Getting Started with a Brother LX3817 sewing machine

UPDATED- Better closeups here • CLOSE UP Upper Thread...
Basic information about the $77 Brother LX3817. Unpacking, bobbin winding and threading the machine.
First stitches here • Brother LX3817 Straigh...
How to replace the needle video- • Replace Needle on Brot...

[@alyssadavis7656]

Did everyone just get sewing machines lmao also thank youuu

[@momdoesstuff]

Lol, I guess they did! And you are very welcome, thank you for watching! Here's another short video on how to replace the needle. I accidentally left this out of the first video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIO7hHWDbpybiZI

[@alyssadavis7656]

Thank youu your videos are really helpful and I’ll definitely check the other video out!

[@gumdropz1213]

Bro i just got one

[@alyssadavis7656]

@@gumdropz1213 literally me too

[@beepoop-9400]

Yes lmaooo

[@MrRawr2013]

I'm a dude an I realize a southern lady could teach me anything and I'd get the idea. Ty Ma'am.

[@momdoesstuff]

Aww, thank ya', sir ;)

[@charlieemilypuppet9966]

Lol same

[@charlieemilypuppet9966]

But not the dude part

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

I've noted on KZbin that several men have made videos about sewing a variety of projects (like masks), so you're in good company, dude! 🤠

[@gypsysoul86]

I took my grandmother & her sewing skills for granted. She passed before I was interested in sewing. I just wanna thank you for teaching me how to use my new machine.❤

[@momdoesstuff]

💕you’re so sweet! I’m so glad it helped you! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@rachaelschnitzler8531]

I got the sewing machine yesterday for Christmas 🎄 and I’m just nine this video helped so much thx

[@momdoesstuff]

Wonderful! I think I was about 9 when I started sewing! Have fun, just go slow, and watch your fingers :)

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

Practice on your machine like you would practice learning how to ride a bicycle. Your machine is simply a tool that helps you make new things and like every tool, a person learns how to best use it by taking their time 😊 You can even learn how it works on the inside and perhaps how to keep it clean and running well.

[@tall.as.the_trees]

It’s always the nice ladies who take their time to actually teach others. I was so confused and you helped me so much!!!

[@sophiastiles8681]

i just bought this machine to learn how to sew and i appreciate this “how to” more than you know!

[@ChantaeScruggs]

I’ve been hand stitching since I was a little girl and my grandma never got the chance to show me how to use any machines but this was incredibly helpful so thank you so much for doing this for people like me that need guidance!!!

[@destinyherges3204]

I agree! I learned how to hand sew as a little girl and now at 20 I'm trying to take on bigger projects and learn how to use basic machines. This video was so easy to follow!

[@sandybredberg4627]

I have had this sitting in the box for 4 months. When I opened it and scan through the manual I got overwhelmed, so I googled for an instructive video and yours popped up. I'm so glad because your video is easy to follow, with clear instructions and helpful tips. Rather then spend hours reading the manual, you got me started and ready to go in 20 minutes!! When I need help again I'll come right back to you!! Thanks so much.

[@momdoesstuff]

Awesome! I’m so glad it was helpful!! Thanks for watching 💕

[@sashanathalee]

I just got my machine about a month ago and every time I forget how to do something I come back and refer to this video! Thank you so much!

[@momdoesstuff]

I'm so glad it was helpful! I just made a new video on how to make a quilt if you'd like to check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3_RoKirn9WBoq8

[@mandycarter7094]

Hello. Out of necessity I recently purchased the Brother LX3817, because of my daughter-in-laws recommendation. Had never used a machine before. However, after 2 months I find it really easy to use for my sewing projects, and I have learned so much about other types of machines and sewing. Turns out the learning process is not as difficult, as I thought it would be. I have begun to look forward to using my little investment (almost) everyday. Only thing is I need to purchase some new material and a few extra needles. I have had a lot of fun learning a new skill at my age. Thank you so much for this video.

[@hummingbirdlady11]

Shop for Organ needles at wawak.com. Organ Needle Company makes the Brother and Janome needles that come packed with new machines.

