Whether you’re a keen embroiderer and love to make personalised items for friends and family or you are looking to build your skills into a business, a digital embroidery machine is the next step in creating professional embroidered clothing and everyday items.
In our round-up, you’ll find a wide selection of Brother’s best embroidery machines, from dedicated top-of-the-range embroidery machines to beginner-friendly combo machines which allow you to embroider, sew and quilt all in one.
For each machine you will find out what it’s used for, who it’s suitable for and its stand-out features, meaning you can quickly and easily decide which machine is best suited to your needs.
Every Brother embroidery machine on this list has wireless capabilities, which means you can use it with Brother’s creative app Artspira.
What is Artspira?
It’s the ultimate design companion app for these Brother embroidery machines. Artspira connects with any Brother wireless-enabled embroidery and ScanNCut DX machine.
With Artspira you can easily design, edit and create on the go, then transfer your ideas to your machines. There’s also a huge library of pre-designed projects for you to discover, where you’ll find brand-new and exclusive projects and patterns every month.
Every embroidery machine on our list is compatible with Artspira, so make sure you download it when you’ve got your new Brother embroidery machine and get creative!
10 best Brother embroidery machines to level up your creativity
1. Brother Aveneer EV1
Best for: Experts
Can be used for: Sewing, quilting and embroidery
Price: £14,999
Key features: 465 x 297mm embroidery area, 358mm long arm, 1858 embroidery designs, inc. 217 Disney and 31 fonts, 877 sewing stitches, 16 buttonhole styles, 1,050 stitches per minute.
If you're looking for the biggest and the best sewing, quilting and embroidery machine, the Brother Aveneer EV1 really is the best of the best!
This top-of-line machine has the biggest workspace of any Brother machine making it suitable for a huge range of projects.
As Brother’s top-of-the-line machine, of course, it’s jam-packed with exciting features. Not only will you be able to create embroidery designs at a professional level, but the machine will also take care of your sewing and quilting projects with ease.
One very exciting feature is the revolutionary Intelligent Stitch Regulator (ISR) with infrared Edge Detection System, which can allow you to master free motion from your very first try. Another feature you'll love is the AI Picture Play Embroidery, which means you can upload and transform your own photos into embroidery, plus you can even draw your designs and stitches right into the EV1.
This machine boasts Brother’s largest workspace, longest arm and biggest embroidery hoop. This means you’ll also be able to supersize your embroidery designs.
It’s an ideal machine for professional embroidery, and business owners will adore the efficiency and ease of use of the Brother Aveneer EV1.
2. PR1055X embroidery machine
Best for: Creative hobbyists and business users looking for extra versatility
Can be used for: Embroidery
Price: £9,999
Key features: 360 x 200 mm embroidery area, 10.1" LCD touch screen, 10-needle speed, a built-in camera for positioning and previews, 606 built-in designs and 37 built-in fonts, compatible with Artspira mobile app.
This heavy-duty embroidery machine is suitable for both small business owners and keen hobbyists alike.
The PR1055X will unleash your creativity thanks to its advanced technology. For those who love colour in their designs, this machine has 10 needles for fast and easy multi-coloured design freedom. To ensure there isn’t a thread out of place, you can make use of the built-in camera to ensure your embroidery designs are placed exactly where you want them.
You’ll also enjoy a huge library of built-in designs, fonts and editing features for when inspiration strikes. Not to mention the built-in design creation tool MyDesign Centre which will allow you to customise and edit designs on-screen.
The PR1055X is not only the perfect machine for small business owners looking for a machine that will grow with them and their business but also for creative individuals who have a passion for embroidery.
3. PR680W 6-needle embroidery machine
Best for: Hobbyists looking to start their own business
Can be used for: Embroidery
Price: £6,999
Key features: 200 x 300 mm embroidery area, 10.1'' built-in high-definition LCD display, 673 built-in embroidery designs and 50 built-in lettering fonts, large crosshair LED needle drop precision pointer, automatic colour change, needle threader and thread trimmer, compatible with Artspira mobile app.
If you’re a keen hobbyist embroiderer and you want to take your creations to the next level then the PR680W will help you do just that! With 1,000 stitches per minute, this machine will breeze through designs of all sizes so your projects will be completed quickly and efficiently.
The large LED screen allows you to view your designs and adjust them before setting the machine to work, ensuring you get the perfect finish every time. There’s also a huge number of built-in embroidery designs to choose from should you need a little inspiration!
Overall this Brother embroidery machine is the ideal investment to take your passion and transform it into a business.
4. Brother Innov-is Stellaire XJ2 sewing and embroidery machine
Best for: Experts
Can be used for: Sewing, embroidery and quilting
Price: £7,499
Key features: 360 x 240mm large embroidery area, 285mm workspace to sew and quilt, 889 built-in embroidery designs, including 101 Disney favourites, 10.1" HD touchscreen display, 760 built-in decorative and utility sewing stitches, 1,050spm embroidery speed, compatible with Artspira mobile app.
If you’re looking for a sewing machine with embroidery capabilities which packs a punch, look no further. The Innov-is Stellaire XJ2 is a heavy-duty machine which can take on a variety of projects with ease.
The Stellaire XJ2 sewing features include 760 decorative and utility stitches, 16 buttonholes, and My Custom Stitch feature for personalised designs. You’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to create beautiful garments and items.
This machine is made for experts thanks to its advanced level features, including ICAPS auto fabric thickness detection, laser line sewing guide, lockstitch key, advanced presser foot control, pivot function, and advanced motor-driven dual-drive foot.
