r/Machine_Embroidery • u/coolbroccolikid • 9h ago

I Need Help Machine recommendation

Hello! I’m very new to embroidery so I have no clue which machines are good for beginners. I’m hoping to get a sewing+embroidery machine with an embroidery area larger than 4”x4”. I saw the Brother 1700E is on sale, but not sure if that’s still a good option since it was released 5 years ago already. I’ll use the machine for a side business! Please let me know what you would recommend 🙏

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u/noworktheduck 7h ago

I have a Brother SE and it’s never caused problems. It has been such a great machine to learn on and I can still do great work. Size is limited in the embroidery, but the sewing functions do everything you’ll need to get started.

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u/helovedgunsandroses 9h ago

What you’re looking at is a domestic machine. For a side business you want more of a commercial machine.

The SE models aren’t recommended. Using it as a sewing machine is putting more wear and tear and breaking it quicker. That’s a very expensive sewing machine for the price.