Introduction of My Sewing Machine-Brother XL 3750. Beginners sewing tips!

[@candulagirl7817]

Memories are made of this! Thank you Jeri-Ann for the instructional video where I could nod & think I remember that! Know that they have modern features on models today but it was great seeing in real time all the zigzag stitches that are available. Couple of stories from my stitching past. in Jr.HS, when I brought up my apron that I was constructing to the instructor for approval she said, "Do you know what is wrong with it?" Sheepishly gestured with my head turning from side-to-side.."No." She replied, "How do you expect to put your hand in the pocket?" Immediately took the apron, returned to my seat & feverishly removed the stitches from the pocket opening. Many yrs. later I was determined to have a positive experience with sewing. I made several dresses, vests, slacks & even some little dresses for my niece. Sewing came in handy to make curtains & to mend too. Do you have a monogram feature on your machine? And if so do you use it? What do you enjoy doing most with your sewing machine?

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Thank you girl, that is a great story. I can see you trying to get your hand in there. I don’t have a monogram feature but told Jim that that was my next machine! Lol. I love making gifts for my family, curtains and pillow coverings. Thanks for the love and for the great questions.

[@itzamee6941]

Thank you so much. I started from the beginning , even used a new bobbin. IT WORKED. My hem line is not too straight but that's OK. I'll be practicing more now. Thanks again for your time and help.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

You are so very welcome Itza! I’m so glad I can help

[@t1w1y]

Thank you for this incredibly helpful video! I just bought my first sewing machine today and I’m so excited!

[@TankGirl89]

I have this exact model and this really helped me out thank you 😊

[@pennyproper4575]

Brother is the only sewing machine I will use... LOVE mine ... had singer's, Kenmore didn't care for them.. enjoy your brother... Happy sewing

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Thank you Penny! Great review!!

[@brittanyhenry9955]

Thank you so much for the post. I could really use your assist with sewing my son’s patch on his scout shirt. I’m super new. And have the exact same machine model.

[@cathyjeudevine447]

I just got a Brother sewing machine for Christmas my other had die. I thinking using it tomorrow because I want to make a little tote/handbag to use my purse is breaking. Tfs. 😊 Have a blessed day.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

You are so very welcome Cathy! I’m glad I could motivate you! Thanks for the love and for sharing!

[@johntheother]

Thanks for this, I used your video to learn how to thread a brother xl-3510 machine - which ive just used to sew 4 face masks from vacuum cleaner bags.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Oh yay. I’m glad I could help!

[@Carolinagirl1028]

Thanks for this video! I have had my Brother XL 3750 machine for close to 7 or 8 years. Never could figure out how to thread it so I'm thrilled to see a tutorial. I, like others, am trying to learn so I can sew some masks. I do have a question, I don't see my bobbin (I may have lost it) is it a necessity? If so I will try to order one, you said it had to be for our specific machine, correct? I wanted to first see if I had to have it or if I could possibly thread it without it. Thanks for all your help!!!

[@lizfletcher7056]

Congrats on the new machine. I also just got a new brother and so far I love it. I have never had one with the needle threaded before so it took me a few tries to get it, its quicker to do it myself but I had to try it. I would love to see sewing videos you are so good at explaining things. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

You are so very welcome Liz. Thanks for the love.

[@neuf350z3]

Thanks for this video! I’m new to sewing and got this machine recently and struggled to get the bobbin set up. This definitely helped!

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Oh yay!!! You are so very welcome Hallo! Thank you for watching.

[@itzamee6941]

I also have the XL3750, but dont I understand what I'm doing wrong in the threading. Thread keeps on breaking at the silver arm that goes up and down, also when I think I'm sewing the under stiches are tangled and long. I am a beginner with my first machine and just trying to hem a pair of jeans using size 16 needle.I put all dials and knobs on number2. Any suggestions or advice? Thank you, great video. Have just subscribed maybe I'll learn, all I want to do is sew a straight line for jeans I'll be using only at home.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Loose bottom threads are your tension which is hard to adjust by yourself, well I found it that way anyway. When your threading machine make sure you don’t go through those two desks before you go in the arm. Those two discs at the top are only four winding the bobbin. If you go through them while threading your machine it will hold the thread too tight and snap. Without seeing your machine it’s hard to determine exactly what else could be wrong with it. Let me know if this helps! Best of luck and thank you for watching!

[@marywarner4507]

Good tutorial for even a beginner you explain things is such an easy-to-use way! Hope you have a great day!

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Oh Thank you Mary! I’m glad I could come across understandably. Thanks for the love.

[@azjade3927]

Thank you... my boyfriend just came home with this machine. He was so proud of himself that he selected a good gift for me to replace my old Brother (which still works). He heard me complaining about my machine, and got me a new one. Awwwwwww.