You’ll have everything you need to create professional-level embroidery.
5. Brother Innov-is Stellaire XE2 embroidery machine
Best for: Embroidery enthusiasts and small business owners
Can be used for: Embroidery
Price: £4,799
Key features: 360 x 240mm embroidery area, 1,050 stitches per minute, 889 designs built-in as standard, including 101 Disney favourites, 10.1" HD touchscreen display, compatible with Artspira mobile app.
Let your creativity fly with this dedicated embroidery machine. With 889 designs built-in you’ll have plenty of inspiration at your fingertips!
Draw or doodle directly on the large touchscreen display, with up to 800% zoom for pin-perfect accuracy. Allowing you to get creative right there and then, perfect for last-minute sparks of genius!
6. Innov-is NV2700 home sewing, quilting and embroidery machine
Best for: All-rounders looking to try digital embroidery
Can be used for: Sewing, quilting and embroidery
Price: £2,499
Key features: 260 x 160mm embroidery area, 4.9" colour touchscreen, 258 built-in patterns and 13 fonts, walking foot included, compatible with Artspira mobile app.
Next up on our list, we have the Innov-is NV2700, a combination machine that can do it all! If you want to take your sewing, embroidery and quilting up a notch this machine is a great choice.
If you’re keen on personalisation this machine is ideal! With monogramming patterns, 140 built-in frame patterns and 13 built-in fonts, there’s so many ways to add a special design or message to clothing, gifts or other items.
Overall it’s a powerful all-round machine and the perfect option for confident sewists looking to elevate their creations.
7. Innov-is F580 sewing, quilting and embroidery machine
Best for: Hobbyists
Can be used for: Sewing, quilting and embroidery
Price: £1,699
Key features: 180 x 130 mm embroidery area, LCD touchscreen 3.7", 193 built-in embroidery designs, 241 sewing stitches, including 10 buttonholes, plus 5 fonts, 7.4" (190 mm) workspace, jump stitch trimming, compatible with Artspira mobile app.
If you’re looking to elevate your clothing and everyday accessories, the Innov-is F580 will do just that. With 241 sewing stitches and 193 built-in embroidery designs, you’ll be able to create personalised items unique to you.
If you want to go a step further, you can even design your own sewing stitches and save them for later using the My Custom Stitch feature.
And of course, the machine is compatible with the Artspira mobile app where you can draw your own embroidery designs, transfer them to your machine and see them stitched before your eyes!
This machine is a fantastic option for all-rounders who love to create unique and bespoke items in a flash.
8. Innov-is NV880E home embroidery machine
Best for: Hobbyists for home use
Can be used for: Embroidery
Price: £1,599
Key features: 260 x 160 mm embroidery area, 4.9" colour touchscreen, 258 built-in patterns and 13 fonts, 850 stitches per minute, LED needle pointer, monogramming patterns, 140 built-in frame patterns, compatible with Artspira mobile app.
Make clothing and accessories unique with the Innov-is NV880E. With this dedicated embroidery machine, you can add your own embroidery designs (or choose one of the many preloaded designs) to your clothing and accessories.
It’s the perfect home embroidery machine that will allow you to take your first step into machine embroidery at a reasonable price.
The machine is incredibly precise, with an LED needle pointer which allows you to drop the needle exactly where you want it with ease.
For those of you who are newer to embroidery machines, the Innov-is NV880E has a built-in tutor, so there’s help when you need it.
9. Innov-is F540E embroidery machine
Best for: Hobbyists for home use
Can be used for: Embroidery
Price: £1,199
Key features: 180 x 130 mm embroidery area, LCD touchscreen 3.7", 193 built-in embroidery designs, 13 embroidery fonts, compatible with Artspira mobile app
The Innov-is F540E is an ideal first embroidery machine that will go a long way. With this machine, you’ll create precise and detailed designs at the touch of a button.
It’s designed to be very simple to use, making it a less intimidating option than business-use models. Although it’s more of a beginner embroidery machine, the outcome is just as professional!
A great feature of this machine is the jump stitch trimming which means the machine will automatically snip the threads for you while it works, preventing stray threads from spreading across your designs.
The Innov-is F540E boasts many more features at a great price for beginners.
10. Innov-is M380D Disney sewing, quilting and embroidery machine
Best for: Hobbyists for home use
Can be used for: Sewing, quilting and embroidery
Price: £1,199
Key features: 100 x 100 mm embroidery area, 200 built-in embroidery designs, including 65 Disney designs, colour touchscreen, 181 sewing stitches, including 10 buttonholes, 160 mm (6.2") workspace, compatible with Artspira mobile app.
If you’re looking for a compact combo machine bursting with fun features, the Innov-is M380D could be the one for you.
With 200 in-built embroidery designs, this machine is perfect for customising clothing and gifts. It’s especially good for Disney fanatics in your family as the machine includes 65 special Disney designs.
This is a really attractive-looking machine too, it has a cute Mickey Mouse illustration on the side and a lovely periwinkle blue control panel.
At the cheapest price for an all-rounder on our list, and packed with so many features, it’s a really no-brainer for stepping up your stitching game!
A variety of choices with Brother embroidery machines
Now you’ve had the lowdown on the top 10 Brother embroidery machines, it's time to decide which one is for you!
Whether you’re a keen embroiderer looking for your first digital embroidery machine or a small business looking to expand, there’s something for everyone in our round-up.
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