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Brother Expedition BX1 Sewing & Embroidery Machine
Embark on your next creative expedition
Discover new creative possibilities with the Brother BX1 Expedition Sewing & Embroidery Machine. Combining sewing, quilting and embroidery in one versatile machine, the BX1 Expedition features a generous 200mm x 360mm embroidery area, wireless connectivity, creative built-in designs and innovative sewing technology to help you tackle projects of every size.
Whether you're creating personalised gifts, quilting heirloom projects, embellishing garments or exploring advanced embroidery techniques, the BX1 Expedition is designed to grow with your creativity. With powerful features, intuitive controls and modern connectivity, it offers the perfect balance of creativity, convenience and performance.
Built for Your Next Creative Expedition
[NEW] Curve Sewing Mode
Brother's innovative Curve Sewing Mode automatically varies the presser foot pressure as the needle moves, making it easier to turn fabric smoothly around curves. By maintaining consistent fabric feeding and reducing puckering, it gives you greater control when sewing curved seams and decorative stitching.
[NEW] External Laser Guideline Marker
Sew straighter with the optional External Laser Guideline Marker. The adjustable laser projects a guide line directly onto your fabric, helping you follow seams, edge stitching and decorative stitch placement with greater accuracy.
Embroidery Features
Large 200mm x 360mm Embroidery Area
Create larger embroidery projects with the generous 200mm x 360mm embroidery area. Perfect for quilt blocks, jacket backs, home décor and statement embroidery designs, the larger field reduces the need for re-hooping and allows more creative freedom.
Included frames:- 130mm x 180mm (5" x 7")
- 200mm x 360mm (8" x 14")
Built-in Designs, Fonts & Monograms
Discover a huge library of built-in embroidery content, giving you endless inspiration for personalising garments, gifts and home décor projects. Whether you're creating names, initials, monograms or decorative embellishments, you'll have a wide range of creative options ready to stitch.
- 750 built-in embroidery designs
- 23 embroidery fonts
- 7 built-in lettering styles
Creative Built-in Embroidery Projects
Expand your creativity with a selection of specialty embroidery designs and techniques built directly into the machine. Including French Knot embroidery, Knit Couching, Crochet-inspired designs, 3D Appliqué projects and In-the-Hoop creations, these designs allow you to explore exciting new embroidery styles.
Matrix Copy
Matrix Copy makes it easy to duplicate and arrange designs in a precise grid pattern directly on the machine. This feature is ideal for creating multiple embroidered items in a single hooping session, helping save time and improve efficiency.
2-Point Positioning with LED Pointer
Achieve accurate embroidery placement with Brother's 2-Point Positioning feature. Using the built-in LED pointer, simply mark two reference points on your fabric to precisely align your design, even if the hoop isn't perfectly straight. It's ideal for positioning monograms, borders and larger embroidery designs with confidence.
Stitch to Block
Resize embroidery designs while maintaining beautiful stitch quality with Stitch to Block. When enlarging a design, the BX1 intelligently adds stitches to preserve coverage, while reducing the stitch count when making designs smaller, helping maintain the design's appearance across a range of sizes.
My Stitch Monitor App
Monitor your embroidery progress remotely using Brother's companion monitoring app. Whether you're working elsewhere in your sewing room or tackling another project, you can keep track of stitching progress without constantly returning to the machine.
Wireless Design Transfer
Transfer embroidery designs directly from your computer to your machine using your wireless network with Brother's Design Database Transfer. With no need for USB drives, it's a convenient way to manage and organise your embroidery files.
Artspira Compatibility
Connect your creativity with the Artspira app and enjoy access to design inspiration, editing tools and project ideas. Compatible designs can be sent wirelessly to your machine, helping streamline your creative workflow.
Hemingworth Thread Compatibility
The BX1 Expedition includes support for Hemingworth embroidery thread colours within the machine's embroidery system. This makes colour selection and thread matching easier when planning embroidery projects.
USB Port
Import embroidery designs, transfer files and perform machine updates using the built-in USB port. This provides additional flexibility when working with embroidery files from multiple sources.
Jump Stitch Trimming
Enjoy cleaner embroidery with automatic Jump Stitch Trimming. The BX1 trims jump stitches as your design stitches, reducing the amount of manual trimming required and giving your finished embroidery a neater, more professional appearance..
Sewing & Quilting Features
13 Included Presser Feet
Get started on a wide variety of sewing, quilting and embroidery projects with 13 included presser feet. Designed to support everything from everyday sewing and decorative stitching to free-motion quilting, buttonholes and specialty embroidery techniques, the BX1 is ready for almost any creative task.
