Best embroidery machines (US)
Embroidery machines sold in the US, prices opened on 1 November 2026.
Embroidery machines sold in the US, prices opened on 1 November 2026.
The picks
Brother PE545
Entry-level Brother embroidery machine. US model with no SewSift review yet; see the maker or retailer page linked for specs.
Skip it if: you also want to sew garments.
$499.99 maker's list price before sales tax (Brother USA, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Brother SE700
A Brother combo machine at under $600. US model with no SewSift review yet; see the maker or retailer page linked for specs.
Skip it if: you want a large hoop.
$579.99 maker's list price before sales tax (Brother USA, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Brother SE1900
A larger Brother combo machine. US model with no SewSift review yet; see the maker or retailer page linked for specs.
Skip it if: you are price-led.
$989.99 maker's list price before sales tax (Brother USA, checked Nov 1, 2026)
Janome Memory Craft 550E
A Janome embroidery machine we have reviewed (the US model is the standard 550E).
Skip it if: your budget is under $1,000.
$2,999.00 before sales tax (Sewing Machines Plus, checked Nov 1, 2026)
How we chose
We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
Scores are provisional and come from cited sources, not from testing. How we score.
Sources
All checked November 1, 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.