Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine
June 14th, 2010 | 
Author: Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine
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 List Price: $899.00 Sale Price: $398.00 Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months Eligible For Free Shipping 
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Product Description
# Computer Connectivity with Update Capabilities # 70 built-in embroidery designs, 5 monogramming fonts and 120 frame pattern combinations # 67 built-in sewing stitches with 98 stitch functions # Easy-to-view back-lit, touch screen LCD display # On-screen reference guide in 16 languages # Quick-SetTM drop-in bobbin and automatic needle threader # Built-in push button thread cutter # Large 4 x 4 embroidery area # Brightly lit LED work area Sewing Stitches: * Built-in Decorative Stitches * Quilting stitch functions * Heirloom stitch functions * Stitch Length - up to 5.0 mm * Stitch Attributes - Mirror, twin, multi-directional, side cutter, satin stitch regulator * Stitch Width - up to 7.0 mm * Reinforcement Function * Utility stitch functions * Embroidery Pattern * Decorative Patterns * Monogramming Fonts - 5 * Frame Patterns 10 frames, 12 patterns * Media Recognition - Memory Cards Screen/Software * On-Screen Editing * Display Control Panel -Backlit, Touch Screen 38 mm x 71 mm * Compatible with PE-Design/PED Basic * Design Memory (sewing/embroidery) * Software Upgrades * USB Update Capabilities * Accessory Storage * 7 feet (buttonhole, overcasting, monogramming, zipper, zigzag, blind hem, and button fitting) * foot controller * scissors, disc-shaped screwdriver, embroidery hoop, accessory case, hard cover * manual. Needle/Thread Feature * Bobbin winding system - Super Easy Bobbin Winding System * Bobbin Top (horizontal)/Drop-in Quick SetTM * Needle Threading System - Advanced * Thread Sensors Upper Thread and Bobbin Sensors * Upper Thread Tension System for perfect stitches on any fabric -Manual * Needle Positions - 15 * Thread Cutter Button - Push-Button Automatic * # of needles - Single needle machine
Details
- Computer Connectivity with Update Capabilities
- 70 built-in embroidery designs, 5 monogramming fonts and 120 frame pattern combinations; Large 4-inch by 4-inch embroidery area
- 67 built-in sewing stitches with 98 stitch functions
- Easy-to-view back-lit, touch screen LCD display
- Quick-Set drop-in bobbin, automatic needle threader and built in push button thread cutter
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Rating
I just purchased a Brother SE-400 computarized sewing and embroidery machine from Ken’s Sewing and Vacuum Center via Amazon.com. It arrived within three days. So far, I am VERY pleased with this machine.
Loving embroidery, I decided to purchase the Brother SE-400, as it had all the features I wanted and it was within my price range. Prior to my purchase, I read all the web reviews I could find on the SE-350, as there are barely any reviews yet for the SE-400 (new on the market). Noteworthy is the fact that the SE-350 and the SE-400 are the exact same machines except for the additional computer connectivity that the SE-400 possesses. The SE-400 has a port for computer connectivity and comes with a USB cable which helps connect directly the sewing machine to your computer. This is an advantage over the SE-350 as this feature allows you to upload embroidery designs directly from the web(or your computer) to your machine, and update your machine’s operational software from Brother whenever updates occur.
The SE-400 is compact enough, comes with a handle at the top, which makes it truly portable. Even though it is relatively lightweight (compared to my good 40-year old “all metal” Kenmore), the SE-400 feels sturdy while sewing and it is a very easy machine to operate. The manuals that came with the machine are very well written and the diagrams easy to follow. It took me only a few minutes to figure out how this machine operates. I love the self threading feature of the machine, as well as the built-in thread cutter, bobbin sensors, and drop in lower bobbin.
I was also delighted to find out that the embroidery part of the machine has the following built in features: You can reflect an embroidery design; and rotate the design 1 degree, 10 degrees, or 90 degrees at a time.
I appreciated all the enclosed accessories that came with my SE-400. I wished though that it came with an additional large embroidery hoop too, besides the medium hoop. I guess I will have to buy a large hoop sooner or later, if I am to become more involved with machine embroidery.
The SE-400 is a good choice for a home sewer. I give it a 5-star.
One more note. If you are looking for a hard carrying case for this machine, I highly recommend the Brother 5300 universal hard carrying case. It is the perfect fit for it.
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I agree with the rave reviews for the se-350 now se-400…. for sewing, it’s a dream of an upgrade from my battered but still working brother xr-40 bought from costco @ 10-ish years ago.
for embroidery it’s limited as the max hoop size is not very large,and an extra purchase, but fun to play with. I give it 4 stars… it’s a great intermediate sewing and beginner embroidery machine.
i purchased this machine (shipped promptly from J&R via Amazon) last month after a lot of research. what i found was…. the brother se-350 was pretty much identical to the brother project runway 7700 machine. the 7700 was recently updated to the 7800, adding 1 usb port, as was the se 350 upgraded w/ usb port. the project runway machines come w/ a roller case, the se models ship w/ vinyl case. se-400 is 100 bucks cheaper than the PR 7800. the se 350 is still shipping for smae price as se-400. i advise purchasing the se 400 even if you don’t plan on using it w/ your computer currently as brother will be offering system upgrades you will need usb port for.
most software for embroidery sewing/embroidery machines is not Mac compatible so i assumed the usb port would be useless for a while.. Wrong!
connect the se 400 via included usb cable to your mac, it’ll show up as an external hard drive, mine was named unknown, i do not advise changing this. then add pes files from your computer by dropping them on the sewing machine/external drive. do not add folders of designs on machine, they must be added one at a time to be recognized.
and have fun!
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This sewing machine is a dream!!!!I already own a viking and wanted to try embroidery so the price was right to see if I liked the world of embroidery. It is such an easy machine to use. A good suggestion is to watch a video on it’s features and use ,first. Also, purchase thread and stabilizer at the same time. I am really pleased with it so far.