BrotherSE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine, 138 Designs, 240 Built-in Stitches, Computerized, 5" x 7" Hoop Area, 3.2" LCD Touchscreen Display, 8 Included Feet

For a number of years I used the Brother PE 700 for embroidery and that was an excellent machine. We moved into an apartment to be closer to our family at the start of ongoing pandemic and I could not take all of my machines but sent them on to other users. I purchased the Brother SE 1900 as a way to accommodate working in a much smaller space and was very surprised at how easy, quiet and beautiful it sews. And it has over 7.3 inches of space to the right of the needle and excellent lighting.I did not think I would really like using a combination machine but I love it!!! It is very easy to switch between embroidery and sewing. The color touch screen is fantastic! I can see everything without a problem. The alphabet fonts on the Sewing side come out fairly large and crisp, and the Embroidery functions are very quiet and give beautiful stitch outs.This machine does come with a knee lift and several feet. It does not come with an extension table for sewing; however, Brother sells an extension table that fits this model perfectly, SAWT4 Wide Table, 19 inches by 11 inches. This table is listed in the online catalog for Brother Accessories for the SE 1900 and the Brother Innovis 2750D.Since I also quilt, I purchased a generic Alpha Sew walking foot that is the same model as the Brother Branded SA140. Only this model of walking foot will work on the SE 1900. Other models cut too close to the needle and you could easily throw your timing off.If you are interested in purchasing other feet I would look at the Brother Accessories catalog first to get the precise parts number for that item. This will help you find either the correct Brother Brand or Generic Brand. If you look for a presser foot with a Brother dealer it will be easier if you have the Brother parts number. Otherwise, dealers will tell you rather curtly that they don't sell parts for the online Brother machines. (Ask me how I know this!).One last FYI- this sewing and embroidery model comes with a bobbin case that is designed to take 60 weight bobbin thread for the Embroidery Functions, and it comes with a spool of 60 weight thread. The Brother embroidery only machines are designed to be used with 90 weight thread and have a different bobbin case for only embroidery. I use the 60 weight bobbin thread for most of my designs.Update January 15, 2024: I have had this machine for almost 3 years now and in the past few months have used it mostly for embroidery since it stitches out beautifully. I did bring it in to be serviced after two years and have them work on the needle clamp and threader. After service and this minor repair the machine works like a dream.For folks who may be having a problem with the needle threader working consistently make sure in step #5 that your thread is placed in between a very tiny metal piece and the thread guide before proceeding. If you are changing your thread fast you can actually place the thread in the wrong spot and it could possibly shred. Secondly, make sure your needle is all the way up to the top of the clamp when you insert it, and finally, raise your needle up and down once to make sure it is in the highest position before you use the automatic threader.If you are an iPad user and want to bypass using software on your computer in order to download designs onto your machine, your iPad needs to be a 10th Generation or higher. You can use Apple's USB-C to USB Adapter for approximately $18. Use a Brother brand USB Flash Drive or a Flash Drive configured as a FAT32 Format USB 2.0 Flash Drive. Attach to adapter. Go to any site to download your embroidery designs or your own files. From downloads move them to a folder on your iCloud Drive (see Files Folder) then you can move them to your USB stick. I renamed my USB stick since it comes up as Untitled. You can save them on your USB stick and/or iCloud Drive.Make sure your SE 1900 is updated!!!!! The update allows you to see designs in folders and it has the machine recognize a Magnetic Hoop. Brother does make a magnetic hoop SAMF180N that fits the SE1900, PE 800, PE 900 and SE2000, which I purchased here from Amazon on sale for $105 from $259. I love the Brother magnetic hoop as it is super easy to use and holds my projects with good tension. While the specs say it is a 4 by 7 inch hoop the field looks quite big to me, especially if you rotate the design.I did not want to upgrade to a wireless machine right now and I am happy enough with the editing features the machine has built in. Me and my iPad live together, lol, trying to keep the Senior life simple.

The machine is impressive! I have been embroidering for just a few months but I researched the hobby for about a year. If you have compared prices then this is where you end up if you want bigger than a 4x4 hoop unless you shop no-name overseas 6wk wait gamble-on machines. Brother is a quality product. I decided to dive in and the first se1900 purchased from The Brother Store had a malfunction, Brother replaced it with a new one right away! This machine functions perfectly. 5x7 is a good hoop size but I bought the 4 pack of hoops from another vendor with a 5x12 hoop and combine embroidery files. It is easy to transfer .PES files via usb. I use Brother pe-design 10 bought at discount from a competitors website. Installed on a embroidery only/no internet pc and was good to sew! Unless you just want to buy designs or hunt free ones, you will need to find a good digitizing software. Free software is out there if you are savvy but nothing with auto digitize or photostitch like the paid versions. The auto threader is better than my Baby Lock bl40's and makes changing thread easy and hasn't failed me. The "New Brothread" 60 weight Brother colors are reliable and inexpensive, you don't need top of the line overpriced thread. Switching to sewing mode is simple and the se1900 has more options than I will ever use but it's nice to know they are there. Soooooo much support is available online for this model. I just refer to the manual and watch videos whenever I have a question. The touch screen is easy to see and user friendly but the tutorial videos helped prepare me. Amazon was the best price I could find and it pays to watch for fluctuation. The price changes sometimes daily. I bought when it was low. Its not real heavy and I just use the plastic bag it was wrapped in as a dust cover. The shipping box took a beating but the machine wasn't touched at all, really good packaging. I'm not spoiled by high end, bells and whistles yet but this is a good start to finance a multi needle machine in the future. The sky is the limit when paired with my ScanNCut. I'm just pumped to finally have a creative outlet.....thanks.