[@blackhole3432]

out of context this comment is hilarious

[@isarodriguez4674]

This was an amazing tutorial! I've had a sewing machine for ages and am just now learning how to properly use it. This video helped me a ton! God bless.

[@anibird3144]

Hi JeriAnn, Very nice! I have the same sewing machine! It has a threader on the side so you don't have to fuss with threading .It drops down! I had my machine for 1 yrs. And never new it was there lol ..Better yet read your Manuel cause there are alot of great features on this machine! Have fun with Creating!! HUGS Debbie

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Oh Thank you Debbie! You are so sweet. Thanks for the love.

[@pr1nc3xx.sweetheart]

Thank you this helped very much

[@lisagonzalez3291]

Wow that is awesome that it haves the way to put the thread cause my sister-in-law is forget full lol know I can buy her one

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Yes this machine is very easy to use. Thanks for the love.

[@aliciab.6355]

This is awesome! I needed this help to start. Just one question tho. What numbers do you set your dials to, for the two circle things on the top of the machine for a basic sew? I know they control the tension and what not but, i just can't get it right.

[@cheminramirez]

Hi Jeri Ann, I bought this machine like 3 yrs ago, only opened it and played with it once, today, 3 yrs later because of all this going on, I’m home so I opened it and want to make some masks. I have no idea how. The number one problem is the string on top keeps getting out the needle when I want to start sewing, and tangled on the lower bobbin. Why does it do that? What am I doing wrong? There’s two knobs with numbers on top, where are those supposed to be at? Please help. You made it seem so easy.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

There are many reasons why this may be happening but most likely your settings are not proper for what you’re sewing through. I have to be honest with you and I’ve never touch the tension on any sewing machine I’ve ever had, LOL! It kind of scares me, LOL! I would just make sure that your bobbin is placed in there properly and that the thread is going in the direction that it supposed to. The most common reason that threads break is because the machine is not threaded properly so just pull out all your thread and start over from scratch. And funny enough I learned how to sew from the instructions for sewing machine. Instruction manuals usually give you different types of stitches and when to use them and how to do stuff like a blind him and a roll over stitch. So if you ever get stuck you can always refer to that for any lessons or tips you might need. Let me know if this solves the problem.

[@sunnydelight52r49]

Thanks for sharing very helpful video 👍🏻

[@heyheyheybeliebers]

I just got one today and I almost brought it back because I didn’t know you had to pull up the thread holder 🙃🤦🏼‍♀️ it literally took me 30 mins to figure it out and one learned it because I finally looked at the directions

[@JeriAnnHenson]

I’m with you Kelsey. I thought myself different techniques just by reading the manual, lol. Thanks for the love.

[@susanlaino6908]

I have this machine and cannot get the tension adjusted properly. Any suggestions?

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Seek a professional, lol. Honestly I usually never touch the tension because of this reason. Sorry I couldn’t help.

[@lindawolf4766]

Thanks for sharing good job .

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Thank you Linda!

[@beneaththeblackveil7608]

It's nice to meet you Mr. Sewing machine! Lol. I have no clue how to work you,though. Looks intimidating. I can't even hand sew,so what do I know?! Lol. Love to you Jerr. I was nice meeting mr. Sewing machine, too. 😙

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Oh wow. Do you want me to do a hand sewing video? Thanks for the love.

[@candulagirl7817]

Hi Jessica Morales, Agree that It looks intimidating & it does take time to learn but it is not difficult. I took a sewing course and learned how to make outfits for my self and others when I was out on my own. It's a self-gratifying experience and one that I'm glad I ventured out of my comfortable mode to do so. You might even enjoy it as I did Jessica. You remind me of my mom. My mom did not like to sew. My dad used to mend & hem my skirts when I was a young girl...God bless the dear!

[@beneaththeblackveil7608]

Candula Girl thsnks love. Yes,in my town they offer sewing classes. You have to already own a sewing machine, though. Bummer. Lol. I want to learn before,I buy one?! That's awesome that you learned. I wish that I knew how to. Thanks for sharing your story, love. Have a blessed day.

[@beneaththeblackveil7608]

Jeri-Ann Henson sure. I'm clueless. Lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@candulagirl7817]

Hi Jessica, Hope that you find another venue in your town that does offer sewing classes without sewing machine ownership. In my city yrs. ago, there was a fabric store that offered sew. machine lessons, although I don't know what the course requirements were. Forgot to add previously that I enjoyed reading your creative introductory remarks to "Mr. Sew. Machine!" Have a blessed da. as well Jessica Morales.

[@erikatirey]

Hi Jerri-Ann, I have this machine and I was messing around with settings and stitches the other day and now I cannot get a simple straight stitch working. Is there like a “typical” tension and stitch length setting?

