- VIDEO
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- To view this video download Flash Player
Brother Embroidery Machine, PE770, 5” x 7” Embroidery Machine with Built-in Memory, USB Port, 6 Lettering Fonts, 136 Built-in Designs
Brand | Brother |
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 16.9"D x 21.2"W x 17.3"H |
|
| ||||
|
|
About this item
- 136 BUILT-IN DESIGNS: Features 136 built-in embroidery designs including delicate scrollwork, intricate florals, classic quilt patterns, 10 frame shapes and 12 border styles
- 6 BUILT-IN FONTS: 6 English font styles are perfect for monogramming and lettering
- USB PORT: The USB port allows you to upload and store your own embroidery designs to your PE770's built-in memory
- LARGE COLOR TOUCHSCREEN: The large 1.4" x 2.7" LCD color touchscreen allows you to preview your designs before embroidering
- 5" X 7" EMBROIDERY FIELD: This embroidery-only machine comes with an embroidery foot and a 5" x 7" inch embroidery hoop perfect for stitching larger designs
- AT YOUR SIDE SUPPORT: The PE770 embroidery machine comes with Brother At Your Side support offering free technical support via online, live chat or phone for the life of your machine
Similar items that may ship from close to you
- Janome Memory Craft 400E Embroidery MachineFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 17Only 9 left in stock - order soon.
- Sew Tech Embroidery Hoops for Brother SE600 PE550D SE700 PE535 SE400 PE525 PE540D PE500 SE625 SE425 M380D Innovis Babylock Brother Embroidery Machine Hoop (3in1 Set)Amazon's Choicein Embroidery HoopsFREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 17
- Janome Memory Craft 500E Embroidery MachineAmazon's Choicein Embroidery MachinesFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 17Only 7 left in stock - order soon.
- New brothread 40 Brother Colors Polyester Embroidery Machine Thread Kit 500M (550Y) Each Spool for Brother Babylock Janome Singer Pfaff Husqvarna Bernina Sewing MachinesAmazon's Choicein Embroidery Machine Thread44% offLimited time dealFREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by AmazonGet it as soon as Sunday, Mar 17Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn more
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 requires textiles-based products to be tested against a list of 1,000+ chemicals, to limit those which may be harmful to human health. Certification focus: #ProductSafety and #ChemicalsUsed.
Product information
Brand | Brother |
---|---|
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 16.9"D x 21.2"W x 17.3"H |
Item model number | PE770 |
ASIN | B002MQI2NM |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #309,130 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #60 in Embroidery Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 16.31 pounds |
Department | Home Embroidery |
Manufacturer | Brother Sewing |
Date First Available | August 24, 2009 |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Product Description
Product Description
For those in search of a durable embroidery machine with built-in memory, the Brother PE770 was engineered for you. Designed with an expansive 5"" x 7"" embroidery field, the Brother PE770 embroidery machine permits you the flexibility to stitch larger designs appropriate for jackets, bags, and home décor items and have more space to combine and rotate designs, lettering, frames, and borders for truly one-of-a-kind creations. The addition of a built-in USB port allows you to easily import designs from your USB memory stick to produce custom embroidery projects with the superior quality you expect from Brother products. Users will benefit from the built-in library of designs in the Brother PE770. You can choose from 136 designs, including beautiful scrollwork, florals, and quilt patterns. There are 10 frame shapes and 12 border styles also built into the PE770. Additionally, the PE770 offers built-in memory so you can save your designs for future use. This durable embroidery machine is perfect for home embroiderers and those who are interested in starting a home-based embroidery business at an affordable price. The Brother PE770 embroidery machine also includes multiple editing functions accessible through the LCD touchscreen. Rotate, mirror-image, increase, and decrease the size of your designs and see how your edited design looks on the large, 2.7x1.4, back-lit LCD display before stitching. The PE770 also lets users simply thread both the top thread and bobbin and includes an auto thread cutter for consistent stitching and precise thread trimming. This product is backed by a 25-year limited warranty with free technical phone support for the life of the product.
