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Brother Elite PE900 Embroidery Machine Bundle

  • 5in x 7in embroidery area, embroidery-only machine
  • 193 built-in designs and 13 fonts
  • 3.7in LCD touchscreen
  • Wireless LAN to iBroidery.com and the Artspira app
  • 80 thread spools, 500M each, 40WT polyester
  • 100 ball-point needles, size 75/11, flat-back shank
  • 10 pre-wound bobbins, size 11.5, 105 yards each
  • 3.2 yard water-soluble stabilizer roll

Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A capable home embroidery machine with wireless design transfer and a bundle that covers thread, needles, bobbins and stabilizer. It does embroidery only, so a separate machine is still needed for regular sewing.

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ASIN: B0FRGKNGYYModel: PE900-K1Category: Embroidery Machines

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Overview

Brother builds this Elite machine for embroidery only, stitching designs inside a hoop with automatic needle threading, jump stitch trimming and color sort to speed up each run. Designs come built in or arrive over wireless LAN from iBroidery.com and the Artspira app.

Wireless design transfer and a starter pack of consumables make it possible to start stitching the day it arrives. Hoop size caps each design, so larger jacket backs or quilt blocks need splitting. The thread kit ships without its wood rack, so storage is on you.

Who it's for

Monogramming towels, decorating shirts and stitching patches at home suit this bundle well. Anyone planning regular seams, hems or quilting needs a sewing machine as well, because this one only embroiders.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Large built-in design and font library
  • Wireless design transfer from app and website
  • Automatic needle threading and jump stitch trimming
  • Color sort cuts down thread changes
Cons
  • Embroidery only, no regular sewing
  • Hoop area limits larger designs
  • Wood thread rack not included
  • Listing item counts conflict, four versus five

Performance notes

Stitch quality depends on hoop tension, stabilizer choice and thread, and the bundle covers the last two with water-soluble stabilizer and polyester thread. Color sort groups same-color sections so the machine stops less often for thread changes, and jump stitch trimming cuts the connecting threads between sections, which saves cleanup by hand.

Specifications

BrandBrother
ModelPE900-K1
Dimensions & fit
Item Weight34.3 pounds
Item weight34.3 pounds
Item Dimensions D x W x H5.9 × 15.3 × 12 inches
Power & efficiency
Power SourceCorded Electric
Construction & materials
MaterialPlastic
ColorWhite
Compatibility & installation
ConnectivityWireless LAN
Included components
Unit Count1
Included ComponentsSewing Machine Hardcase
Other details
Embroidery area5 inches
Number of Items4
Part NumberPE900-K1
Built in fonts13
Item HighlightThread, Wireless LAN, (5 Items)
Built in designs193
Display3.7in LCD touchscreen
Thread kit80 spools, 78 colors plus 2 black and white, 500M each, 40WT polyester
Bobbins10, size 11.5, 105 yards of 60WT white polyester
Needles100 ball-point, 75/11, flat-back shank
Stabilizer3.2 yards, water-soluble
AsinB0FRGKNGYY
Best Sellers Rank#103,913 In Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 In Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #232 In Sewing Machines
Customer Reviews{'ratings_count': '5', 'stars': '4.5'}
Model NumberPE900-K1
Upc196271911401

Frequently asked questions

How do I cut down on thread changes and trimming with the Brother PE900?

Use color sort, which groups same-color sections of a design, and let jump stitch trimming cut the threads between sections. The listing gives no cleaning or oiling schedule, so follow the Brother manual for maintenance.

Can the Brother PE900 sew regular seams?

No. The listing calls it an embroidery-only machine. It stitches designs in the hoop and does not replace a sewing machine.

Is a thread rack included with the Brother PE900 bundle?

No. The thread kit is included, but the listing states the wood rack is not.

Is a hard case included with the Brother PE900-K1?

The spec list names a sewing machine hardcase as an included component, but the bundle list in the description does not mention one. Confirm with the seller before counting on it.

Do the needles in the Brother PE900 bundle work with knits?

Yes. The listing describes the ball-point needles as suited to knits, with flat-back shanks for a secure fit in compatible Brother machines.