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. Brother VM5200
Sewing and embroidery · 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
Brother's Essence Innov-is sewing, embroidery and quilting combo. It has an 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) embroidery field, 318 built-in designs, 17 embroidery fonts and 715 sewing stitches. There is no Wi-Fi: designs load by USB only, and no cap frame.
Who it suits: A fit for sewists and quilters who want one machine for everyday sewing plus large embroidery such as jacket backs, quilt blocks and big appliqué, and who are fine moving designs by USB. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi or an app, need to embroider finished hats, or plan to run orders in volume.
About $5,499–$5,500 new (checked October 2026)
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5. bernette b79
Sewing and embroidery · 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) field · .EXP, .PES, .DST, .PEC, .JEF, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .ZHS
bernette's sewing and embroidery combo with a large 10.2 × 6.3 in (260 × 160 mm) embroidery field, 208 built-in designs, 500 sewing stitches and a 5-inch touchscreen. Designs load by USB only: no Wi-Fi is listed, and it has no cap frame.
Who it suits: Sewists who want one machine for garment sewing, quilting and embroidery up to about 10 × 6 in without moving to a multi-needle machine. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi transfer, finished hats or fast production, since it has one needle.
About $2,299–$2,999 new (checked October 2026)
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6. Janome Skyline S9
Sewing and embroidery · 6.7 × 8 in (170 × 200 mm) field · .JEF, .JEF+ · Wi-Fi
Janome's sewing, quilting and embroidery combo in the Skyline line. It has a 6.7 × 7.9 in (170 × 200 mm) embroidery field, 250 built-in designs, 300 sewing stitches and wireless transfer. The limits: one needle, no cap frame, and a price well above entry-level combos.
Who it suits: A fit for sewists and quilters who want one machine for sewing, quilting and mid-size embroidery up to 6.7 × 7.9 in. Skip it if you mainly embroider and want a lower price, a multi-needle machine, or finished hats.
About $3,999–$4,999 new (checked October 2026)
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7. Brother NQ3700D
Sewing and embroidery · 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PEN, .DST · Wi-Fi
A sewing and embroidery combo with a 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) embroidery field, 313 built-in designs (55 Disney/Pixar), 291 sewing stitches and Wi-Fi. It is single-needle, has no official cap frame, and reads PES, PHC, PEN and DST files.
Who it suits: A fit for sewists who want one machine for everyday sewing and quilting plus bigger embroidery than the usual 5 × 7 in field, such as large designs and combined layouts. Skip it if you only want to embroider (the NQ1700E has the same field without sewing), want to embroider finished caps, or plan to embroider in volume.
About $3,999–$4,999 new (checked October 2026)
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8. Brother Luminaire XP3
Sewing and embroidery · 10.7 × 16.1 in (272 × 408 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
A high-end Brother sewing, embroidery and quilting combo. It has a 10 5/8 × 16 in (272 × 408 mm) embroidery field, four hoops in the box, 1,554 built-in designs, 869 stitches, a stitch-preview projector and Wi-Fi. The price is the main limit.
Who it suits: A fit for serious hobbyists, quilters and home businesses that want very large embroidery and full sewing on one machine. Skip it if you only stitch small designs, want a low price, or need a multi-needle machine for volume.
About $20,999 new (checked October 2026)
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9. Baby Lock Vesta
Sewing and embroidery · 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST · Wi-Fi
Baby Lock's single-needle sewing and embroidery combo with a large 6-1/4 × 10-1/4 in (160 × 260 mm) field, 293 built-in designs, 301 stitches and Wi-Fi design transfer. It reads PES, PHC and DST files. Baby Lock lists no cap frame and no phone app.
Who it suits: A sewer who wants one machine that sews and embroiders designs bigger than 5 × 7 in, with wireless transfer from a PC. Skip it if you want finished hats, a phone app or automatic color changes.
About $3,365–$3,599 new (checked October 2026)
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10. Janome Memory Craft 9850
Sewing and embroidery · 6.7 × 8 in (170 × 200 mm) field · .JEF, .JEF+
Janome's mid-range sewing, quilting and embroidery combo with a 6.7 × 7.9 in (170 × 200 mm) embroidery field, 175 built-in designs and 200 sewing stitches. It reads JEF files from USB. The limits: one needle, no Wi-Fi, no cap frame, and the large hoop may be extra.