Amazon.com
Brother PE770 5”x7” Embroidery-only machine with built-in memory, USB port, 6 lettering fonts, 136 built-in designs, and toll-free customer support
Take your embroidery to the next level with the feature-rich, user-friendly PE770 embroidery-only machine from Brother. With its expansive, 5”x7” embroidery field, you’ll be able to stitch larger designs appropriate for jackets, bags and home décor items, and have more space to combine and rotate designs, lettering, frames and borders for truly custom, one-of-a-kind creations. Choose from the built-in library of 136 designs, and for even more options, use the built-in USB port to import designs from a USB memory stick. The PE770 also offers built-in memory, so you can save your designs for future use. Perfect for home embroiderers looking for a fast, versatile, dedicated embroidery machine they can grow with over time. Backed by a 25-year limited warranty and free phone support for the life of the product. The Brother PE770 has been awarded a "Consumers Digest Best Buy" seal from Consumers Digest. The publication awards its "Consumers Digest Best Buy" seal to products that its staff judges to offer the most value for a given amount of money.
Large 5"x7" embroidery area
The expansive 5"x7" embroidery area gives you the space you need for larger lettering and monograms, combining designs with less rehooping, and for larger designs on jacket backs, tote bags, and quilt squares.Easy-to-use, backlit LCD touch screen display
With the easy-to-view, 1.4" x 2.7" touch screen LCD display, you'll have access to sophisticated design and editing features that are easy to navigate and easy to use.Design Editing features
Rotate, mirror-image, increase and decrease the size of your designs, and see how your edited design looks, right on the LCD display, before stitching.Built-in memory
Import designs from a USB stick, or import designs purchased from iBroidery.com and other web sites. Plus, you can download machine updates to keep your machine up to date. (USB stick not included)Embroidery card slot
Use the built-in embroidery card slot to stitch designs from Brother embroidery cards, available for separate purchase.Easy threading, with automatic needle threader
Simply follow the numbered threading diagram printed on the machine. Then, with the automatic needle threader, the thread is pushed right through the eye of the needle.Quick-set bobbin
Just drop in your bobbin, pull the thread through the slot, and start embroidering.Auto thread trimmer
A real time-saver, the auto thread trimmer allows you to have your upper and lower threads cut for you, with just the touch of a button.iBroidery Compatible
Brother embroidery customers can easily purchase thousands of fabulous exclusive, downloadable embroidery designs on www.iBroidery.com. Choose from a multitude of selections, including licensed characters from Nickelodeon, Disney, Disney▪Pixar, plus limited edition designs from the Brother design library. All at your fingertips at a price you’ll love.About Brother International Corporation
Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a leading supplier of innovative products for home sewing and embroidery enthusiasts. The company is recognized for its high-quality, state-of-the-art machines and accessories, offering ease of use and flexibility at affordable prices. Brother is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd.
Brother PE770 5”x7” Embroidery-only machine
136 built-in embroidery designs and 6 lettering fonts
The PE770 embroidery-only machine makes it easy to embellish everything from home decor to T-shirts! Built in to this machine are 6 embroidery lettering fonts and 136 decorative designs - including delicate scrollwork, intricate florals, classic quilt patterns, and so much more. And when it's time to add the finishing touch, choose from 10 built-in frame shapes and 12 border styles.In the box
• PE770 Computerized Embroidery Machine• One 5"x7" embroidery hoop
• Embroidery arm
• Dust cover
• Accessory bag with seam ripper, needle set, cleaning brush, screwdrivers (2), spool caps (3), scissors, bobbins (3)
• 25 year limited warranty
• Power cord
• English/Spanish operation manual
Important information
To report an issue with this product or seller, click here.
Top Brand: Brother
What's in the box
Looking for specific info?
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the ease of use, quality, performance, value, and appearance of the embroidery machine. They mention that it comes with a wonderful instruction booklet, and that projects turn out beautifully. Some appreciate the USB function, saying that it helps to download additional designs. However, some customers are disappointed with the sturdiness and adjustability of the machine. Customers also have different opinions on size.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the ease of use of the embroidery machine. They say that the instructions are clear and easy to read/understand. The machine comes with a wonderful instruction booklet with pictures and an easy reference guide. It is great for the newbie to learn on and the hoop always clicked in immediately and easily on their old Bernina.