[@mandycarter7094]

@@hummingbirdlady11 Thank you (with a wide smile). I will check it out a.s.a.p.

[@hummingbirdlady11]

@@mandycarter7094 You're very welcome. Actually, maybe you're ready for 100 bulk needle orders since sewing almost every day getting needles in bulk of 100 needles is very economical coming to 13 cents to 28 cents per needle. 100 of the same kind of needle sounds like a lot but if sewing every day and changing the needle after 5 hours of sewing goes through a lot of needles. In fact, even after just a few minutes of sewing through a Velcro patch, I change that needle (put it in the throw out needle/pin container). After a thread jam, change that needle even if it has just been put in. No headaches about changing needles often when not thinking about pitching a $1 or even 50 cents needle. This site has free shipping on Organ bulk needles at super prices for a variety of needle types. Be sure to click on Household Machine Needles (the ones with flat backs) My favorite brand is Organ Needles (like Brother, Janome and Juki sewing machine use). Important to Note: Brother LX 3817 and it's similar models (just different face colors) can NOT use a size 18 needle. Size 16 is the largest size it's engineered to use. Using a size 18 will cause stitch problems that mimic tension issues. ctsusa.com FREE shipping on bulk needle orders.

[@mandycarter7094]

@@hummingbirdlady11 I am so thankful for you right now! You have given me more information about needles than the instructions paper work that came with my machine...hahahahaha! Thank you.

[@hummingbirdlady11]

@@mandycarter7094 Thank you. I sure appreciate your comments. : ) As you become a wise sewing machine guru, pass on the info. LOL Although I don't have the Aqua LX3817A, I think the manual is the same as for my LX3817 (white with blue paisley). There's a Fabric, Thread and Needle Combinations chart on page 22. The largest size needle on that chart is a size 100/16 (100 is the European metric size # and 16 is the American size #). Since size 110/18 is omitted then that means it can not be used in this model sewing machine.

[@frickfrack7075]

I'm a visual learner and I knew as soon as I picked up that thick info packet I was screwed. Thank you for explaining everything in a more clear and concise way. I'm 33, I have always wanted a sewing machine, and my husband just got me one for my 33rd birthday :) I have about 2% experience with sewing machines,but i did make a pocket in my Highschool family and consumer science class (home ec) lol but lord that was nearly 20 years ago! I'm definitely subscribing so I can learn about all the ins and outs! Thanks again!

[@momdoesstuff]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@esiesi8635]

Just bought one today! When she said below $80 , you see how inflation has hit and I bought it for $88😂

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! You'll enjoy it, even if was a little higher :)

[@jessicaluney8329]

Plus tax 😂

[@Dani-bz7ez]

This is my THIRD time buying a machine and attempting to sew. And maam let me tell you, youre the reason I plan to continue this hobby. The instructions were confusing me SO much and your video explained really well. So many time Id get confused just trying to thread and get the string correctly then jut give up because the paper was frustrating.Thank you

[@autumnmceachern7303]

I have had this machine sitting in my closet for years and I finally have learned to use it. Thank you.

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! Have fun!

[@mollieluken4308]

Wow thank you so much. I’ve had this machine for a year but been too intimidated to get started. You made sense of so much. Can’t wait to get started now. I’d love to see more videos of you doing different sewing projects!

[@youtubin02]

You uploaded this video 10 months ago from today and 10 months later, it's still making using a sewing machine easier for beginners. Thank you, ma'am, and please continue to live out part of your purpose in this life by posting more helpful content :) #Blessings

[@momdoesstuff]

I never would have imagined it would remain relevant for this long! Thank you!

[@HeyJamieYvonne]

Thank you! I just got my machine for Christmas yesterday and I can not wait to get started!

[@momdoesstuff]

Oh yay! I know you will enjoy it!

[@RosemarieAdragna-Elliott]

Thank you so much! I was having so much trouble threading the bobbin - I was putting it through the wrong clip and just wouldn't work - when I saw exactly where it was supposed to be threaded in the bobbin case, it worked perfectly the first time! Thank you!!!!!

