Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Review
I bought this machine from Amazon when I upgraded from my SE270 for one that had computer capability and I truly loved it, it sewed quietly and smoothly and it was modern! However it just would not embroider with the threads I had collected over the years. These were unbranded and possibly inexpensive I don’t recall,and they would run off some cones very fast and i admit they were a pain sometimes to work with. I tried three or four embroidery designs. With a single color the design was completed and was beautiful, but using two or more colors it would jam in the race area and the fabric had to be cut out. I re-read the instructions and re-threaded, used the Brother bobbin cotton and changed the needle to no avail. Just to check this was not a new sewer error I got out the 270 threaded up with the same thread and embroidered a birthday cake design with 14 color changes and the result was magnificent. Reluctantly I returned this machine for a refund and I was very disappointed that an older model deals with dodgy thread better than the new model. I have perhaps 0 to 0 of threads and could not afford to discard these so I have resigned myself to keep on using the 270 which I have never had trouble with except a service.I will now invest in a card reader/writer for downloading from the internet. My advice to someone buying the SE400 invest in good quality thread like sulky or check with brother.com. The machine is lovely and has some beautiful designs built in and with quality thread it will give 100% satisfaction I am sure.
Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Feature
- Computer Connectivity with Update Capabilities
- 70 built-in embroidery designs, 5 monogramming fonts and 120 frame pattern combinations; Large 4-inch by 4-inch embroidery area
- 67 built-in sewing stitches with 98 stitch functions
- Easy-to-view back-lit, touch screen LCD display
- Quick-Set drop-in bobbin, automatic needle threader and built in push button thread cutter
Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine Overview
The computerized SE-400 combination embroidery and sewing machine is designed to help you give your projects a customized, high-end look — all while being priced to fit your budget. Featuring 70 built-in embroidery designs, 67 built-in sewing stitches, 120 frame pattern combinations and 5 embroidery lettering fonts, the SE-400 is the perfect machine for all your sewing, embroidery, crafting and home decor projects. Computer connectivity allows you to enjoy future machine updates and easily import and digitize embroidery designs directly from your computer. Features like the automatic needle threading system and backlit touch screen LCD make working on the machine easy on your eyes, while the Quick-SetTM drop-in top bobbin, easy bobbin-winding system and built-in push-button thread cutter add a new level of convenience to your sewing and embroidery crafting. With an impressive assortment of included accessories, the SE-400 is truly an affordable, feature-rich choice for the budding fashion designer.
Manufacturer’s note:
Accessories are housed in free arm of machine.
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Customer Reviews
Sewing has sure changed over the years! – L. Murray – SC, USA
I haven’t sewn with a sewing machine since the 70’s when I was a teen and wow have things changed! The automatic needle threader is great since I was worried my old eyes would make sewing difficult.
My machine arrived today, I read the book to understand the machine and re-start my brain with sewing lingo. It didn’t take very long and then I started sewing. It is sew easy!
The numbers on the machine go in order to tell you the pattern for either threading the needle, or the bobbin.
There are 3 speeds for the speed of the foot pedal which is great! #1 for finishing, #2 is great for regular sewing, and 3 works wonders when sewing in a straight line with average type fabric.
I plan on checking out the CD tomorrow, and will try the embroidery function once I get a bit more comfortable sewing again on a machine.
Unless anything goes wrong, my review stays as is… just day 1 but I’m already in love with sewing again. 
Willing to try again.. – Diana L. Nowell – Vergennes, Vermont
I ordered this machine through Amazon at J&R Electronics and the description made me think this would be good as both a sewing and embroidery machine. The only problem I had was the tension mechanism stopped working about 2 days after I got started, also the majority of the parts are plastic. The company immediately sent me a shipping label and I have returned the machine. After purchasing the software to download designs from the web, I hope this works…we’ll see.
Brother SE-400 – Not all it’s cracked up to be! – L. Mongillo –
I purchased my SE-400 around the beginning of April and thought I was in heaven! I had never owned an embroidery machine before and was thrilled to finally have one. We unpacked it, read the manual (quick start guide) and immediately started embroidering, just to see how it worked. Immediately, the needle broke. I replaced the needle, got the manual and read it, just to make sure I had set it up and threaded it correctly, prepared the fabric correctly, etc, etc. So I went back to the machine to try again, and over the next hour broke every needle that came with the machine. Ran to the local walmart and bought 2 pks of embroidery needles and tried again. It embroidered one block, then proceeded to break the needles repeatedly! I called customer service to get help, and was told that there was nothinh they could do, that I’d have to take it to an authorized dealer. I thought that was crazy! I bought it a couple hours prior, and now they’re telling me I have to take it to have it serviced? And the only authorized dealer was approximately 55 miles away. I asked CS if I could just take that machine back to the store and trade it for another? She said that was fine if that’s what I wanted to do. So I did.
Traded the machine for the same model, brought it home, set it up and guess what? Broke the needle. I was soooooo angry. I had just spent 0 on this machine and it wouldn’t work. I ended up leaving it sit for about 3 weeks, because I was so afraid of using it again and breaking the needles. Finally, I got it out and began using it to make quilt blocks. For about the first 2 weeks it was absolutely awesome! Then when I was down to my last 3 blocks, suddenly it wasn’t sewing right. The needle wasn’t breaking anymore which was a good thing. The problem is the tension was messed up. It would leave the thread loose and ugly on top, and sometimes, the bobbin thread would show up on top. Again I called Brother CS and was told there’s nothing they can do, other than tell me to take it to the service center.
I love the machine, I do, when it sews the way it’s suppose to. But I’m not so sure it lives up to the brother name. My family has owned other Brother sewing machines and haven’t had any problems with them. If I had to do it all over again, I would NOT purchase this machine. I’d save my money and get a Janome or Bernina.
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