A Closer Look at the Brother Stellaire XJ1 | Echidna Sewing

[@gillscarisbrick645]

Thank you for a lovely calm, clear and informative video. I am saving like crazy to upgrade my embroidery and sewing machines for a more 'clever' all in one machine. I have looked at a few and this machine just pushes all the good buttons. I live in the UK and really wish that you were my local shop; shops like yours are few and far between where I live. Thank you again for such a good video.

[@EchidnaClub]

You are so welcome!

[@erickah-f1219]

This is the best video out there yet ! I've owned the XJ for a couple of months and I never new about the sideways feature, well how to work it anyway. Thank you so much for this video.

[@EchidnaClub]

Glad you liked it!

[@susiehall5502]

Great video out there. The only thing I would say is to use black or red thread for easier viewing. I didn't realize that there was a bobbin case for embroidery? Otherwise thank you so much.

[@EchidnaClub]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@loismeyer6851]

This video was great for me! I purchased this machine today and I was reading the book but seeing how the machine worked was priceless. Thank you. I am set up for a class, but I want to sew now. 😃

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Lois, thank you for your lovely feedback.

[@snoozie299]

I agree that you have given the best review of the machine . I am buying one if these in a week - if you were in the UK I would definitely buy from you !! Thanks for this

[@EchidnaClub]

Cool, thanks

[@rosemorris6465]

Thank you so much for your helpful response. My current machine is quite ancient and is a Brother Super Galaxy 3000. It has stood me in good stead for more years than I care to think about and is still going strong. However, I am now considering getting myself up to date with current machinery as due to the pandemic I have branched out for the first time into Quilting and design. Doing great thus far but do need a bigger throat to my machine as getting older makes my fingers less able to get into tight spaces. Wish I lived over your way because quilting appears to have a much larger following, and Brother seems to favour the American Market over that here in the UK in terms of items that come with some of their machines. However, I have a Baby Lock Gloria which would seem to pair with many of the sewing/embroidery machines on the market. This is why I follow both your videos on You Tube as well as others. Keep up the good work which enables us to keep hearing what is best on the market as well as how to operate these machines which are getting more and more complex. Thanks once again, look forward to the next video.

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Rose, Thank you for your comments. Keep on enjoying your stitching journey! We love being able to provide support videos. :)

[@tammyeaton4791]

I LUV my Stellaire XJ-1. I feel blessed to ha e access to this amazing technology to make my creative like so much more enjoyable. The Muv-It Foot is brilliant and piecing is a joy. There’s so many things I haven’t gone into yet. It would be great to have an accessory box with a hinged lid, though.

[@EchidnaClub]

Thanks for sharing! Keep on stitching..

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Am all ways watching your videos they help me alot to understand the buttons please show more on this xj1 machine

[@EchidnaClub]

Glad you are enjoying them, have fun creating!

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Thank you very much for answering my question quickly

[@EchidnaClub]

Any time

[@kadenmoore7918]

Am going to get one! This looks amazing

[@EchidnaClub]

@kadenmoore7918 That's great to hear. You won't be disappointed!

[@juliebasford1976]

Thanks Gary so informative, and beautifully explained ,got one today on the strength of your review cheers.

[@EchidnaClub]

That is awesome to hear Julie! Happy stitching!!

[@jay_cadiramen]

Watching this video for the second time. Really good intro to the machine. I reckon if I'd seen this when I was in the market for a new machine I would have gone for this instead of the embroidery only XE1.

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Jay give Brett a call to discuss this, he may have some suggestions for you. Our number is 1800 000 360!

[@sewingroom8625]

what the stitch count numbers for a brand new machine like the XE1 and the XJ1?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hello! I am not sure what you mean by this questions. But all our new machines start with a stitch count of 0.00.

[@sewingroom8625]

@@EchidnaClub thank u

[@dotimbro553]

Thank You

[@EchidnaClub]

You're welcome, glad you found this video helpful.

[@kimlace3875]

Thank you so much makes me want this machine even more now :)

[@EchidnaClub]

Any time! It is a lovely machine.

