BROTHER Innov-is M380D
Description
A compact sewing and embroidery machine: 181 stitches, 200 built-in embroidery designs (65 of them Disney), a 100 × 100 mm embroidery area and a 3.7-inch colour touchscreen.
In sewing mode you can choose from 181 stitches, including 10 one-step buttonholes, and from 4 fonts for lettering. The sewing speed is 70–850 stitches per minute and the workspace is 15.7 cm (6.2 inches).
In embroidery mode the machine has 200 built-in designs (65 of them Disney) and 11 fonts. The embroidery area is 100 × 100 mm and one 10 × 10 cm embroidery hoop is included. You can transfer designs with a USB flash drive or over wireless LAN, and you can also connect to the Brother Artspira app.
The embroidery unit is removable: utility stitches cannot be selected while it is attached.
Stitches181, including 10 buttonhole types
Embroidery designs200 built-in (65 Disney)
Embroidery area100 × 100 mm
Display3.7 inch, colour, touchscreen
SpeedSewing up to 850, embroidery up to 400 stitches/min.
ConnectivityUSB, wireless LAN
Features
Sewing and workspace
All operating buttons are on one panel: needle position (up/down), thread cutter, start/stop and the sewing speed slider. You adjust the sewing speed with the slider, and for zigzag stitches you can set it to change the stitch width as well.
You can choose whether the needle stops up or down – handy when turning fabric, sewing corners or joining quilt pieces. With the accessory compartment removed you get a free arm, which makes it easier to sew small tubular areas such as armholes and cuffs.
Quilting and free-motion sewing
You lower the feed dogs with an easily operated lever, which is needed for free-motion quilting and for sewing on buttons. Free-motion quilting needs a quilting foot, which is sold separately.
The presser feet snap on, so they can be changed quickly.
Colour touchscreen and My Custom Stitch
You control all functions by touching the 3.7-inch colour LCD (432 × 240 pixels). The screen has icons and 15 languages, and the preview of embroidery designs is realistic.
My Custom Stitch lets you create your own stitch: you draw the design on a grid sheet and enter the points on the screen. You can also edit a built-in template and save the stitch in the machine. A stitch you create can be up to 7 mm wide and 37 mm long.
Artspira and wireless LAN
Over wireless LAN you can transfer additional designs with the Design Database Transfer application (for Windows devices only) or connect to Artspira. Brother states that you can find free designs and projects there or draw your own design.
You can also load designs from a USB flash drive – just plug it into the USB port of the machine.
Embroidery and design editing
On the screen you can rotate a design in 1°, 10° and 90° steps, mirror it and resize it from 90 to 120 %. With the "Add" button you can show several designs together, and you can write text on several lines.
You can choose the font size (L, M, S). In addition to the Brother thread chart, the machine recognises threads from three other manufacturers.
Sewing functions
- 181 built-in stitches, including 10 one-step buttonholes
- Stitch groups: utility, decorative, decorative satin, satin, cross stitch, utility decorative and character stitches
- Buttonhole types (10): narrow rounded, tapered round ended, round ended (with vertical bar tack for heavyweight fabrics), narrow squared, stretch, heirloom, bound and three keyhole types
- Utility stitches also include darning, bar tack, button sewing and eyelet stitches
- 4 lettering fonts in sewing mode (for labels and monograms)
- My Custom Stitch: create your own stitches or edit the built-in templates and save them
- Combining stitches: you can build your own stitch pattern from several stitches
- Mirror image of the stitch
- Repeated sewing: choose whether the pattern is sewn once or repeatedly
- Automatic reverse or reinforcing (lock) stitch at the beginning and end of sewing
- Automatic cutting of the upper and lower thread at the touch of a button
- Needle stop position: up or down
- 7-point feed for smooth fabric movement
- Free arm: with the accessory compartment removed you can sew small tubular areas
- Feed dog lowering lever
- Snap-on presser feet that can be changed quickly
Embroidery functions
- 200 built-in designs, 65 of them Disney
- 11 built-in fonts with a choice of font size (L, M, S)
- 140 built-in frame patterns (10 shapes × 14 stitch types), which can also be used for appliqué