Who it suits: A fit for sewists who want one machine for sewing, quilting and embroidery up to 6.7 × 7.9 in. Skip it if you want wireless transfer, a multi-needle machine or finished hats.
About $1,599–$1,999 new (checked October 2026)
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11. Pfaff creative 4.5
Sewing and embroidery · 14 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) field · .VP3
Pfaff's sewing and embroidery combo with a 14.2 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) embroidery field, 480 stitches, 270 built-in designs and a 5.7 in touch screen. Three hoops come in the box, the largest 360 × 200 mm. It has no Wi-Fi, only 3 embroidery fonts and no listed cap frame.
Who it suits: A fit for sewers who want large embroidery and a roomy machine with Pfaff's IDT even-feed system in one body, and who are happy to buy from Pfaff's store or a Pfaff dealer. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi, a cap frame or a lower price.
About $6,989 new (checked October 2026)
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12. Pfaff creative 3.0
Sewing and embroidery · 10 × 8 in (260 × 200 mm) field · .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .SHV, .DHV, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .DST
A Pfaff sewing and embroidery combo with a 10.2 × 7.9 in (260 × 200 mm) embroidery field, 157 built-in designs, 254 stitches and Pfaff's IDT even-feed system. Designs move in by USB stick only, and Pfaff lists no cap frame for it.
Who it suits: A good fit for sewers who want one roomy machine for garments, quilts and home decor, with an embroidery field bigger than the usual 5 × 7 in. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi or an app for sending designs, finished hats, or embroidery in volume.
About $3,599–$5,299 new (checked October 2026)
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13. Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2
Sewing and embroidery · 17.7 × 17.7 in (450 × 450 mm) field · .VP3, .SHV, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .DST · Wi-Fi
A high-end single-needle sewing and embroidery combo from Husqvarna Viking: 840 stitches, over 750 built-in designs, up to 1,000 stitches per minute and a 14.2 × 10.2 in (360 × 260 mm) hoop in the box. The big optional hoop, laser guide and price are the draw and the limit.
Who it suits: Embroiderers and quilters who want one single-needle machine for sewing and for large designs, with the optional Mega Turnable hoop for the biggest ones. Skip it if you mostly stitch small designs, want multi-needle production speed, or need a price near a typical home combo.
About $17,999 new (checked October 2026)
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14. Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90
Sewing and embroidery · 14 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) field · .VP3, .SHV, .DHV, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .DST · Wi-Fi
A large-format sewing and embroidery combo from Husqvarna Viking: a 14¼ × 13¾ in (360 × 350 mm) top hoop size, 817 stitches, 651 built-in designs, a 10.1 in touchscreen and Wi-Fi. The big field is the draw; the single needle, the weight and the five-figure price are the limits.
Who it suits: Embroiderers and quilters who want one single-needle machine for sewing and for large designs, up to 14¼ × 13¾ in with the optional Majestic hoop. Skip it if you mostly stitch small designs, want multi-needle production speed, or need a machine near the price of a typical home combo.
About $16,999 new (checked October 2026)
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15. Baby Lock Altair 2
Sewing and embroidery · 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PEC, .DST · Wi-Fi
A high-end single-needle sewing and embroidery machine from Baby Lock. It has a 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) embroidery field, four hoops in the box, a 10.1 in touchscreen and photo-based design placement through an app. It costs a lot and Baby Lock lists no cap frame.
Who it suits: A fit for experienced home embroiderers and quilters who want one machine for big designs and full-size sewing, and who will use the placement and design tools. Skip it if you want a low price, hats, or fast color changes on a multi-needle machine.
About $10,284–$10,999 new (checked October 2026)
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16. Bernina B 880 PLUS
Sewing and embroidery · 15.7 × 10 in (400 × 260 mm) field · .EXP, .DST, .PES, .PEC, .JEF, .SEW, .PCS, .XXX
Bernina's top-tier sewing, quilting and embroidery machine. It has a 15.7 × 10.2 in (400 × 260 mm) embroidery field, 462 built-in designs, a 7 in touchscreen and up to 1,000 stitches per minute. The large hoops are extras, and it is single-needle.