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Thank you for reply I have the xj1 embroidery machine thanks

[@EchidnaClub]

Great 👍

[@rosemorris6465]

Thanks for your response but I was wondering if the stitch speed can. Be made variable speeds when sewing. Embroidery or other beautiful stitches. Lovely demonstration, Thankyou.

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Rose - this model does have a speed variation in sewing mode. It is a slider on the front of the machine.

[@diamsyal4967]

What comes with the XJ1 - Stellaire Innov-is when you buy it

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Diam - here is a link with more information about this machine, is this what you were looking for? www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-stellaire-xj1-sewing-embroidery

[@diamsyal4967]

Echidna sewing does the stellaire xj1 have free arm?

[@sewingroom8625]

I got the Ellisimo Embroidey machine, thinking about getting the XE1, can I buy the 9x9 hoop and the 8x8 hoop, and the Continious hoop to go with the XE1 machine???, thank u, be blessed and be safe.

[@EchidnaClub]

Yes you can buy the 9 x 9 and the 8 x 8 hhop to suit the XE1. If you are referring to the 12 x 4 Clamping continuous border hoop, then yes it can also be used on the XE1. Cheers Gary

[@sewingroom8625]

@@EchidnaClub thank u very much

[@MsSparkleyspice]

I want one. However, I have never embroidered and not sure if I would get use from it. 😊

[@EchidnaClub]

You can do it!

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Hi i have a problem every time i send a name to the machine to embroidery on towels and baby blankets it leaves missing stitches please help what can i do explaining please in your texts thanks 🤔☹☹

[@EchidnaClub]

@ferhatahmad6505 Are you creating the names in the machine and if you are, are you changing the density of how it is stitching out?

[@gbt52phila3]

Hi. I love your video. I just had a question about the videos on the machine. Is there sound (volume) with these video?

[@EchidnaClub]

Yes there is audio with the video, you will need speakers on your device/computer and the volume turn on to listen to it.

[@tinavasile2194]

With the laser, mine only adjusts in mm, how do I change it to inches to set it for a 1/4" like you mentioned?

[@EchidnaClub]

@tinavasile2194 Go into your Settings and you will have an option to set the measurement to inches or mm's on one of the pages.

[@tinavasile2194]

@EchidnaClub I did do that and it sets everything else to inches, but not my laser. 😪

[@kathleenfleming2779]

Can I leave embroidery unit on machine while doing regular sewing?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi there, yes you can leave the embroidery arm attached. The machine will 'park' the embroidery carriage when you select the sewing function.

[@nobracobra]

hi is there a magnetic embroidery hoop available for the brother se2000 pls/ty

[@EchidnaClub]

This is the hoop which is compatible for your machine: www.echidnasewing.com.au/magnetic-frame-4-x7-for-selected-single-needle-mac Unfortunately we are not due stock till the end of January (we are in Australia).

[@kathleenfleming2779]

I purchased Xj1 in 2021 is there a software update?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi there, the latest software update for yourXJ1 is version 2.10 You can check which version you machine is running by going to your settings and scrolling to page 6/11. If you machine is running a later version, you can update your machine by using this link - support.brother.com/g/b/downloadlist.aspx?c=au&lang=en&prod=hf_inovxj1eas&os=10014

[@rosemorris6465]

Can you vary the speed of the many lovely free embroidery stitches?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Rose this machine can stitch up to 1000 stitches per minute!

[@samanthatorres7628]

Hello, I am new in this. I’m looking for a sewing, embroidery and quilting combo machine, what model do you recommend? Thanks

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Samantha this is a great 3 in one model!

[@meelo1978]

Beautiful piece of art. Can you tell me, whats the cost of one of these in US dollars ? Thanks for the tour : )

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi there, unfortunately we are unable to give you a price in US dollars. You will need to locate a Brother Stockist near you. Thank you for your feedback :)

[@ShaikhaInk]

Hope you answer this : which is better between Stella XJ1 and NV180

[@EchidnaClub]

This is a very broad comparison between two very different machines in terms of features and price point. The NV180 is a fantastic little entry level machine for someone just getting started with embroidery/sewing. It's compact and easy to use however you are limited by your hoop size at 100mm x 100mm. The Stellaire XJ1 is a higher end machine with some amazing features and a max hoop size of 240mm x 360mm. Both are great machines.

