Can the PE800 sew regular seams?

No. It is an embroidery-only machine. It stitches designs and lettering but does not do straight sewing, so you need a separate sewing machine for seams and hems.

What size hoop does it use?

It comes with a 5" x 7" hoop, which is its maximum embroidery area. Smaller designs can be hooped in that frame; larger ones need to be split.

How do I get designs onto the machine?

Load designs from a computer onto a USB stick and plug it into the machine's USB port. The PE800 also has built-in memory for designs you want to keep on board.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes. The built-in designs, on-screen preview and advanced needle threading make it approachable. Most owners say they were stitching within a day.

How many colors can it stitch at once?

One. It has a single needle, so you rethread for each color in a design. The machine stops and tells you when to change thread.

Does it come with embroidery software?

No full digitizing software is included. You can edit and combine built-in designs on the machine, and import designs made elsewhere via USB.

Brother PE800 Computerized Embroidery Machine

Q: Where is the Brother PE800 Computerized Embroidery Machine cheapest?

At Ma boutique, for $47.50, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the PE800 as a reliable first serious embroidery machine. They praise the large field, the built-in designs and the easy threading, and call it simple to learn. Complaints center on the small screen, the single needle and the need to rethread for each color.

What people mention

Embroidery fieldPraisedOwners say the 5" x 7" area handles jacket backs and bags that 4" x 4" machines cannot.
Ease of usePraisedBeginners report the machine is simple to set up and thread, with clear on-screen steps.
ScreenMixedThe color LCD previews designs, but owners find it small for detailed editing.
Single needleCriticisedMulti-color designs mean stopping to rethread for every color change.
File transferMixedUSB import works, but owners wish designs could load without a stick.
Stitch qualityPraisedBuilt-in designs stitch cleanly and consistently according to owners.

About the Brother PE800 Computerized Embroidery Machine

The Brother PE800 is an embroidery-only machine for beginners and experienced sewers. It has a 3.2-inch color LCD touchscreen for previewing and editing designs.

It comes with 138 built-in designs, including frame patterns and quilt patterns. There are 11 lettering fonts for monogramming: 7 English, 3 Japanese and 1 Cyrillic. A USB port lets you import more designs.

The 5" x 7" embroidery field fits larger designs on jackets, bags and more. A 5" x 7" hoop is included.

Type

Computerized embroidery-only machine

Embroidery area

5" x 7"

Built-in designs

138, including frame and quilt patterns

Built-in fonts

11 (7 English, 3 Japanese, 1 Cyrillic)

Max speed

650

Needle threading