In this review of the Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery Sewing Machine we will look at the important considerations in deciding whether to buy an embroidery sewing machine.  The Brother SE400 is a combination sewing and embroidery machine. We will look at the price, ease of use and effectiveness as both a sewing machine and an embroidery machine.
The Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery Sewing Machine is like the previous model the Brother SE350 with the added benefit of having a USB port to upload new patterns from your computer and internet to it. The USB port appears to work with both Windows and Mac computers. You don’t need a computer to run the machine and it runs standalone. There is additional software that can be bought to enhance the functionality but you don’t need it to get started.

Brother SE400 Review

The machine has a number of automated features that make getting started easy such as the automatic needle threader, thread cutter and the drop-in bobbin.  It comes with 67 different styles of stitches (zig zag, side-cut, straight, appliqué etc), and 10 one step buttonhole makers. The LCD screen and buttons make it a simple process to select the stitch you want by pushing buttons and flicking through the menu. You will be able to complete a number of different sewing projects from repairing a hem to making a purse or quilting.

Brother SE400 Embroidery Functionality

The important consideration for embroidery is the size of the embroidery hoop. The embroidery hoop keeps the fabric still and tight, if it moves during the embroidering it will look off. The embroidery hoop that comes with the Brother SE400 is 4” by 4”. This is a relatively small area and will make it difficult to do larger size projects, which you may want to do as you get more experienced. However, embroidery sewing machines with a larger hoop do cost more.
To set the machine you use the LCD display and buttons to select from the 70 designs that let lets you know the thread colors needed and the time taken to complete the job.
From my research and reviews from the web the Brother SE400 is a good machine for beginners at a realistic price for the functionality and reliability of the machine. You can get the machine at the discounted price at one of the most reliable sites on internet at Amazon by clicking here.

The manual is available online by clicking here http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/BSC/public/files/dlf/doch000184/he24lb6768se3540ug04en.pdf

Brother SE400 Video Demonstration

Also I have included is a video on a Brother embroidery sewing machine like the Brother SE400 that gives a demo of the machine (it is a sales pitch but it does demonstrate the functions clearly).

I hope you have found this video and post on the Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery Sewing Machine useful.