Brother Innov-is F540E review
a bigger hoop without a sewing unit
8.1/10 provisional Provisional
180 x 130mm field, 193 designs, 13 fonts, jump-stitch trimming, WLAN and the Artspira app. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you already own a sewing machine and want bigger embroidery.
Skip it if
you want one machine for both jobs.
What owners and reviewers like
- 180 x 130mm field
- Jump-stitch trimming
- WLAN and Artspira app
- 193 designs, 13 fonts
What to watch for
- Embroidery only
Key specs
| Embroidery field | 180 x 130mm |
|---|---|
| Designs | 193 |
| Fonts | 13 |
| Connectivity | WLAN, Artspira |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.4 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.6 / 2 |
| Value | 1.5 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.3 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.3 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£1,199 inc VAT (Sewing Machine World, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.