Who it suits: Experienced sewists and quilters who want one premium machine that sews, quilts and embroiders large designs. Skip it if you only want small monograms on a budget, or if you plan to embroider in volume, where a multi-needle machine suits better.
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17. Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC 3
Sewing and embroidery · 18.1 × 17.7 in (460 × 450 mm) field · .VP4, .VP3, .SHV, .DHV, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .DST · Wi-Fi
Husqvarna Viking's top sewing and embroidery combo. With the optional turnable hoop it stitches a 460 × 450 mm (18.1 × 17.7 in) area. It has 912 built-in designs, 871 stitches, a 10.1 in touchscreen, Wi-Fi and USB. It is single-needle, sold through dealers, and costs far more than most home combos.
Who it suits: For serious home embroiderers and quilters who want very large designs, on-fabric projection and hoop scanning in one machine, and who are ready to pay for it. Skip it if you stitch mostly small designs, need a cap frame, or want a multi-needle machine for production.
About $23,999–$25,999 new (checked October 2026)
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18. Pfaff creative icon 2
Sewing and embroidery · 14 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) field · .VP3 · Wi-Fi
Pfaff's high-end sewing and embroidery combo with a 360 × 350 mm (14.2 × 13.8 in) embroidery area, 873 built-in designs, 806 stitches, a 10.1 in touchscreen and mySewnet Wi-Fi. Four hoops come in the box. It is single-needle, sold through dealers, and costs far more than most home combos.
Who it suits: For serious home embroiderers and quilters who want a very large single-hooping area and a big touchscreen, and who are ready to pay a high price. Skip it if you stitch mostly small designs, need a cap frame or want a multi-needle machine for production.
About $22,999 new (checked October 2026)
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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. Brother LB5000 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
A discontinued Brother sewing and embroidery combo with a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field, 80 built-in designs, 103 sewing stitches and a color touch screen. Designs come in by USB flash drive; there is no Wi-Fi. Designs bigger than 4 × 4 in will not fit.
Who it suits: Someone shopping used, refurbished or leftover stock who wants one simple machine for everyday sewing and small embroidery such as names and pocket designs. 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.
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26. Brother SE425 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 lettering fonts and 67 sewing stitches, plus 100 more designs on an included CD. It reads PES and DST from a computer. No wireless, and Brother has stopped selling it.
Who it suits: A fit for a beginner who wants a simple 4 × 4 in embroidery and sewing combo and is happy to buy used or refurbished. Skip it if you want wireless transfer, designs bigger than 4 × 4 in or to embroider in volume.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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27. Brother SE270D Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .CARD
A discontinued Brother sewing and embroidery combo with a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field, 97 built-in designs (27 of them Disney characters) and 67 built-in sewing stitches. Designs come only from the machine or Brother embroidery cards: no USB, no Wi-Fi.
Who it suits: A fit for a Disney fan who wants a simple 4 × 4 in sewing and embroidery combo and is happy to buy used. Skip it if you want to load your own designs from a computer or USB stick, or need anything bigger than 4 × 4 in.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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28. Brother Stellaire XJ1 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Brother's first-generation Stellaire sewing and embroidery combo (2019). It has a 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) embroidery field, 727 built-in designs, 727 sewing stitches, a 10.1 in touchscreen and wifi. Brother's lineup page now shows the XJ2 instead. No cap frame.
Who it suits: A fit for serious sewers and embroiderers who want one machine for large-field embroidery, quilting and everyday sewing. Skip it if you want a multi-needle machine for production, or if you need a new machine with a dealer warranty, since the XJ1 is hard to find new.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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29. Brother LB6800PRW Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .DST
The Project Runway Limited Edition of Brother's LB6800: a discontinued sewing and embroidery combo with a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field, 70 built-in designs, 5 fonts and 67 stitches. Designs come from a computer by USB cable or from Brother cards. No Wi-Fi, and the screen is monochrome.
