Features:

  • EXPANSIVE 5” x 7” FIELD: The Brother PE770 embroidery machine provides ample space for larger designs and lettering projects
  • 136 BUILT-IN EMBROIDERY DESIGNS: Access 10 frame shapes, 6 lettering fonts, and 12 border styles that can help you design elegant quilt patterns.MAX Embroidery Area - 130(X) x 180(Y)mm. MAX Embroidery Speed - 650 spm
  • BUILT-IN MEMORY: The PE770 embroidery machine allows you to import designs from your USB memory stick thanks to a built-in USB port
  • EXTENSIVE DESIGN EDITING: The Brother PE770 offers you flexible design editing features, including mirror-image, rotate, and size edits
  • RELIABLE, EASY THREADING: Threading the top thread and bobbin and precision thread trimming is made easy with the Brother PE770.Virtually unlimited stitches with the My Custom Stitch feature
Saved by Internet tutorials!

Many of the problems that you read about with this machine originate because it is inexpensive enough for the beginner to purchase instead of leaping into purchases that are three or four times the cost. That being said, there are a host of issues that the novice must address before he/she will be pleased with the machine. First, and most importantly, is the recognition (and acceptance) that different fabrics and different projects require a constant manipulation of the settings of the machine, and there are many variables that a seasoned seamstress knows and unconsciously compensates for that a beginner doesn't even know that he doesn't know. Those of us who have an inkling that we don't know the extent of our own inexperience are always caught in a quandary about whether our problems are user errors or the machine is faulty. Well, from my experience, I can affirm that user error and a lack of knowledge caused most of my problems. I was clueless about how many things have to be adjusted and how important all the details about thread and stabilizers are in the smooth operation of this machine. Thanks to Vince Acuri on you tube and Kenny at embroidery library my learning curve was greatly accelerated and I finally got the 770 up and running as I had hoped it would. If you have limited knowledge about sewing machines, don't be put off by the few negative reviews or even your first projects. Just be aware that there are some things that you need to know beforehand. While I still am incredibly ignorant of most things regarding any element of sewing, I am quite pleased with what this machine has produced thus far, and I am very grateful to all of those folks on the internet who are so generous with their talent and knowledge.

Great machine for hobbyists and professionals! I am in love with my Brother embroidery machine!!

I am absolutely in love with my Brother embroidery machine. It is by far the best embroidery machine at/around this price point. For those who are considering the Brother machine with the 4"x4" embroidery area (as I did), you should really save up for this one instead. Just like any new hobby or skill you are trying to acquire, you will not be an embroidery master on your first try... and the only thing a prior background in sewing helps is for threading, which is easy anyway. For any of those who experience problems with the machine -- it's not the machine's fault but rather user error is more likely. I have thought it was my machine at times, but it was always something I was doing (or not doing). Make sure to test with different stabilizers, fabric types, stitch design densities, toppers, needle types, hooping tensions and techniques, etc. There is also a Facebook group dedicated to this machine that is an excellent resource, as well as many YouTube videos and blogs. I have owned this machine for just over six months and I am so happy with my purchase and embroider everything! I have also used the embroidery thread and pre-wound bobbins by Embroidex (also sold on Amazon) with great results! Edited to add: Even after 6+ months I'm still learning more about the best ways to use this machine! I just learned a new tip that I thought I would pass along. Sometimes the spool holder can be finicky. If your top thread is repetitively breaking (not just once in awhile), and you've already tried replacing the needle and re-threading the machine, put your thread spool in a clean coffee cup behind your machine instead of on the spool holder. This should solve this issue -- at least it has for me!

Great fun - Nice machine!

