Expedition BX1e Embroidery Machine
Discover Your Next Creative Frontier. The Expedition Innov-is BX1e Embroidery machine is a dedicated embroidery machine built for precision and performance, delivering speeds up to 850 stitches per minute and featuring 774 built-in embroidery designs, including a Brother-exclusive lineup of designs, Creative Yarn Couching, French knot patterns, and 3D appliqué, along with 23 fonts and 140 frame pattern variations. Enjoy a spacious 200 x 360mm embroidery area and included 130 x 180mm and 200 x 360mm frames with quick-release clamps. Seamlessly connect with Artspira, Design Database Transfer, and My Stitch Monitor to create, transfer, and monitor designs with ease.
Large Embroidery Frame
Create larger, more intricate designs with a 200 x 360mm (8” x 14”) embroidery area, including both 130 x 180mm (5” x 7”) and 200 x 360mm (8” x 14”) frames
Built- in Embroidery Designs
The BX1e comes with 774 built-in embroidery designs, a range of large-size Motif designs, Embroidered Quilting Patterns, 10 French Knot patterns, 3D Applique, 7 Crochet Couching Patterns, Crochet Lace, In the Hoop designs, One Point Alphabet, Embroidered Buttonholes, 3D Yarn Couching, 140 Decorative Frames, and 23 Embroidery fonts.
Artspira Compatible
Artspira is Brother’s free mobile app for exploring and customising embroidery designs. You can design on your device and wirelessly transfer projects to your BX1e. An optional subscription provides access to additional premium content, exclusive designs, curated projects, tutorials, and tools like Auto Digitising and Font Decorator.
On screen Editing
With a brilliant and sharp 7″ colour LCD touch screen display and an easy user interface, you can do on-screen editing, including letter editing, enhanced zoom, resizing, rotating, repositioning, drag and drop, and combining designs. Additionally, the colour sort function allows multiple designs with duplication of thread colours to be sorted and stitched sequentially.
Yarn Crochet Couching
Create bold 3D yarn lettering and decorative elements that add dimension and texture to your projects.
Personalisation with Fonts
Add a personal touch to any project with 23 built-in embroidery fonts. Create, edit and resize your text right on the touchscreen, and your lettering stays clear and neat at any size.
My Stitch Monitor App
When network connected, get machine updates wirelessly, send designs from your PC with Design Database Transfer and get alerts with the My Stitch Monitor App.
Bobbin Winding
Streamline your workflow with a thread cutter and a dedicated spool pin, allowing you to wind bobbins without interrupting your main thread setup.
Optional Magnetic Frame Compatibility
The Expedition BX1e is compatible with two optional magnetic frames. The 130 x 180 mm (5” x 7”) magnetic flat frame is lightweight and user-friendly. Additionally, the durable 180 x 300 mm (7” x 12”) magnetic frame includes one frame and eight magnet pieces. Both frames can accommodate materials up to 2 mm thick.
Stitch-to-Block
The Stitch-to-Block feature maintains the integrity of your design by adding stitches when you enlarge it and removing stitches when you reduce its size.
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2-Point-positioning
Achieve accurate placement with the 2-Point Embroidery LED Positioning Laser, follow the on-screen prompts to align a design into the perfect position, even if your items are hooped crookedly.
Matrix Copy
For better efficiency, the Matrix Copy allows you to add multiple copies of the same design to your project for one-of-a-kind patterns. Create multiple patches in one hooping to save time and increase production.
What’s included?
External Laser Guideline, Embroidery foot “UH+” with LED pointer, Embroidery couching foot “Y“, Embroidery frame set 200mm(W)×360mm(H) approx. 8 ” (W) × 14” (H), Embroidery frame set 130mm(W)×180mm(H) approx. 5”(W) × 7”(H)
Plus
2 x 75/11 ball point needles for embroidery, 75/11 3 needles, 90/14 1 needle, Bobbin × 10 (One bobbin in machine), Bobbin clip × 10, Seam ripper, Scissors, Cleaning brush, 2x Screwdriver (1 large), (1 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, Bobbin centre pin and instruction sheet, Stabilizer material, Touch pen (stylus), Power cord, Accessory bag, Extra spool pin and instruction sticker, Spool holder × 2 (For the spool stand), Ring × 4 (For the spool stand), Soft cover, Basic Operation Manual, Quick Reference Guide
FAQs
What is the BX1e Expedition?
The BX1e Expedition is Brother’s premium embroidery-only machine, designed for creators who want advanced embroidery performance, precision and productivity.
Who is the BX1e designed for?
The BX1e is ideal for embroidery enthusiasts, custom embroidery businesses and makers who want professional embroidery without sewing functionality.
What is the difference between the BX1 and BX1e?
The BX1 combines sewing and embroidery in one machine, while the BX1e is dedicated to embroidery, making it an excellent choice for users focused exclusively on embroidery projects.
What is the maximum embroidery area?
The BX1e features a large 200 × 360 mm embroidery area for larger designs and fewer hoop changes.
What is Matrix Copy?
Matrix Copy automatically duplicates and arranges embroidery designs into a grid, making it easier to stitch multiple designs efficiently in a single hooping.
Can I wind a bobbin while embroidering?
Yes. The BX1 features an additional bobbin spool and cutter, allowing you to prepare the next bobbin while your current project continues.
What exciting new features and improvements does the BX1e offer?
The BX1e firmware includes enhanced multiple pattern selection, grouping, alignment and thread brand management, streamlining embroidery workflows.
Can I prepare a new bobbin while embroidering?
Yes. The additional bobbin spool allows you to wind another bobbin while the machine continues embroidering.
Does the BX1e include built-in embroidery designs?
Yes. The BX1e comes with an extensive collection of 774 built-in embroidery designs to help you start creating straight away.
Is the BX1e suitable for large embroidery projects?
Absolutely. Its generous 200 x 360mm embroidery area and advanced design management tools make it ideal for jackets, quilts, home décor, bags and other large projects.
Does the BX1e connect wirelessly?
Yes. Wireless connectivity enables easy transfer of embroidery designs and integration with compatible Brother software.
Does the BX1e have a touchscreen?
Yes. The 7” touchscreen provides intuitive editing, design management and machine operation.
