Brother Innov-is F580 review
a capable sewing and embroidery combo

7.9/10 provisional Provisional
241 sewing stitches, 193 designs, 13 + 5 fonts and a 180 x 130mm field, with WLAN and Square Feed Drive. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
you want one machine with a mid-size hoop.
you only embroider (the F540E is cheaper).
What owners and reviewers like
- 241 stitches
- 180 x 130mm field
- WLAN
- Square Feed Drive
What to watch for
- £500 more than the F540E
Key specs
| Embroidery field | 180 x 130mm |
|---|---|
| Stitches | 241 |
| Designs | 193 |
| Fonts | 13 + 5 |
| Connectivity | WLAN |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.5 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.5 / 2 |
| Value | 1.3 / 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
£1,699 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.