[@kellercrucita550]

Hello! New suscriber. Thanks so much for sharing🙏🏽

[@monaelhaddar8747]

hi! would you recommend buying this? do you think it would work big projects as well? i’m a beginner but i’m hoping to excel in this

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Yes I would, I will tell you that I miss my old Kenmore because we’ve had such a history together, LOL this is a really easy machine. I made small quilts on before if that’s what you mean by big projects.

[@patriciamullins4189]

Hi Jeri I have the same sewing machine I lost my booklet in the flood trying to get the right thread settings to see tulle for my tutu but It has the two number on the top of the machine not sure what setting to use thanks for your help

[@zoeemiko8149]

I have Kenmore that was my mum's for 20 years before she gave it to me when I graduated 8th grade ( my end in elementary school) many many decades ago. Of course it doesn't have any fancy stitches but it's such a workhorse! I was horrible to the poor thing. I used it constantly making my own clothes and hardly ever cleaned it. My mum would haul it to my dad to clean and oil every few months. Once I was on my own the poor thing didn't get oiled and cleaned until it was clattering. lol Now I take much better care of it and have it professionally cleaned and oiled every 3 months. But, even through all that it still runs like a champ and will even sew through several layers of heavy denim. I recently hemmed the edge of a canvas floor cloth I'd painted that was made from a super heavy painters cloth. 3 layers and it cut through went through it like butter. They sure don't make them like that anymore. I also have a singer treadle and a new Brother with more stitches than I'll ever use! I love that you're including sewing in your videos!!

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Oh Zoe, what a great story! I felt like that with my Kenmore. I was sewing like crazy in my 20’s and well into my 30’s and now with the craft room set up I feel like I can do so much more. Thanks for the love and for sharing!

[@jaimew.2145]

I had to give up my sewing this evening. I sewed almost a whole pillow and came back to restitch one area and the thread started bunching up in the bobbin casing. I tried everything to fix it but got angry, so I walked away and left the pillow unfinished. Lol!! Oh well, tomorrow is another day.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Oh yes Jaime. Did you accidentally adjust the tension? I’ve done that before and had to take it to a guy. Thanks for the love and Best of luck!

[@jaimew.2145]

I fixed it this morning. Rethreaded it. It helps my mom is a professional seamstress. Made 3 pillows and 2 wreaths today. And went thrifting. Busy day.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Oh wonderful Jaime! I’d love to see your work.

[@jaimew.2145]

We are friends on Facebook. Jaime Wallace. I added you to the dollar tree group a while back. I usually add picks after I make stuff. I will add pics tomorrow and I can tag you in the comments.

[@cathyjeudevine447]

Jaime W. Awe I know sometimes it can get frustrating. But it will be OK. You can do it.

[@ushasankar4424]

I have the same mchine and I'm sure I'm doing every thing right....my straight stitch was coming out fine. Then I tried a few of the fancy ones and now when I try the stright stitch the thread keep coming off the needle:(

[@susanjos2315]

Jeri-Ann what is the usual settings for the dials on top of the machine? I'm just starting out with the same machine and find it confusing reading the manual. Thanks!

[@brentmagazine8496]

Video starts at 12:02

[@zoeemiko8149]

Just a hint to make threading the needle easier. Needle holes are seriously narrow and oblong. If you get the tip of your thread wet, like you do, then flatten it between a finger and your thumb it'll go through much easier!

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Yes ma’am, Thank you!

[@ccbewell3304]

It appears you have a threader on your machine. So it will self thread and you will never have to lick and stick again.

[@judirobertson6154]

Thank you! I wasn’t understanding the SS1 SS2 thing!

[@joycemarsh3292]

Hi jeriann, I to have the same sewing machine and I've had it for like 5 years and still haven't got use to it. How do I keep from being heavy footed lol. I really want to learn to use it. I wanna make little cute dresses for my 17 month old granddaughter. I just learned how to thread it .

[@luka3525]

hi! my bobbin thread isn’t coming up when i put the needle down and up? what’s happening?

[@luka3525]

ah!! nevermind i just had to keep doing it and it came up!! thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@carmensilva9329]

Can you do a video about doing a zigzag in this machine. i have one and i cant do it

[@arrianranger5800]

Your machine sound so smooth running. Mine sounds like a bundh of palstic jumping up and down! Awful noise. I watched to the end and enjoyed it very much. Do I just have a lemon?

[@scottmaclean3533]

Thank you. Very helpful :-)

[@andielemoranguinho]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Kevin-bx6sb]

This was so helpful thank you so much!!

[@priscillagarcia1497]

Hi, I hate to complain, but I have been sewing all my life and I do not think that you addressed the most difficult parts of the machine. I have this too, But I do not know ;what to do with all the gadgets on the machine. I believe if you could explain the wheels on the face and on top, I would have learned more. I need a instruction booklet so that I can work all the spools and knobs. So, you see, could you make a video more specific to the extras on this new fangled thing? Thanks.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Hi Purcella! No worries I was going to make a follow up video but this video was not really well received and didn’t show much interest from most of the viewers so I didn’t do a intermediate video, this was just supposed to be for beginners. Hopefully someday I’ll get the opportunity to show more.

