The Brother XQ 3700 sewing machine is ideal for experienced seamstresses who like to design home textiles themselves, as well as for sewing clothes. Thanks to the simple operation, working with this sewing machine is no problem even for beginners. The age of the respective seamstress does not play a decisive role here.
What is the scope of delivery?
In addition to the instruction manual on a DVD and the sewing machine XQ 3700 there are some accessories included in the delivery. In detail it concerns a cover, a foot pedal, button sewing foot, buttonhole foot, a set of needles, a presser foot, a zipper foot, additional bobbins, a stuffing plate as well as an oval screwdriver. We award 3.5 of 5 stars.
Which functions are offered?
The Brother has a good equipment with its different stitch types. With the help of an existing stitch width and length regulator, all basic stitches can be changed as desired. This makes the more variations possible. The maximum stitch width is 5 mm, whereas the maximum stitch length is 4 mm. Stitches are selected by means of a wheel. All stitches are explained in detail in the instruction manual on a DVD. Furthermore, this sewing machine also has a one-step automatic buttonhole machine. Depending on the material it is possible to use the working surface or, after removing the accessory box from the slide-on table, the free arm. Open as well as closed fabrics can thus be perfectly processed. We award 4 of 5 stars.
How is the handling?
This sewing machine is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced users. The operation of the Brother is kept simple, users report on the Internet. Extensive accessories round off the equipment. Threading is just as easy with the existing threading aid, the story goes on. The machine’s fast-winding system is a significant facilitation. According to the manufacturer, changing the presser foot is done with just one hand movement. In order to guarantee neat seams, the speed of the foot control can be continuously adjusted. This is especially advantageous for newcomers. The length and width of the stitches as well as the thread tension can be adjusted by wheel according to the seamstress’ needs. We award 4 out of 5 stars.
How is the processing?
The XQ 3700 is a traditional sewing machine with a metal housing. Therefore it is very robust. We award 4.5 of 5 stars.
Price/Performance
For a price of 199 Euros, the XQ 3700 offers an outstanding performance that is especially appreciated by sewing novices. The free accessories enable the seamstress to start with smaller jobs immediately. We award 4 out of 5 stars.
What is the conclusion?
If you decide to buy a new sewing machine but do not have a lot of space, this compact machine is the right choice. Extensive accessories ensure a quick start. The use of LED lights makes for pleasant, glare-free working. The Brother XQ 3700 model is equally suitable for inexperienced and advanced seamstresses. We award a total of 4 out of 5 stars based on customer opinions and product description. At Amazon we currently find 35 customer reviews, which award 4.3 stars on average.