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Brother Skitch Single-Needle Embroidery Machine, Powered by Artspira, 4” x 4” Embroidery Area, Bluetooth Connected

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Colour Grey/Black
Material Metal
Product Dimensions 50.8D x 30.2W x 45.6H Centimetres
Item weight 10 Kilograms

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  • ARTSPIRA CONNECTION: Draw your next embroidery project on the free and required Artspira(1) App and get ready to add a dash of you to your next cool project with Skitch PP1 Single-Needle Artspira Enabled Embroidery Machine
  • NOW THERE IS EMBROIDERY FOR EVERYONE: New to embroidery The Skitch Embroidery Machine is a great way to start your embroidery journey. Embroider designs up to 4” x 4”, at speeds up to 400 spm
  • IMPORT YOUR OWN EMBROIDERY FILES: Users of the unpaid version of Artspira are able to import any PES, PHC, PHX, or DST embroidery design and store up to 20 designs in Artspira (you can add and remove the 20 designs as you wish.)
  • SMALL FOOTPRINT, BIG IDEAS: The Skitch Single-Needle Embroidery Machine will fit nicely in any makeshift craft room and is always ready for your next great idea
  • MAKE READYMADE CLOTHES HOMEMADE: Take store bought items such as jeans, towels, and blankets, and make them your own with your own personal embroidery style courtesy of Artspira and the Skitch Single-Needle Embroidery Machine
  • Skitch is an embroidery-only machine and does not function as a traditional sewing machine. This product is intended only in the US at 120 volts, and any other use or sale voids the warranty.
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Now there is embroidery for everyone. Introducing the Skitch Single-Needle Artspira Enabled Embroidery Machine, powered by the required Artspira(1) mobile app. Artspira(1) is the engine that drives Skitch and gives you the ability to create and send embroidery designs from Artspira to Skitch via a Bluetooth pairing, no USB required. When Skitch and Artspira(1) work together, you can add individual customization to almost any embroidery project. The Skitch Single-Needle Artspira Enabled Embroidery Machine will look great in your house, hobby room, or any space that sparks your creativity. When you are ready to bring new life to old favorites (vintage clothing, upcycling) or are looking to draw your next great idea on the free and required Artspira(1) app, the Skitch PP1 Single-Needle Artspira Enabled Embroidery Machine will be ready. To start using Skitch Single-Needle Embroidery Machine, required Artspira(1) Mobile App is where you begin. With no USB required, you can import and transfer your designs via Bluetooth from Artspira(1) to your Skitch Single-Needle Artspira Enabled Embroidery machine. Skitch owners receive 100 free embroidery artist designs when they register their machine with the Artspira(1) app – these designs are not available to anyone else! In addition to those 100 artist designs, you can also browse the additional embroidery designs within the app. Users of the free version of Artspira(1) will be allowed to import and save 20 of their designs into Artspira (the max is 20, but you can delete and replace designs too!) for even more creative freedom. When you are ready to enhance your crafting and embroidery skills, take the next step and enroll in the Artspira+ Subscription Plan(2). The Artspira+ Subscription Plan(2) gives you access to exceptional embroidery features like Embroidery Digitizing, Cross Stitch, and Portrait Conversion. There are even advanced components for the drawing tool, such as a 61-color library with embroidery fill options. You can customize a design with one of 111 editable embroidery templates and then send that to your machine within minutes. Try out the Artspira+ Subscription Plan(2) with a monthly fee, or save money with a yearly plan (see manufacturer’s website for full plan and pricing details). Looking for additional inspiration? The Artspira Magazine is a great place to start and will help you get the most out of your Brother embroidery, crafting, and printing machines. Each edition of the magazine will feature a mix of beginner, intermediate, trend, and holiday projects, so no matter your style, you'll always find something new. These projects are uploaded regularly, so whether you're upcycling a vintage denim jacket or crafting your next great gift-giving adventure, the Artspira Magazine has something to offer. Browse one magazine per month with the free Artspira account and get inspired for your next project. Or with the Artspira+ Subscription Plan(2), you have unlimited access to all Artspira Digital Magazines, and you can view 7,000 embroidery designs, 3,000 cutting patterns, and over 1,500 designs for printing, plus have the ability to access to view and transfer project archives. Whether you're a novice or a pro, the Artspira+ Subscription Plan(2) has something for everyone. Artspira(1) lets you import your own designs and create line-art-inspired embroidery drawings right in the palm of your hand with built-in embroidery drawing tools. With these tools at your fingertips, you can stitch out designs that fit a 4" x 4" embroidery hoop area. A magnetic 4” x 4” hoop is included with Skitch, which can secure your material without residual hoop marks. The strong hoop magnets can secure towels, plush fabric, and denim. Depending on your design, you can also use the optional 3” x 3” magnetic hoop(3) that is exclusive to Skitch. The Skitch Single-Needle Embroidery Machine has Free Arm capability, so adding a design to your next great DIY project just got more customizable. For more creative freedom and personalization, create one-of-a-kind iron-on embroidery patches on Artspira(1), stitch them out using Skitch, and add your new patch to pants, tee shirts, sleeves, and hats. Features include a quick set bobbin, a needle threader, bobbin winder, thread trimming key, and an embroidery speed of 400 SPM (stitches per minute), so adding a personal touch to embroidery projects is fast and easy. With access to embroidery designs and the ability to make embroidery patterns by drawing on your mobile device, there's no limit to your next embroidery project. The Skitch Single-Needle Artspira Enabled Embroidery Machine is ideal for enhancing readymade goods so you can express yourself with your style. Disclaimers: (1) Compatibility may vary by device and operating system. Requires connection to a wireless network. (2) By signing up for the paid Artspira+ Subscription Plan, you agree to be charged a monthly fee. No refund or proration will be provided. Subscription may be cancelled at any time. Artspira app download and wireless connection required. Compatibility may vary by device and operating system. For full details or to enroll, visit manufacturer’s website. (3) Optional accessory. For additional purchase.

