Brother Embroidery Machines

All Brother machines are constructed to last with every machine meeting high standards of quality and reliability. We guarantee the best range, lowest prices and fastest delivery. We also provide a range of finance options to help make your dream embroidery machine a reality.

Not sure which Brother embroidery machine to choose? Our sewing, quilting and dressmaking experts know the full range inside out & will match you with a machine that meets your needs whatever your sewing ability or intended use.

Is Brother a reliable brand of embroidery machines?

Brother is a reputable company that manufactures reliable Embroidery machines designed for longevity. It is rare for our customers to experience a manufacturing problem with a Brother machine, each one comes with a 3-year warranty as standard which is valid with Brother dealers all over the UK

Are Brother embroidery machines any good?

Yes! They are some of the best embroidery machines on the market. Brother embroidery machines are built to the highest standards, produce a quality stitch and are a joy to use. You will find an embroidery machine to suit all skill levels and budgets. As you progress through our Brother embroidery range, you'll find more design options, a larger embroidery area, automatic features and superior editing capabilities. There are even multi-needle options, which can embroider faster and through thicker fabrics.

Are Brother embroidery machines easy to use?

Brother embroidery machines are straightforward and intuitive, they come with an instruction manual and tutorials are available through The Brother website. You do not need to be an experienced sewer to learn the art of machine embroidery, Brother makes that easier, by having user-friendly features and embroidery machines to suit all skill levels.

What is the best Brother embroidery machine for a beginner?

The The Brother innov-is F540e embroidery machine is a good model to start your machine embroidery journey. It's easy to use and has a maximum embroidery area of 180mm x 130mm, great for getting to grips with smaller designs, but large enough to expand those designs. When you are ready to upgrade, the great thing is that Brother keeps their basic menu features the same, there are just more of them so that it will feel familiar from the start.

Which Brother embroidery machine is best for home use?

Any of our Brother embroidery machines are suitable for home use. If we had to pick, then the Brother Innov-is NV880e or Brother Innov-is V3LE are a good choice. The NV880e has a maximum embroidery area of 260mm x 160mm and wireless capabilities. The V3LE has a maximum embroidery area of 300x200mm and a larger touch screen for easier editing. Both machines offer ease of use and the ability to create many different projects. The V3LE gives more longevity if you are wanting to grow with machine embroidery, embroider larger projects and with thicker materials too.

Can you use your own designs with Brother embroidery machines?

Yes you can. Designs can be uploaded to all our Brother Embroidery Machines, via a USB stick or Wirelessly. Brother machines read a PES file format. When purchasing designs, make sure they have this format available, if creating your own designs, they will need digitising to a PES format, ideally with Brother Software or a digitising company/expert.

What thread to use for Brother embroidery machines?

We recommend using Madeira Rayon Thread for the needle and Brother Bobbin Thread. Used together, these are the best combination for great quality stitches, fewer thread breakages and jam-ups.