Brother Innov-is A16 review
an easy computerised first machine
8.2/10 provisional Provisional
A computerised Brother with an LCD screen, 16 stitches, three one-step buttonholes and a needle threader. Fewer stitches than the A65, but the controls are friendly. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want push-button controls and a screen from day one.
Skip it if
you want lots of decorative stitches or an automatic thread cutter (A65).
What owners and reviewers like
- LCD screen
- 3 one-step buttonholes
- Needle threader
- 3-year Brother warranty
What to watch for
- Only 16 stitches
- Costs more than mechanical machines with similar stitches
Key specs
| Stitches | 16 |
|---|---|
| Buttonholes | 3 one-step |
| Display | LCD |
| Needle threader | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.3 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.8 / 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
£399 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.