I used to wonder why some people had so many sewing machines. Isn’t having one enough? How are you going to use more than one at a time? Boy was I naive 😂. Enter me… several years later… now accumulating 7 embroidery machines, 3 sewing machines, and a serger 🤪. Don’t judge me, I already know I have a problem… 😂🤦♀️.
Brother PE900 (PE770 & PE800)
The first embroidery machine that I purchased was a Brother PE770 in 2013. Since then, they have come out with newer models, the PE800 and now the PE900. This is a great machine to start with and I have been using it for years. I always recommend this machine for newbies. It has a 5×7 embroidery hoop size and is possible to use a 5×12 multi positionable hoop with it as well.
If you have a Brother SE 1900 or SE2000, your machine is a Sewing/ Embroidery combo machine, but all of the embroidery features and functions are exactly like the PE900/ 800/ 770 so any tutorials are very easy to follow along.
Check out my PE800 unboxing and setup video here and my PE770/800 tutorial playlist here.
Brother Persona PRS100 & PR1X
My second embroidery machine took me years to finally purchase, but I am so happy I did. It was a HUGE upgrade from my PE770. I decided to get the Brother Persona PRS100 (I named her Pearl 😁). This is a great middle of the road option for those who want to upgrade, but are not ready for a multi needle machine. The Persona is built with a free arm like a multi needle, but only has one needle. It has a larger embroidery field (8×8) which is perfect for bigger children’s shirts, which is exactly what I wanted. It also has the ability to do structured hats, which is really cool!
About 3 years after I purchased the Persona, Brother came out with a new updated model named the PR1X. This newer version had 2 huge upgrades that pushed me to trade in my Persona for the new PR1X. First the hoop sized increased from 8×8 to 8×12 which was a total game changer for me. Second, they added a new 2 point positioning feature that helps so much. Basically I can hoop my item completely crooked, but using this new feature would allow me to adjust my design easily so that it would come out looking perfectly straight.
Check out my Persona unboxing and setup video here.
Brother NQ1700E
Brothers Innos-is NQ1700E is a larger flatbed machine with a 6×10 hoop and wireless capabilities. One of my other favorite features is that it cuts jump stitches. This machine is a great option for those that was to upgrade from a 4×4 or 5×7 hoop machine to something a little nicer and bigger. It works great for lots of Kimberbell projects and adult sweatshirts 😁.
Brother Stellaire XJ2
The Brother Stellaire XJ2 is the Cadillac of all of the flatbed machines that I own 🤩. It has an amazing 9.5 x 14″ hoop and is also a sewing/ embroidery combo machine. This is now my go to machine for any flat projects I am working on. I am also using it for sewing and quilting a lot and I love that I can click a button to move the embroidery arm out of the way so that I don’t have to take the whole arm off completely in order to use its sewing features.
Brother Skitch
The Brother Skitch is unlike any other embroidery machine that I own. I doesn’t even look like an embroidery machine 🤣. The totally new design changes how designs are sent to the machine and although it only has a 4×4 max embroidery field, it has some great features. First it has a free arm so stitching small baby onesies, clothing, and pockets is so much easier. Plus it comes with a magnetic hoop and cuts jump stitches.
Ricoma EM-1010
I got my first multi needle machine back in 2020. It is a 10 needle Ricoma EM-1010 (I named her Roxy😄). I was beyond excited when Ricoma contacted me and asked me if I would be interested trying out one of their machines. Since then, I have loved using my EM-1010 and am now an Ambassador for Ricoma 😍.
Having a multi needle machine is amazing and I totally understand all hype around having one. The 8×12 hoop makes sooooo many more things possible for me to do! Adult sized clothing, jacket backs, and large in the hoop projects are possible on this machine. I also love that I can do a multi colored design, set the machine up, then walk away and work on something else.
If you are looking to start a small home embroidery business, this is definitely the way to go! You can be so much more productive on a multi needle and produce more in less time.
Ricoma offers 0% financing with a payment as low as $130 per month on this machine. To get more info along with $100 off your purchase, please use my Referral Link, fill out the form, and someone from Ricoma will call you to help answer any questions you have. Please let me know if you do purchase a machine after using my link, because I offer FREE additional training along with access to my exclusive Ricoma Owners Facebook Group.
Check out my Ricoma EM-1010 unboxing and setup video here.