I'm really happy with this machine. I vacillated for months before giving in. I bought it late Nov and my return window was Dec end. I used it heavily during December because I wanted it to break within the first 30 days if it was going to break. It performed great though. Nary a mechanical problem. Some things to consider - while it's easy to use, like all things, there is a learning curve. I'd suggest practicing a lot on different fabric, different textures, with different stabilizers, until you get a sense of how it all works. Also, the end product will only be as good as the design. The built-in designs are great; but I wanted things that weren't available as built-in. I bought a couple of applications so I could make my own designs - there's definitely a learning curve there. Once you get it though, it's a lot of fun. Also, some people complain about the thread tangling, or fabric getting ruined ... I was worried about that. You can't just press "go" and walk away to come back to a great results. I find I have to babysit it, which means hovering over it for 20 and 30 minutes at times. I watch it carefully and if there's a weird stitch, or weird noise, I immediately stop it. (Again, learning curve and getting to know the machine.) It's just thread, so you can pull it out and then adjust the digital design - you can back it up a few stitches to pick up the stitches you removed, or back it up an entire thread color. It's actually pretty friendly and easy to recover from inevitable problems. It's also very easy to change threads during the embroidery process. That's a big plus since many designs have multiple colors. I didn't really need this machine because I don't embroider much; but am glad I bought it. It's been a lot of fun. Highly recommend!

Need to read this if you are having problems with your PE770

I bought the PE770 from Amazon Warehouse deals, after I read lots and lots of reviews on this embroidery machine. I was a little bit nervous as some reviews weren't so great, but I went ahead and bought it because of few people that said if you're determine to make it work, no matter the obstacles you'll fall in love with this machine. It was in almost perfect condition. When I started working on it I realized the person that returned it previously had problems with thread fraying, as I found a lot of frayed thread in the bobbin compartment. I knew reading the other reviews that most people have this problem with this embroidery machine. I worked on one project, and the thread was fraying almost every 5 seconds, it was driving me crazy. I destroyed 2 t-shirts trying to get my design right, and it was awful. I changed the upper thread tension ( nothing changed still fraying), went ahead and bought new needles (organ brand), still the same problem, I bought Brother bobbins ( as I had cheaper ones not the brand ones), I still had problems, but was getting little bit better, fraying maybe every 15 seconds. I read lots of reviews about the fact that the thread is very important. I was using a very beautiful thread, but cheaper kind bought from Amazon also (40 spools for $24 I think), but I said to give it a try and bought more expensive thread ( Polystar brand). Guess what? A miracle happened. No thread breakage, no need to adjust any thread tension, no destroyed projects. I went through a whole very difficult and intricate design and the thread broke only once ( in a very difficult part of the design), in rest no problem. Can't believe is the same embroidery machine. It stitches very beautiful, it works like a charm. Just have patience, don't give up and figure out what works for you. Don't settle for cheaper quality, as the end product will be the same, and it will also ruin your machine which will end up in spending more money to repair it. Have fun! I attach a picture of my project and how wonderful it looks.

Read your manual cover to cover .

Love love love this machine. I wanted to mention a few things for other reviewers that have had some issues .firstly You don't Need to buy a 4x4 hoop for 4x4 designs if you can fit your project into the 5x7 hoop. You can still use the 4x4 designs. It will stitch the 4x4 design no problem .I use the 4x4 hoop for tiny things like baby clothes. Another thing is storage, you cannot use any USB drive larger than 2 gigs _the embroidery machine processor is not capable of sorting through large quantities of information on larger drives. It's not a computer and cannot do that. Also, even on the 2 gig drive you can't load a million things into it and expect it to be able to read all those files. It will work best of you put 3 or 4 on at a time and delete them when you're done. Again, the processor just can't handle it. And at this price point it you can't add a more powerful processor . Thread breakage -make sure you are cleaning out the upper thread path when you have thread breaks to make sure particles of thread aren't left behind." Floss" the thread path with unwaxed dental floss to pull out the pieces left behind. And also keep the bobbin case clean and lint free. There is also a product called sewers aid that is used for keeping thread lubricated it nothing short of miraculous. It's liquid silicone .trust me it's awesome. This is a wonderful machine and it is very user friendly but you have to maintain it. Don't get too frustrated when you're learning how to use and maintain it. Check out YouTube videos and there are numerous groups on facebook to join that have other users willing to offer advise.