[@Godleymom]

Thank you. I’ve had this machine sitting out intimidates for months. I’m off for the next ten days and knew I needed to get it going.

[@robinwheatcraft6034]

Thanks for the tutorial! Just bought this machine & haven’t sewn anything for a long while. I’m excited to get started again!

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! Hope you have fun!

[@clairesizemore3583]

Thank you for teaching me what my mom couldn’t please adopt me

[@momdoesstuff]

Awww, you’re so sweet! I’m glad the video helped you 😘

[@lisaaugustine8476]

so far, all of the videos i’ve watched on how to get started on this machine made me want to give up, but this is the best one i’ve came across! i’m so motivated to get started! thank you so much :)

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! Just have fun and don't give up :)

[@traceyammons3517]

Thank you so much for doing this video on this machine which is the same one I purchased except it’s white. I have watched this awesome tutorial several times and went step by step with you and now I’m familiar with my machine and it’s not so intimidating. so now I can start sewing small projects and working my way up hopefully to bigger projects in the future…

[@WGail]

Thank you for this video!! I've not used a sewing machine in years. Always had grandma or mom around to help remind me of the steps. Definitely started coming back to me as I went through the steps. Much appreciated!

[@fomoly]

Got a brother for Christmas, this video helped a lot, thanks

[@momdoesstuff]

Congrats on the new machine! Thank you for watching and I'm glad it helped!

[@Tamariyae]

twinzies

[@lisagonzalez4064]

Just got my first machine for Christmas today & this video was so handy as a newbie!! Thank you so much & Merry Christmas :)

[@momdoesstuff]

How wonderful! I'm sure you will have a lot of fun using your new machine! Be sure and check out this video about how to change the needles. I left that out of this video :( kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIO7hHWDbpybiZI

[@ashaheather]

Thank you so much for this great video, as well as the others you posted on this machine. You gave me the confidence to finally get started after buying the machine almost 2 years ago. Please keep making helpful videos!

[@RockJustLiving]

Just purchased this machine. Your video was very helpful with the bobbin. Thanks a bunch 🫶🏽

[@jumpstartfamily]

Thank you so much for this guide. I am over here crying with excitement. I am planning sewing some baby blankets.

[@momdoesstuff]

How awesome! I just made a video about making rag quilts if you want to check that out :) Thanks for watching!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3_RoKirn9WBoq8

[@bhaktinagasuru8807]

That's a very detailed demo. Just bought this machine and hopefully I should be able to use it by following your demo.

[@momdoesstuff]

I hope you enjoy your new machine!

[@bhaktinagasuru8807]

@@momdoesstuff will use it tomorrow and update here 🙂

[@jessicaowens836]

Thank you so very much for this very detailed tutorial, I was really struggling with getting mine started and I do believe that this will help me tremendously.

[@bbay1977]

Thanks for the video. I bought my machine a year ago and I'm just now pulling it out of the box. I knew I was going to need it one day and box it from the store to have when i did need it. I haven't used one since i was in 8th grade and that was in the 80's lol.

[@bris3516]

Thank you to my southern mommas teaching me the way

[@momdoesstuff]

Lol, you are very welcome! Thanks for watching☺️

[@destinyherges3204]

Thank you so much for this video! I learned to hand sew as a little girl but was never taught on a machine. At 20 I have bought my first machine and spent over an hour fiddling with it last night with the book. This video was so helpful. Can't wait to get home and work on it with you as a guide!

[@momdoesstuff]

YAY! I know you will enjoy sewing!

[@user-ms7yi8tf2l]

So very helpful!!! I haven’t used a sewing machine since I was 9 and had a Holly Hobby one and I followed along just fine. Didn’t think I’d get the needle threaded but I did! THANK YOU!!

[@momdoesstuff]

Ahhhh, the Holly Hobby machine! I had one too!

