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Brother - NQ1700E Embroidery Machine Includes Lettering Software + 4" x 4" Hoop + 24 Spools of Thread + Embroidery Video - White
Average customer rating
4.4
(68 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 68 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Brother - NQ1700E Embroidery Machine Includes Lettering Software + 4" x 4" Hoop + 24 Spools of Thread + Embroidery Video - White
Customer Rating
4
On the road again!
on June 21, 2022
Posted by: Judy R
from Ft. Collins, CO
Wanted a smaller embroidery machine for our extended RV trips. Light enough to travel well and it will accommodate a 6 x 12 hoop.
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Customer Rating
5
This machine is AWESOME!
on September 29, 2021
Posted by: JanaP
from Big Pine Key, FL
The wireless capability of this machine makes it way above its competitors. I have been using Brother embroidery/ sewing machine combos since the mid 1990s. Sadly my ULT2001 finally wore out - after many millions of stitches - I began looking for a stand alone machine to replace it - while this machine doesn't have all the bells and whistles of my Quattro - it has plenty of high end features. It is very user friendly and a joy to use.
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Customer Rating
5
Love this Machine!
on May 3, 2023
Posted by: Debbie
from Alberta, Canada
I am a beginner in the world of embroidery. I initially spent countless hours on You Tube and the majority of the machines that stood out were all Brother. As a result I chose the NQ1700E because of the hoop sizes, the features and the price. I have been working on a labor intensive embroidery project with hours of stitching and continue to love this machine! I would highly recommend it.
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Customer Rating
5
It's all about the hoop (and jump stitches) for me
on March 2, 2022
Posted by: Love2Quilt
from Nashville, TN
This is a great embroidery machine! It doesn't have any sewing capabilities but that's okay because it's easy to pair with a sewing machine. The two things that put it over the top for me are the large hoop size (6x10)- it's much bigger than the standard 5x7 hoop that typically comes with this level of embroidery machine. And it cuts jump stitches! Jump stitches are those long trails of thread that travel from one side of the design to the other and have to be manually trimmed by the user. With this machine, you don’t have to trim threads and this is a great time saver. Honestly, it just makes stitching from start to finish so much faster, easier and cleaner. Brother has compensated me for leaving this review, but I have provided my honest opinion about this machine and its features.
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Customer Rating
5
NQ 1700e
on August 3, 2022
Posted by: Vann
from Philadelphia, PA
I absolutely love this machine. Every design within the machine stitched out correctly. Only problem I had were with outside designs from other sites that did not aways come out correctly. I would buy this machine again as I love the WI-FI, just don’t be too far away from the signal.
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Customer Rating
4
Wonderful and Affordable Brother Innov-is NQ1700E.
on March 1, 2023
Posted by: CruzingKel
from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
I have had this machine for 5 months and I absolutely love it. Bonus … it is so quiet compared to my previous machine. This is my second Brother embroidery “only” machine. I upgraded to this model firstly, for the automatic clipping of jump stitches. Secondly, a larger embroidery area, I now have the option of being able to embroider larger designs with the 6”x 10” hoop. It is so convenient to be able to do designs with the 2 hoops sizes Brother included with this machine, the 5”x7” and the 6”x10”hoops.
December 2022, my awesome NQ1700E was operating full time, during my waking hours; for 3 weeks!! I used metallic threads, Glitter sheet vinyl and Luxe sparkle vinyl, all without issues. I did slow down my machine to its lowest speed, adjusted tensions accordingly to stitch density etc., which I normally do for all of my projects.
Other materials it handles beautifully, that are not commonly used are Tulle and Organza.
One thing I discovered early on with Brother is to use Organ needles and always check your newly purchased Brother Bobbins, (as with anything, items can be faulty, if you find ANY nick or ridge/rough spot on the inner/outer portion of the bobbin …. Do Not Use! …. Trust me, it will safe yourself a lot of grieve.).
One thing I have not tried with this machine is the Wireless option to transfer designs from my computer to the embroidery machine. One needs the ‘Design Data Base Transfer’ to do so. Unfortunately “this app is NOT compatible”with my Apple devices! hopefully Brother updates to make all devices compatible.
However, there are some issues!
CONS:
1. Jump stitch clipping: I am frequently finding the bobbin area or the underside of the embroidery item, to be “messy thread knots or small thread nests”, where the jump stitch has been clipped. (Yes, keeping the bobbin case clean prevents this …. sadly not)! It is necessary to clean up any unsightly thread knots or wee nests, specially for the construction of free standing lace and free standing items …. as these items are visible from both sides!! I do many of these.
December 2022, my awesome NQ1700E was operating full time, during my waking hours; for 3 weeks!! I used metallic threads, Glitter sheet vinyl and Luxe sparkle vinyl, all without issues. I did slow down my machine to its lowest speed, adjusted tensions accordingly to stitch density etc., which I normally do for all of my projects.
Other materials it handles beautifully, that are not commonly used are Tulle and Organza.
One thing I discovered early on with Brother is to use Organ needles and always check your newly purchased Brother Bobbins, (as with anything, items can be faulty, if you find ANY nick or ridge/rough spot on the inner/outer portion of the bobbin …. Do Not Use! …. Trust me, it will safe yourself a lot of grieve.).
One thing I have not tried with this machine is the Wireless option to transfer designs from my computer to the embroidery machine. One needs the ‘Design Data Base Transfer’ to do so. Unfortunately “this app is NOT compatible”with my Apple devices! hopefully Brother updates to make all devices compatible.
However, there are some issues!
CONS:
1. Jump stitch clipping: I am frequently finding the bobbin area or the underside of the embroidery item, to be “messy thread knots or small thread nests”, where the jump stitch has been clipped. (Yes, keeping the bobbin case clean prevents this …. sadly not)! It is necessary to clean up any unsightly thread knots or wee nests, specially for the construction of free standing lace and free standing items …. as these items are visible from both sides!! I do many of these.
2. Brother, PLEASE, make cleaning possible of the upper thread feeding area, (that is presently under permanent machine cover). Thread dust, metallic thread bits, etc., could be stuck to a disc/wheel that the thread feeds through and is most likely the problem for many upper thread issues!
3. Brother, PLEASE … make all DEVICES compatible regarding design transfers to our embroidery machines.
4. Lastly, PLEASE, …. Allow all Brother embroidery machine owners eligible for access to iBroidery!!! Not only limited to USA customers!
In closing, yes I do LOVE my machine and yes, I highly recommend the Brother Innovi-s NQ1700E.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Super Satisfied
on April 28, 2023
Posted by: Jerry
from Ocean View, NJ 08230
This is a wonderful machine! We are newbies to embroidery. We first got the 435 smaller machine with Disney designs on board. The hoop was only 4 X4 and was great to get started. We got totally hooked on embroidery and wanted larger hoops, auto jump thread cutting, WIFI transfer, and a host of other cool features. This fit the bill and works flawlessly. It was well worth the investment. I'm running out of clothes to "draw" on... lol. Anyone want a 435 to get started?
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Customer Rating
5
Embroidery Machine
on August 2, 2023
Posted by: Bonnie
from Wheatland County AB
I love my new Brother, and surprisingly not hard to use.
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