Wonderful

I am totally brand-new to embroidery - never even watched someone use such a machine - and I am on my third T-shirt now and as happy as I have not been in a long time in my adult life. This is so much fun! The machine works great right out of the box. I was so disappointed at the prices at the stores that I almost passed on embroidery all together. Some folks in the stores seem to think everyone can afford to spend thousands and if you don't, you are just being stubborn. When I found out about the low end Brother machines, I was excited again. The SE400 seems to be great and has great reviews, but I wanted the 5" by 7" embroidery area. Also, I already have a sewing machine, so I did not need the dual function of the SE400 that people like. The PE770 has some nasty one star reviews, though, so I hesitated. One review (not one star) mentioned Vince Arcuri's you tube videos, and that gentleman gave me confidence in the machine again. I watched his intro to the PE770, and he has such a calm and positive manner and shows the machine in operation that I could see it may well work for me. Thank you so much, Vince Arcuri! I am so glad I got a PE770. It is really all I needed and works great so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVRl7KhRRJo&list=PLY8PAYIO5y19XAvmOsD9zBqCsUVtzkEYO&index=1 I did a few things to give us (the machine and me) the best chance: 1) I ordered the two stabilizers and the glue spray Vince Arcuri shows in his video right here on Amazon, (have since ordered cut-away stabilizer also, since the T-shirt designs will probably distort with the wash away over time) and I am using two layers of the wash away on the bottom and the clear stuff on top with the spay to hold the fabric in place, Tear & Wash Away - Machine Embroidery Stabilizer Backing Medium Weight 2.0oz. Roll of 12 in X 50 Yds Sulky 12-Inch by 9-Yard Solvy Water Soluble Stabilizer Roll Sulky 4.23-Ounce Temporary Spray Adhesive 2) I researched and ordered the recommended bobbin threads for the machine in pre-wound bobbins since people said they work better than the home-wound bobbins - I think it matters to get the 90 weight bobbin thread and that was a little more expensive than the abundant ones that come in a case of 144, here is a link to the ones that work for me 20 Prewound 90 Weight Thread Embroidery Bobbins Size A Class 15 Style 15J For Brother Baby Lock SA156 3) I got very good thread - had a special pack of 35 Isacord threads that I picked up on sale when I was shopping for machines in the stores and found an even better deal on eBay (25 spools for 90.- where you can pick your own colors and sometimes people sell used spools that are still pretty full at a good price) - anyway, - Isacord is supposed to be one of the best and the machine runs great with those - it is making a mouse in a pin box, cute sewing design with 31 thread changes as I type this review and everything is working like clockwork – smiling from ear to ear every time I go back to the machine to change threads and see my cute design developing 4) I did read the manual on threading the machine and carefully cut all loose threads off, stopping the machine after the first few stitches for each color to cut the top thread ( as Vince Arcuri showed in his you tube video) - one did get sucked in when I did not stop the machine in time - I cut the mess off on the bottom and it was no problem, but I try very hard not to let that happen and catch the loose ends before the machine gets going on each color - you can press a button to start, stop, and re-start - it is very convenient for me (am not mass producing, so no worries about the time it takes at the moment - maybe I can ask the machine to cut the threads but I have not been motivated to find out yet - just excited to see it work!) 5) Not sure this helps, but it made me feel better to set the max speed to the lower setting before sewing Since I am so new to embroidery, I cannot say if the machine would meet expectations of someone experienced, but for a beginner like me, I can highly recommend it! With Amazon's return policy, I felt like I could try this machine even if there may be individual lemons out there - I am planning to use it as much as possible right away to test it. So far 5 Stars all the way. Oh, and by the way, that is in spite of the fact that the poor thing has been shipped upside down! I am not sure what brainiac did this, but someone put the PE770 box inside another box upside down, and the outer box was delivered right-side-up, of course, so the machine probably traveled upside down for a few days. Still - it is fine and I am keeping it! =] Beginners should also be aware that a machine like this cannot change your design and the screen for viewing the design is not very useful (does not bother me - I put one design at a time on my memory stick and I know what the machine sees on the stick) - software to manipulate designs is very expensive and somewhat complicated, depending on what computer skills you have and what you want to do (change colors or size all the way to digitize your own designs) – I felt that you really need some basic program, which may be found under 200.-, to view the design and the colors and stich order, so you can pick colors from the threads you have and know where in the design they show up – I did this with two free trial versions of software I downloaded for testing so far but they expire after 30 days - you also need some software to do multiple lines of text, like a quilt label and have the spacing perfect, I think - I did one line of text on the machine without software: my name - could reposition the needle to write the next line but would have to guess the spacing, from what I see so far I am fairly computer savvy and want to digitize photos of animals - downloaded a free trial version of PE Design 10 and Embird and decided to buy the Embird, but there is other software also - I heard about SewEasy, for example, but have not looked at it. Be prepared to pay as much for some software packages as you paid for the machine, or more. Embird comes in modules, to allow us to start with what we can afford and build on it. Nice for beginners, I think. The basic module does a lot and is 164.- to download from online. That’s the one I decided on. Just to be clear, the software I am talking about runs on a computer, which you need to have if you want to go this route, it does not run on the embroidery machine. Designs can be transferred from your computer on a memory stick to the PE770. That is a pretty cool feature, and I understand, not available on all embroidery machines. Even if you don't buy the software, the stick transfer can be used for designs bought on the internet with your computer. Free designs are also available on the internet. Pretty cool!

