Brother XL-3750 Convertible Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Quilting Features
by barb on June 1, 2010
- Versatile sewing machine with free-arm/flatbed convertible sewing surface
- 35 built-in utility, decorative, and heirloom stitches, each with multiple stitch functions
- Automatic needle threader; drop-in bobbin; auto-size buttonholer; electronic speed control
- Oversized sewing table; quick-change presser feet; carrying handle; user manual included
- Measures 15-1/2 by 6-2/3 by 11-1/2 inches; 25-year limited warranty
Product Description
The XL3750 Convertible Free Arm Sewing Machine with bounus accessories has a wide variety of built-in utility, decorative and heirloom stitches, each with multiple stitch functions. One-step auto-size buttonhole maker with stitch balance control, drop-in bobbin with view of thread supply, automatic nedle threader, free-arm/flatbed convertible sewing surface. Built-in decorative, utility and stretch stitches provide a professional finish on a variety of fabrics. Automatic bobbin windin gsystem, quilting features included stitch width and lenght control. Variable needle position: twin needle for decorative stitching, dial thread tension control, quick change presser feet. Electronic speed control, built-in thread cutter, built-in light illuminates the sewing area, safety power and light switch. Ligh weight with built-in handle for portability. Instructions in english and Spanish with 25 year limited warranty.... Click Here for Details >>
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Brother XL-3750 Convertible Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Quilting Features
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Its been about 12 years since I have sewed (on a borrowed machine)… I purchased this machine in Feb and it was so easy to set up and use.. I am about halfway done a baby quilt and have really enjoyed sewing again. I think that if the machine hadn’t worked so nicely I would have been frustrated. I haven’t sewn enough to really know how to fix problems. The instruction manual was easy to follow and at one point when the tension wasn’t right, the manual provided me what I needed to fix it…. I have a friend who sews regularly who recommended this to me and I have been exremely happy…..
Rating: 5 / 5
The ad said it was lightweight and it is wonderfully so. The quick start guide was easy to follow to get started right away on my projects. It is a diagram-based chart for getting the bobbin and the machine threaded and I breezed through it; however, when I got to the automatic needle threader, I got a bit frustrated figuring out how the mechanicism worked. When I realized I had to look at the needle hole at a left angle and not straight on, I saw how the mechanism worked and it then was so easily to thread the machine I almost cried for joy. I have never had an automatic needle threader before and it is wonderful.
I played with the dials on a piece of scrap fabric for a 10 minutes and then started on my projects. I did some light mending and then finished with sewing heavy outdoor fabric and the machine handled it all beautifully. The reverse stitch button is prominent and easy to push and the machine responds quickly. As an aside, the machine comes with lots of gizmos to do all kinds of special sewing projects (embroidery) and also 4 standard needles. For my outdoor heavy fabric, I need to buy the appropriate needle next time (I broke one of the standard needles) but the machine itself soared right through the tough task I put it through. Swapping the work surface from sleeve fitting to a large table top work surface and back to as it is pictured here is a snap. It comes with a cloth carrying case. I bought a plastic case and that was a waste of money because the cloth case is sufficient for this lightweight sewing machine. I am so pleased with this product. You can have a great sewing machine for a reasonable price and store it quickly and easily. No need for a whole room in your home for sewing!
Rating: 5 / 5
First off, I bought a Brother XL-2600 10 years ago. I do light sewing–curtains, the occasional skirt or apron, throw pillows, jeans mending, lots of alterations, etc. Haven’t had a single problem with it, and can do everything from silk to jeans–basic stuff only, though. I took it in for routine cleaning, which I’ve never done once, and it’s taking the repair shop a long time to get to it, so I wanted a value-priced machine to back up my old machine in the meantime. I found the XL-3750 after doing a lot of research and seriously considering the Kenmore 58-stitch, which also gets good reviews.
The first XL-3750 I got from Amazon had a broken top-thread tension setting–didn’t work no matter what I did. I sent that one back (FREE RETURNS, FOLKS!), and in 2 days got a second XL-3750 (they send a replacement right away, pending your return). Setup took less than 5 minutes, and I was sewing that night.
This machine does a lot for a non-computerized machine, and can handle most any fabric. I’ve even tried some knit sewing on it, and it works. I don’t even have to use an ugly zigzag stitch to do knits on it b/c it has some stretch-fabric stitches. (…or you can just go with a straight stitch.)
I am very pleased with this machine, although I haven’t had it long and might be favorably prejudiced toward it by the quality of my old Brother.
This machine is a great value for the novice or intermediate sewist.
Good features:
–drop-in bobbin
–needle threader: what an invention!
–comes with lots of foot attachments you’d normally pay a lot for (including quilting bar and rolling foot)
–machine cover included
–lots of utility and decorative stitches for the price
–quick setup
–one-step buttonhole maker
–terrific value
–relatively quiet (compared to older machines)
–snap-on feet
–pedal responds well to pressure changes, making speed easy to adjust
Good Amazon features:
–free returns
–quick shipping of replacement item
NOTE: I am an Amazon Prime member. Don’t know if that makes a difference with the shipping and returns.
No complaints thus far. I will update the review if I end up having any.
Rating: 5 / 5
This machine had all the features I was looking for right now, but the foot pedal has only one speed setting: light speed. Which would be fine if the person doing the sewing was a robot with Matrix-like faster-than-light reflexes, or if they could slow down time or something. As is, the machine is completely useless. The slightest amount of pressure on the pedal makes the fabric shoot out so fast that it immediately gets bunched up and it is impossible to keep it straight or see what it’s doing. Other problems with this machine include: upper thread tension wheel doesn’t seem to do anything at all (something another reviewer pointed out as well!), and on my machine the tension is permanently too tight. This machine is priced so well that it’s tempting, but not if it’s just going to be a paper weight taking up space in a corner somewhere because it doesn’t work. I’m very disappointed. And with having to pay the shipping to Brother and back even though I’ve only had it for 2 weeks, it is not worth it. Not to mention they would probably just put one of the same faulty foot pedals on it (maybe these defects are why these machines are on sale at every single website I see them on). It’s painful to return this because I was really looking forward to using it, and I have all my fabric cut and ready to sew a dress right now. GRRRRrrrr!!!
Rating: 2 / 5
As stated above, great basic starter – no electronic parts to fry, 100% mechanical sewing machine. Automatic buttonholer is really easy to use.
Strangely, for machine that is so well put-together, the little drawer in front that comes off for the free arm sewing, isn’t actually a drawer at all – it’s just wasted vertical space (called a “storage compartment”)without even a lip the hold a seam ripper or extra bobbins. The manual says to put accessories in a bag and then into the storage compartment. Waste of space on an otherwise well-made simple machine.
Rating: 4 / 5