Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Brother Sewing Machine, ST371HD, 37 Built-in Stitches, 6 Included Sewing Feet, Free Arm Option

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Perfect machine! Beginner or Advanced.

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022

I am so happy with this machine. First of all the instruction manual is the best one I have seen for any product for decades. It's very detailed and I highly recommend you read it first. It has very good tips in it. Secondly, the threading patterns are printed right on the machine! And it has a needle threader right there. Threading the needle is super easy. So is winding a new bobbin, flawless. Thirdly, I've already made several things of different weights, including lightweight cottons, mending bath towels and working with upholstery materials, and I haven't had a single problem with the thread knotting/bunching up. The foot pedal is fine, medium weight/duty. Everything I sew, I am so happy this is the machine I bought. This Brother ST371HD sews like a charm. Great for beginner or advanced sewers. I love it.

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Ann

It works well and will do what I need it too.

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024

It will sew denim and thicker materials, my husband is hard on denim and seems to need a lot of repairs. I was disappointed that it was missing one of the feet, the cleaning brush and seam ripper. Besides that it will do what I need. I do like brother machines.

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JWilkinson

Perfect machine! Beginner or Advanced.

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

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Katherine

High Expectations

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2020

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

I can’t fully review the mechanics of the Brother ST371HD sewing machine because I received it yesterday. After I use the machine for a while, I will add to my review.

The reason I’m doing a review before using the machine is to express my amazement regarding the FAST delivery of the sewing machine. I ordered the sewing machine on a Wednesday & received it early morning on the following Friday! (yesterday). I live in a rural area & I allow a week or more for my “many” amazon deliveries. This delivery was a pleasant surprise. Good Job UPS & Good Job Brother Sewing Machine Seller!

I do want to say that I did research before purchasing this sewing machine. This is my 2nd Brother Sewing Machine. I purchased my first Brother Sewing Machine in 1975. I used it until it broke in 2013. I loved that machine! It was dependable & easy to use. I don’t sew a lot but I sew enough crafty & mending projects to warrant owning a sewing machine. My mother & my grandmother were Great seamstress. They made their own clothes plus mine & my siblings. I learned to sew from them, mainly from my grandmother.

One thing I do want to say is that in the QUESTIONS area for this sewing machine description, several people ask which compatible sewing machine case to buy. Brother answers with a “recommended” case. When comparing the size of the Brother sewing machine with the “recommended” case, the width of the Brother Sewing Machine is more than the width of the “recommended” case. I asked a QUESTION regarding the width discrepancy & received an answer from Brother saying there is no “recommended” case for this particular Brother model. I did find & ordered a Sewing Machine Case with larger measurements than the Sewing Machine so I hope that case works for my lifetime with my new Brother Sewing Machine.

Also when doing research, I found a similar but slightly better Brother Sewing Machine. However, the other Brother Model was not available or was out of stock at all the bigger well known shopping chains, to include Amazon. That Brother Sewing Machine model is ST531HD. It’s a few dollars more & has a few more features than my Brother ST371HD (ST = Strong & Tough, 37 stitches, & HD = Heavy Duty).

Of note is that when my almost 40-year-old 1975 Brother Sewing Machine broke, I replaced it with a comparable Singer Sewing Machine. I think it was Singer’s Anniversary Model for that year? After several attempts at trying to learn how to use it, I gave up because it was too complicated for me. It’s brand new sitting in a closet for the last 7 years.

After I use my Brother sewing machine, I will update my review.

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Paula Goodnow

Great basic machine

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

I am a seamstress who has used $90 Brothers for many years but they had a hard time sewing hems on jeans. Time for an upgrade but wanted to stay with Brother bc I already have so many presser feet and didn't want a learning curve with a new brand. This heavier duty machine handles jeans and other heavy fabrics easily. My only complaint is the needle threading mechanism sticks and I can't thread "sheer" needles with it. The plastic part that goes around the needle sticks and bends the sheer needles. The only other glitch is the thread loop right above the needle is sharp and cuts the thread if I'm not super careful while threading. Otherwise I'm happy with this machine

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Comforter

Good machine for the price

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

Bought to replace my expensive Brother embroidery/sewing machine. Christmas quilts needed to be completed now. It is doing a very good job. It came with a cd of instructions. My new computer does not have a cd/dvd slot. It also had a printed manual, with tiny illustrations. Finally found a you tube video. My only complaint is the needle threader. It is completely awkward to use. My finger is still near bleeding from my accident, trying to use it. With your left hand you must pull it down, while your right hand takes the thread from in front of the needle, to the left, to catch on the threader, holding the thread taut, as you engage the threader to pull thread thru needle. And it’s not like I’ve never used a similar threader. Also, when you finish stitching, there is no automatic thread cutter. You must pull it up to (halfway up) left side of machine. (Easier to just use scissors). But I’m comparing a $180 machine to a $2000 one. It is sturdy and is doing a good job completing my sewing projects. I WOULD recommend it.

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John Smith

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

This is great for beginners or professionals. I purchased to hem over 30 pairs of jeans and has worked flawlessly.

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sher

sews through 4 layers of canvas cloth

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

I sold or returned 2 Singer so-called heavy duty sewing machines, the 4411, and 4452, because they did not sew through heavier fabrics at all. The 4452 got really loud with 3 layers of flannel, even with a size 16 needle, and 2 layers of denim. I tested this Brother as soon as I got it. Really pay attention to the instructions while setting up and testing. Manual, quick guide and cd are included. I sewed through 6 layers of muslin and 4 layers of heavier canvas (straight and zig zag stitches) with no trouble at all, no loud noise, what a relief. If it lasts a long time, I'm a very happy sewer. The price is also great for what this Brother can do.

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Carla

what a workhorse! rope baskets, leather, etc

Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

What a gem for the price. Not fancy. Tough.
I am able to sew through 1/4" DENSE rope, wrapped in fabric (with a fresh denim needle).
When the going gets tough, you can just use the hand dial to finesse the needle through the material.
(My expensive quilting machine came to an emergency stop when trying to sew through the same stuff.)

The max width for zigzag stitching is 7mm which is great! Some only go to 5mm.

(same bobbin size as other Brother and Babylock machines)

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Dav

Machine à coudre

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

I am really satisfied with my purchase, this code machine is really nice to use and not too bulky

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DeVanique Riley

Great machine

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

This is my first sewing machine and I like it so far. I’ve been using it in sewing class and have created a couple easy projects. My only downside is that I did not get a manual or DVD as stated. Other than that, I’ve been using YouTube to help me understand each of the stitches. I’ve bought a suitcase for my machine so it’s easy to carry and I think the price is reasonable.

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Cassie B

Love this

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024

Style: ST371HDVerified Purchase

I just got this sewing machine.. I have the Brother SE1900 Sewing/Embroidery which is great I learned how to sew on this machine.. I have been eyeballing this machine for a few months talking myself into and out of buying it a few times.. I am so happy with this machine. I gave it four stars because I don;t seem to have the same features that where listed.. Exp: In the videos to switch the the decorative stitches you are to put the dial in SS mode. Mine does not have that which is strange but I am still leaning the machine and will hopefully learn how to switch between the stitches..Other than that I love it..

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