Every journey starts with a single stitch, so choose a machine that’s been built to go the distance. The Brother BX1e has been built to be durable, flexible, innovative and an embroidery partner you can rely on for the roads ahead. Follow the thread, begin the Expedition.
Embroidery has always been a journey, from the first idea to the final finish. Skills develop; confidence grows. Let your craft take you on an expedition of discovery with the Brother Innov-is BX1e embroidery machine.
Follow the thread and discover the Expedition’s embroidery capabilities. There are over 900 built-in embroidery patterns, frames and fonts that you can edit on the Expedition BX1’s large 7” colour LCD touchscreen. Expand your creative horizons with built-in 3D appliqué, crochet couching, French knot, crochet lace and in-the-hoop designs.
With the laser drop pointer and two-point positioning, precision comes as standard. The matrix copy function and appliqué creator make repeated motifs and patches quick work. Expedite your craft even further with colour sorting, auto stitch density adjustment (Stitch to Block) and programmable jump stitch cutting.
All this Brother innovation is packaged into a modern, sleek machine that’s both durable and user-friendly. Its sleek lines betray how much technology has been packaged within – advanced one-action needle threader, drop in bobbin, fully automatic upper thread tension, upper and lower thread sensors and much more.
With wireless connectivity, wherever you are you’ll never miss an update, keeping your Expedition BX1e completely current and always working hard for you. You can take your creative journey even further and connect to Brother’s mobile design app, Artspira or Brother’s embroidery digitising software programmes (additional purchase necessary).
And it’s all waiting for you to take the first stitch.
Follow the thread, begin your Expedition.
Key Features:
360 x 200mm embroidery area with two included frames
774 built-in embroidery designs, 140 frames and 23 fonts
3D appliqué, crochet couching, lace crochet and French knot embroidery
Appliqué function to create quick patches
Matrix copy function
Colour sorting
LED drop pointer, two-point positioning
Automatic stitch density adjustment (Stitch to Block function)
Programmable jump stitch cutting
Wireless connectivity
General Features:
LCD display - Large and clear built in 7” LCD colour touch screen.
Stitching speed - Sew and embroider up to 850 stitches per minute.
Advanced one-action needle threading system - Simply follow the thread guide, lower the lever and the needle is threaded for you.
Bobbin winding - Enhanced bobbin winding with extra spool pin and thread cutter. Extra spool pin allows you to wind a new bobbin without removing the upper thread you’re working with.
Bobbin type - Quick set, drop in bobbin.
Thread tension - Fully automatic upper thread tension.
Thread sensors - Gives you a warning when your upper and lower threads are running low.
Thread cutter button - Trims upper and lower threads automatically.
LED lighting - Extra-bright LED lighting to illuminate your work area with a clean, natural light.
Intuitive user interface - Easy-to-use screen layout and realistic preview of selected embroidery patterns.
Start/stop button - Ergonomic large Start/stop button.
Presser foot up/down button - The presser foot up/down button is conveniently located on the front of the machine.
Auto presser foot setting - Automatic presser foot lift and extra high lift setting.
Wireless - Wireless LAN capability enables connection to mobile apps like Artspira, My Stitch Monitor and to receive wireless updates.
USB connectivity - One high speed port.
Updates - Automatic software update capability.
Environment - Save energy with the Eco and Deep Sleep modes.
Multilingual operational languages - 18 built-in languages.
Safety features - Easily disengage needle to make changing presser feet and needles safer, and lock the screen to avoid any accidental stitch changes.
Embroidery Features:
Embroidery area - Generous 360 x 200mm/14 x 8” embroidery area.
Built-in designs - 914 built-in embroidery designs, including 140 frames and 23 fonts.
Embroidery speed - Embroidery up to 850 stitches per minute.
LED pointer - Laser pointer for precise pattern placement.
Two-point positioning - Use the LED pointer to precisely align embroidery patterns along cuffs, edges, pockets and more.
Advanced editing functions - Design editing, flip designs horizontally, pattern rotating (0.1, 1, 10 and 90 degrees), drag and drop operation, zoom up to 300%.
Text edit functions - Simplified user interface for text input and editing, with various editing capabilities such as curving, arraying and space adjustment.
Font sizes - S/M/L size for font designs.
Density - On-screen auto density adjustment (Stitch-To-Block) available for embroidery and letters.
Matrix copy function - Quickly make repeated designs with automatic colour sorting for fast stitch outs and fewer thread changes.
Appliqué creator - Built-in Appliqué Creator; create multiple appliqués in one hoop with automatic best placement repetition.
Automatic colour sorting - Machine automatically sorts colours for optimised stitching order and to minimise thread changes.
Thread trimming - Programmable jump stitch cutting.
Basting - Embroidery basting.
Colour change - Direct touch button for changing colours of embroidery patterns.
Resume function - Resume your embroidery at the exact spot where you stopped in case of a power failure or accidental interruption.
Frame detection - Automatic embroidery frame size detection.
Included frames - Two (2) included embroidery frames: 360 x 200mm (14 x 8”) and 180 x 130mm (7 x 5”).
Accessories:
Embroidery foot "UH+" with LED pointer (on machine)
Foobridery couching
Yarn guide
Yarn threader
Ball point needle set
75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 neede
Bobbin × 10 (One bobbin is on machine.)
Bobbin clip × 10
Seam ripper
Scissors
Cleaning brush
Screwdriver (large)
Screwdriver (small)
L-shaped screwdriver
Disc-shaped screwdriver
Spool cap (large)
Spool cap (medium) (on machine)
Spool cap (small)
Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)
Spool net
Embroidery needle plate cover
Bobbin case (no color on the screw) (on machine)
Embroidery frame set 360 mm (H) × 200 mm (W)
Embroidery frame set 180 mm (H) × 130 mm (W)
Embroidery bobbir thread (#90, white)
Stabilizer material
Touch pen (stylus)
Power cord
Accessory bag
Extra spool pin and instruction sticker
Upper section of spool support
Lopposection of spool
Telescopic thread guide
Spool pin × 2
Spool cap (XL) × 2
Spool cap base × 2
Screw and washer
Spool felt × 2
Spool holder × 2
Ring × 4
Shell type machine cover
Basic Operation Manual