- Rotating a design in 1°, 10° and 90° steps, mirroring and resizing from 90 to 120 %
- Combining several designs with the "Add" button
- Writing text on several lines
- Realistic design preview on the screen
- Thread charts: Brother and three other manufacturers
- Designs from a USB flash drive or over wireless LAN
- If the machine is switched off during embroidering, after switching it on again you can return to the design position and stitch count it had when it was switched off
- Embroidering can be continued after a thread break or when the bobbin thread runs out (procedure described in the operation manual)
- Split designs: designs created with PE-DESIGN version 7 or later and divided into sections can be embroidered when a design is larger than the hoop (PE-DESIGN is not included)
- Automatic thread cutting in embroidery: the thread is cut at the end of each colour (on by default, can be turned off)
- The designs stored in the machine are intended for private use only; public or commercial use of copyrighted designs is prohibited (according to the Brother operation manual)
More features
- Advanced needle threader: follow the thread guide and use the threader lever with one finger
- Bobbin winding: place the bobbin on the winder and the thread guide shows you the direction
- Quick Set bobbin: just drop in a full bobbin and you can sew
- Upper and lower thread sensors warn you when the thread breaks or runs out
- LED light (1 LED) makes it easier to work on dark fabrics; it can be switched on or off in the settings
- Manual thread tension adjustment
- Accessory compartment that you remove to get a free arm
- A foot controller and a hard case are included
- The sensitivity of the operation keys can be adjusted in 5 levels
- The software can be updated with a USB flash drive; from version 1.6 also over a wireless network (separate Brother manual)
- Maintenance – the user must not oil the machine: it was lubricated at the factory with the right amount of oil, so periodic oiling is not needed. Unplug the machine before cleaning; clean the bobbin case area with the brush and do not oil it.
Videos
Official videos about this model from Brother SewingCraft Europe.
Technical specifications
| Machine type | Sewing and embroidery machine |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Number of stitches | 181, including 10 buttonhole types |
| Fonts | 4 |
| Stitch width | up to 7 mm |
| Stitch length | up to 5 mm |
| Maximum buttonhole length | about 28 mm (button diameter + thickness) |
| Sewing speed | 70–850 stitches/min. |
| Workspace | 15.7 cm (6.2 inch) |
| Feed system | 7-point feed, longer feed dogs |
| Feed dog lowering | Manual, by lever |
| Presser feet | Snap-on; longer foot "J" |
| Free arm | Yes (with the accessory compartment removed) |
| Fabric thickness when sewing | Not more than 6 mm; do not sew thicker fabric or push it forcefully |
| Number of decorative stitch pattern combinations | Up to 70 |
| Stitch memory | Up to 128 KB or 15 stitch patterns |
| Stitch file formats | Opens .pmv, .pmx, .pmu; saves as .pmv |
| Embroidery area | 100 × 100 mm |
| Hoop included | 1 pc., 10 × 10 cm |
| Fabric for embroidery | Thinner than 2 mm; always use a stabiliser on stretch, lightweight and coarse-weave fabrics and on fabrics that cause pattern shrinkage |
| Maximum embroidery speed | 400 stitches/min. |
| Built-in designs | 200 (65 of them Disney) |
| Embroidery fonts | 11 (sizes L, M, S) |
| Built-in frame patterns | 140 (10 shapes × 14 stitch types) |
| Design memory | Up to 1024 KB or 20 designs (up to 100 000 stitches per design) |
| Design file formats | Opens .pes, .phc, .dst, .pen; saves as .phc |
| Designs not from Brother systems | Data saved by systems other than Brother design systems or by this machine may cause the machine to malfunction. If the stitch density is too high or three or more stitches overlap, the thread may break and the needle may break or bend; edit such data with a Brother design program. |
| .dst files | Shown in the design list by file name, without an image. The file has no thread colour information, so the Brother default colour sequence is shown – you can change the colours in the preview. |
| Embroidery unit | Removable; utility stitches cannot be selected while it is attached |
| Display | 3.7 inch, colour, touchscreen (432 × 240 pixels) |
| Display languages | 15 |
| Connectivity | USB port, wireless LAN |
| Wireless network | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz; WPA/WPA2 Enterprise networks are not supported |
