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The GS3700 is fully mechanical — beautifully simple, and built to keep going for years. It carries you through your first wobbly seam, through the whole course, and it's still going strong years later.

You turn the dials and you're fully in control — honestly the best way to learn what every setting really does.

What you get ✓ — what a cheaper machine does instead ✗ — and how that cheap one actually feels.

• Simple dials you can see — turn one and watch the stitch change; nothing hidden in menus.
• Reverse lever — lock the start and end of every seam so nothing unravels.
• Free arm (built in) — slide off the tray to sew sleeves, cuffs and trouser hems.
• Drop feed (built in) — for free-motion darning and quilting when you're ready.
• Light and easy to move — carry it to class, tuck it away at home.
• Straightforward and forgiving — few parts, nothing fragile to fuss over.

• Set-your-own speed — the GS runs from the foot pedal only; the A150 and up add a speed slider and start/stop button.
• A screen that guides you — the A150, F420 and NV2700 show settings on a screen and suggest the right foot.
• Automatic thread cutter — the A150 and up snip both threads at a button.
• Flawless fabric feed — the F420 & NV2700 use the Square Feed system for silk, denim, stretch and quilts.
• Presser-foot pressure control — adjustable on the F420, automatic on the NV2700.
• Far more stitches + lettering — 150 → 180 → 281 stitches and fonts, vs 37 and no lettering.
• Knee lift & design-your-own stitch — on the F420 & NV2700.
• Full embroidery, sent to it wirelessly — only the NV2700 embroiders, and it joins your home WiFi so designs land on the machine straight from your phone or laptop — no USB stick to save and plug in.

Honestly: the GS3700 is happiest on everyday fabrics and light denim — for daily heavy, multi-layer work, one of the machines above serves you better.

• No automatic thread cutter or needle up/down — it's mechanical, so you trim by hand.
• Can labour on heavy, multi-layer fabric — a few owners report dropped stitches on thick denim.
• Lighter body — some feel it's less solid than an old all-metal machine.
• No carry case or walking foot in the box.
• Overseas, some mention slow after-sales support — not an issue with us: authorised Brother dealer, in-house service.

The A150 is the perfect entry-level computerised machine — the flagship of Brother’s A-Series, and the friendliest way into computerised sewing. Where a mechanical machine leaves you to work everything out yourself, the A150 does the fiddly parts for you and shows you the way.

It's computerised help without the overwhelm: press a button to choose your stitch, and the machine threads the needle, sets your pace, cuts your threads and even tells you what to do next. All the little things that trip a beginner up — quietly taken care of. And it's a machine you grow into, not out of.

What the A150 does for you ✓ — what a simpler machine makes you do ✗ — and how that feels.

• Quiet and smooth — it glides, so long sessions stay relaxing.
• Light to lift — easy to carry to a class and put away.
• Instant go-to buttons (0–9) — your everyday stitches, one tap away.
• A bright LED on the needle — kind on the eyes.
• Fine tension — beautiful, even stitches from sheers to denim.
• ✨ Twin-needle sewing — switch to a twin needle for the professional parallel topstitching you see on nice ready-to-wear.
• ✨ One clever multi-purpose foot — zips, piping, edge & curve sewing and raw-edge appliqué, all from a single foot.
• ✨ A free companion app (Artspira) — add your machine for how-to videos made for it, plus project inspiration and a maker community.
• An alloy inner body — metal inside, not all plastic; reliable and fuss-free.
• It grows with you — 150 stitches, a memory and monogramming mean you won't outgrow it.

This is the whole point of an entry-level computerised machine — it helps you, instead of leaving you to guess. On top of the automatic threading, cutting and on-screen guidance you've just seen, here's how it keeps everything else easy:

• Pick a stitch with a button — press a number and it's set; no dials to puzzle over.
• A drop-in, see-through bobbin — pop it in, watch your thread, and never run out mid-seam.
• Set a slow, safe speed — the slider keeps things gentle while you learn; nothing runs away from you.
• One-step buttonholes — the whole buttonhole, sized to your button, in one go.
• A bright work light — clear and kind on the eyes for long sessions.
• Light to lift — easy to get out, set up and put away.
• Neat stitches from the start — it handles the tension, so your work looks tidy straight away — the fastest confidence-builder there is.

