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Model # SE400

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  • Built-in push-button thread cutter
  • View on-screen tutorials and troubleshooting guides
  • Maximum embroidery speed - 100 Stitches Per Minute
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About This Product

Embellish your projects beautifully and affordably. Reliable, feature-rich, and budget-friendly, the SE400 delivers both a full range of sewing features, and the ability to embellish home decor, clothing and gifts with its included 4 in. x 4 in. embroidery capabilities. Beginner and more advanced sewers alike enjoy the SE400's many built-in sewing features, including 67 sewing stitches with 98 stitch functions. And getting started with embroidery is easy, with the intuitive LCD screen display, built-in tutorials, and quick start guide. Choose from the built-in embroidery design library of 70 decorative designs, 120 frame pattern combinations and 5 lettering fonts. With its computer connectivity, you can also import. pes designs from your PC, or import designs purchased from www.ibroidery.com and other web sites. Plus, the SE400 has a built-in embroidery card slot, for use with optional Brother embroidery cards (available for separate purchase). Explore the fun and creative possibilities of sewing, embroidery, crafting and quilting - all at an affordable price.

Highlights

  • 67 built-in sewing stitches, including utility, quilting, heirloom and decorative stitches
  • 70 built-in embroidery designs, 5 embroidery fonts and 120 frame pattern combinations
  • Large 4 in. x 4 in. embroidery area
  • Easy-to-view back-lit, touch screen LCD display
  • Design editing features including rotate, mirror-images, increase and decrease the size of your designs
  • Computer connectivity for importing designs and updating your machine (USB cable included)
  • Easy threading, with automatic needle threader
  • Super easy bobbin winding system
  • Quick-set drop-in top bobbin
  • Built-in tutorials on how to use the SE400's sewing and embroidery functions, right on the LCD touch screen display
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Internet # 205223191

Model # SE400

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Specifications

Dimensions: H 15.1 in, W 15.2 in, D 20.4 in

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)

20.4 in

Product Height (in.)

15.1 in

Product Width (in.)

15.2 in

Details

Appliance Type

Accessories

Automatic Needle Threading

No

Color/Finish

White

Color/Finish Family

White

Cover Included

No

Features

No Additional Features, Preprogrammed Embroidery Designs

Number of Stitch Positions

1

Product Weight (lb.)

24.2 lb

Returnable

90-Day

Small Electric Product Type

Sewing Machine

Style

Classic, Cottage, Industrial, Transitional

Wattage (W)

45 W

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications and Listings

CSA Listed, UL Listed

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year

Questions & Answers

What comes in the box with this machine?
ByDec 26, 2018
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A 4 x 4 hoop for embroidery, the embroidery attachment, all the regular feet and accessories. Screw driver, extra spindle for thread, extra bobbins, a dvd for learning. and a spool of bobbin thread for embroidery.

By|Dec 30, 2018

    Sorry, can’t remember, but all you need to sew. One hoop, bobbin etc. had this just over a year and love it. There are plenty of sites to order starter packages. Enjoy, the price was fantastic!

    By|Jan 1, 2019


      I have an old Elligo machine the screen is unreadable. can I get a new screen or can I boy a new...
      ByNov 12, 2018
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      Does the machine for $300+ have the option of downloading designs?
      ByNov 2, 2018
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      Yes, this model allows you to download patterns.

      By|Nov 2, 2018

        It comes with a USB cord and you can put designs on it to embroider from you computer. It doesn't have much memory so you aren't able to load too many designs onto the machine. I just usually pick the pattern I want to embroider and load and make it. I do one at a time. Hope this answers your question.

        By|Nov 2, 2018


          Would this work with 110 and 210 Volt in Guatemala? I am buying it as gift for 16 year old girl.
          ByOct 19, 2018
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          110 volt only

          By|Oct 25, 2018

            Yes - Guatemala uses 110 volt, 60 cycle electricity, same as the US. Plugs in Guatemala typically accept the 2 pronged flat type - machine has this type plug. Will fit most all outlets in both countries and Mexico. Will not work with 210/220 here, there or anywhere. Nice machine!!!

            By|Oct 22, 2018

              110 Is what I use.

              By|Oct 25, 2018


                Can it do a satin stitch on a terry cloth towel?
                BySep 23, 2018
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                Yes

                By|May 6, 2023

                  From what I have read, as long as your pattern calls for a Satin Stitch the machine should handle that stitch on any material as long as you have the correct thread and needle combination. I recommend you research how to best embroider on Terry cloth to get that combination.

