbin
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: The XR3774 quilting and sewing machine comes with a machine cover, wide table, 8 sewing feet, instructional DVD, and more
VERSATILE FREE ARM: The Brother XR3774 is perfect for a wide range of everyday sewing and quilting projects, and users from beginners to advanced
This product is intended for sale only in the US at 120 volts, and any other use or sale voids the warranty.
Reviewer: Jamie R.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for beginners or casual quilters on a budget
Review: I watched a few youtube videos before choosing a machine and one of those videos made the claim that you couldn't quilt successfully on a machine that cost less than $500. That was pretty far out of my budget, considering I had never used a sewing machine before and didn't know if it was something I would even want to invest a lot of time into learning. So didn't know much about what to expect out of this one for $160, or if I would end up returning it, but it's a decent machine and it was very easy to learn. I'm 6 months into owning it and have made 3 44x60 lap quilts, a toddler quilt, and 2 quilted toddler sleep sacks along with countless other small projects like organizers, quilted totes, pillowcases, toys and appliques. I've spent who knows how many hours putting this machine to the test and it's still going strong, so clearly you don't need an *expensive* machine to quilt. This little gem comes with nearly everything you need to get you started on your journey. Mechanically, it's pretty basic and mostly self explanatory if you just look at the diagrams below the dials. There are 37 stitches with a few decorative stiches thrown in, you adjust the stitch length all the way to the left to the SS setting to access all the stitches. I skimmed over the manual and somehow missed that bit of information multiple times.If you're looking for a budget quilting machine, this one does well on either thin fabric or thicker quilting projects. It also sews through canvas and upholstery fabrics with no problem. In my experience it does struggle to sew through thick layers of fleece or minky type fabrics, such as in the corners when using the backing material of a quilt to bind it. Thin fleece and fleece batting is no problem though, so I guess there are some materials that probably only a heavy duty machine is going to sew well and multiple thick layers of plush fleece is likely just one of them, so I cant fault the machine for that. I've sewn a quilt "sandwich" consisting of quilt top, single layer of cotton batting, single layer of extra loft poly batting, and backing fabric, all doubled so essentially making it 4 layers of batting plus 2 layers of quilt top and backing, no issues with that.Now for a couple of cons, for one it's not very quiet, which I'm told is a common issue with cheaper machines. The grips on the bottom of the machine are inadequate when working on large heavy projects, and there is a fair amount of vibration as well as movement if you're sewing fast. I quilted a sewing machine pad out of a couple of fat quarters and two layers of thin cotton batting, then once finished I glued the pad to a cheap rubber shower mat for grip. The suction cups on the shower mat hold it in place on my sewing table and the machine doesn't budge, so if you find that to be an issue consider either making or buying a similar mat. It helped tremendously with the above issues, so the base you sit the machine on can make all the difference.The automatic needle threader really comes in handy but I think mine got very slightly bent and now it's finicky to use. So be careful that you don't try to push the needle threader down into place if it gets hung up, which it does from time to time especially with the walking foot. This is probably an issue caused by me and not the machine, so I cant really complain but I wanted to warn others it can happen.I don't love the extension table that comes with it. It comes in handy for lightweight projects and sewing patchwork, but it often comes loose when working on larger things, and then back of the table tilts downward. I haven't figured out a solution to that, other than checking often to make sure it's still in place.I used my mom's brother lightweight to hem some pants (not sure the model) and was pretty underwhelmed by hers in comparison. This model costs only about $40 more more than those basic models Brother makes and it's a much more versatile machine with a lot of accessories, clearly the better value if you're undecided. The walking foot will be your best friend as a new quilter and if you had to buy it separately that one foot alone costs about $20. This machine doesn't come with any small cleaning tools, I recommend picking up a box of pipe cleaners. They work exceptionally well for cleaning the lint from the machine because lint really clings to them, they can be molded into shape and fit in small spaces.I'll eventually upgrade to a different machine because now I'm hooked and there are nonessential features I would like that this one doesn't offer, but for now it's perfect.