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  • Josh Ireland
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not Canada Compatible!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Bought the machine despite hit or miss reviews only to find out the app doesn’t work in Canada. You can set the location to the US but then you can’t pay for the premium app subscription and without that the app is essentially useless as can’t upload your own designs.

    Check the app is compatible in your country before purchasing!
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  • Serious Buyer
    1.0 out of 5 stars More like a toy, meager speeds and small hoop.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    ## UPDATE returned machine, final straw was the needle broke and it dented the top plate where the needle hole is. Bad support experience and the machine is not ready for prime time. Spend your money somewhere else.

    ## ORIGINAL POST

    No expert here but, I will provide my experience unboxing the machine, setting it up and using it. Hopefully I can help someone in the process of buying a embroidery machine.

    First, Brother is calling this machine an entry level machine and they are not wrong. I would consider this machine more like a toy that allows you to do embroidery. Let's start...

    POSITIVE

    PACKAGING:
    Machine comes packaged very good. I would say this is one of the best protected machines i have seen. Unpacking this machine was easy and very well thought out. It has handles inside the package to pull the machine out without doing much work. Good packaging and easy to unpack.

    MANUAL:
    Very good manuals. The operation manuals come in English, French and Spanish (individually). The quick reference guide is the only one with the languages mentioned above + Portuguese in the same guide.

    MACHINE:
    This machine has a beautiful dark gray finish. I call this color neutral. Most embroidery machines are white with some soft color that I believe is not neutral. The machine front looks like a coffee machine but it looks so cool. Is not too heavy and it's about the size of a normal sewing machine. The machine comes with a magnetic hoop, free arm for easy setup of tshirts and it is operated by an app (Artspira).

    SET UP:
    I used the quick reference guide to set up the machine. I won't lie, it was a breeze. One of the best setups i have done. The guide provides picture but the application you need to use the machine provides instructions as well and also videos on how to do the things they are instructing you to do. I thought the setup was good and easy to follow for any level of users, first timers and pros.