| USB flash drive | Stitch patterns and embroidery designs can be saved to and recalled from a USB flash drive; some USB flash drives may not be usable with the machine |
| Transfer from a computer | Design Database Transfer (Windows 8.1, 10 and 11; the installer can be downloaded from the Brother website) or PE-DESIGN version 11 or later (separate software, not included) |
| Number of needles | 1 |
| Compatible needles | Home sewing machine needles 65/9–100/16 |
| Needle for embroidery | Home sewing machine needle 75/11 |
| Needle threader | Advanced; can be used with needles 75/11–100/16, cannot be used with the twin needle; not recommended for transparent nylon (monofilament) or speciality threads |
| Twin needle | Only the 2/11 twin needle, with zigzag foot "J"; [Twin Needle] must be set to ON in the settings; only for the stitches marked in the stitch chart, and the needle threader must not be used |
| Recommended threads | 30–90 wt (according to the manual's table), silk 30–80 wt; thread of 20 wt or lower (heavier thread) must not be used |
| Upper embroidery thread | Embroidery thread intended for this machine; other embroidery threads may give poorer results |
| Lower embroidery thread | 60 wt embroidery bobbin thread; 4 pre-wound bobbins are included |
| Bobbin | Plastic, horizontal, class 15, height 11.5 mm (SFB) |
| Bobbin insertion | Quick Set (drop-in bobbin) |
| Thread sensors | Upper and lower thread |
| Thread tension | Adjusted manually |
| Thread cutting | Automatic |
| Lighting | 1 LED |
| Number of spool pins | 1 |
| Supply voltage | 220–240 V |
| Dimensions without the embroidery unit (W × D × H) | 41.9 × 19.4 × 30.7 cm |
| Weight without the embroidery unit | 6.8 kg |
| Dimensions with the embroidery unit attached (W × D × H) | 52.2 × 21.9 × 30.7 cm |
| Weight with the embroidery unit attached | 8.3 kg |
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
| Intended use | Household use (according to the Brother manual) |
| Warranty | 3 years (1 year for commercial use, according to Brother) |
In the box
In the box, according to the official Brother included-accessories sheet.
- Zigzag foot “J” (on the machine)
- Monogramming foot “N”
- Overcasting foot “G”
- Zip foot “I”
- Blind stitch foot “R”
- Button fitting foot “M”
- Buttonhole foot “A”
- Embroidery foot “Q” (on the machine)
- Needle set (2 needles 75/11, 2 needles 90/14 and 2 ball point needles 90/14, gold coloured)
- Twin needle 2/11
- Bobbin (inserted in the machine)
- 4 pre-wound bobbins (white 60 wt embroidery bobbin thread)
- 4 bobbin clips
- Seam ripper
- Scissors
- Cleaning brush
- Eyelet punch
- Screwdriver
- Disc-shaped screwdriver
- Extra spool pin
- Thread spool caps: large, medium (on the machine), small
- Thread spool insert (for mini king spools)
- Spool net
- Bobbin case (inserted in the machine)
- Foot controller
- Embroidery hoop EF62 (medium), 10 × 10 cm
- Accessory bag
- Hard case
- Grid sheet set (for My Custom Stitch)
- Operation manual
- Quick reference guide
- Embroidery design guide
Optional accessories (not included in the box)
List compiled from the Brother operation manual and the Brother support page section 'Consumables & Options' for this model.
- Patchwork presser foot kit FP03
- Seam accuracy kit FP01
- Decorative edge presser foot kit FP02
- Creative sewing pack CSP1
- Creative sewing pack CSP2 (5 presser feet)
- Creative quilting kit QKM2
- 1/4-inch patchwork foot F001N (for 6.4 mm or 3.2 mm seam allowances)
- 1/4-inch patchwork foot with guide F057 (for an accurate 6.4 mm or 3.2 mm seam allowance)
- Quilting foot F005N (spring action; for darning, quilting and free-motion embroidery)
- Open toe quilting foot F061 (spring action; better visibility, rises and lowers over varying fabric thickness)
- Walking foot F033N (7 mm; for better control of difficult fabrics and multiple layers of fabric)
- Open toe walking foot F062 (feeds all three layers of a quilt evenly)
- Dynamic walking foot set F085 (for multiple layers, quilts and sticky fabrics such as leather and vinyl; with interchangeable normal and open toe soles and a screwdriver)
- Interchangeable toe set for dynamic walking foot F086 (three feet; for the F085 set)
- Stitch in the ditch foot F065 (for stitching over an existing seam; designed for quilting)
- Quilting guide F016N (adjustable; for sewing parallel rows at preset even intervals)
- Free motion guide grip FMG2 (keeps the fabric taut while sewing free-motion embroidery)
