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Customers find the sewing machine easy to use and perfect for beginners. The instructions are clear, and the machine works well. They consider it a great value for the money. Many appreciate its looks and weight. However, some customers have mixed opinions on durability, stitch length, and threading difficulty.
Product Description
· Plastic · 17 UNIQUE BUILT-IN STITCHES: The sewing machine offers 17 built-in stitches, in addition to one 4-step auto-size buttonhole · JAM-RESISTANT, DROP-IN TOP BOBBIN: A convenient jam-resistant drop-in top bobbin allow for ease of use · VERSATILE FREE ARM: This free arm sewing machine is perfect for a wide range of everyday sewing projects, and users from beginners to advanced · UPPER THREAD TENSION CONTROL: Adjust the tension of your thread to avoid loose, puckered stitches · INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: The Brother RLX3817 17-Stitch Sewing Machine includes 4 sewing feet, bilingual instructional manual and CD
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Carrie BarnettReviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
Perfect standard machine. I have an multi use embroidery machine ITS BIG & heavy. I wanted a light weight pull out any where machine. Absolute amazing price and everything you would need starting out. Definitely recommend refurbished over new.
Ron WesdorpReviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
I am a widower who suddenly found himself in need of sewing skills. I considered sewing hems by hand, but I was pretty sure I'd hose that up. My wife had a machine, but I would need to go to technical school to learn how to run it. I saw this online, and for the price, I thought I would chance being able to work this one. The instructions on how to thread it are pretty clear. I struggled a bit to thread it, but that was due to my eyesight and no fault of the machine. Once I had it set up, I let it set for a while because I was afraid to try it in case it wouldn't work. Once I hit the foot pedal, I was pleasantly surprised! I don't imagine it could have run any smoother and the stitches were tight as could be. I will highly recommend this machine to anyone with beginner skills. I love mine!
KellF24Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
I owned a sewing machine before and I got rid of it a couple of years ago. I always found it very aggravating and confusing. I recently decided I needed to try again because my hand stitching looks like a child has done it. I only need to be able to repair and hem things on occasion, so I wanted to be economical. I wanted to find something that would be easy to deal with. This refurbished Brother machine (in aqua) turned out to be the perfect choice! All the parts were in the box, including the instruction manual. I did watch several videos online to get a close-up view for threading the machine, placing the bobbin, and getting started. Threading the machine was super easy! My first project was to hem a top that was too long. My first attempt had to be unpicked with a seam ripper, because it was not straight. After that, I got the hang of it. At one point, when I finished one side, the threads did not pull from the machine easily to be cut. I took the bobbin out and put it back in again (Very easy) and The problem was solved. For the material I was working on, I did end up changing the stitch settings for a closer stitch and changed the tension from a four to a five. After the shirt I repaired a pair of dress pants. I’m very happy with this purchase, and I have ordered a soft storage/ carry case for it. On a side note, I did not have to fill/ load a bobbin this time because I had bought a pack of bobbins in various colors after doublechecking that it fit this machine. The bobbins were the exact right size for the machine. So if you are a beginner or just someone who does repairs, this Brother model Is an excellent choice!
ValentineReviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
It's a good machine. Im a beginner and this is my first machine. It took me an hour or two to understand it but eventually I got it. Once I finished setting it up I started using the machine. However, the machine kept eating my fabric and I had a problem with the machine letting my thread go. I do with that it had more stitch options and the chance to change the stitch length however you wanted without the preset stitch lengths for the certain stitches. But for someones who's never used a machine before it's pretty good.
AshleyReviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
Arrived quickly and packaged like new with all the extra bits and instructions included. I went with the aqua which is adorable, and I know it doesn’t matter but hey, it looks good on my table. Machine is SUPER easy to set up, thread and go! So far I’ve tried it on several types of fabric and it doesn’t have any problems with jamming etc. I’m not a professional seamstress by ANY means, so this is a perfect small-scale, lightweight machine to do the repair work I need it for. Great buy, excellent price, and I like to buy refurbished if I can! So check, check and check!
Carter B.Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
Fantastic machine for the price. Used near me these sell for $140. Worked great to fix a bunch of pants I had ripped. Instructions are clear, I had never used a sewing machine before, but my only suggestion is I do not know when to use each kind of stitch pattern.
Ramon natalReviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
Play Video It looks and works brand new. No scratches, light works. Easy to thread, easy bobbin. I can’t say enough good things, I’ve used it for just two products but I haven’t encountered an issue. When it jams (used elastic bobbin) it so easy to fix it and just keep going. Sewed right through a thick suede material, with elastic, no issue. it’s very beautiful with the color and design. It’s fairly Light weight for a heavy duty machine! I’m really happy with it.
CarlosReviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
Se retraso mucho la entrega, a pesar de que le hice seguimiento por dos meses, consulté en la app y hablé con asesores de Amazon, quienes siempre me confirmaron la entrega a tiempo... en la fecha de entrega me dijeron que llegaría en dos meses más. Finalmente llego, tarde, pero un buen producto
saminaReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2024
What can I say... Just wow 👌 Beautiful
Joan MillerReviewed in Canada on January 22, 2020
This sewing machine was so easy to setup and start sewing. It is the perfect machine for beginners as well as those who need one for quick repairs and hems.
Yuyi Vence VillaseñorReviewed in Mexico on December 6, 2024
Tiene una n tamaño muy práctico y funcional al 100
Gret Mac DonaldReviewed in Canada on August 25, 2020
I liked this machine, sews well and is easy to use.
CarlaReviewed in Mexico on September 20, 2024
Llego en perfecto estado y completo, trae manual de instrucciones y es fácil de usar si es la primera vez que se usa una máquina de coser.