Brother SE-400 Computerized Sewing & Embroidery Machine

I received this machine for my birthday a few days ago and I love, love, love it. I have only had it a few days but I have already been working with it and it is very easy to use. It is quiet and so much better than the old machine that I had. I love how it threads the machine for you and also how the bobbins just drop in instead of having to take off the front of the machine so that you can put the bobbin in.

This is a great machine! I love everything about it. But before I go on about everything I love, there is one thing that I was disappointed about. On page 76 in the manual they show a presser foot which is called a "side cutter". It is listed as presser foot "S". And the serial # for it is SA177. I would have LOVED to have had this presser foot included. (Also, if you look at the stitches which are shown on the front of the machine, you will see that the last 5 stitches (stitch numbers 63, 64, 65, 66 and 67) have an "S" by them . . . this is because they are specifically for this presser foot attachment, which is NOT included.) I called Brother to inquire on this presser foot, "S" as well as another presser foot "Q" (for quilting). The quilting presser foot "Q" was $9.73, but the presser foot "S" was $51.99!! I thought that was quite a bit for a presser foot! That would end up being 1/7th of the total cost of the machine! I asked them why this presser foot was so expensive, but the customer service people I spoke with did not know. The reason I would love to have the side cutter presser foot is because it does some of the same stitches that a serger does. And it cuts the fabric as it sews. I did search on walmart.com for this same presser foot and it is $35.00, so I will order it through Walmart. NOW FOR THE THINGS I LOVE . . . most specifically . . . the automatic threader. It is so much easier than other brands' of machines I have tried. I love the embroidery options. On other machines, the options were so limited. This machine has 5 different fonts. You can make them quite large (or small if you like). There is also a section with fancy lettering if you want to do just initials or one letter. There is just so much available on this machine that I am excited to sew with it. I have been sewing for 25 years and this machine leaves me wanting for nothing more . . . except for that side cutter presser foot attachment!!!

I did not alot of homework before buying this machine. This is a great machine for the price. The only 2 options it does not have that I particularly wanted was a knee lifter and wider opening. I surprised that it will sew all by itself with a push of a button. the needle threader works great.

Purchased to do embroidery and personalization. Works great for small to mid sized jobs. Very pleased with the results. Nice and compact. Runs quickly when embroidering. Lots of free designs online and videos about it on YouTube. Easy to use and would recommend it for home use.

A wonderful machine, Brother has thought of everything and makes it a dream to use.. A very nice experience. The computer on this machine is so detailed with information for the sewer. Some of the perks are- a DVD is included, instant needle threader, built-in thread cutter with the push of a button, very quiet when running, foot peddle or easy control push button, the instructions are easy to read and understand, has a large screen and is easy to see, a few supplies are with the machine to get you started for a few practice runs. Well worth the money, wish I had gotten it years ago.