[@valeriediaz6199]

This is by far the best tutorial! I didn't have a clue. I love how you let us see close up. Thank you so very much!!

[@alexryan7939]

Thank you so much! I felt like my mom was teaching me how to set it up. She doesn’t know how to sew haha I’m starting tonight and greatly appreciate you walking through each step. Very easy to follow and incredibly helpful!

[@leftybelle5211]

My grandmother taught me but after years of not sewing I forgot everything I learned

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

The absolute best memories I had with my mother was when she would sew the most beautiful outfits for me. I would buy an outfits from the mall and she would recreate it to a much higher quality and then I would get my money back. I wish I had asked her to teacher me, but I was only her mannequin😂 I bought a sewing machine around 1992-93 and the front-loading bobbin kept jamming up. I only made a vest and then a co-worker asked if she could borrow it, and I never saw my machine again. Now 30 years later I'm about to buy this machine from Walmart for only just $88.

[@GrannyV0115]

Sad

[@aweashley]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed to help me get started with my machine. I found that the bobbin winder just didn't work well enough to keep my bottom thread from tangling, so I've ordered some prewound ones from Amazon to try. Your instructions were very straight forward with no fuss. I appreciate this video a lot!

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! I'm so glad it helped you!

[@user-kd3qd9ti5v]

Thank you so much, I had mines threaded wrong. You’re the only one I found so far who threads it this way, the correct way.

[@momdoesstuff]

Awesome! I’m so glad the video was helpful!

[@domdrury]

This helped me so so much. I am brand new to sewing and wanted to hem my pants so they actually fit. The bobby thing was messing me up so bad and you saved me! You're awesome and thank you!

[@momdoesstuff]

Aww, I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@YoDemonsItsMeYaBoi]

Omg I was so intimidated while shopping for a sewing machine and I am beyond greatful I purchased this one because of you!

[@robscott8014]

My family is growing and we really needed a machine. Day 1 today and this video helped me out. Thanks a ton!

[@marlenemaise5351]

Just bought this sewing machine am excited to get started thank you for the video

[@momdoesstuff]

Thank for watching! I know you will have fun!

[@T.H.G.761]

Hi I was thinking about buying this to keep me from boredom. Was it difficult learning on this machine, was it worth it? Any tips?

[@bandekhuda9021]

This was the Best and easy to follow instruction. My first time ever working with a sweing machine and I did it all the way to a straight stich with you. THANK YOU! 🙏

[@momdoesstuff]

Awesome! I’m so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching😊

[@kelseyorlando7491]

Thank you so much I just got this machine as a gift and I could not for the life of me figure out how to use it as I am new to sewing. This was very helpful by the way

[@nerdandlace]

Thank you so much for this. I've been looking to upgrade my machine. I know you mentioned this is a beginner machine but it looks pretty solid. It does a lot of what the advance machines do.

[@elizabethhawkins7161]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!! I was looking for some way to shift my needle since it was on the left! Thank you, thank you!!

[@momdoesstuff]

You are so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@ReeshDolo]

I just got a dress for a wedding and I want it to go from cap sleeves to long sleeves and I’m getting a sewing machine tomorrow so this helps so much lol

[@nazaraki]

Thank you so much for your video! I recently decided to get into sewing, and my mom got me this machine for Christmas...and I ended up feeling too intimidated to actually start learning for months😅. Your video was very clear and easy to follow, and I'm excited again to start sewing❤

[@2meHome]

perfect.. just what I needed to start back up sewing again.. it's been over 20 years since I picked up a machine and this helped with the basics of using one. Thanks!!

[@momdoesstuff]

You’re so welcome! Have fun😊

[@briannaallen9858]

Thank you so much for this!! It helped me more than the directions did!

[@o-rini-shii9894]

Saaaaaaame.

[@thelifeofaberry]

Yes this video was in depth and helpful and explain what that number dial was for.

