#1 - Brother SE400
If Lion is the King of the Jungle, then Brother SE400 is the King of beginner embroidery machines. SE400 has been ruling the segment for years now. There are 3 reasons for its success, quality, affordability and features. Unique thing about SE400 is that it is a sewing & embroidery combo machine. This means, you can use it as a regular sewing machine and as an embroidery machine. There is no need to own a separate sewing machine for regular sewing. Affordability contributed a lot to its success. For the segment it is placed, SE400 is feature packed.
Features
• 4"x4" embroidery area
• 67 built-in sewing stitches
• 70 built-in embroidery designs
• 5 built-in fonts for monogramming
• Automatic needle threader
• Automatic thread cutter
• Programmable needle up/down
• Top drop-in bobbin
• USB connectivity
Pros
SE400 is one of the most user-friendly embroidery machines I have ever come across. Its easy to use controls and settings make it a beginners' favorite. The stitch quality is worth a mention. SE400's stitch quality is right up there with expensive embroidery machines. USB connectivity is another USP of this machine. In addition to the built-in 70 embroidery designs, you can also import designs from the internet. You can let your creativity fly high with SE400.
Why Do Beginners Love This Machine?
Brother SE400 is a complete package. It is affordable, it has great stitch quality and it has almost all the features that a beginner wants. Which is the reason why SE400 has been the champion for such a long time.
