Customer reviews from brother-usa.com
Brother - MZ53 Mechanical Sewing Machine with 53 Built-in Stitches
Average customer rating
4.8
(56 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 56 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Star
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Brother - MZ53 Mechanical Sewing Machine with 53 Built-in Stitches
Customer Rating
1
Unreliable machine.
on July 4, 2026
Posted by: Sami
from Iowa
I received this sewing machine as a gift a couple years ago. I would rather have not gotten it though as it has never been reliable. Sewing something that with a better machine would take two minutes easily turns into a half hour project, loads of frustration, and nothing to show for it in the end. I think there has been one time in the past 2-3 years that I have tried to sew something and it was successful on the first try. Otherwise it is constant bird nests that are not fixed with adjusting tension. Finally this morning I threw it away.
Response from brother-usa.comBy Brother Customer Service, July 6, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the reliability issues and the frustration you’ve experienced over the years. Frequent bird nesting and unsuccessful projects are not the experiences we want our customers to have. We appreciate your honest comments and will share them with our product team as we work to improve our machines. While we are sorry to hear that you ultimately decided to dispose of the machine, we would have welcomed the opportunity to investigate the issues and assist you with troubleshooting or service options. Thank you again for your honest feedback, and we apologize for not meeting your expectations.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
Great product.
on January 31, 2025
Posted by: Jade
from Los Angeles California
Great product just wish there was a little more information on the different stitch settings and how to use them.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Changed my mind love new sewing machines after all
on December 20, 2024
Posted by: Alicia boucher
from Asheville nc
I love this sewing machine. I was used to the older ones like 30 yrs old but after being on a waiting list for a whole year to buy a used one of that age. I finally got a new one . It's more computerized I thought I wouldn't like it but it's been great! Thanks for opening my eyes.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Great machine!
on September 18, 2024
Posted by: Sewing mom
from Bismarck ND
"Sew" easy to use! And I like that its not too heavy
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
Need help with stitch dial
on September 2, 2024
Posted by: Launa
Still trying to figure out how to access all the second round of stitches on the dial. I’m trying to figure it out in between crochet projects. Does anyone know how? Thanks
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Sewing Machine; Auto-threader COMPLICATED
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: RIJV
from RI
I LOVE Brother sewing machines, but have one major issue with this one. I need, and want to use, the AUTO-THREADER but have been unable to use it because I can't figure out HOW it works. I've been threading the needle manually. The tiny illustration provided in the instructions is not helpful at all. I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me clearer instructions so that I can use the auto-threader. Thank You.
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Customer Rating
5
Easy, portable, surprisingly strong
on September 24, 2023
Posted by: AimeeMade
from Maine USA
This is a dandy little machine! I picked it up at a thrift store as an easy-peasy portable mechanical (I sew primary on vintage machines which are very heavy) and I find myself selecting this one to sew with over and over! I’ve made clothes, pieced quilts, mended clothing. It’s just very easy. It’s surprisingly powerful, although I wouldn’t recommend it for lots of bag- or wallet-making, and the harp space is smaller, so I wouldn’t attempt to FMQ a quilt (although I plan to try it for “quilt as you go” squares!)
Another reviewer remarked that you have to hold the threads when you start, and snip threads when you end. I hadn’t even noticed; as a vintage machine user that’s standard “muscle memory”. The amount of thread you might lose from those steps is inconsequential.
I own several of the most sought-after vintage Singers and Kenmores, yet I reach for the MZ53 all the time.That said, I don’t anticipate handing this machine down as an heirloom; the gears won’t last as long as those of an all-metal machine. Also, it is a little annoying that I can’t open up the entire machine easily to fully clean and maintain (I’m 100% DIY on that). But for the time being, very well done, Brother!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
first machine
on May 21, 2023
Posted by: marc
from Ione, WA
At 70 years old and with zero experience in sewing I purchased this machine and watched a few videos on line. I then successfully made a dozen different curtains and storage bags for an RV conversion I was building. All came out fine, though details did improve over the project after the first two or three attempts. I've since used it for clothing repair and a few other projects. The machine was easy to use and accessories were readily available. I have no way to compare this to other options but as a total novice I've been delighted with the purchase and the ease of set up and use.
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