[@momdoesstuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@ricajones8970]

Thank you for this, you explained the initial start up beautifully. I'm new to sewing and you were reassuring. Looking forward to future posts🙂

[@momdoesstuff]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I just made a new one on making a quilt if you'd like to check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3_RoKirn9WBoq8

[@nayelisolis4567]

Thank you so much! I just bought this today, the other one I had is 13 years old. Just wanted a quick review and this was perfect!

[@andyoumg5543]

Thank you so much this was so helpful my mom got one of these for Christmas & needed help getting started but with the help of this video she was sewing in no time!

[@ploshu4596]

Omg same! I'm using felt to start off

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! I bet she’s having fun!

[@momdoesstuff]

Oh, yay! Felt is a good fabric to use!

[@momdoesstuff]

You can also use paper to practice on!

[@bquintana80]

Haven't used a sewing machine since idk when lol recently got a sewing machine and this video helped me out a lot!!! Thanks 😊 now I'm sewing away!!

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@PrincessnerraTV]

I bought this sewing machine yesterday at Walmart . I was so surprised, It was the only one on the shelf! I had been wanting one for a while now. The last time I used one was in middle school.😊 I can’t wait to get started with mine! I would love to see how you sew face masks . Thank You for this video! 💕

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! I know you will enjoy this! I think I will do a video on masks!

[@sleepyfacedangel]

I haven't sewn with a machine since I was a teenager 20 something years ago. I got this little machine to make facemask & for other simple projects. Thank you for the easy to follow step up & basics... It's all coming back to me now! Bless you... ❤️

[@712Candycane]

thank you for such a detailed explanation!

[@momdoesstuff]

You are so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@sheriburghart4263]

Thank you so much. You made it so easy to understand.

[@momdoesstuff]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@miriamteriipaia1139]

My husband got me this one for Mothers day! You were really helpful and easy to follow along. I want to make my own vintage clothing with a bit of Modern Fashion. Yes please let me know when you make the next one. I want to learn how to learn more!! :)

[@kaylapablo7093]

this video was extremely helpful, thank you so much. I bought this machine wanting to learn to sew, and you made it seem way less intimidating . Thank you !!! I feel less worried about the machine and excited to start learning !

[@momdoesstuff]

Wonderful! Don't worry, it's pretty difficult to break a sewing machine these days. You'd have to really try lol :) Just have fun!

[@lyndsiedavis4490]

oh this is the perfect video I was lookin for!!! thank you so much for your time and energy!!! you're a blessing!!!!!!!!

[@lyndsiedavis4490]

so nice to hear someone explain what I need in a way I can understand ♡

[@faybrown2634]

Thank you so much i was so confused about my new machine

[@momdoesstuff]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@EmelyD28]

super helpful! I just bought this machine and i'm so thankful for this video since I had no idea how to use it!

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@ActsChapter2BaptismSAVESyou]

You made such a helpful and thorough tutorial on machine set up! Thankyou! I recently got this machine, setting it up today I realized it’s been 10 years since I’ve seen and I definitely needed this! 🤗💗🌺🌻😌

[@momdoesstuff]

Awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@diane320]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped me a lot. Godbless you! , : )

[@momdoesstuff]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad it helped.

[@juliawhiteley9231]

You're instructions were so clear, very helpful!

[@momdoesstuff]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed them!

[@amandajarrett1232]

Very detailed and clear. Thank you!

[@theoldeststoner3977]

Thank you for this series. I bought this machine 2 years ago and never started it, today i got thread and will start today. Great content.

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! And don’t feel like the only one. I’ve got a serger sitting on the shelf that needs to be dealt with 🤣

[@prettygalco4072]

Thank you ! I’ve had this sewing machine for a little over a year. I bought it to make wigs but I couldn’t get it going, this helped me so much! Lol I’ve watched a ton of other videos!!

[@momdoesstuff]

Yay! I'm so glad it helped get you going!

[@asistersviewwjennpresident5161]

Your information is good but the position of your hand blocks vision on things you're trying to show and your camera's not close enough. I really needed this kind of help but I really couldn't tell what you were doing when you put your hand in front of what you're actually talking. About thanks anyway

[@marlenelindsay]

Try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zni9an56edB1Y6s

[@danielandcolton3073]

I thought you did a great job.. it really helped me with mine to get started.

