This is the First sewing machine I've ever had, a friend recommended it. She was right. It's so easy to learn and work with , I've been just sewing way. The price was good and built great. There are plenty of stitches available ,but I'm still learning.The ease of loading the bobbin & the needle is amazing. It's fairly lightweight & has all the power , I'll ever need.You really can't go wrong with this machine .

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.

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I replaced a Singer Confidence 7640 computerized sewing machine with the Brother XR3774 maunal. I feel I have more control over my stitches with a manual machine. I've just set it up today, and I already can see and feel the difference. First time owning a Brother and I'm not disappointed in the performance. I gave it 4 stars because there is a lot of plastic on the sewing platform, where I'm used to metal, and the bobbin is hard for me to remove with my arthritic fingers.

I love this sewing machine. I enjoy sewing for my grandchildren and as a creative outlet. It is easy to use and offers many stitches and attachments.

These machines are not in the same class as the vintage machines that are all metal. They do have plastic gears, and they will wear down over time depending on use. That being said, it is a nice machine that works well.

I bought this machine for my granddaughters' 9th birthday. Before giving it to her I had to be the "responsible" adult and try out this machine.... I WANT ONE and was tempted to give her my old basic brother, but alas I didnt.When I was testing it, I set it up to sew a straight stich, the stitching was great and smooth, next I tried it with 3 layers of denim and it started to balk, but then it decided it could power through it with ease, I put the cover over the feed dogs and quilted out a small baby blanket. When I used it I made a couple of buttonholes, and played with the zig zag stitches and several of the other stitches. It is easy to choose your stitches, stitch lengths and tension. It is also easy to thread and to thread bobbins. I love that is has a little extension table and it came with quite a few accessories to make using the machine easyMy granddaughter since receiving it has sewn herself and her sisters several dresses and has made herself another quilt top.THIS IS NOT A CHILDS TOY, so IF you are getting this for your child make sure they have a understanding on safety and how to use the machine with adult supervision, for an adult beginner I would also recommend as this is easy to use.

She loves it and it works well on all, the sew lines are easy to operate and never drop

Easy set up, easy instructions, was worried about issues with some parts seeming cheap but had it for months now and no issues so far

Fué un regalo para mi esposa y desde que la tiene no ha parado de usarla, le encantó y tiene muchas funciones de costura y bordado. Funciona perfectamente y se ve que durará mucho tiempo. Excelente compra.

This is perfect for everyone who enjoys sewing. It's easy to use and understand. It's self threading and comes with a handful of other accessories. I opened it, read up a little and started sewing...I've never owned a sewing machine but I've already made 5 decorative Christmas pillows. Quilts are next.Get yourself one of these quick!!

Es tal cual se muestra en la foto. Trae instructivo en español. Es fácil de usar, lo único que me falta es el dvd, por lo demás todas las piezas son las descritas en la publicación. Cose muy bien y rápido sin tanto ruido. Todo excelente.

Perfect for beginners like me. Lots of plastic parts but still very durable