Brother Skitch PP1 Embroidery Machine
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Material: Metal
- Item Weight: 16.6 pounds
- Color: Grey/Black
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact, app-driven embroidery-only machine for small 4x4 designs, best treated as an entry point rather than a machine to grow larger projects on.
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ASIN: B0CC3116H3Model: PP1Category: Embroidery Machines
More from this brandAll Brother embroidery machinesOverview
The Skitch is a single-needle, embroidery-only machine that pairs over Bluetooth with Brother's Artspira app, with a 4 x 4 inch embroidery area for small design work.
Brother is explicit that Skitch does not sew, it only embroiders, and it needs the free Artspira app to run rather than working as a standalone machine. That app dependency and the compact 4x4 hoop are the two things to weigh before buying.
- 4 x 4 inch embroidery area
- Bluetooth connection to the Artspira app
- Stitch speed up to 400 stitches per minute
- Stores up to 20 imported designs
Who it's for
Not a fit for anyone who also wants to sew seams, or who needs a hoop larger than 4x4 inches.
Pros and cons
- Small footprint fits a limited craft space
- Imports existing PES, PHC, PHX and DST design files
- Bluetooth setup avoids a cable to design software
- Embroidery only, it will not sew a seam
- Requires the Artspira app to operate
- 4 x 4 inch field limits design size
Performance notes
Designs are drawn or picked in the Artspira app and sent to the machine over Bluetooth, with stitching speeds up to 400 stitches per minute. The unpaid tier of Artspira can import PES, PHC, PHX or DST files and store up to 20 designs at a time, which covers users who already have embroidery files rather than only app-native ones.
Where it stands among embroidery machines
- #8 most-searched brand and model of the 30 embroidery machines lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 37 embroidery machines we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Brother |
|---|---|
| Model | PP1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 16.6 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20 × 11.9 × 17.9 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Input Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Grey/Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | SKITCH |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Brother Skitch sew as well as embroider?
No, Brother states Skitch is an embroidery-only machine and does not function as a traditional sewing machine.
Does the Skitch work without the Artspira app?
No, the app is described as required, since it is how designs are drawn, chosen and sent to the machine over Bluetooth.
What embroidery file formats can I bring into Skitch?
The free tier of Artspira can import PES, PHC, PHX or DST files and hold up to 20 of them at a time.