[@adamross9946]

Hello, Thanks for this tutorial. I'm just getting back into sewing and like you said, this machine is great for $80.00. Anyway, I was having trouble getting the thread, needle and bobbing set up and this video was perfect. Thanks for taking the time and for making sure we could see things up close. Best regards to you.

[@momdoesstuff]

Awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching :)

[@melaniemiddleton417]

After you put the bobbin on and push to the right you have to turn it clockwise until it is in place. It will then wrap the thread evenly.

[@momdoesstuff]

I’ll have to try that! Thanks!

[@tyeshahunley9782]

I love your instruction. Omg you saved me now I am ready to try and sew.

[@momdoesstuff]

I'm so glad you liked it! I just put up a project video if you want to try a Raggy Edged quilt :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3_RoKirn9WBoq8

[@gratefulmomma4278]

I can't thank enough for the little tutorial instructional video!!! I just purchased the brother 3817 at Walmart. I have not sewn in years and this was such a great reminder video to get my sewing adventures started back up!! 🪡🧵📍👏👏👏 Thank you sooo much!!!! 🙏

[@ashelyjean-baptiste7712]

Very very very helpful, explained thoroughly! Thank you to this lady ❤️

[@shoppingwithsheila_5044]

This is a very helpful video. Thank you sooo much!!

[@GrammaPatriot]

Thank you for the video, very helpful. Do you know if my Ball Point needle from my Brother Project Runway will be compatible with my Brother LX3817A? I would love to see you sew a stretchy knit fabric....I'm wanting to make some Gator masks for my Grandchildren. Thank you so much.

[@momdoesstuff]

Should work just fine :)

[@justjanice]

Thank you for making this video. Just watched it last night to learn how to thread my new machine.

[@rebekahcarpenter7555]

This video was so helpful! Just bought this machine as my first one and it worked on the first try - followed all the steps. Thank you!

[@momdoesstuff]

You are so welcome! I’m glad it helped you out 🤗

[@goldensilenced]

Would you say this is decent for denim or curtain material? Also is this good for stretch fabric? Definitely interested in getting this one.

[@momdoesstuff]

I think it would be fine with thicker fabrics, just be sure to use a denim needle, which is just a stronger needle. I don't have a lot of luck with stretch material on any machine LOL. I just don't have the patience I guess.

[@pranjaliwattamwar4473]

This is really useful video Thank you My question is I have same machine but my stitches are not coming properly it’s stitches for little bit again it’s not And my niddle is not picking up bobbing thread Can you please help

[@momdoesstuff]

I’m so sorry you are having trouble! Might be a bent needle. Try a fresh needle and see if that helps

[@pranjaliwattamwar4473]

@@momdoesstuff Thank you for your reply I checked and my needle position was wrong I changed it and now it’s working fine . Thanks again

[@qso3566]

Thanks for this helpful, step-by-step tutorial! I recently purchased this machine and am anxious to start working with it. :)

[@momdoesstuff]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@shaeshareece842]

Your video was sooo helpful I said here for a whole hour just lost!!!! Thank you so much for making things so much easier❤ now I can get back to making my garments

[@roberthennessy8138]

One thing at the end that you did, but didn't mention it is you quickly turned the take up lever all the way up before you resumed sewing the second stitch. I know that on my Brother (different model) if I don't do that whenever starting to sew again, it breaks the thread and I have to start over. When I first started sewing, no one could tell me why my thread was breaking every time I restarted after cutting thread and somehow I figured it out. I even took the machine into a sewing repair shop and they couldn't tell me, probably because it's considered so basic that everyone is supposed to know it, but I didn't, so you might point that out. The other thing I have to do is push both upper and lower threads towards the rear of my machine when I restart or the thread breaks or piles up.

[@momdoesstuff]

Excellent point. Thanks!