Who it suits: A fit for someone who finds one used or refurbished and wants a single machine for everyday sewing plus small embroidery such as names and pocket designs. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi, a USB-stick slot, a color screen or designs bigger than 4 × 4 in.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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30. Brother Dream Machine 2 XV8550D Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field · .PES, .PHA, .PHB, .PHC, .DST
Brother's discontinued top-end sewing, embroidery and quilting machine. It has a 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) embroidery field, 982 built-in designs, 726 sewing stitches and a 10.1 in screen. It has no Wi-Fi and no cap frame, and Brother lists it as discontinued.
Who it suits: A fit for someone who wants one large machine for sewing, quilting and big embroidery and is happy to buy it used or refurbished. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi, a cap frame or a machine Brother still sells new.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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31. Brother HE240 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES
An older sewing and embroidery combo with a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) embroidery area, 70 built-in designs and 67 sewing stitches. It takes PES designs from a computer over USB cable. Brother US lists it as discontinued, so it is mostly a used-market machine.
Who it suits: A fit for a hobbyist who finds one used and wants one machine for everyday sewing plus small embroidery such as names and motifs. Skip it if you want designs bigger than 4 × 4 in, wireless transfer, a USB-stick port or finished hats.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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32. Brother NQ3600D Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
A discontinued Brother sewing and embroidery combo with a 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) embroidery field, 233 built-in designs (35 Disney/Pixar), 291 sewing stitches and USB transfer. It is single-needle, has no Wi-Fi and no cap frame, and reads PES, PHC and DST files.
Who it suits: Mostly a used-machine or leftover-stock option for sewists who want everyday sewing plus a 6 × 10 in field. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi transfer, a current model with Brother support for new buyers, or finished-cap embroidery.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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33. Brother SE350 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES
An older sewing and embroidery combo with a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field, 70 built-in designs, 5 character types and 67 sewing stitches. Extra designs come only from Brother embroidery cards. It has no USB port, so you cannot load your own files. Discontinued.
Who it suits: A fit for someone who finds one used and wants simple 4 × 4 in embroidery plus everyday sewing, using built-in designs and Brother cards. Skip it if you want to load your own designs from a computer or USB stick, or stitch anything bigger than 4 × 4 in.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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34. Baby Lock Verve Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
Baby Lock's entry-level sewing and embroidery combo. It has a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) embroidery field, 95 built-in designs, 11 fonts, 191 sewing stitches and USB. The small field is the main limit, there is no Wi-Fi, and Baby Lock now files it under previous models.
Who it suits: A fit for beginners who want one compact machine for everyday sewing plus small embroidery such as names, pockets and patches, if they can find one used or from leftover dealer stock. Skip it if you want designs bigger than 4 × 4 in, wireless transfer, finished hats or a machine Baby Lock still sells new.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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35. Pfaff Creative Sensation Pro Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 14 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) field · .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PCS, .DST, .EXP, .PES, .JEF
A Pfaff sewing and embroidery combo with a big embroidery field: up to 14.2 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) with the Grand Dream hoop. It has over 690 stitches and more than 360 built-in designs, but it is no longer in Pfaff's current US lineup.
Who it suits: A fit for sewers who want large-format embroidery and a roomy sewing machine in one body, and who value Pfaff's IDT even-feed system. Skip it if you want a machine Pfaff still sells new, with a published price.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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36. Brother Innov-is Quattro 6000D Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) field · .PES, .PHA, .PHB, .PHC, .DST
A discontinued Brother sewing, quilting and embroidery combo with a 12 × 8 in (about 300 × 200 mm) embroidery area, 601 built-in designs and an 8.5 in color touchscreen. It reads PES, PHA, PHB, PHC and DST by USB. No Brother cap frame is listed.
Who it suits: Someone shopping the used market who wants one machine that sews and embroiders large designs, including quilt-size layouts. Skip it if you need wifi, a companion app, current support or a cap frame.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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37. Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) field · .VP3
A Husqvarna Viking sewing and embroidery combo with a 360 × 200 mm (14.2 × 7.9 in) embroidery area, 159 built-in designs, 261 stitches and a 3.5 in touchscreen. Two hoops come in the box. Designs move by USB stick, and the maker's page shows it as sold out.