                  By|Sep 2, 2024

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                    Can I embroidery on baby clothes? And where can you buy a software for this machine?
                    BySep 22, 2018
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                    Yes, you can embroider onto baby clothes as long as the piece can fit in the hoop properly. Your software question is much more involved. If you want to use any of the pre-existing patterns on the Brother machine, you don't need any software. If you want to download pre-existing machine embroidery patterns from the internet, you will not need need any software. If, however, you want to make your own patterns you will need what is called digitizing software. If you are technically savvy then you can try some free software such a SewArt and Bernina. I am currently creating my designs in Inkspace (free), digitizing them in SewArt (free trial then 75$) and correcting them in Bernina (free). If you want software that does everything for you, you will have to do some research and be willing to fork out some $$$. Googling 'digitizing for machine embroidery' should give you a good start on your search. Be aware that some software is geared only toward commercial use. Good luck!

                    By|Oct 23, 2018

                      Yes! You definitely can. It comes with some designs preloaded but you can also get designs online. Embroiderydesigns.com is probably my favorite. There’s also embroidery.com and urbanthreads.com just to name a very few. I believe brother gives you access to their design site as well. I don’t use it so I can’t say for sure. Just be sure any designs come in .pes format as that is what the brother machine reads.

                      By|May 6, 2023


                        Bobbin size?
                        ByAug 3, 2018
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                        The bobbin size is 7/16" (11.5mm) when looking at the bobbin from the side (where you can see the thread clearly) and 13/16" (21mm) when looking at it from the top. It is a Brother SA156.

                        By|Oct 23, 2018


                          What are the embroidery designs built into this machine and does it include the blanket stitch?
                          ByAug 2, 2018
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                          I am a new user and posed a similar question to Brother Customer Support. They said that the embroidery function on this machine will do what your pattern tells it to do and thus your embroidery results are only as good as your pattern. I interpret that to mean that if your pattern calls for a blanket stitch, the machine should do that stitch. I have not tested this out though - I am just letting you know what Brother said. I recommend you try it out. Please let us know. Thanks.

                          By|Oct 23, 2018

                            The SE400 features 70 built-in embroidery designs. However, this unit does not have a blanket stitch.

                            By|May 5, 2023


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                              Customer Reviews

                              4.5 out of 5

                              • 4.5 out of 685 reviews
                              • 93% recommend this product
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                              Don’t be afraid
                              I have had this machine for at least 10 years but never used it. Took it out recently and I am so mad I wasted all this time thinking I didn’t know how to use it. The manual is written as clear instructions and it’s so easy, anyone can do it!
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                                F05 Speed Sensor Issue
                                F05 Code Issues - Speed Sensor Malfunction. Cleaning, maintenance, changing the needle, checking the timing, flicking the speed switch, and checking connections didn't work. Neither does rebooting by unplugging unit. The speed sensor board or disc needs replacement. Costs less to buy a new machine. Don't buy unless you want to buy a new one in 7-years, even with minimal usage.
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                                Response from Brother Customer ServiceDec 22, 2025
                                Thanks for taking the time to review your experience with the Brother SE400. We appreciate your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you are having some issues with the Brother SE400. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused you. We would love to hear from you with more details to be able to better assist you. Our Brother Customer Support Team is available to assist you direct: www.brother-usa.com/brother-support/SE400
                                  Great machine
                                  I have had this machine for several years. Its features make it an exceptional machine. I especially love the automatic threader, cutter and the notification system that lets you know when you are low on bobbin thread or your upper thread is threaded incorrectly. The machine is also light weight making it an excellent travel machine. It also embroiders.
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                                    I love this machine!
                                    The fact that you can sew and embroider on one machine is a game changer! I've never sewn or embroidred before and I was able to pick this up in less than a week
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                                      Love my Brother SE400!
                                      This little machine far exceeded my expectations! I wanted to do small embroidery work, like initials, or a small logo - it does these well, and so much more. I absolutely love the download feature. I have purchased designs, and am thrilled with the detail. This machine is easy to use. I use SimThread to embroider.
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                                        Learning curve
                                        I have only seen one project and one Embroidery Design. The sewing went well, but the embroidery thread broke 3 times on the small design.
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                                          Love my Brother 400
                                          Haven’t used all the features; eg hooking up to computer. Excellent purchase, would buy as a gift
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                                            Best investment
                                            This makes sewing so easy. Should have purchased it way before now.
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                                              Towel embroidery
                                              Beginner in machine embroidery, love this , could use USB port.
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                                                I am so glad I bought this!
                                                I have been able to do so many great thing with this machine, I can even embroider caps!
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