[@sydneyganyon7094]

This may solve my problem! Thank you for the video & comment

[@krisb8130]

Why is my bottom thread cutting as well? I have to re do it Everytime.

[@krittlebits]

Omg YOU taught me how to thread my first sewing machine❤ thank you so much!

[@sherylbuchanan7046]

You explained this so clearly. I’ve been sewing for years but didn’t know some of the little hints that you showed me. I thank you for that. Now my thread won’t get tangled in the bobbin so easily. Thanks.

[@momdoesstuff]

Awesome! I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@melissajensen4901]

Thank you for this! I bought one of these machines at a consignment store and it didn't come with a manual. I'm having a hard time finding the manual online. Does anyone here know how to find it?

[@momdoesstuff]

support.brother.com/g/b/manualtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_lx3817eus Hope that helps!

[@kellyfranks1242]

I just got my sowing machine that is the same as yours

[@momdoesstuff]

Awesome! I know you will enjoy it! Be sure and watch this video about how to replace the needle. I accidentally left it out of the first video :( kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIO7hHWDbpybiZI

[@uuuuuuuuiiiiiii]

Thanks so much I just got this machine, it’s my first one so your instructions were so helpful

[@marallafshari8717]

Very helpful, thanks for video! I'm learning and just getting started during this quarantine.

[@danlevine2584]

I just purchased this Brother LX3817 from Walmart a few days ago. I was shocked when I opened the box. There was no paperwork what so ever. No manual, no manufacture warranty information, no nothing. All that was in the box was the sewing machine it's self. That's it. My first thought was, This must be a return that was placed back on the shelf. I was getting ready to return this to Walmart. Then, I decided to try it out to see if it works. I learned this is a fantastic machine for the price. Works great!. I'm Still in shock with the question, where is the manual and all the extra that was supposed to come with it? How many ran into this issue?

[@momdoesstuff]

Brother has great customer service. Just call or email and they will send you the missing accessories. Hope you are enjoying your machine!

[@bethg.5611]

There's a KZbin video on operating a brother machine.

[@Bellz_taylors...version13]

THIS IS THE EXACT ONE I HAVE

[@draacu]

This video was extremely informative and any time I forget something simple, I come back to this one. Aside from the visual, she explains well enough for me to understand and follow along! Props to her for this thorough, step by step video! I also have this exact sewing machine! I prefer hand stitching, but sometimes the machine helps the process run faster

[@momdoesstuff]

@@draacu Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@TheGeekyBanana]

I got this machine Last year for my birthday and I haven’t used it yet, I used to sew with my mom on her old machine but I haven’t ever learned how to use a machine myself. Thanks for the video, I’m going to learn how to sew all kinds of magnificent things! 💜💜

[@momdoesstuff]

Yes! I know you will enjoy it!

[@terrylong2211]

Thank you for your awesome tutorial! My daughter gave me this machine for Mother's Day today and I've just watched your video and followed along doing each step with you on it! Now, I'm ready to refresh what I used to know, teach my daughter to sew, and both of us keep learning more and more! Looking forward to enjoying the fun and satisfaction I remember from sewing years ago! Thank you again!! Happy Mother's Day to you!

[@momdoesstuff]

Awww, how sweet! I hope you have many hours of fun and bonding with your daughter!

[@liz_Moore]

Hello! So mine looks good from the front but when I went to turn it around (when it was done) the back and REALLY messy and bad looking :/

[@liz_Moore]

And it’s the stitching, forgot to say

[@momdoesstuff]

If it's on the top, it's usually the bobbin that's the problem. If it's on the bottom, it's usually a problem with top threading. The first thing I always do is take all the thread out and rethread. Sometimes it doesn't get situated in the thread guides just right.

[@sarahhunt2376]

Just bought mine for $89. Hello, inflation!

[@momdoesstuff]

😭I do love this machine, though. Well worth $89 😀

[@MrFuzziiWuzzii]

65 on aliexpress

[@IvyHeartWCUE]

Yea lol 😂

[@GrannyV0115]

You love it for ages to come! They’re great!