"...The instruction are clear and easy to read/understand. I honestly can't see why a few people gave this machine low reviews...." Read more
"...The manual that came with my Janome Horizon is awesome and easy to read and understand. Is there some kind of better manual for this Brother ?..." Read more
"...The instructions are very helpful and I do recommend reading them. The quick start guide is the "cliff notes" version and is also helpful...." Read more
"...The Brother PE770 is easy and great. The only trouble I had was with some of the cheaper threads ($1 a piece) I had purchased on-line...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the embroidery machine. They say it's the best embroidery machine at/around this price point, it sews very well, has good quality needles, and produces beautiful projects. The construction of the machine is impressive, and the manuals are informative. The automatic needle thread works smoothly, and it' s easy to use and a little work horse. The Brother PE770 creates great quality embroidery designs without the need for special embroidery, and feels cheaper too.
"...Nice for beginners, I think. The basic module does a lot and is 164.- to download from online. That’s the one I decided on...." Read more
"...5 stars, for being inexpensive (relatively), easy to use and a little work horse. I think I have now found my new addiction!!Tammie" Read more
"...It lightly keeps the thread in place. I purchased designs on line and had no problems uploading them onto a "flash drive" and using them...." Read more
"...The reason for the breaks, the thread was catching in the groove on the edge of the thread spool because the retainer diameter was smaller than the..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the sewing machine. For example, they mention that the needle threader works great, the USB function works great and that it performs very well. Some say that the digitizing software did a fantastic job along with the machine doing a great job.
"...design with 31 thread changes as I type this review and everything is working like clockwork – smiling from ear to ear every time I go back to the..." Read more
"...I'll look it up for future use. All in all, the digitizing software did a fantastic job along with the machine doing a great job considering I had..." Read more
"...Just make sure they are rated for your machine. They are very handy, pre-wound and ready to go...." Read more
"...Suggest getting all hoops at time of purchase.***Doesn't seem to do well with more than 5 or 6 color changes in a pattern...." Read more
Customers like the value of the sewing machine. They say that it is great for the price, and worth it.
"...Over all, I give this machine 5 stars, for being inexpensive (relatively), easy to use and a little work horse...." Read more
"...This machine fit the bill, as it was quite economical and would do up to 5x7 inch patterns...." Read more
"...I have settled on ThreaDelight which is both very affordable and seems to be a quality product...." Read more
"...The bottom line is that this is an EXCELLENT machine for the money...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the sewing machine. They mention that the built-in designs are great, and the preloaded images look pretty good. The machine can embroidery beautifully on light, medium, and heavy fabric, and produces spectacular stitching. The stitch work is very uniform, and consistent, and it has stitch counter capability.
"...The layout of the pattern was pretty cool, it stitched (for the lack of a better term) a vertical weave of thread under the area to be covered by..." Read more
"...5. Really, really pretty embroidery stitches6. 650 speed is much faster than my old Bernina--the designs really stitch fast7...." Read more
"...to thread tangles, but the machine is sturdy, heavy, and looks nice on your sewing table. I'm still fascinated watching it stitch out the patterns...." Read more
"...Sometimes the designs do not come out correct which has nothing to do with your machine. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the sewing machine. Some mention that it does a lot and has a large enough hoop to do larger items, while others say that they are severely limited in size. The screen is small and hard to read, and the embroidery field is too small.
"...And the smaller ones are great because you don't waste stabilizer if you are only embroidering a small design. Hope my review is helpful...." Read more
"...those on a budget, it has a 5 x 7 embroidery area which is a decent size starting out and will allow you to monogram and applique quite a variety of..." Read more
"...The screen is small and is hard to read, but it's an entry level machine...." Read more
"...I like that you are not limited on hoop size AND you can load an applique/embroidery designs from the internet..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the sewing machine. They mention that the thread broke only once, the hoop broke along the seam, and the needle bar thread guide broke. The machine is not forgiving and the clip is a thin metal that broke.
"...Now to be fair, the thread did break on me 3 times and at random times/places, but this time the breaks were not because the thread caught in the..." Read more
"...Once the thread broke and it was really easy to figure out how to get back to where it was and restitch it...." Read more
"...4. the automatic threader is a lot sturdier than most5. Really, really pretty embroidery stitches6...." Read more
"...arrived the bobbin thread tension was so far off that it immediately broke the first needle...." Read more
Customers have issues with the adjustability of the sewing machine. They say that the tension on the machine is never right, they have to adjust the bobbin tension and the upper thread tension. The spool very easily breaks and the stitches often vary in tension without anyone adjusting the tension or changing the top tension. They mention the manual threader is stiff and the swivel cord does not adjust enough.
