Editor’s Choice: Brother SE1900 Sewing Embroidery Machine

You get the best of both sewing and embroidery in this heavy-duty product as you get many choices and features.

The 240 built-in stitches mean there is plenty you can do on the sewing side and the 138 built-in embroidery designs are more than most products offer.

This is made more impressive by the fact that you can easily upload your own via USB and preview them on the bright and clear 3.2″ LCD touchscreen screen.

You can also edit the options to ensure you end up with the perfect design for your project before committing.

The 5 x 7-inch embroidery field is about as big as you’re going to get, so it opens up loads of opportunities for larger patterns. There are also 8 sewing feet that you can switch between functions.

Brother keeps things simple with the automatic needle threader and bright LED light, and it also allows advanced users to use free-motion sewing.

Back to the embroidery, you can use the My Custom Stitch tool to customize your stitches and save them for future use.

Best Professional: Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 Embroidery and Sewing Machine

This isn’t a sewing and embroidery machine for those who just want something to play with, although it offers many options.

The Craft 12000 is about as close as possible to a professional embroidery and sewing machine for at-home use.

Because of the 4 MB of memory, there is plenty of space for your new designs when uploading them via the USB but you might not need to for a while thanks to the 338 built-in designs.

While it offers all the conveniences of regular machines, such as an automatic needle threader and a thread cutter, it goes many steps further by offering complete speed control with the embroidery and sewing functions.

The touchscreen has plenty of room and is easy to navigate, but you might want to make life even easier.

This is possible because it can be connected to your laptop or PC and you can use the screen to choose between the options.

With 425 built-in stitches and a free arm to sew cylinders, it has lots for the sewer to enjoy.

Not to mention, it comes with a huge 43 presser feet.

With 4 embroidery hoops and a reputation for being one of the most advanced sewing and embroidery machines available, it is an option that everyone should consider if their budget stretches.

Best Value: Brother SE400 Combination Computerized Sewing and 4×4 Embroidery Machine

With 67 built-in stitches, this is an impressive machine offering many embroidery options.

You get 70 built-in embroidery designs, but if this doesn’t sound like enough, then don’t fret.

Because this sewing and embroidery machine allows you to upload new designs via USB, the possibilities are limitless.

This also means you can always update the machine with the latest technology, keeping it current for as long as you own it.

The backlit LCD screen is easy to navigate, and once your design is complete, you can use the one-touch thread cutter to keep things simple.

One of the SE400’s main benefits is its ease of use. It also has an automatic needle threader, so you won’t waste time trying to start a new project.

In terms of embroidery space, it has a 4 x 4 area, which is enough for several designs and 120 frame patterns to complete the look.

To personalize your projects, there are 5 fonts to choose from so you can leave your mark with flair.

Best Bargain: Brother, SE600, Computerized Machine

Although it is somewhat of a bestseller, the SE600 is an affordable sewing and embroidery machine that still offers lots of options and uses.

The 3.2-inch touchscreen display is bigger than most you will find and also full color.

With a 4 x 4″ embroidery field, there is plenty of room for most projects, although some people also like the 5 x 7 ” option.

The built-in USB port allows you to upload your designs and files, so the possibilities of using this product are endless.

Still, with 80 built-in embroidery designs, there is plenty you can do with it before you need to think about adding more.

We like that you still get 103 built-in stitches for the price, so Brother hasn’t forgotten the sewer when designing this machine.

With a jam-resistant drop-in bobbin feature and free arm capability for sewing sleeves.

You get a lot of value if you don’t want to stretch your budget as far as many of the other quality machines require.

Easiest To Use: Brother PE800, 5×7 Embroidery Machine, One Size

You’re going to find a lot of love when looking at the reviews of this machine, and when it comes to value and functionality, it is easy to see why.

You may have also noticed that there are a lot of Brothers on our list.

This is because we have found their sewing and embroidery machines to be the most reliable.

This is one of the best because you get 138 built-in embroidery designs and a big 5 x 7 embroidery field to play with.

When uploading via USB, you’ll have plenty of options, and on the color screen display, you can even preview your design to make sure it is how you want it before you commit.

This is particularly important for certain materials like leather, where mistakes are nearly impossible to correct.

There are also 11 built-in fonts, so you can personalize your designs, 14 stitch patterns, and a bright LED light to make working on dark materials easier.

This sewing and embroidery machine thinks like a person but stitches to perfection.

Best For Large Hoop: SINGER | Legacy SE300 Portable Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Singers’ impressive sewing and embroidery machine offers 250 built-in stitches for the sewer, which is a generous amount in this niche.

The adjustable tension is good for the advanced sewer who knows their way around a machine, but it shouldn’t take long for those who are learning to get to grips with the SE300.

You also get 200 embroidery designs and the ability to upload more, although a minor concern for us is that the screen is not color.

Still, the power is there, with 700 stitches per minute for embroidery and 800 stitches per minute for the sewing functions.

With 10 snap-on presser feet and a massive 10.25 x 6-inch hoop accompanying the 4 x 4 option, you can embroider a larger area than most products allow.

Best Novelty: Brother LB5000M Marvel Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine, White

This might seem like a bit of a gimmick, but if you remove the Marvel design, you’re still left with a serious sewing and embroidery machine.

It has all the quality of the other Brothers on our list, so you know the build will last.

Still, the 3 interchangeable Marvel character faceplates add a bit of fun to the machine.

You get 80 built-in embroidery designs and 103 built-in stitches, so you have lots of options for both sides of using this machine.

There are downloadable Marvel designs, which you can upload via USB. At the time of writing, 10 are included to download from embroidery.

You get 7 presser feet, and there is a 4 x 4-inch embroidery field for creating unique designs.

There are also quilting stitches, so it can be used for a variety of purposes. The LCD color touchscreen display allows users to navigate all the selections.

Best Sewing and Embroidery Machines Reviewed 2025