Brother SM3701 37-Stitch Free Arm Sewing Machine

This is a small footprint sewing machine that's pretty easy to learn and use, even for beginners. It has much more to offer than basic sewing machines at a lower price than similar machines, but is much more user-friendly than a more elaborate machine, even some of the other Brother machines. It has plenty of stitches to choose from and a bigger top plate that gives you more working space, especially when making a flat object, but you can remove it to use the free-arm, such as for hemming pants or sewing cuffs or curved pieces. I don't find the threader to be efficient, but that may be my old eyes talking. Overall, it's a sweet little machine.

This Brother sewing machine is sturdy and reliable. It’s not exactly compact, but it’s a good size for a solid workspace without being too bulky. The stitch quality is great, and it handles thicker fabrics without issues. Threading it is simple, which makes it beginner-friendly, but it still has the power and precision for more advanced projects. Also a nice option if you’re thinking of gifting a sewing machine to someone starting out. Great value and well-built.

I knew I would be doing a project as soon as it came because sometimes there are issues and you have to send them back and get the replacement. I wasn't going to miss any return windows. I sewed a belly bag and a fabric wallet with several layers and credit card slots. No issues. I'd keep sewing if it wasn't 1am. I am very happy with this. My brother quilting machine is also still going strong. I bought this becuase the black friday sale said it was light weight at 12 pounds and my brother quilting machine is a 19.5 pound boat. But dependable. Well, 12 pounds is still too heavy to be tote-able so this will remain on my sewing table. It's a pleasure to use as is my quilting machine. This can take the 8 presser feet from my brother quilting machine. And, I have a backup if either fails. A+. Glad I bought. At $112 it's well worth it.

I learned how to sew in Jr. Hi., many years ago, in the days when most of us girls made many of our own clothes. Today, fabric and patterns are so expensive that it's not practical, anymore. These days, most of my sewing is mending, altering or refashioning, so I don't really need a very expensive fancy machine. My computerized Singer One broke and having it repaired is so costly that replacing it made more sense. This is my first Brother machine and I must say, I'm impressed, I received the machine yesterday, opened and set it up today,to ensure that everything worked. There will be a bit of a learning curve to use the needle threader, etc. but, thus far, I'm very pleased with my choice. I've now used this machine a few times so I have a better perspective of it's quality. The machine is solid, has more stitches than I will ever use and the motor seems strong enough for most home sewing projects. The one thing that I'm not fond of is the bobbin design. On mine, I can't remove the little plastic bobbin case cover without a tool and need a tool again to catch the thread on the hook. So my solution will be to change thread color as seldom as possible.

So easy to use! I’m a beginner and was able to set it up and start sewing in no time. The stitches are neat and the machine itself is lightweight and not so bulky. Highly recommend for anyone starting out.

Been sewing for a long time, and recently got myself this new sewing machine. And I absolutely love it. It runs so smoothly and is not as loud as my old machine. It’s heavy enough to stay in place, and is a sturdy build. It’s easy to thread needle is a plus. And it fits right into the sewing machine bag for storage, with room to spare. It’s easy to move from one area to another, not extremely heavy. I am pleased with this design and purchase.

Love my Brother machine. I had a Brother for 25 plus years,, that was showing too much wear. So glad I got this one. Simple to use easy on the budget.

What can I say? I love this machine. I have a couple of machines with all the bells and whistles, but this machine is my favorite out of all the 8 machines I have and the 2 old ones I gave away years ago. The sm 3701 lets me do what I want most and that is sew, I don't have to go through a bunch of setting just to find out that stitch isn't the one I am looking for. I like that it is so simple and reminds me of the old days when I use to sew for hours at a time. The sm 3701 has beautiful stitches and it is light weight, I can sew just about anywhere, even outside. I love that the sm 3701 is easy to thread like my other machines and has enough stitch setting to keep me happy. I have my sew-jo back!

Excellent

Me gusta porque es muy buena marca y tiene muchas puntadas

Llegó a tiempo y funciona como yo esperaba 👍

Love this machine! Had to replace the "J" foot to an older style, but that's just preference. Very easy to handle.

I tried a few of the many features. It works perfectly! Already after a longer work I will bring something more concrete.