10" Workspace
Enjoy plenty of room for larger sewing, quilting and embroidery projects with the spacious 10" workspace. The increased area to the right of the needle provides better support when handling bulky fabrics and larger quilts.
Box Feed System
Brother's advanced box feed system helps deliver smooth and consistent fabric feeding across a wide range of materials. By maintaining better contact with the fabric, the system helps improve stitch quality and handling on both lightweight and heavier fabrics.
Built-in Stitches
Choose from a library of utility, decorative and quilting stitches designed to suit a wide variety of sewing projects. From garment construction through to quilting and embellishment, you'll have the right stitch for almost any creative task.
- 700 built-in stitches
- 14 buttonhole styles
- 5 sewing fonts
Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot
Enjoy smooth, even fabric feeding with the included Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot. Using a belt-driven feed system, it helps maintain consistent feeding on thick quilts, multiple fabric layers and slippery materials, giving you greater control and improved stitch quality on challenging projects.
Yarn Couching
Add texture and dimension to your embroidery with Yarn Couching. Using the included Embroidery Couching Foot "Y", you can stitch yarn directly onto your projects to create striking decorative effects, bold lettering and unique embroidery designs. You can also explore creative crochet couching techniques using water-soluble stabiliser.
Stitch Tapering
Create beautiful decorative finishes with Stitch Tapering. Automatically widen or narrow decorative stitches at the beginning or end of a seam to produce smooth transitions, making it ideal for appliqué, decorative borders, garment embellishments and home décor projects.
Sideways Sewing
Expand your decorative sewing possibilities with Sideways Sewing. Select decorative stitches can sew sideways as well as forwards, making it easy to create wider borders, decorative fills and unique embellishments without constantly repositioning your fabric.
My Custom Stitch
Create your own personalised stitch patterns and save them for future use with My Custom Stitch. This feature allows you to add a unique touch to your projects and expand your decorative sewing possibilities.
Automatic Presser Foot Pressure
The machine automatically adjusts presser foot pressure to suit changing fabric thicknesses as you sew. This helps promote smooth feeding and consistent stitch quality across a variety of materials.
Pivot Function
The Pivot Function automatically lifts the presser foot while keeping the needle in the fabric when you stop sewing. This makes it easier to sew corners, curves and appliqué projects with greater precision and control.
Intelligent Stitch Regulator Compatible (Sold Separately)
Take your quilting to the next level with compatibility for Brother's Intelligent Stitch Regulator, available as an optional accessory. This innovative system helps maintain consistent stitch lengths during free-motion quilting for more professional-looking results.
Free-Arm Sewing
Remove the accessory compartment to access the free arm and sew tubular items with ease. It's perfect for sleeves, trouser hems, cuffs and children's clothing.
Free Motion Sewing
Unlock complete creative freedom with Free Motion Sewing. Lower the feed dogs to guide the fabric manually, making it easy to create free-motion quilting, thread painting, stippling and decorative stitching. Whether you're quilting large projects or adding artistic embellishments, free-motion sewing gives you complete control over every stitch.
Knee Lifter
Keep both hands on your project while raising or lowering the presser foot using the included knee lifter. This hands-free operation makes it easier to position large quilts, pivot fabrics, align seams and handle intricate sewing techniques with greater precision and control.
850 Stitches Per Minute
Sew at speeds of up to 850 stitches per minute and complete projects efficiently. The machine delivers smooth, reliable performance while maintaining excellent stitch quality.
Presser Foot Up/Down
Raise or lower the presser foot at the touch of a button for added convenience. This feature is particularly useful when frequently changing fabrics or repositioning projects.
Multi-Function Foot Controller
Customise your sewing experience with support for a multi-function foot controller. Assign selected machine functions to the controller for convenient hands-free operation while sewing.
Lockstitch
Secure the beginning and end of seams quickly and neatly using the lockstitch function. This helps reinforce stitching while creating a cleaner, more professional finish.
Designed for Everyday Convenience
7" LCD Touchscreen Display
The large 7" LCD touchscreen display provides easy access to machine settings, embroidery editing tools and built-in tutorials. Clear graphics and intuitive controls make navigating the machine simple and enjoyable.
Easy Controls
Frequently used machine functions are conveniently positioned for quick access while sewing and embroidering. Features such as start/stop, thread trimming, needle position and speed control are always within easy reach.
One Finger Needle Threader
Thread your needle quickly and easily using Brother's One Finger Needle Threader. This convenient feature helps reduce setup time and makes threading less frustrating.
Guided Threading Path
The clearly marked threading path helps guide you through the threading process from spool to needle. It's designed to make machine setup faster and more straightforward for sewists of all experience levels.