... machine for almost a full year now and absolutely love it! I waited to do a review on ...

I have had this machine for almost a full year now and absolutely love it! I waited to do a review on this machine to make sure I could give it an accurate review. I use it almost every week and I have had no problems with it that were not anything more then user errors. It is a very durable little machine, perfect for my home embroidery needs. I do recommend using a higher quality thread and bobbin thread brand for the best quality embroidery. Any quality embroidery machine will work best with good quality thread so don't skimp on your thread brand. I love that it has a generous 5x7 embroidery field and USB port to transfer in designs as well. It comes with a wonderful instruction booklet (with pictures) and an easy reference guide as well. I have been able to successfully embroider on heavy duty materials as well as lightweight. I purchased this product after reading several reviews from many who also started with this machine and recommended it. I would agree that most who have troubles with this machine may be experiencing user errors as opposed to a problem with the machine. This is a very high quality product for anyone who seriously wants to get into embroidery without spending a lot of money.

THE EMBROIDERY MACHINE BROTHER PE-770

I WENT THROUGH A LOT OF REVIEWS AND ALOT OF LOOKING OVER ALL THE EMBROIDERY MACHINES ON AMAZON. AFTER MUCH HESISTATION I RESTED ON THE BROTHER PE-770. SO GLAD THAT IS DID. I HAVRE NEVER USED ONE OF THESE MACHINES BEFORE, I AM 70 YEARS OLD AND WONDERED IF I COULD LEARN TO USE THIS MACHINE. I HAD SOME SEWING BEFORE THIS THE FIRST WITH THIS KIND OF MACHINE. THOSE THAT ARE LOOKING AT THESE REVIEWS FOR POSTITIVE REVIEW, I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT THIS MACHINE WAS SO EASY TO LEARN AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT A WEEK. IT FUNCTIONS SEEM TO WORK GREAT, AND AM PLANNING A TABLE RUNNER FOR MY DAUGHTER. IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITIH SEWING MACHINES THIS ONE WILL FALL INTO PLACE FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER AS I AM, THE BOOK, AND ON LINE TUTORIALS WERE GREAT AND I FEEL IF YOU USE YOUR INFO RIGHT FOR THIS MACHINE YOU WILL BE WORKING SOONER THEN LATER.

I can't stop embroidering stuff

Love my machine. I've made tons of embroidered items, bags, wine totes, baby blankets, tea towels, kitchen towels, keychains, totes. As long as you thread your machine correctly (learn to know all the right "clicks" along the way), change your needles often and learn to pair your stabilizers to the material, you'll have to problem.

Love, Love, Love Machine!!

I began my home business and this machine gets the jobs done. I love ease of use. Great accessories that come with machine. Several built in designs and fonts to get even a beginner started stitching out beautiful embroidered items. Quick Start guide is great to have close by. I love the ease of transmitting designs from software I use to machine and it is almost like therapy for me to watch it stitch out!! All the problems I have encountered are user error. Several things to take into account is: 1. Price-yes it is more expensive but it is worth it, if you are a beginner or starting a business this is definitely worth it. 2. Features- comes with 5x7 hoop which is really good because that gives you a variety of design sizes you can do, multiple built in designs. 6 different built in fonts. ability, can embroider up to 650 stitches per minute, and so much more. I truly love this machine, and I am very happy that I purchased. Would definitely recommend for new or experienced embroiderer.

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