Sewing and embroidery combo machines
A combo machine sews like a normal sewing machine and, with the embroidery unit attached, embroiders designs from a hoop. It saves space and money if you want both, but you cannot sew while it embroiders, and the embroidery field is the same as on the matching embroidery-only model.
How to choose
| Embroidery field | Most combos are 4 × 4 or 5 × 7 in; higher-end models go to 6 × 10 in and beyond. |
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| Sewing stitches and features | Number of built-in stitches, buttonhole styles, needle threader and presser feet. |
| One machine, two jobs | If you often embroider while sewing another project, two machines may suit you better. |
Machines that fit this need
1. Brother SE700
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Brother's current entry-level sewing and embroidery combo. It has a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) embroidery field, 135 built-in designs, 103 sewing stitches, Wi-Fi and USB. The small field is the main limit: designs bigger than 4 × 4 in will not fit.
Who it suits: A good fit for beginners who want one machine for everyday sewing and small embroidery such as names, patches and pocket designs. Skip it if you want designs bigger than 4 × 4 in or plan to embroider in volume.
About $550–$600 new (checked October 2026)
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2. Brother SE2000
Sewing and embroidery · 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Brother's current 5 × 7 in sewing and embroidery combo. It has a 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field, 650 stitches per minute, 193 built-in designs, 241 sewing stitches and Wi-Fi. Only the 5 × 7 in hoop is in the box.
Who it suits: A good fit for someone who has outgrown a 4 × 4 in machine and wants one machine for sewing and larger single-hoop designs such as bigger logos and lettering. Skip it if you need to embroider hats or run production.
About $1,500–$1,600 new (checked October 2026)
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3. Brother SE725
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
The Walmart-exclusive version of the Brother SE700. It has the same 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) embroidery field, 135 built-in designs, 103 sewing stitches and Wi-Fi, plus an offer of 50 free designs through Artspira. Designs bigger than 4 × 4 in will not fit.
Who it suits: A good fit for beginners who want sewing and small embroidery in one machine and like the free-design offer. Skip it if you need designs bigger than 4 × 4 in.
About $497–$550 new (checked October 2026)
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4. Singer SE9180
Sewing and embroidery · 6.7 × 4 in (170 × 100 mm) field · .VP3
Singer's current US sewing-and-embroidery machine: 250 sewing stitches, 150 embroidery designs, 10 fonts and a 7 in color touchscreen. The included hoop covers 6.7 × 3.9 in (170 × 100 mm). It reads VP3 files by USB. The field is small.
Who it suits: Suits a sewer who wants one affordable machine for everyday sewing plus small to medium embroidery such as monograms and patches. Not for anyone who needs a large hoop, hats, or files in PES or DST without converting.
About $800–$1,100 new (checked October 2026)
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5. Brother SE600 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
A 4 × 4 in sewing and embroidery combo that Brother has discontinued. It has a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field, 80 built-in designs, 103 sewing stitches and a color touch screen, but no Wi-Fi: designs come in by USB flash drive.
Who it suits: Someone shopping used or leftover stock who wants a simple combo machine for small embroidery. Anyone who wants Wi-Fi, an app or a machine Brother still sells new should look at the SE700.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished. See its successor below.
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6. Brother SE1900 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
A 5 × 7 in sewing and embroidery combo that Brother has discontinued. It has a 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field, 138 built-in designs, 240 sewing stitches and a knee lifter, but no Wi-Fi: designs come in by USB flash drive.
Who it suits: Someone looking for a used or leftover 5 × 7 in combo machine who is happy to move designs by USB. Anyone who wants Wi-Fi, an app or a machine Brother still sells new should look at the SE2000.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished. See its successor below.
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7. Brother SE400 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .DST
A 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) sewing and embroidery combo with 70 built-in designs, 5 fonts and 67 stitches. It reads PES and DST over a USB cable but has a small monochrome screen and tops out at 400 stitches per minute. An older model, now hard to find new.
Who it suits: A fit for someone who wants a simple 4 × 4 in embroidery and sewing combo and is happy to buy used or refurbished. Skip it if you want a color preview screen, wireless transfer, a USB stick slot or designs bigger than 4 × 4 in.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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8. Brother SE625 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
A 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) sewing and embroidery combo with a 3.7 in color touchscreen, 80 built-in designs and 103 stitches. It reads PES, PHC and DST from a USB flash drive. Brother lists it as discontinued, so new stock is limited.
Who it suits: A fit for beginners who want a small-design embroidery and sewing combo and can find a refurbished or leftover unit. Skip it if you want designs bigger than 4 × 4 in or wireless transfer.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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9. Brother SE630 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
A 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) sewing and embroidery combo with a 3.7 in color touchscreen, 80 built-in designs, 9 fonts and 103 stitches. It reads PES, PHC and DST from a USB flash drive. No wireless, and new stock is hard to find.
Who it suits: A fit for beginners who want a small-design embroidery and sewing combo and can find a unit in stock. Skip it if you want designs bigger than 4 × 4 in or wireless transfer.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a combo sewing and embroidery machine worth it?
If you want to do both and have limited space, yes. If embroidery is your main interest, an embroidery-only model often gives the same field for less money.
Can a regular sewing machine do embroidery?
Only free-motion or decorative-stitch embroidery. Machine embroidery from design files needs an embroidery unit that moves the hoop.
Can I sew and embroider at the same time on a combo machine?
No. It is one machine: you attach the embroidery unit to embroider and remove it to sew.