Electronic and computerised
Elna
eXperience 540S
Brother Innov-is A65
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Electronic and computerised
F1 · Entry
Brother Innov-is A65
Price
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Data from official source
The Innov-is A65 is an entry-level electronic machine from Brother's European range: 60 stitches, including 6 one-step buttonholes, are chosen with an electronic jog dial and an LCD screen, with no complex menus to learn. It sits a step above purely mechanical machines, aimed at people who already know they want to sew regularly.
The one-action automatic needle threader and the automatic thread cutter remove two of the most repetitive gestures in everyday sewing, while the start/stop button lets you sew without the foot pedal. The free arm lets you work on cuffs and trouser legs, and the bobbin drops in from the top with Brother's quick-set system. It is light and comes with a hard case, built to be carried to a class or moved around the house.
Thread tension stays manual, set with a dial, and presser foot pressure is not adjustable: there is only a levelling button to get over thick seams. It suits someone starting to sew regularly, not someone looking for a wide workspace or dual feed.
01 · Verified data
Technical specifications
Power
46 W
Weight
6.5 kg (14.3 lb)
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 46 W | manufacturer website |
| Machine weight | 6.5 kg | Declared by the brand |
| LED lights | 1 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch selection | Dials | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum speed | 850 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in stitches | 60 | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole styles | 6 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch zigzag | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch width | 7 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Declared by the brand |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Free arm | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Thread tension | Manual | Declared by the brand |
| Display | LCD | Declared by the brand |
| Start/stop button | Yes | Declared by the brand |
02 · Summary
Pros and cons
In favour
- The one-action automatic needle threader means you don't have to guide the thread through the eye by hand
- The automatic thread cutter removes the need for scissors after every seam
- The start/stop button lets you sew even without using the foot pedal
- Six buttonholes are made automatically in a single pass
Worth knowing
- Thread tension is manual, set with a dial: no automatic help when the fabric changes
- The workspace to the right of the needle is 16 cm: tight for working on quilts or bulky garments source
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