[@LoremIpsumPeach]

This machine has a self threader. It's very easy to use. You don't need to stick the thread in the hole yourself.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Thank you Jennifer! You are the second person to tell me that I just have to read the manual and figure out how to do it, LOL! Thanks for the love and for sharing!

[@LoremIpsumPeach]

Lol, it's very easy and you will never want thread your needle by hand again after using it.

[@arrianranger5800]

Thanks for this video. It is the first video I have ever seen about this Brother XL 3750. Personally, I think this is the worst sewing machine I have ever tried to use. It is nearly imposible to get the tensions equalized. The controls are so limited. I just finished hemming something and it skipped stitches after stitch. Gathered when I didn't want it to. Then all of a sudden during a smooth 3 inches of stitching, the needle begand to hit the fooot. It is loud and jumpy. It had a very tricky bobbin and bobbin size. I noticed you were using a metal bobbin. Mine only takes the thin plastic ones that doesn't hold much thread. I even changed needles to a new one. There is only 1 decent feature on this machine and it's the automtic therader. I was hoping for some tension setting tricks that I haven't been abel to locate on my own. I rearely even try to use this machine but had to do so because 1 good machine is out of order and no reason as to ecpalin why. and the other has a caught thread that I haven't taken time to remove. Otherwise this plastic junk remaind in storage. I am glad others are enjoying and are happy with their sewing machines. P.S My thread is Guttermans.

[@annemariewalker6334]

TYFS 😁😁😁

[@JeriAnnHenson]

You are so very welcome Annemarie.

[@ElsaAngeles1988]

I have a question I know how to use ss1 and ss2 but how do I use 12345678910111213???

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Hey Elsa! Do you mean what do they do or how do you dial them in?

[@ElsaAngeles1988]

Jeri-Ann Henson how to dial them in

[@JeriAnnHenson]

You choose a number based on the stitch size (length/width) you want. And then dial in the number.

[@hazelzelisko1644]

Hi, I really have a hard time with that as well, ~~even getting it to do a regular Zig _zag~~~I have been sewing for years!~~on my old singer and did not have to do anything~~would you be so kind as to explain the simple zig zag and ~~maybe how to add length to that stitchy?? Thanks so very much, Hazel

[@teresaroy2516]

You didn't show us the finished stitch! Video was a little long...maybe consider turning camera off while you're trying to decide which stitch you want to use...and focus was awful as well as the close up and moving of the camera! However, I appreciate your time in making the video :)

[@chieftainrider913]

Hi nice video but I don't think you realize you brother xl 3750 has a automatic needle threader.. oil the lever down insert the threader into the needle wrap the thread then pull thru. Wala

[@maribelarellano8789]

Tried to hang on thinking video would get better but its soooo bad, sorry. I was looking forward to a thorough video BUT TO DID GIVE SOME GOOD TIPS :-)

[@jeanenerosier6567]

Five minutes in and I'm already confused. First, you say to run thread through the bobbin but then you have to do that again on step 4???? I push the pedal and the needle goes up and down, the bobbin does not spin? I thought this was a beginners video? I am so lost.

[@JeriAnnHenson]

Sorry Jeanene, I can help with what you need. I was not saying to wind the bobbin in the beginning when I was showing a walkthrough of the machine. I was just showing you that it has a diagram on it. You have to slide your bobbin over, when loading it before pressing the presser foot. Are you doing that and still not getting results?

[@jeanenerosier6567]

Thanks for responding, you have to understand this is a video for beginners. At 3:20 you thread through the bobbin and then at about 3:45 you take thread from the bigger spool and start threading but you don't ever mention taking the thread out of the bobbin. Make sense? I figured that out myself that you take it out AFTER trying numerous times. Thanks for your help though.

[@ducmcaleer5297]

You

[@priscillagarcia1497]

I did not learn anything from this video! I need to know;what dials to use. There are three options . which one do you pick for straight stitching. Which dial do ;you turn??? I learned nothing. I can follow instructions that are written on the machine. But not go blindly into the different changes of these dials. Bah H;umbug

[@hollyuva6233]

Your camera angels are horrible and no this was not helpful. You can’t any correct angel for anyone to mimic or perform such tasks. How annoying

[@SisterhoodCBS-CS]

I needed to find out how to set up a simple zig-zag stitch and this video was useless in that regard; also, I find it odd that you did not practice ahead of time or be knowledgeable about certain features or have good lighting - you need to practice so that you can speak smoothly and efficiently as well.

[@ritaloera5081]

Your camera skills are lacking. Please get someone to help you hold / aim your camera.