Many embroidery enthusiasts operate at home either as professionals or just as hobbyists. This is one industry that is perfectly adaptable to the home environment because one is able to cut on overhead costs. For most people, choosing the best machine for home use can be a daunting task since there are many models in the market, each with different benefits.

Thanks to advances in technology, we now have computerized embroidery machines, but you don’t have to be a geek to operate them as they are pretty straightforward. To help you make the right decision, here is a list of the best embroidery machines and their features.

Brother SE400 Combination Sewing & Embroidery Machine

This embroidery machine is the most popular with most users because of its suitability for both basic and complex functions. From sewing, embroidery, monogramming and quilting, this versatile machine has tools for all tasks. Brother SE400 comes equipped with 67 unique sewing stitches, 70 pre-loaded designs and 98 stitch functions which make it possible for you to accomplish a variety of designs and styles.

It also comes with 120 frame patterns and 5 font styles for a start but you can always get more if you want. Start with the built-in tutorials if you want to appreciate all its features and capabilities. In case you need to import some designs that you have downloaded from the internet, simply plug the USB device into the machine using the USB cable. It also has a card slot for the same purpose. If you want an all-rounded machine which is has many tools and is easy to use, you cannot go wrong with the SE400.

Singer XL400 Combination Sewing & Embroidery Machine

The Singer XL400 is very similar to the Brother SE400, but it has a bigger working area too. At a price of about $580, it is perhaps the best machine that costs under $600. With the bigger embroidery space it has, you can create designs of up to 12”x20” hence making it the best machine for monogramming.

It comes with 30 in-built sewing stitches and 125 decorative designs which are customizable from your computer screen if you buy the specialized software. It also has a USB cable for transferring designs from your computer straight to the machine. Other impressive features of the SingerXL400 include an auto needle threader, two auto 1-step buttonholes and LED lights to brighten up your working area.

Brother PE770 Computerized Embroidery Machine

In keeping with the tradition of Brother machines, the PE770 is user-friendly and has many features too. It comes loaded with 6 font styles and 136 design patterns to help you implement a wide variety of styles. Although it lacks sewing capabilities, it has a large 5”x7” working space making it ideal for bags, jackets and home item.

The well-lit LCD screen enables you to edit your designs before printing them. One big advantage the Brother PE770 has over its rivals is its size-able internal memory which can hold thousands of designs for later use. All you need to do is to download machine embroidery designs online from the internet, save them to a USB stick and transfer them to this machine via is USB port. The Brother PE770 is quite popular with beginners because it’s relatively cheaper and the learning curve is shorter. However, you can’t add extra font styles and the display is black and white.

Conclusion

There are many more embroidery machines in the market, but do not rush to buy one without knowing exactly what you need in terms of the complexity of your projects and your skill-level. Whether you planning to do some Christian embroidery designs and patterns or something more festive for the holidays, the right embroidery machine can make it happen. Having read this review, you should have an idea of what to expect and how to go about choosing the machine that is best for you.