Who it suits: For sewers who want a mid-size 14.2 × 7.9 in embroidery area and a roomy sewing space in one machine, and who can find one at a dealer. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi, a bigger screen, a cap frame or a machine you can count on buying new.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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38. Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm) field · .VP3
A Husqvarna Viking sewing and embroidery combo with a 240 × 150 mm (9.5 × 6 in) embroidery area, 70 designs on a USB stick, 120 stitches and a monochrome display. One Jewel hoop comes with it. The maker's page shows it as unavailable.
Who it suits: For sewers who want a mid-size 9.5 × 6 in embroidery area plus a full sewing machine, and who can find one at a dealer or used. Skip it if you want a color touchscreen, Wi-Fi, many built-in fonts, a cap frame or a machine you can count on buying new.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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39. Singer Futura XL-400 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) field · .FHE, .CHE, .XXX, .PSW, .PEC, .PES, .HUS, .SEW, .EXP, .DST, .PCS
A discontinued Singer sewing and embroidery combo, also sold as the SEQS-6000. It has a 10.2 × 6.3 in (260 × 160 mm) hoop and 30 sewing stitches. It has no screen: designs come from a Windows PC over a USB cable. Singer's US site no longer lists it.
Who it suits: Fits a sewer who finds one used and wants a big 10.2 × 6.3 in field plus a full sewing machine, and is fine running older Windows software on a PC. Skip it if you want a touchscreen, loading from a USB flash drive, hats, or a machine Singer still sells.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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40. Pfaff creative 1.5 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm) field · .VP3
An entry Pfaff sewing and embroidery combo with a 9.4 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm) embroidery field, 101 built-in designs and 150 stitches. It reads only .vp3 files from a USB stick, and Pfaff lists no cap frame for it.
Who it suits: A fit for sewers who want a roomy embroidery field and Pfaff's IDT even-feed system on a simple machine, and who can buy .vp3 designs or convert others. Skip it if you want to open PES or DST files directly, send designs by Wi-Fi, or stitch finished hats.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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41. Singer SE300 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 10 × 5.9 in (260 × 150 mm) field · .XXX, .DST
Singer's Legacy SE300 is a sewing and embroidery combo with a 10¼ × 6 in (260 × 150 mm) hoop, 250 sewing stitches and a touchscreen. It reads XXX and DST files by USB only. Singer lists it as sold out with no restock date, so new stock is hard to find.
Who it suits: Suits a sewer who wants one machine for everyday sewing and mid-size embroidery such as monograms, pocket designs and borders, and who can find one used or as leftover dealer stock. Skip it if you need Wi-Fi, PES files without converting, finished hats or designs larger than 10¼ × 6 in.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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42. Singer Futura XL-550 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) field · .FHE, .CHE, .XXX, .PSW, .PEC, .PES, .HUS, .SEW, .EXP, .DST, .PCS
A discontinued Singer sewing and embroidery combo with a 10.2 × 6.3 in (260 × 160 mm) hoop, 215 sewing stitches and 125 built-in designs. Designs are sent from a Windows PC over a USB cable. Singer's US site no longer lists it, so expect to find it used.
Who it suits: Fits a sewer who finds one used and wants a big hoop plus a full sewing machine with lots of stitches, and is fine running older Windows software on a PC. Skip it if you want a Mac-friendly setup, a USB flash drive port, hats, or a machine Singer still sells.
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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43. Singer Futura XL-580 Discontinued
Sewing and embroidery · 10 × 6 in (254 × 152 mm) field · .FHE, .CHE, .XXX, .JEF, .HUS, .PES, .DST, .SHV, .PEC, .EXP, .VIP, .PCS, .PSW, .SEW
A discontinued Singer sewing and embroidery combo with a 10 × 6 in (254 × 152 mm) embroidery field, 250 built-in designs and 215 sewing stitches. It works with Singer's own FHE design files and bundled PC software. Singer's US site no longer lists it.
Who it suits: Worth a look if you find one used and want a big 10 × 6 in field plus a full sewing machine in one unit. Skip it if you want a machine with current support, Wi-Fi or an app, or if you do not want to run older PC software.
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.