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Brother SE1900 Review

Name: Brother SE1900
Brand: Brother
SKU: B07C9RQP1D

8.8Very good · out of 10#2 of 10 in our Sewing and Embroidery Combo Machines ranking

Written from the listing and 1,659 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

On paper, the Brother SE1900 gets the important things right: a 130 × 180 mm embroidery field, sewing and embroidery in one machine and 138 built-in designs. A strong pick for a sewing room with space for one machine, and one of our top 10 sewing and embroidery machines.

Price$1,148.95Price on Sep 22, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Brother
Category	Sewing and embroidery combos
Documented summary	A combined sewing and embroidery machine with a manufacturer-documented 130 × 180 mm embroidery field and 240 built-in sewing stitches.
Embroidery field	130 × 180 mm
Built-in designs	138
Sewing stitches	240
Screen	3.2 in, touchscreen
Buyer reviews	1,659 · 4.7/5
ASIN	B07C9RQP1D

Full listing title: Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine, 138 Designs, 240 Built-in Stitches, Computerized, 5" x 7" Hoop Area, 3.2" LCD Touchscreen Display, 8 Included Feet

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B07C9RQP1D

Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The two closest picks in our sewing and embroidery machines ranking, side by side.

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Brother SE1900

8.8Very good · out of 10

Embroidery field: 130 × 180 mm
Sews and embroiders
1,659 buyer reviews

$1,148.95 on Sep 22, 2026, may have changedThis product ↑

Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2

9.4Excellent · out of 10

Embroidery field: 360 × 240 mm
Sews and embroiders

$11,999.99 on Sep 22, 2026, may have changedSee the review ↗

Brother SE700

9.3Excellent · out of 10

Embroidery field: 100 × 100 mm
Sews and embroiders
1,022 buyer reviews

$529.99 on Sep 22, 2026, may have changedSee the review ↗

Embroidery field, per Brother

The 5x7 class, and the biggest design the Brother SE1900 stitches in one hooping (about 5.1 × 7.1 in).

What changes at your sewing table

Chances are you'll start small with the Brother SE1900: a name, an initial, a little motif on something you already own. In practice: a tote panel, a big monogram on a cushion or a motif across a sweatshirt front, all in one go.

A 3.2-inch touchscreen is where you place and resize each design before the needle moves. Between projects it's your sewing machine too, with 240 stitches for hems, repairs and the odd zip. 138 designs are built in, so the first evenings don't start with a shopping trip for files.

Names and patches, or bigger designs?

Both. The 130 × 180 mm field takes tote panels and bigger monograms in one hooping, and names and patches fit with room to spare.

Only room for one machine? That's what the Brother SE1900 is for. It sews or embroiders, one job at a time.

Great if…

your designs are bigger than a pocket logo
you only have room for one machine
you trust a long track record: 1,659 buyer reviews

Skip it if…

you want to sew and embroider at the same time: it does one job at a time
you simply want our top pick: that's the Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2 (9.4/10)

Why it made our list

130 × 180 mm field

The 5x7 class: tote panels, bigger monograms and motifs that a 4x4 machine would have to split. One hooping, one clean design.

Sews and embroiders

Hems and repairs on Saturday, a name on the towel on Sunday. Handy if you only have room for one machine; while it embroiders, it can't sew.

138 built-in designs

Enough to stitch something nice the day it arrives; most people add downloaded designs later.

What Brother promises

Word for word from the listing title. These are the seller's claims, not our findings.

138 Designs
240 Built-in Stitches
Computerized
5" x 7" Hoop Area
3.2" LCD Touchscreen Display
8 Included Feet

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.7/5, an excellent record, well above this ranking's 4.3 average. And with 1,659 reviews behind it, that number is hard to argue with.

The numbers

Buyer rating: 4.7/5
Reviews: 1,659
This ranking's average: 4.3/5

Price and availability

On Sep 22, 2026, the listing showed $1,148.95 for the Brother SE1900. It may have changed since: the button opens the listing with today's price, stock and seller. For comparison, on the same day the listings showed the Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2 at $11,999.99 and the Brother SE700 at $529.99.

The numbers

Price: $1,148.95
Price date: Sep 22, 2026
Our rating: 8.8/10

Living with it

Delivery day

Thread it, sew a seam on a scrap, then attach the embroidery unit, and stitch a first sample on scrap fabric with stabilizer before the real project.

