# Best embroidery machines with a large hoop Source: https://stitchandhem.co.uk/best/best-embroidery-machines-with-large-hoop Publisher: Stitch and Hem. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://stitchandhem.co.uk/how-we-pick The hoop size sets the biggest design you can stitch in one go. A 4 by 4 inch field is fine for small monograms, but jacket backs, cushion fronts and quilt blocks need at least 5 by 7 inches, and anything larger saves you from splitting and rehooping designs. When comparing machines, look at the maximum embroidery field the maker states, how many hoops come in the box, how you get your own designs onto the machine (USB, wireless or app) and how many designs and fonts are built in. This guide compares six machines with a stated field of roughly 5 by 7 inches or more, from combination sewing and embroidery machines to an embroidery only model and one multi needle machine for heavier use. Every figure comes from the listing. Where a listing does not say how designs are transferred or how much the machine weighs, we write Not stated. ## Products ### 1. Brother Elite PE900 Large Embroidery Machine with Wireless LAN Bundle with Thread Kit (5 Items) Type: Embroidery only; Embroidery field: 5 x 7 in (130 x 180 mm); Built-in designs: 193 plus 13 fonts; Design transfer: Wireless LAN; Screen: 3.7 in touch screen An embroidery only Brother with a 5 by 7 inch hoop area, 193 designs, 13 fonts, wireless design transfer and a 3.7 inch touch screen. This bundle adds thread, needles, bobbins and stabiliser. In its favour: - A 5 by 7 inch field is large enough for cushion fronts, tote bags and bigger motifs. - Wireless LAN lets you send designs from a computer or mobile device without a USB stick. - The bundle includes 80 spools of thread, 100 embroidery needles, pre-wound bobbins and stabiliser. Good to know: - It is embroidery only, so you still need a separate sewing machine. - The listing does not state the voltage, so confirm it is a UK version. ### 2. bernette 79 Harry Potter Type: Sewing and embroidery; Stitches: 500; Buttonhole: Not stated; Key extra: 260 x 160 mm embroidery; Weight: 9.8 kg The top of the range b79 in a Harry Potter edition, with 500 stitches, 250 embroidery designs, a 260 by 160 mm field, Stitch Designer, on-screen editing and USB design transfer. In its favour: - A 260 by 160 mm embroidery field allows large designs in one hooping. - Five hundred stitches and Stitch Designer for custom stitches are listed. - Built-in tutorials cover essential sewing and embroidery topics. Good to know: - The themed edition will not suit every buyer. - The optional CutWork Tool is sold separately. ### 3. Brother Innovis F540E Embroidery Sewing Machine Type: Sewing and embroidery; Embroidery field: 180 x 130 mm; Built-in designs: 193 plus 13 fonts; Design transfer: Wireless; Screen: 3.7 in colour touch screen A combination Brother with a large 180 by 130 mm embroidery area, 193 designs, 13 fonts, wireless connectivity and a 3.7 inch colour touch screen. A 3 year manufacturer warranty is listed. In its favour: - A 180 by 130 mm field fits larger designs than most beginner combination machines. - Wireless connectivity and an advanced needle threading system are listed. - A 3 year manufacturer warranty is stated. Good to know: - The listing does not state the number of sewing stitches. - At 13.6 kg it needs a sturdy permanent table. ### 4. Automatic Sewing Machine with 12 Needles, Industrial Embroidery Machine, 20 * 30cm Embroidery Area, Stable Cap Embroidery Machine, 10 Inch Touch Screen, for All Kinds Of Fabrics Needles: 12; Max field: 200 x 300 mm; Designs: Stores up to 500; Design transfer: Not stated; Weight: Not stated A 12 needle industrial embroidery machine with a 20 by 30 cm area, cap embroidery, a 10 inch touchscreen, colour change and automatic thread trimming, aimed at home businesses and studios. In its favour: - Twelve needles let one design run through many colours without rethreading between each one. - Hat and fabric embroidery are both listed, with a 20 by 30 cm area for jacket backs and large logos. - Stores up to 500 patterns and 200 million stitches, with automatic thread trimming and frame shift. Good to know: - The listing states no warranty, which is a real risk for a machine you depend on for income. - Design transfer method, weight and dimensions are not reliably stated. ### 5. Singer SE9185 Combi Sewing & Embroidery Machine - Computerised 150 Built-In Embroidery Designs Needles: Not stated; Max field: 127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 in); Designs: 150; Design transfer: Wi-Fi (mySewnet); Weight: 10 kg A Singer combination machine with a 5 by 7 inch embroidery area, 150 designs, 10 fonts, more than 250 sewing stitches and Wi-Fi for the mySewnet service. In its favour: - Wi-Fi with mySewnet gives access to 8,000 embroidery designs, the listing states. - Combines sewing and embroidery, handy for making items as well as decorating them. - Ten embroidery fonts cover lettering jobs. Good to know: - Single needle, so expect to rethread for every colour. - Included hoops and any cap frame are not stated. ### 6. Embroidery Machine for Clothing and Bedding, Computerized with 75 Built-in Designs, 4" x 9.2" Embroidery Area and LCD Touch Screen, Ideal for Beginners Max field: 235 x 100 mm; Designs: 75; Fonts: Not stated; Design transfer: USB; Weight: Not stated A generic sewing and embroidery machine with a long 235 by 100 mm field, 75 designs, 173 sewing stitches, a 7 inch touchscreen and USB design import. In its favour: - The 235 mm long field suits borders, sleeves and long names that do not fit a square hoop. - Designs import directly from a USB flash drive without a computer, the listing states. - A 7 inch colour touchscreen previews designs before stitching. Good to know: - At 100 mm the field is narrower than a true 5 by 7 inch hoop. - No brand support details, warranty or weight are stated in the listing. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.