Brother PE900
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The PE900 is a single-needle embroidery machine built for regular embroidery work on different projects, without the sewing functions of a combo machine. The embroidery area is 5" x 7" and speed reaches 650 stitches per minute, with 193 designs and 13 ready-to-use alphabet fonts.
It connects to the home wireless network to receive embroidery files from a computer without going through a USB stick, though the USB port is still there for importing designs directly. The Artspira app adds the option to draw a pattern by hand on a smartphone and transfer it to the machine over wifi. The 3.7" LCD display lets you rotate, resize, move and combine designs before stitching.
It is a machine dedicated to embroidery only: it does not sew straight or decorative stitches like a combo machine, and anyone who also wants to sew garments needs a separate machine or a sewing-and-embroidery model.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum embroidery speed | 650 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 193 | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 13 | Declared by the brand |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Declared by the brand |
| On-screen design editing | Yes | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- It receives embroidery files from a computer over wifi, without needing a USB stick every time
- The Artspira app lets you draw a pattern on a smartphone and transfer it to the machine with no cables source
- The LCD display lets you rotate, resize and combine designs before stitching them
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