Dedicated embroidery

The best embroidery machines for 2026

An embroidery machine is judged on hoop size, how designs get onto it, and how much of your time it wants back. We compare file format support, transfer method and the running cost that is never on the box: stabiliser and thread.

The models we recommend

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   Brother PE800

   138 designs · 5×7 in hoop · US listing

   Brother's dedicated embroidery machine with a 5×7 inch field. We found it on the US store only — the one dedicated embroidery machine we could verify anywhere.

   Best for: US readers who want machine embroidery without compromising a sewing machine

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