    USING IT:
    At times, after setting up my project the machine went south (thread breaks, bobbin out of thread, and so on) the steps to follow can be a bit confusing. You press buttons but nothing happens. For example when i was setting the upper thread, I was following the commands in the reference guide and it was not doing what the guide explained.

    SOFTWARE
    Some people complained that the machine only works with the app Artspira. To me that was not a big deal. I have a Cricut and it works the same way - everything is controlled via Cricut Design Space. I was at home with the artspira UI to use this machine (I am familiar with this setup). I can understand that some people may not be used to this and that may become difficult to them.

    The machine connects to the app (Artspira) via bluetooth, you need to have a smart phone or tablet/ipad to use the app. The app was not too hard to use. Not sure if the app went thru UI testing, I noticed some messages talking about an "ACCEPT" button that did not exists. So I just pressed the button title that was closes to "ACCEPT".

    Ok, i am done with the positive feedback for this machine. Now as the title says it...lets talk about the other items that I believe make this machine a toy.

    NEGATIVE

    PACKAGING:
    The machine provided tools to clean (a brush), replacements needles, 2 white threaded bobbins, 1 black thread, 3 (different size ) caps to hold the thread so that i won't come out and small pair of scissors.

    The scissors are a JOKE, I know, i know the price of the machine is cheap (Not really, but i will talk about that later) but even if it was cheap, Brother should try to keep the company name on good standing and provide some good scissors that won't fall apart on the first cut. I am serious, this issue with the scissor is small but it tainted the Brother name and reputation for me.

    MACHINE:
    Like I said earlier the machine needs the app Artspira to talk to it for projects. Without it, the machine is just a paper weight. To me this is not bad. For other people, this is a deal breaker.

    Brother calls this a entry level machine and it is priced at $499 - not a bad price..... if the speed was better and the hoop was bigger. I mean come on, I can get me an older model faster (starting at 650 spm) and cheaper. For extra $100-$300 i can get me an older model that has a bigger hoop and a little fast. For extra $300 - $600 i can get me a current model also with bigger hoop and faster speeds. I know, I know not everyone has the extra cash (this is why i bought this machine) but think about it, in the long wrong this purchase has the potential of getting more expensive. 400 spm (stitch per minute) is slow!

    The machine’s hoop and needle started to “jump” on some more intricate designs from Artspira and some designs of mine created using inkstitch. I noticed this issue more on fonts and where the threads intercept. The machines makes a struggling sound when trying to penetrate the fabric for some designs.. I called brother technical support and although they were nice, they were not helpful in my questions. They provided service shops close to me (1) and 4 others that are from 1 hour to 4 hours away. I called my local service business but they told me they were not familiar with the machine. Thinking of returning it.

    The hoop is only usable at 3.93 In by 3.93 inches or 100 mm by 100 mm. Small hoop, I mean what is brother trying to say? Is this cool looking machine for children (by the way if you read the manual for Europe it is, NOT FOR THE U.S. page 2 of the operation manual)? So why pay $499 for a tiny hoop and meager speeds? You decide... if you can, better wait to save some money to get a large hoop (5 x 7) and faster speed.

    SOFTWARE:
    The quality of the embroidery has a lot to do with how you digitize your designs but I have also seen the machine not doing a CIRCLE when it is just a circle and leaving some empty spots. If you only want to use the designs on the app Artspira then you are good but pray that your WIFI dont stop working. If it does everything on the app will stop working. Also the app has some bugs and it crashes when you are trying to draw (sometimes). App seems to lack UI testing and the subscription is kind of high. I don't buy subscriptions for anything but this one is one subscription that called my attention for the price.

    FINAL FEEDBACK

    This machine could have been awesome and could have brought Brother a lot of new customers trying to learn embroidery. I have watched tons of videos that are not too with this machine and bring some similar points. Brother could have made the hoop 4 X 4 and also have a 5 x 7 (and sale extra hoops - accessories is where the money is made), the speed at least 700 spm. Maybe the hoop size and the speed can be done with a firmware update? include some better scissors, better UI testing for the app and for pete sake lower the subscription price. At this specs, the machine feels like a toy.

