81.9 The Brother XL3750 is an inexpensive sewing machine that gets decent reviews. It is popular with consumers due to its ease of use and ability to work well with heavier fabric. However there are some concerns about the machines thread tensioner. Amazon has a fairly sweet deal on this machine and it goes for just over 100USD at this time. [REF Brother Sewing Machine Ratings]
Consumer Insights
The Brother XL3750 sewing machine gets good consumer ratings. Like many sewing machines by Brother it is quite easy to use. It is also considered quiet and unlike some competitors, it seems to work well when using thicker materials. There are a number of comments however related to the thread tension. Some consumers struggle with the ability to set this properly and indicate that it is problematic.
A review of consumer comments from several quality sources indicates the following common sewing machine likes and dislikes:
PROS
- Easy to use
- Instruction manual is easy to follow
- Lightweight machine
- Pedal responds well
- Easy to thread
- Quiet
- Works well with heavier fabric
CONS
- Thread tension issues
- Some folks struggle with the automatic needle threader
You can read more detailed customer reviews for the Brother XL3750 on Amazon.
Consumer Ratings
Ratings for the Brother XL3750 are good. Not quite as good as say the Brother PC-420, but then this machine costs a fraction of what the PC-420 costs. Consumer ratings from several sources are provided in the table below and a weighted average score has been calculated. SCORE = 81.9
| Source | Consumer Ratings | #Ratings |
| Amazon | 3.8 stars out of 5 | 37 |
| Walmart | 4.3 stars out of 5 | 28 |
| Epinions | 4 stars out of 5 | 2 |
| Target | 3.8 stars out of 5 | 18 |
| J&R | 5 stars out of 5 | 3 |
| Overstock | 4.4 stars out of 5 | 27 |
Key Sewing Machine Features
- Automatic needle threader
- 35 built in stitches (utility, heirloom, decorative)
- quilt guide and the built-in quilting stitches
- Stitch length and width control
- Electronic speed control
- Built in handle for carrying
- Lightweight
- One-step buttonholer
- Automatic bobbin winding system
- Drop in bobbin
- Twin needle
- Variable needle position capability
- Thread tension control
- Built-in thread cutter
- Light that illuminates sewing area
- Convertible sewing surface: flatbed to free arm
- Quick change presser feet
The Brother XL3750 also comes with instruction both in Spanish and English and a wide array of accessories (bobbins, seam ripper, needle set, cleaning brush, screwdriver, etc.). It carries a lengthy 25-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. You can read more about the features and view the Brother XL3750 on Amazon.
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Hello! My name is Alison and I started Sewing Machine Ratings over 10 years ago. Since then I’ve reviewed scores of sewing machines. Sewing has been a hobby for me since I was a young and I love to make my own clothing.