[@ShaikhaInk]

@@EchidnaClub thank u v much, just starting entering embroidery world :)

[@ferhatahmad6505]

I have a embroidery machine memory craft 11000 but i didn't get any help that's why am asking in this new machine When you have set a couple of lines of decorative stitches how long can you sew the first line to get on the second line

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Ferhat - maybe you should give us a call and explain your question further our number is 1800 000 360.

[@ELI-tb2tp]

Great video. Is it a one step buttonhole?

[@EchidnaClub]

Yes it is!

[@ferhatahmad6505]

And i would like to know does any other hoop fit on the xj1 machine then the hoops thet Have the black marking on the hoops thanks

[@EchidnaClub]

The XJ1 takes a slide on Brother Hoop - as you are in the UK, as your local retailer if they have them?

[@dotimbro553]

Is this program only able to work on those machines. I have a innovis NQ1700e. Can this program be used on this?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi there, the program is built into this machines OS. This isn't sold as a separate product.

[@dotimbro553]

@EchidnaClub Thank you. I really love the software. Your grandchildren are very good at drawing.

[@EchidnaClub]

@dotimbro553 Thank you :)

[@blijkegaal-kool9925]

Hi, i am from Holland, and love youre video's. But, i mis 2 things. Van you do couching, and cutwork, with cutwork needles? I have a 1050 x and brother stopped deliver cutwork software for this machine🥲 so that was very disapointed. Greets

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Blijke as you have mentioned there is no couching or cutwork for the 1050! There are options for the XJ1 with couching - Brother have this kit www.echidnasewing.com.au/f074ap-couching-dual-feed-kit-for-v-series-vm6200d in terms of cutwork have you thought about an embroidery design like this - a cutwork style embroidery that uses washaway and is digitized to appear the fabric has been cutaway. www.echidnasewing.com.au/cutwork-dinner-party-machine-embroidery-project

[@blijkegaal-kool9925]

@@EchidnaClub i have a lot of cutwork designs. And i did on husqvarna epic. But i changed that for the 10 needle. Before on the 1000 you could do cutwork

[@blijkegaal-kool9925]

Thabks dit youre answers. I live uit video s

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Sorry another question i have heard after a couple times using the snap and send to the machine only works little while and wifi isnt good so what's the use of buying a expensive machine

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Ferhat we haven't experienced this issues you are describing, the SnapApp has worked for us everytime. Sorry we are unable to comment on why someone else is experiencing those issues.

[@ferhatahmad6505]

How wide can the one decorative stitch go and how does it sew one line at a time when its been group up with a couple

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Ferhat the stitch width is 7mm, and there are stitches with sideways feed motion that will stitch larger. Can you further explain your second questions, I am unsure what you mean?

[@glavenant5570]

I wanted to know what thread tention on mystellaire embordiary

[@EchidnaClub]

Hello! Thread tension is variable depending on the fabric and design choice. Can you explain more, or give us a call to discuss, our number is 1800 000 360.

[@jysonjackson]

How do you sew in a circle any videos on that?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hello! you would use a circular sewing attachment to sew in circles - here is a link for further information www.echidnasewing.com.au/circ1-circular-attachment-automated-fabric-pivotin

[@wylsonwyl4762]

Hi, I can use it for embroidery applique? I can load .PES files?

[@EchidnaClub]

Yes, you can : )

[@leandrogomes863]

I was just wondering how much this amazing machine costs?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Leandro here is a link for full information www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-stellaire-xj1-sewing-embroidery

[@Bc-wq7rv]

Hello from WA state, Happy Holidays 🤗. Great video, I need to check this out with my dealer. I have a question, since we’re still making masks and it’s looks like we may be for awhile, how sturdy is the machine or piercing power?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hello! The motor is strong, if you are mask making you should change your needle regularly, and use a denim needle if sewing through several layers.

[@rosemorris6465]

Hi once again, I currently have a very old but still working Brother which has the variable speed slider but it does not alter the speed of the stitch patterns and they whiz away at the same speed as embroidery in the hoop. Does this still apply with the XJ1 and Luminaire models?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Rose - there is a setting in the older machines to adjust this. Which machine do you have? Also the XJ1 & Luminaire have seperate speed settings for sewing (variable speed slider) & embroidery mode (in the set menu).