Its spot

A stable table with clear room behind and beside the machine: the embroidery arm moves the hoop around while it stitches.

First projects

On paper, it is ready for tote panels, cushion fronts and bigger motifs in one hooping and everyday sewing in between.

The one thing we'd check first

Before the Brother SE1900 lands on your doorstep, check the space on your table: the embroidery arm moves the hoop around a 130 × 180 mm field, so give it clear room behind and beside the machine.

Before you buy

Your designs

The documented field is 130 × 180 mm. Measure the designs you want to stitch, or try them in our design fit calculator: anything bigger means re-hooping.

Design files

Each brand reads its own file format. Before you buy designs, check that they are offered in your machine's format (the manual lists it). Our file format guide explains it.

Stabilizer and thread

Budget for stabilizer, embroidery thread and spare needles from day one. They are what makes the first stitch-outs lie flat. See the real cost of starting.

Sewing and embroidery

While the embroidery unit is attached, it doesn't sew. If you sew a lot or share the machine, two machines can be easier than one combo.

How it compares

How the Brother SE1900 stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2.

Criterion	Brother SE1900	Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2
Our rating	8.8/10	9.4/10
Embroidery field	130 × 180 mm	360 × 240 mm
Built-in designs	138	Not stated
Sewing stitches	240	Not stated
Buyer reviews	1,659 · 4.7/5	None captured

Pick the Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2 if you want our higher-rated option (9.4/10), with a bigger field (360 × 240 mm); stay with the Brother SE1900 for more built-in designs (138) and more sewing stitches (240).

Compare side by side ↗See the Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2 review →

Better fit elsewhere?

Bigger designs? The SINGER Legacy SE300 stitches up to 260 × 150 mm (listed at $1,198 on Sep 22, 2026) and scores 6.8/10.

Already own a sewing machine? The Brother PE800 embroiders only, up to 130 × 180 mm, and scores 9.4/10.

Rather send designs over Wi-Fi? The Brother SE700 lists wireless transfer and scores 9.3/10.

Our take

The verdict

We like the Brother SE1900 for a 130 × 180 mm embroidery field and sewing and embroidery in one machine. 1,659 buyers back that up with 4.7/5, about as reassuring as a review record gets. The one thing that bugs us: the Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2 sitting above it at 9.4/10. We'd pick it if your designs are bigger than a pocket logo; otherwise, put it next to the Brother Stellaire 2 Innov-is XJ2 first.

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The score in detail

Formula result: 8.8/10

Buyer rating (45%)

42.3 / 45

4.7/5 average

Review volume (35%)

30.5 / 35

1,500+ buyer reviews

Documented specifications (20%)

15.4 / 20

77/100 listing documentation score

How we rated it

Our rating is an evidence index on a 0–10 scale. It is not a buyer star rating, and we have not used the product ourselves.

Buyer rating (45%): the captured average for this exact listing, damped when there are fewer than 50 reviews.
Review volume (35%): more reviews mean more reliable evidence, on a logarithmic scale up to 5,000 reviews.
Documented specifications (20%): how completely the exact listing documents the attributes that matter.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Brother SE1900 any good?

We rate it 8.8/10 (very good), #2 of 10 in our sewing and embroidery machine ranking. It is based on 1,659 buyer reviews averaging 4.7/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What do you get with the Brother SE1900?

Its documented specs list a 130 × 180 mm embroidery field, sewing and embroidery in one machine, 138 built-in designs, 240 sewing stitches and a 3.2-inch touchscreen. These are the manufacturer's and seller's figures, not our measurements: how neat the stitches look on your own fabric can't be read from a spec sheet.

What should I check before ordering the Brother SE1900?

Your designs: the documented field is 130 × 180 mm. Measure the designs you want to stitch, or try them in our design fit calculator: anything bigger means re-hooping. Design files: each brand reads its own file format. Before you buy designs, check that they are offered in your machine's format (the manual lists it). Our file format guide explains it. Stabilizer and thread: budget for stabilizer, embroidery thread and spare needles from day one. They are what makes the first stitch-outs lie flat. See the real cost of starting. Sewing and embroidery: while the embroidery unit is attached, it doesn't sew. If you sew a lot or share the machine, two machines can be easier than one combo.

Where can I buy the Brother SE1900?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the Brother SE1900 yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 1,659 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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