Brother SE1800 Sewing & Embroidery Machine

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If you are ready to upgrade to a machine that has both sewing and embroidery capabilities then this would be an excellent choice.

A little pricey at just under $1,200 but loaded with some of my favorite features.

I’ve owned the Babylock Allure (made by Brother) which is nearly identical. My machine was extremely reliable and easy for a first-time machine embroider to understand. It sews and embroiders extremely well.

While the price might be a little prohibitive for most sewists, this is a good machine for someone looking to upgrade and begin machine embroidery.

Description

Brother SE1800 Sewing & Embroidery Machine

Strengths

  • 136 Built-in embroidery designs, 6 embroidery fonts, 184 built-in sewing stitches, 10 one-step buttonholes.
  • 5 x7 Embroidery area
  • LCD Touchscreen Display
  • Computer Connectivity which allows you to download machine updates and import designs.
  • 850 Stitches per minute
  • Automatic Needle Threader
  • Well-lit work area with 2 LED lights
  • 11 Quick-change sewing feet
  • Add designs using a USB port
  • Push-button Thread Cutter
  • Low-bobbin Sensor
  • Variable Speed Control and Start/Stop Button
  • Knee-lifter for turning corners
  • Hard-Cover Case

Weaknesses

  • The $1,200 price tag makes it unobtainable for many sewists.
  • The 5 x7 hoop is really nice for most embroidery but at this price, it would be nice to have a second larger hoop included.
  • The small black & white display screen can be difficult to read.

My Overall Impression

On a personal note, I’ve owned the Babylock Allure (made by Brother) which is nearly identical. My machine was extremely reliable and easy for a first-time machine embroider to understand. It sews and embroiders extremely well.

While the price might be a little prohibitive for most sewists, this is a good machine for someone looking to upgrade and begin machine embroidery.