    I feel this project (Stitch PP1) was done in a hurry. Not sure if they had any user inputs before putting this on sale. I was a bit disappointed when I waited about 1 hour for a project of 16261 stitches that their app says it should take me 27 minutes. Actually when i started the project in the app the time changed to 47 minutes plus the time to switch the colors of the project (mine were 3) and thread breakage, bobbin out of thread and restitching pieces of my project because the machine did not stitch them right.

    I know, I know embroidery is not fast (depends on the machine) but also 1 hour is not going to make me say, let's do more embroidery projects. Overall, if you are ok with a small hoop and meager (SLOW) speeds go for it. If you can wait and save a little more money, get a different model. I would be ok with the specs of the machine if the cost was $299 - $349. Also, they can improve on the customer services to help the users have piece of mind if the technical support team provides answers to questions. My two cents.
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  • Concerned Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the narrow stitch arm
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    This is a great little embroidery machine! I have had embroidery machines, home and industrial. I really like that I can use my IPAD for manipulating the designs and uploading to the machine. I love the narrow arm, it makes embroidering on shirts really easy. I bought the 3 x 3 hoop as well. Things to know! Since I am very familiar with embroidering machines from other manufacturers, I had skipped some of the instructions and I assumed some of the Brother terminology was different than what they really meant. Long story short, after a few trials, I just sat down and really read the directions thoroughly. It is all right there and I highly recommend that you start by going slowly through their process the first time around. My husband wanted this machine to do a custom logo that he had digitized, so there was a learning curve and he was not going to accept an OK looking logo. All of the issues were solved by going back through their instructions. The logo on this machine on a sweatshirt looks absolutely great! Some of my mistakes: use their bobbins not the L bobbins also check out the instructions on the self-threading part (lots of good info in that section). Highly recommend using a thread stand. There are specific tops for each thread spool size that need to be used, but it is just simpler and without issue to just get a cheap little thread stand/cone holder instead of using the one on the top of the machine. Also, I wouldn't worry about the monthly fee. Use it if you want or not. The machine is pretty darn inexpensive for what you get and the app is just part of making it have a few more features and a bunch of cute designs to use. Hope that helps!
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  • Shendijiro
    1.0 out of 5 stars Is not worth it.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    This machine is not worth the cost, not worth the time invested on it. I have experience with brother machines and was excited to try a new machine that cuts the thread since I have a lot of color changes and positions for complicated designs.

    I have had this machine for over 5 months and it has broken 3 bobbin cases, a lot of needles and the thread just messes up a lot. While I have a PE 800 that works wonders and only have a few troubleshooting to make on that one with this one I can't work or fix it at all. Brother customer service is no help with this machine and also if you dont get Artspira this machine doesn't work.

    As someone with experience in brother machine embroidery I don't recommend this machine at all.
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  • Charlotte Blakely
    2.0 out of 5 stars Considering returning it!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I received the Skitch and immediately set it up. All the set up went smoothly. Then, I tried to embroider a monogram and the thread shredded. I retreaded the machine, rethreaded the bobbin and tried again. It sewed for a while and the thread shredded again. I could even start to tell when the thread would shred at the tension , I contacted Brother and they told me to carry it to a dealer !!! A new machine shouldn’t do this. Oh, yes they did tell me it might have a burr in the bobbin or needle plate. I looked and felt but felt non. I’ve had it two days and I think I’ll be returning it. I can’t be working on a project and the machine mess it up.
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  • Puppyhead5150
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this machine!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Guarantee the people that don't like this machine are old school or older people that don't get or use technology much. Having never done embroidery before I was looking for something I could use to customize the things I want to make. I am not the kind of person that will ever use preloaded images as I want to make and use my own and this machine does it. I absolutely love the app and pay for the additional features which is really worth it to me. This machine is absolutely phenomenal and I guarantee if you are younger or you just love and understand technology, you will absolutely love what the tech and app on this machine let's you do.
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