"...When my machine arrived the bobbin thread tension was so far off that it immediately broke the first needle...." Read more
"...I've had a needle break, run out of bobbin thread, not had good tension in my hoop, etc...." Read more
"...a test pattern on-board with the machine and noticed the bobbin tension was a bit off...." Read more
"...thread will get caught on its own spool very easily and cause tension that snaps the needle...." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
I was so disappointed at the prices at the stores that I almost passed on embroidery all together. Some folks in the stores seem to think everyone can afford to spend thousands and if you don't, you are just being stubborn. When I found out about the low end Brother machines, I was excited again. The SE400 seems to be great and has great reviews, but I wanted the 5" by 7" embroidery area. Also, I already have a sewing machine, so I did not need the dual function of the SE400 that people like.
The PE770 has some nasty one star reviews, though, so I hesitated. One review (not one star) mentioned Vince Arcuri's you tube videos, and that gentleman gave me confidence in the machine again. I watched his intro to the PE770, and he has such a calm and positive manner and shows the machine in operation that I could see it may well work for me. Thank you so much, Vince Arcuri! I am so glad I got a PE770. It is really all I needed and works great so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVRl7KhRRJo&list=PLY8PAYIO5y19XAvmOsD9zBqCsUVtzkEYO&index=1
I did a few things to give us (the machine and me) the best chance:
1) I ordered the two stabilizers and the glue spray Vince Arcuri shows in his video right here on Amazon, (have since ordered cut-away stabilizer also, since the T-shirt designs will probably distort with the wash away over time) and I am using two layers of the wash away on the bottom and the clear stuff on top with the spay to hold the fabric in place,
Tear & Wash Away - Machine Embroidery Stabilizer Backing Medium Weight 2.0oz. Roll of 12 in X 50 Yds
Sulky 12-Inch by 9-Yard Solvy Water Soluble Stabilizer Roll
Sulky 4.23-Ounce Temporary Spray Adhesive
2) I researched and ordered the recommended bobbin threads for the machine in pre-wound bobbins since people said they work better than the home-wound bobbins - I think it matters to get the 90 weight bobbin thread and that was a little more expensive than the abundant ones that come in a case of 144, here is a link to the ones that work for me
20 Prewound 90 Weight Thread Embroidery Bobbins Size A Class 15 Style 15J For Brother Baby Lock SA156
3) I got very good thread - had a special pack of 35 Isacord threads that I picked up on sale when I was shopping for machines in the stores and found an even better deal on eBay (25 spools for 90.- where you can pick your own colors and sometimes people sell used spools that are still pretty full at a good price) - anyway, - Isacord is supposed to be one of the best and the machine runs great with those - it is making a mouse in a pin box, cute sewing design with 31 thread changes as I type this review and everything is working like clockwork – smiling from ear to ear every time I go back to the machine to change threads and see my cute design developing
4) I did read the manual on threading the machine and carefully cut all loose threads off, stopping the machine after the first few stitches for each color to cut the top thread ( as Vince Arcuri showed in his you tube video) - one did get sucked in when I did not stop the machine in time - I cut the mess off on the bottom and it was no problem, but I try very hard not to let that happen and catch the loose ends before the machine gets going on each color - you can press a button to start, stop, and re-start - it is very convenient for me (am not mass producing, so no worries about the time it takes at the moment - maybe I can ask the machine to cut the threads but I have not been motivated to find out yet - just excited to see it work!)
5) Not sure this helps, but it made me feel better to set the max speed to the lower setting before sewing
Since I am so new to embroidery, I cannot say if the machine would meet expectations of someone experienced, but for a beginner like me, I can highly recommend it!
With Amazon's return policy, I felt like I could try this machine even if there may be individual lemons out there - I am planning to use it as much as possible right away to test it. So far 5 Stars all the way.
