Brother SE400 Sewing & Embroidery Machine | Review After 10 YEARS Use

[@anniemariengatelier]

This machine was my dream machine when I started my sewing and embroidery journey. Now I have the newer versions of it. It's very durable and many owners have used it for years without issues. Thank you for the honest review.

[@silviasvault]

Thank you for your comment. And Yes, I agree..... It is very hard to find a very durable and reliable sewing machine for a good price and I feel very lucky with the choice I made many years ago. I am about to get an updated version myself as the work volume increased for the past couple of months. I will have a look into the newer version myself. Thank you for the feedback!

[@ameliastowell]

Does this machine have same computer design capabilities as current ones? Looking to design my own embroidery designs. This was a helpful video!

[@silviasvault]

Hello @ameliastowell, Thank you for stopping by! And yes, Computer Connectivity in Brother SE-400 sewing and embroidery machine gives you the choice of importing designs from your computer through a built in USB port. Along with a CD that came with the machine with few extra designs, It has already 70 built in designs and 120 frame pattern combo plus 5 fonts but being able to import desired designs makes this machine an incredible value for the $. I am not using embroidery unit as much but I am glad is there. I occasionally used it for monograms for my sons gear or tshirts. Happy sewing!!

[@CristinaMartinez-ry6nn]

hi! Loved this video! I have this machine since a long time ago and I just started using it. I try to use the embroidery attachment but it keeps showing me the same error mistake D: it tells me to raise the presser foot even when it's already up.

[@silviasvault]

Thank you for stopping by!! It sounds like your sewing machine is not detecting that the presser foot is raised, even though it physically is. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue: 1. Check the Presser Foot Sensor: The machine has a sensor that detects whether the presser foot is up or down. If this sensor is dirty or malfunctioning, the machine may not register the correct position. Try cleaning around the presser foot area with a soft cloth or compressed air 2. Reboot the Machine: Turn off the machine and unplug it for a few minutes. Then, turn it back on. Sometimes, a simple reboot can clear small software glitches. 3 Reattach the Embroidery Unit: Try detaching and reattaching the embroidery unit to ensure it is properly connected. Sometimes, an improper connection between the machine and the unit can cause errors. This one in particular works for me most of the time. Also check for some fabric stuck under the presser foot or needle plate. If none of these steps will resolve the issue, it might be a hardware issue with the presser foot sensor itself. In that case, you might have to contact Brother support or maybe taking the machine to a certified technician for repair would be a good idea. The website is going to give you few locations in your state. I am so protective of my sewing machines because they are saving so much money!! Happy Sewing!!! 🙂