• Flawless fabric feed — the F420 & NV2700 add the Square Feed system for perfectly even feeding on silk, denim, stretch and quilts.
• Presser-foot pressure control — adjustable on the F420, automatic on the NV2700 (fixed on the A150).
• Knee lift — raise the foot hands-free on the F420 & NV2700.
• More room & power for quilting — a bigger throat and more muscle on the F420 and up, for large or free-motion quilts.
• A colour touchscreen + far more stitches — 291 stitches and a 12 cm touchscreen on the NV2700.
• Full embroidery, sent to it wirelessly — only the NV2700 embroiders, and it joins your home WiFi so designs land on the machine straight from your phone or laptop — no saving each one onto a USB stick and plugging it in.

That said — the A150 is already a big leap from the GS3700, and a dream for everyday sewing and dressmaking.

• A little to learn at first with all the functions — which is exactly what your free White Glove lesson and our after-sales support are for. We walk you through the whole machine until every button feels like second nature, so nothing ever stays confusing.
• Not for big or free-motion quilts — a snug throat and jumpy free-motion; big quilters want the F420 or higher.
• Stretch fabrics can need the right foot and stitch chosen.
• A keen quilter would add a walking foot & free-motion foot — just ask us, we'll sort you out.

On balance, owners adore it and keep it going for years — these are just the honest wishes.

The F420 is a computerised sewing and quilting machine built around Brother's Square Feed Drive System — the reason your stitches come out flawless and even on any fabric, from delicate satin to heavy denim. It's the machine for when "good enough" isn't, and a professional finish is the whole point.

Adjustable pressure, a hands-free knee lift and a roomy 7-inch workspace make it a genuine sew-and-quilt machine — the one people reach for when they start sewing to order, quilting properly, or building a business.

What the F420 does for you ✓ — what a standard machine makes you do ✗ — and how that feels.

• Quiet and easily controlled — reviewers' own words, even through hours of work.
• A big, clear screen with plenty of on-screen guidance.
• ✨ Sews in every direction without turning the fabric — the Square Feed's clever party trick, brilliant for appliqué and badges.
• ✨ 7 presser feet, a tool kit & hard case — all in the box, ready to go.
• Auto everything — it threads, cuts, ties off and lifts the needle for you.
• Built sturdy (8.5 kg) — a planted, professional feel; that weight keeps your stitching rock-steady.

If you're new to sewing but you've got the budget, hear us out: the F420 could be the smartest first machine you ever buy — because it's the last one you'll need.

• It makes you look good from day one — the Square Feed feeds fabric so evenly that your very first seams come out straight and professional, not wonky. Nothing builds a beginner's confidence faster.
• It takes the annoying parts off your plate — it threads the needle, cuts your threads and sets your speed for you. Reviewers literally call it "sewing made a breeze."
• The screen does the deciding — press a number and it sets the stitch, then tells you the foot and settings, so you're never lost.
• No frustration, no quitting — cheap machines fight beginners with jams, wonky feeding and tension trouble (the reason so many give up). The F420 simply doesn't.
• You'll never outgrow it — as your skills grow, the machine is already there waiting. No upgrading, no starting over. Buy once, love it for decades.

The F420 is already a big pro step up. Here's what the NV2700 adds on top:

• Full embroidery — stitch designs, monograms and motifs, not just sewing (only the NV2700).
• Designs sent wirelessly — you'll be pulling in embroidery designs, so the NV2700 joins your home WiFi: send them to the machine straight from your phone or laptop, instead of saving each one onto a USB stick and walking it over.
• A 12 cm colour touchscreen — and 291 built-in stitches.
• Automatic tension — the machine senses and sets it for you.
• Even more room and power for the very biggest quilts.

Honestly, most people sewing to order or quilting never need more than the F420 — the jump above is really about built-in embroidery.

• No walking foot or extension table in the box — you'll want both to fully quilt. Just ask us — we'll sort you out.
• The 7" workspace is roomy, not huge — the very biggest quilts want a larger machine.

On balance, reviewers rate it a strong-value all-rounder that punches above its price — these are just the honest trade-offs.