Oh, and by the way, that is in spite of the fact that the poor thing has been shipped upside down! I am not sure what brainiac did this, but someone put the PE770 box inside another box upside down, and the outer box was delivered right-side-up, of course, so the machine probably traveled upside down for a few days. Still - it is fine and I am keeping it! =]
Beginners should also be aware that a machine like this cannot change your design and the screen for viewing the design is not very useful (does not bother me - I put one design at a time on my memory stick and I know what the machine sees on the stick) - software to manipulate designs is very expensive and somewhat complicated, depending on what computer skills you have and what you want to do (change colors or size all the way to digitize your own designs) – I felt that you really need some basic program, which may be found under 200.-, to view the design and the colors and stich order, so you can pick colors from the threads you have and know where in the design they show up – I did this with two free trial versions of software I downloaded for testing so far but they expire after 30 days - you also need some software to do multiple lines of text, like a quilt label and have the spacing perfect, I think - I did one line of text on the machine without software: my name - could reposition the needle to write the next line but would have to guess the spacing, from what I see so far
I am fairly computer savvy and want to digitize photos of animals - downloaded a free trial version of PE Design 10 and Embird and decided to buy the Embird, but there is other software also - I heard about SewEasy, for example, but have not looked at it. Be prepared to pay as much for some software packages as you paid for the machine, or more. Embird comes in modules, to allow us to start with what we can afford and build on it. Nice for beginners, I think. The basic module does a lot and is 164.- to download from online. That’s the one I decided on.
Just to be clear, the software I am talking about runs on a computer, which you need to have if you want to go this route, it does not run on the embroidery machine. Designs can be transferred from your computer on a memory stick to the PE770. That is a pretty cool feature, and I understand, not available on all embroidery machines. Even if you don't buy the software, the stick transfer can be used for designs bought on the internet with your computer. Free designs are also available on the internet. Pretty cool!
The machine was waiting when we got home from work this evening. I wasn't completely happy with the packaging but the issues were minor. Opening it and setting it up was quick and easy. The instruction are clear and easy to read/understand. I honestly can't see why a few people gave this machine low reviews. We had it up and running within minutes. I did about 8 patterns on some really crummy material using the white thread that came with it. I did break the thread 2 times but afterwards I realized the breaks were my fault. I failed to use the correct sized thread retainer. I used the medium sized retainer when I should have been using the large retainer. The reason for the breaks, the thread was catching in the groove on the edge of the thread spool because the retainer diameter was smaller than the spool diameter. Dumb mistake...
So far, this thing is killer. It will be working a lot in the near future with custom patterns. I will probably update this review with more information and details as time goes on, as we learn the in and outs but my first impression of the unit was so high I felt compelled to post a quick review.
Edit: 5-9-2014, I looked around at all the digitizing software and found so many options I couldn't make a choice. The prices range from free to several thousand dollars. So, after a day of reading reviews I thought I would try the SewArt and SewWhat Pro programs because they both have a 30 day free trial and the purchase price if I like them was well under $100 each. I tried the SewArt program and found it extremely easy to use. I digitized a fairly low res POW-MIA logo. It was two colors (black and white) and I sized it to about 5.5 inches tall. Put the file on a USB memory stick, set up the PE770 and started stitching. The layout of the pattern was pretty cool, it stitched (for the lack of a better term) a vertical weave of thread under the area to be covered by the logo. Then it proceeded to stitch the logo. I was instantly amazed at the abilities of this machine. I can't remember the thread count of the pattern but it was well over 22,000 stitches. Now to be fair, the thread did break on me 3 times and at random times/places, but this time the breaks were not because the thread caught in the groove on the spool (I used the larger diameter thread retainer). I think the cause this time was me not using a backing material on the fabric. The fabric was stretched as tight as I could make it in the hoop (I was cheating). I also had one small area where the thread frayed on the material. Later inspection showed that the material was starting to tear and the large size of the logo was causing the material to bunch up under the stitching. The bunching material also made the logo warp on one edge. When the thread broke it would break then continue sewing for a few stitches before stopping. After threading it again I would start sewing but there was a small gap where the thread had broke. I know there is a way to back up the stitching to cover these areas but I couldn't remember how to do it. I'll look it up for future use. All in all, the digitizing software did a fantastic job along with the machine doing a great job considering I had it set up the wrong way to cut corners to do a "quick test". I wish I could upload a sample picture here but I don't think I can.
Top reviews from other countries
Hopefully it lasts... so far so good.