SEWING MACHINE ZONE
Uncover the history of the sewing machine and its mechanism and the world of sewing machines created by Brother.
This zone boasts one of Japan's largest sewing machine collections, featuring over 75 machines. Discover the world's first sewing machine, antique sewing machines from across the globe, and pivotal machines from Brother's history.
-
The chain-stitch sewing machine for the production of straw hats:
Designated as Mechanical Engineering Heritage
by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.
(Link to the website of "the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers") -
The Type 15 Model 70:
Designated as Heritage of Industrial Modernization by the Ministry of Economy. -
The HA1 type sewing machine standard drawing:
Designated as Heritage of Future Technology by the National Museum of Nature and Science.
The Dawn of the Sewing Machine
Meet the world’s first sewing machine (replica) and historic sewing machines developed in the 1800s.
Audio guide
Click on here to explore intricate details on the exhibits in audio or video.
- The World’s First Sewing Machine
-
Thomas Saint (replica)
Audio guide
- World’s First Practical Sewing Machine
-
Barthelemy Thimonnier (replica)
Audio guide
- The First Lock Stitch Sewing Machine
-
Elias Howe (replica)
Audio guide
- The Breakthrough Sewing Machine with Fundamental Inventions
-
Allen Benjamin Wilson (replica)
Audio guide
- The First U.S.-patented Sewing Machine
-
Singer’s First Sewing Machine
Audio guide
- The first Sewing Machine Delivered to Japan
-
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company
Audio guide
- The World Selling Sewing Machine
-
Singer New Family
Audio guide
- The Sewing Machine Used for the Marriage of a Princess
-
Pollack & Schmidt (replica)
Audio guide
- The Chain Stitch Single-thread Sewing Machine
-
Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Audio guide
- The First UK Sewing Machine Company
-
Jones Sewing Machine Company
Audio guide
Works Created with Sewing Machines
Explore a showcase of Brother's professional sewing machines.
- Straight Stitching Machine
- Nouvelle 470
- Overlocker
- HL432df
Sewing Machines at the Time of Brother's Founding
Discover Brother's early machines, the foundation of our manufacturing legacy.
Audio guide
Click on here to explore intricate details on the exhibits in audio or video.
- Chain-stitch Sewing Machine for the Production of Straw Hats
-
Shou-san-shiki Sewing Machine
Audio guide
- Home Lockstitch Sewing Machine
-
Type 15 Model 70
Audio guide
- Home Lockstitch Sewing Machine
-
HA1-B3
Audio guide
- Industrial Lockstitch Sewing Machine
-
DB1-B40
Audio guide
- Buttonhole Sewing Machine
-
Type 99W Model 100
Audio guide
How a Sewing Machine is Made at Brother
Uncover the process a sewing machine undergoes before reaching the hands of our customers.
- Computerized Home Sewing Machine
- Compal 700
Brother's Latest Home Sewing Machines
Explore Brother's latest home sewing machines.
- Sewing and Embroidery Machine
- Luminaire XP1
- Computerized Home Sewing Machine
- TX50-G
- Computerized Home Sewing Machine
- Compal 1500S
- Overlocker
- Airflow 3000
Brother's Latest Industrial Sewing Machines
Explore Brother's latest industrial sewing machines.
- Single Needle Straight Lock Stitcher
- S-7300A
- Bar Tacker
- KE-430HX
The World of Embroidery Created with Machines
Explore Brother's representative products for embroidery.
- Embroidered Patch Maker
- E-100P
- Home Embroidery Machine
- Family Marker Passo ZZ4-B212
- Sewing and Embroidery Machine
- Innovis NX2800DW
- Embroidery Design and Editing Software
- Embroidery Pro
- Commercial Embroidery Machine
- PR1050X
