The GS3700 is the workhorse of the mechanical range. Thirty-seven stitches, a solid feel under your hands, and enough range to take you from mending to real dressmaking without ever needing a screen.
Who this machine is for
Regular home sewists who have outgrown a 14- or 17-stitch machine.
Light dressmaking and home décor — garments, cushions, curtains, kids' clothes.
People who prefer dials to menus. Mechanical means fewer things to go wrong.
Probably not for you if you want computerised stitch selection, lettering or one-step buttonholes — look at the A16 or FS60X.
What it does well
37 built-in stitches — a genuinely useful spread of utility, stretch and decorative options
Buttonhole function
Drop-in top-load bobbin
Free arm for sleeves, cuffs and trouser hems
Sturdy build that keeps the needle stable at speed
At a glance
Machine type
Mechanical
Built-in stitches
37
Stitch selection
Dial
Bobbin
Drop-in, top load
Free arm
Yes
Warranty
1 year carry-in (Brother South Africa)
The complete factory spec sheet for this model is published by Brother South Africa. If there is a specific measurement you need before you buy, ask us and we will confirm it.
What's in the box
GS3700 machine, foot pedal and power cord
Standard presser foot set
Bobbins, needles and basic tool kit
Dust cover and manual
Warranty, service & training
1-year Brother carry-in warranty, automatic from date of purchase. No registration required.
Servicing and repairs. We are a retailer, not a service centre — repairs go to Brother-authorised service partners around the country. Email us and we will point you to your nearest one.
Training. Hands-on lessons available through our partner, Brother & Empisal Machines CC in Durban.
Dispatched within 1–3 business days of payment clearing
Delivered in 2–7 business days, anywhere in South Africa
Signature required on delivery. Collection can be arranged on request.
Questions people ask
Is 37 stitches actually useful, or is it marketing? The utility stitches you will use weekly are maybe six of them. The rest matter when you start doing stretch seams, blind hems and decorative edges — which is exactly when people outgrow a 14-stitch machine.
Mechanical or computerised? Mechanical is simpler, cheaper to keep running and perfectly capable. Computerised gives you one-step buttonholes, precise stitch settings and often lettering. Neither is "better" — it depends on what you make.
