Brother PE535 embroidery machine is a great machine for beginners
If you are an embroidery beginner, the Brother PE535 embroidery machine is a great first purchase and has proven to be a very popular choice over a number of years.
This is an embroidery only machine. The benefit of being an embroidery only machine is that for a beginner it is going to be easier to learn as it has few functions than combination machines.
Key Features
- 80 Built-in designs
9 built-in fonts: 6 English and 3 Japanese lettering fonts ready for words you want to embroider (so long as they fit into the embroidery area- approx. 3.9” x3.9”)- USB Port for additional designs and their storage
- Easy to use color touchscreen: 3.2″ inch LCD color touchscreen to preview and edit designs before use
- 4″ X 4″ Embroidery field: this Brother embroidery machine is built with a 4″ x 4″ embroidery field and includes a hoop and grid sheet for help with alignment and placement of the needle
- Threading the machine is easy with the use of numbers
- Comes with very handy instructional videos
- A useful needle threading tool
Pros
- Well priced beginners’ embroidery machine Stitching is comparable with more expensive embroidery machines
- The PE535 is well priced, coming in well below comparable Singer or Husqvarna machines
- Brother is a reputable brand and is well supported with service outlets and online resources
- Uses PES embroidery files – probably the most popular format
- Conversion of other file formats is easy with PE535
Cons
- 4’ x 4’ hoop size is very limiting
- Embroidery only machine
Accessories
- 1 embroidery foot
- 1 4’ x 4’ hoop
- 1 embroidery arm
Final Thoughts
The Brother PE535 Embroidery machine has proven to be a great beginner’s machine over many years. Built-in tutorials, an automatic threader and the touch screen are great features that should make your embroidery experience a positive one.
The Brother PE535 provides value for money for beginners and the budget-conscious. It comes with free phone support and 25 years limited warranty.