Independent Bobbin Winding
Wind bobbins independently while keeping your main thread ready to sew. With an additional spool pin and integrated thread cutter, preparing bobbins is quick and convenient.
Drop-In Bobbin
The top-loading drop-in bobbin system makes bobbin changes fast and easy. Simply insert the bobbin, follow the guide and you're ready to continue sewing.
Bright LED Lighting
Bright LED lighting helps illuminate your work area for improved visibility while sewing and embroidering. Better lighting makes it easier to work with dark fabrics, detailed embroidery and intricate stitching.
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Brother Expedition BX1 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
What's in the box?
- External Laser Guideline
- Embroidery foot "UH+" with LED pointer
- Embroidery couching foot "Y"
- ¼" Piecing foot with guide
- Straight stitch foot
- Zigzag foot "j"
- Buttonhole foot "A"
- Blind stitch foot "R"
- Monogramming foot "N"
- Overcasting foot "G"
- Zipper foot "I"
- Button fitting foot "M"
- Free motion open toe quilting foot "O"
- Compact dual feed foot
- Yarn guide and yarn threader
- 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
- Embroidery needle plate cover
- Bobbin case (no color on the screw) (on machine)
- Bobbin cover (on machine)
- Embroidery frame set 360mm(H)×200mm(W) (approx. 14 inches (H) × 8 inches(W))
- Embroidery frame set 180mm(H)×130mm(W) (approx. 7 inches (H) × 5 inches(W))
- Embroidery bobbin thread (#90, white)
- Bobbin center 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
| SKU | BX1_Options |
|---|---|
| Brand | Brother |
| Mechanical Warranty | 3 Years |
| Computerised Warranty | 5 Years |
| Machine Weight | 16.1kg |
| Machine Height | 309mm |
| Machine Length | 577mm |
| Machine Length (Embroidery Unit Attached) | 815mm |
| Machine Depth | 285mm |
| Machine Depth (Embroidery Unit Attached) | 524mm |
| Workspace | 254mm x 104mm (10" x 4.1") |
| Screen Size | 7" |
| Screen Type | Colour LCD |
| Lighting Type | LED |
| Number Of Lights | 10" Light Bar |
| USB Port | 1 |
| Wi-Fi Enabled | Yes |
| Thread Cutter | Yes |
| Needle Threading | Advanced |
| Needle Up/Down Button | Yes |
| Drop Feed | Yes |
| Presser Foot Lift Button | Yes |
| Start/Stop Button | Yes |
| Reverse Button | Yes |
| Auto-lock Stitch Button | Yes |
| Stitch Selector | On Screen |
| Foot Pressure Adjustment | Electronic |
| Adjustable Presser Foot Height | Yes |
| Bobbin Winder | Yes |
| Drop-in Bobbin | Yes |
| Tension Adjustment | Automatic |
| Thread Sensor - Upper | Yes |
| Thread Sensor - Bobbin | Yes |
| Internal Memory | Yes |
| Wide Table Included | No |
| Tubular Table Included | No |
| Foot Controller Included | Yes |
| Knee Lifter Compatible | Yes (Included) |
| External Guideline Marker Included | Yes |
| Case Included | Yes (Soft Cover) |
| Sewing Speed | 850SPM |
| Max Stitch Width | 7mm |
| Max Stitch Length | 5mm |
| Quick Reference Stitch Chart | Yes |
| Built-in Sewing Stitches | 700 |
| Buttonhole Type | 1-Step |
| Built-in Buttonhole Stitches | 14 |
| Sewing Fonts | 5 |
| Sewing Basting Stitch Included | Yes |
| MuVit Included | Yes |
| Stitch Regulator Included | Optional |
| Included Sewing Feet | 13 |
| Free-arm | Yes |
| Pivot Function | Yes |
| Feed Dogs | 7 |
| Stitch Elongation | Yes |
| Stitch Tapering | Yes |
| Mirror Image Stitches | Yes |
| Floating Mode | No |
| Custom Stitch Creation | Yes |
| Max Embroidery Area | 200mm x 360mm (8" x 14") |
| Max Embroidery Speed | 850SPM |
| Number Of Needles | 1 |
| Hoops Included | 2 |
| Hoops Sizes | 200mm x 360mm (8" x 14")
130mm x 180mm (5" x 7") |
| Built-in Embroidery Designs | 774 |
| Built-in Disney Embroidery Designs | 0 |
| Built-in Embroidery Fonts | 23 |
| Embroidery Basting Stitch Included | Yes |
| Colour Sort | Yes |
| Sideways Feed | Yes |
| Shank Height | High |
| Jump Stitch Trimmer | Yes |
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