- Seam guide SG1 (for guiding the fabric edge; 1/4, 1/2 or 5/8 inch, approx. 6.5, 13 or 16 mm)
- Adjustable zipper/piping foot F036N (its position can be adjusted exactly to the edge of the zipper or piping)
- Narrow zipper foot F079 (for various kinds of zippers)
- Concealed zipper foot F004N (for easy installation of concealed zippers)
- Concealed zipper foot F080 (no need to press the zipper edges before sewing)
- Piping foot F067 (for piping in home decor and other projects)
- Straight stitch foot F042N (for straight stitching only, on fine or lightweight fabrics; the single needle hole keeps fine fabrics from being caught in the feed dogs)
- Non-stick foot F007N (glides over difficult fabric surfaces such as leather, vinyl and hook-and-loop tapes)
- Roller foot F066 (for vinyl, velvet, suede and leather)
- Side cutter F054 (cuts and finishes the fabric edge much like an overlocker; sewn with straight or zigzag stitches)
- Edge joining foot F056 (for joining fabrics, including sheer and difficult ones; leaves a space for open decorative stitches)
- Vertical stitching alignment foot F063 (for topstitching along straight and curved lines)
- Stitch guide foot F035N (for topstitching from the fabric edge)
- Bi-level feet, right and left (F081 and F082; for finishing seam allowances of thick materials by topstitching)
- Binding buttonhole foot 2 F084 (for tricky fabrics; includes a stabilising plate for thick seams and stretch fabric)
- Blind stitch foot F017N (for edge stitching, attaching lace and joining fabric edges)
- Clear-view foot F023N (for good visibility of seams and pattern markings)
- Open toe foot F027N
- Open toe foot F060 (for attaching appliqué motifs)
- Gathering foot F012N (for lightly gathering fabric and attaching the gathered edge to flat fabric at the same time)
- Ruffler foot F078 (ruffles and pleats of varying depth and fullness; can attach and create at the same time)
- Cording foot F013N (for up to 3 cords or decorative threads)
- Cording foot, 5-hole F019N (for up to 5 narrow cords)
- Cording foot, 7-hole F020N (for up to 7 narrow cords)
- Binding foot F014N (for ready-made bias tape or pre-cut bias strips narrower than 7 mm)
- Adjustable binder foot F071 (for bias tape 5–20 mm wide)
- Braiding foot F021N (for attaching braiding and other decorative embellishments)
- Fringe foot F025N (creates 3D flowers, heirloom seam joins, surface texture and custom trims with a simple zigzag stitch)
- Pearls and sequins foot F028N (for attaching pearls, sequins and larger cords)
- Pin tuck foot, 7 grooves F058 (for parallel pintucks, with or without cords)
- Pin tuck foot, 5 grooves F069 (7 mm; for corded pin tucks on shirts, blouses and home decorating projects)
- Candlewicking foot F068 (a decorative stitch resembling hand-sewn "knotted" candlewicking)
- Narrow hemmer foot F002N (for a flat narrow hem on lightweight fabrics)
- Picot foot F039N (a decorative narrow hemmer foot for picot hem finishes; creates a shell-look edge on lightweight fabric)
- Spanish hemstitch attachment F090 (slips over the bobbin cover; used with the open toe foot to decoratively join two finished edges)
- Circular attachment CIRC1 (for sewing circles with straight stitching, zigzag and decorative stitches)
- Bobbin work kit BWRK1 (with an adjustable bobbin case for a variety of decorative threads and ribbons)
- Multi-function foot controller MFFC2 (single pedal, dual function; controls up to 2 different sewing functions)
- Wide table WT15
- Embroidery hoop EF61 (2 × 6 cm; for monograms on collars and cuffs)
- Large embroidery hoop EF71 (17 × 10 cm)
- Magnetic embroidery hoop MFM100 (100 × 100 mm; for fabric up to 2 mm thick)
- Ten-spool thread stand TS1
- Iron-on embroidery stabiliser BM3
- Water-soluble embroidery stabiliser BM5 (for lace embroidery and fabrics with a nap, such as towels or fur)
- Non-woven water-soluble embroidery stabiliser BM6 (for lace embroidery and fabrics with a nap, such as towels)
- Country embroidery thread sets CYT21, CYT40 (matt finish; 21 and 40 colours)
- Brother embroidery thread sets ETS12N, ETS22N, ETS40N (12, 22 and 40 colours; 100 % polyester)
- Embroidery bobbin thread EBTCEBN, EBTCEN (black and white)
- Pre-wound embroidery bobbins PWB60
- Bobbins and bobbin clips (BCL)
- Bobbins, 10 pcs (SFB)
- Multi-purpose screwdrivers MDRIVER1, MDRIVER2
Manuals
Any questions?
Call +370 685 85915 or email info@siuvimomanija.lt. We will help you check whether this sewing and embroidery machine is right for your work.
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