Embroidery Machine Guide

Brother · Sewing and embroidery · Specs checked October 2026

Brother SE1900: hoop size, file formats and specs

Also written: SE-1900, SE 1900

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.

The Brother SE1900 is a discontinued sewing and embroidery machine with a 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) embroidery field. It reads .PES, .PHC, .DST files and gets designs by USB stick, and has 138 built-in designs.

Newer model: The SE1900 has been replaced by the Brother SE2000. See what changed

SE1900 hoop size and embroidery area

The SE1900 can stitch a design up to 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) in one hooping, which is the 5 × 7 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.

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The SE1900 field (filled) next to standard hoop sizes, drawn to scale.

In the box: 5" × 7" hoop (large) (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)).

Optional from Brother: Extra large multi-position frame (about 5" × 12", three attach positions; each section 5" × 7") (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)), 4" × 7" magnetic hoop (4 × 7 in (100 × 180 mm)), 4" × 4" hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)), Small frame (about 1" × 2.5") (2.4 × 0.8 in (60 × 20 mm)).

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What file format does the SE1900 use?

The SE1900 reads .PES, .PHC and .DST files. You load designs by USB stick. Designs in other formats (for example .JEF or .EXP) need converting first with embroidery software.

Where to buy the Brother SE1900

Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished. See its successor below.

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Brother SE1900 specs

TypeSewing and embroidery
Embroidery field5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)
Hoops included5" × 7" hoop (large) (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm))
Optional hoopsExtra large multi-position frame (about 5" × 12", three attach positions; each section 5" × 7") (5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm)); 4" × 7" magnetic hoop (4 × 7 in (100 × 180 mm)); 4" × 4" hoop (medium) (4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm)); Small frame (about 1" × 2.5") (2.4 × 0.8 in (60 × 20 mm))
Cap frameNo
File formats it reads.PES, .PHC, .DST
Design transferUSB stick
Built-in designs138
Sewing stitches240
Screencolour, touch screen
Weight22.05 lb (10 kg)
StatusDiscontinued
Skill levelIntermediate

Who the SE1900 is for

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.

Strengths

  • 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) embroidery field, with the 5 × 7 in hoop included
  • 138 built-in embroidery designs and 240 sewing stitches
  • Reads .pes, .phc and .dst files from a USB flash drive
  • A knee lifter comes in the box
  • Brother lists extra frames for it: 4 × 4 in, small, extra large multi-position and a 4 × 7 in magnetic hoop

Limits

  • Brother has discontinued it and its US page shows it out of stock
  • No Wi-Fi, so designs move by USB flash drive only
  • Single needle, so you change the thread by hand for every color
  • Brother lists no cap frame for it, so it is not set up for finished hats

Good to know: The font count is left empty: Brother's page says 11 built-in fonts in its description but lists 6 alphabet fonts in its specs, and its design guide shows 11 font names. The design count is 138 as Brother states it in its feature list; another entry on the same page says 136. The text of Brother's manual gives no stitches-per-minute figure for embroidery, so that is empty too. The screen is listed by Brother as 3 × 1.6 in (width × height), so no diagonal is given. The multi-position frame is used by moving it between three positions and stitching a split design in sections; each section is still 5 × 7 in. That the SE2000 replaced it comes from a retailer listing, not from Brother.

How the SE1900 compares

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Frequently asked questions

What is the embroidery size of the Brother SE1900?

The largest design is 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm), and the 5 × 7 in hoop comes in the box. Brother also lists optional 4 × 4 in, small and extra large multi-position frames.

Can the Brother SE1900 use a magnetic hoop?

Brother lists its 4 × 7 in (100 × 180 mm) magnetic hoop, part SAMF180N, as compatible with the SE1900. It is sold separately.

Is there a hat hoop for the Brother SE1900?

Brother lists no cap frame for the SE1900, so it is not set up for finished caps.

What file formats does the Brother SE1900 read?

Its manual says only .pes, .phc and .dst files can be used. Load them from a USB flash drive, because the machine has no Wi-Fi.

Is the Brother SE1900 discontinued?

Yes. Brother's US page marks it discontinued and out of stock. Retailers describe the SE2000 as its successor, and it adds Wi-Fi.

Sources

Specs come from Brother's own pages and manuals, checked October 2026. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. We are not affiliated with Brother. See how we research.