Reviewer: Elke M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: GREAT Sewing Machine
Review: After 29 years of torture with a Singer sewing machine, which finally broke, I decided on a Brother.I absolutely LOVE this sewing machine. Very easy to operate and sews through pretty much anything without any issues. It doesnât skip stitches and no thread tangling. I am absolutely thrilled and no longer dread sewing. Even patches are easy to sew on because the machine reacts and allows you to guide your project as you are sewing; it doesnât fight you.All of the accessories that came with it are a REALLY nice touch. I am very happy with my purchase.
Reviewer: Natalie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I love this machine!!
Review: I am obsessed with this sewing machine! And I honestly canât believe how cheap it was for all that it comes with. This is the perfect first sewing machine for a beginner! I love that you can add the table on and off for more or less space while quilting. It came with a free hand quilting foot, darning plate, walking foot, blind stitch foot and a hemming foot as well as the attachments for buttons/buttonholes and an extra spool holder, extra needles (including the double needle), 4 bobbins and Iâm sure thereâs more thatâs in forgetting but I was amazed by the amount of attachments it came with! It has an automatic needle threader and it sews so smoothly, I have never had a jam up. With all the attachments, it really makes it great for a first time sewing machine- it gets you set up with all the basics. It has 37 stitch choices with is more than enough for any beginner/at home seamstress!! Such a great machine and great price point. This has been one of my all time favorite Amazon purchases. If youâre looking at it but still not sure, get one, Iâm telling you, its perfect ðâ¤ï¸
Reviewer: vakdevi
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: User friendly machine
Review: I got this machine to replace the Singer sewing machine i learned on in 1968. I wanted to learn to quilt. It has been a terrific machine for learning, using different presser feet to sew 1/4â seams, to quilt with a walking foot on straight line seams, and even to learn how to control speed and direction to free motion quilt. I am extremely happy i bought this machine. Now that i feel more confident with making throw sized quilts i feel like i want a machine with a large throat area so i can make larger quilts without wrestling with the quilt sandwich. I also recognize that the individual stitches are not always consistent, though i have learned to vary tension and speed of sewing. I will not hurry to replace this , first because the machines that interest me cost upwards of 4x as much as this one, second i am able to make this one work. I have never used the needle threader, just wear clamp on reading glasses to thread it. I played with a pretty stitch on a quilt binding and it looked really great, but otherwise quilting is pretty much straight stitch only. Easy as pie to thread, top and bobbin. Pain in the *^# to make a lock stitch, but i have learned to. Wouldnât mind a lock stitch feature on my next machine. Easy to change presser feet. Overall all this is a good machine for someone not ready to make the commitment to a larger, fancier, way more expensive machine.
Reviewer: lyone
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I sewed a lot when younger and my previous sewing machine, an Elna, was ok but it is now many years old so i wanted something a bit more modern. This machine is solid, enough variety for beginners to intermediate. Easy to use if you watch you tube videos. Came with a disk, but who has disk drives anymore. Might be a bit confusing to find streamlined instructions if you have never sewed, but overall a solid purchase.
Reviewer: Andrea Torres
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: La máquina llegó en perfecto estado, todos los accesorios completos. Lleva un mes de uso y todo marcha perfecto, los materiales son de buena calidad. Manejo muy intuitivo, el manual es de gran ayuda.
Reviewer: Antonio M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excelente calidadFunciona increÃbleNo se arrepentirán de la compraPara costura casera es lo mejor
Reviewer: B Sapp
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It was a great low price and works great.
Reviewer: Fergie Torres
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es todo lo que buscaba, es súper fácil de usar, cómoda y es muy bonita, excelente calidad â¥ï¸ð¥°Cose súper bien ð«°ð¼ð§µ
Customers say
Customers find the sewing machine easy to use and set up. They mention it works well, has plenty of instructions, and does a great job of sewing straight seams. Customers also appreciate the build quality, saying it's heavy-duty and a good product. Overall, customers say it's a great value for money.
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