[@lolatwentytwo3252]

Thank you for the review 🙂 I'm new at sewing and looking fir a sewing machine. I found this machine at a good price. Is this only for embroidery or does it also work like a regular sewing machine?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Lola, thank you for watching our video. Yes the Stellaire XJ1 is both an embroidery machine and a sewing machine. With a simple selection on the home screen, the machine will change to sewing. :)

[@lolatwentytwo3252]

@@EchidnaClub Thank you 🙂

[@TRiNARAMiREZ]

How much is the xj -1

[@DianebelongstoChrist]

Does this machine have a manual pressure foot also?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Diane do you mean foot pressure? or dropping the presser foot? You can drop the presser foot manually, however the foot pressure is managed in the settings menu on this model.

[@DianebelongstoChrist]

@@EchidnaClub Thank you very much for your reply. I often like to drop the foot manually and I like that option. Some machines (apparently not Brother) have removed the manual pressure foot.

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Please can you tell me if i take a photo or scan a colouring book and machine Embroidery it and sell it is it copy right and text me how i can copy and Embroidery thanks

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Ferhat we are unable advise on copyright for colouring books or machine embroidery. You would need to discuss with the colouring book publishers and owners of embroidery designs.

[@maggierobertson8197]

Do you need to change the bobbin with every thread/color change?

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Maggie - when you are embroidering, the bobbin uses a specialty bobbin thread (usually white) and this doesn't get changed until it runs out! Here is a link to our website to show you what these look likewww.echidnasewing.com.au/12xplastic-pre-wound-bobbin-a-style-white-75-weigh

[@desireearchie5923]

For this machine can you use any (example: universal or sulky) bobbin thread or does it have to be a specific bobbin thread? I’m suffering from tension issues while sewing

[@jackieholmes6714]

@@desireearchie5923 We use a prewound bobbin in our machines, or we have our own brand of bobbin thread as well. Here are the links to the ones we have on our website: www.echidnasewing.com.au/pre-wound-bobbins-a-style-plastic-sided-white-box www.echidnasewing.com.au/12xplastic-pre-wound-bobbin-a-style-white-75-weigh and bobbin thread: www.echidnasewing.com.au/polyester-bobbin-thread-5000m-75d-2-white www.echidnasewing.com.au/hemingworth-bobbin-thread-1500m-white www.echidnasewing.com.au/hemingworth-bobbin-thread-1500m-black If you are having tension issues, you may need to follow this video to help work out what is happening: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYm3dq1ujalqnJY We are also happy to help over the phone: [phone] if you are in Australia

[@diamsyal4967]

Does this machine have start / stop button

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Diam - yes it does! Here is a link with further information www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-stellaire-xj1-sewing-embroidery

[@aalondraalsidi4051]

Who's the best luminair xp2 or this machine

[@EchidnaClub]

Aalondra Alsidi the Luminaire is the best!

[@aalondraalsidi4051]

@@EchidnaClub thanks

[@blijkegaal-kool9925]

But double the price. I wished, all the sewing stuf , like the snowbal and the projection was in a sewing machine, only. Than I run to the dealer.

[@sewingroom8625]

will the XE1 work with out the WiFi?

[@EchidnaClub]

Yes it will!

[@sewingroom8625]

@@EchidnaClub thank u, I'm still waiting for my XE to come

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Hi i am in UK and i bought the brother xj1 machine they didn't give 4 hoops they only give 2 like they say and no organised box that you can put machine feet and ather things 😔 i wasn't happy brother company should give there customers everything so the customers don't have to buy them because machine wasn't cheap

[@EchidnaClub]

Hi Ferhat - do you have an embroidery only machine or a sewing and embroidery machine. Australia maybe different than the UK with their machine inclusions, sorry we are unable to comment any further. Maybe you could give feedback to Brother UK www.brother.co.uk/

[@gillianpike2329]

Is there a phone number to ask advise

[@EchidnaClub]

If you are in Australia our phone number at Echidna is 1800 000 360