Main Features of the Brother NQ3550W Sewing and Embroidery Machine:
Built-in Embroidery Designs, Frame Pattern Combinations, and Lettering Fonts
• 258 built-in embroidery designs, including 140 frame pattern combinations, and 13 lettering fonts for your embroidery side.
Built-in Stitches, Buttonhole Styles, and Fonts
• 291 built-in stitches, 10 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes, and 5 sewing lettering fonts for your sewing side.
Large Work Area
• A maximum embroidery field of 6" x 10" can accommodate large projects, and the sizeable 8.3" from needle to arm gives you more room to easily maneuver fabric. Plus, the compact faceplate provides better visibility for changing needles.
Color Display
• A brilliant and sharp 3.67" color LCD touch screen display welcomes you with an easy user interface. Here, you can do on-screen editing, including letter editing, enhanced zoom, resizing, rotating, repositioning, drag and drop, and combining designs.
Wireless Capability
• Send designs wirelessly from your PC† to your machine when connected to a wireless network, using Design Database Transfer. (No USB needed.)
iBroidery Designs
• Peruse over 5,000 designs available for individual purchase on iBroidery.com. Who knows what you’ll create next?
Automatic Height Adjuster (AHA)
• Keep a steady stitch length on all fabric thicknesses by keeping the presser foot pressure consistent, leading to uniform stitch quality across uneven surfaces.
My Custom Stitch
• This enhanced feature allows you to combine and edit custom and built-in stitches for a truly customized approach.
Up to 850 Stitches Per Minute
• Efficient and fast, embroider and sew designs at up to 850 stitches per minute so that you can create more in less time.
Long List of Included Accessories
• From a Zigzag Foot and Free-Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot to a soft cover and reference guide, you can start creating right out of the box.
Send Embroidery Files From Your PC To Your Machine
The NQ3550W comes with an Automatic Height Adjuster for consistent stitch length, a Pivot Function for precise corners, and the My Custom Stitch feature for creating your own personalized stitches to help take your skillset to the next level.
Sharp LCD Touch Screen
View, edit, and format your designs and projects on the clear 3.67" color LCD touch screen display with an easy user interface. Here you can do on-screen editing, including letter editing, enhanced zoom, resizing, rotating, repositioning, drag and drop, and combining designs.
Built-in Designs and Stitches
NQ3550W has 258 built-in embroidery designs, 140 frame pattern combinations and 13 embroidery lettering fonts. And for your sewing side, enjoy 291 built-in stitches, 10 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes, and 5 sewing lettering fonts.
Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery Features
Sewing and Quilting Features
Bed Area (Depth x Width) Inches: 8.3" x 12.2" (12.6" x 21.1" with Wide Table)
Workspace (Width x Height) Inches: 8.3" x 4.1"
Maximum Sewing Speed (Stitches Per Minute): 850
Knee Lifter: Yes
Feed Dog: 7 (Longer Version)
Back to Beginning Key: Yes
Standard Presser Feet: 12
Built-in Sewing Stitches (Includes Buttonhole Styles): 291
Buttonhole Styles: 10 One-Step
Built-in Sewing Lettering Fonts: 5
Stitch Width: 7mm
Stitch Length: 5mm
Reinforcement Stitch: Yes
My Custom Stitch Feature: Enhanced
Side Feeding: Yes
Start/Stop Button: Yes
Speed Controller: Yes
Twin Needle Setting Key: Yes
Needle Position Key (Up/Down): Yes
Automatic Height Adjuster (AHA) Feature: Yes
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment: Yes
Presser Foot Leveling: Yes
Automatic Presser Foot Lifter: Yes
Pivot Function: Yes
Drop Feed/Free-Motion: Manual
Free-Motion Quilting Foot: Yes
Built-in Quilting Stitches: Yes
Included Quilting Feet: Yes
Embroidery Features
Maximum Embroidery Area (X x Y) Inches: 6" x 10"
Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches Per Minute): 850 spm
Standard Included Frames: 2 (6" x 10", 5" x 7")
Built-in Brother Embroidery Designs: 258
Built-in Frame Designs: 10 Shapes x 14 Stitch Patterns
Built-in Embroidery Lettering Fonts: 13
Resume Function: Yes
Trial Position/Layout Function: Yes
Automatic Feed Thread Cutting: Yes
Curving Text on Screen Editing: Yes
Space Reduction Among Embroidery Alphabets: Yes
Pattern Rotating: 1, 10, or 90 Degrees
Drag and Drop Editing: Yes
Forward Backward by Stitch: 1, 10, 100
Automatic Thread Trimming System: Yes
Data Transfer Application: Yes
Color Sort: Yes
Auto Presser Foot Down: Yes
Basic Features
LCD Display Size Inches Diagonal: 3.67"
Display (Number of Colors): 260,000
Stitch Select: Touch Panel and Touch Sensor
Opening Screen: Yes
On-Screen Help: Yes
Built-in Languages: Yes
On-Screen Editing: Yes
Lighting: 2 LEDs
Thread Tension: Automatic
Needle Threading System: Advanced
Easy Bobbin Winding: Yes
Adjustable Bobbin Winding Speed: Yes
Thread Sensor: Upper and Bobbin
Automatic Thread Cutter: Yes
Quick-Set Bobbin: Yes
Full USB: 1
Computer Connectivity with Update Capability: Yes
Media Type: USB
WLAN Enabled: Yes
Software Update Notification: Yes
Design Database Transfer: Yes
Factory warranty is 25 years on internal metal cast, 6 years on electronics and 2 years parts and labor
Brother is a versatile and innovative brand renowned for its range of sewing, embroidery, and quilting machines. The brand is celebrated for its user-friendly, durable machines that cater to sewists of all skill levels—from beginners to advanced users. Brother sewing machines are known for their simplicity and affordability, which make them an excellent choice for those new to sewing or operating on a budget.
For more advanced features, Brother offers computerized sewing machines equipped with built-in computer systems that allow for precise stitching, automatic thread cutting, and a wide array of stitch options. These machines typically include LCD screens for easy navigation and customization, appealing to those who seek more automation and precision in their sewing projects.
Brother is also committed to innovation with its inclusion of the Artspira app, enhancing the user experience by allowing sewists to manage designs and projects digitally. The company emphasizes the creative potential of their machines, which are capable of handling a variety of projects from garment making to home decor and more intricate embroidery or quilting projects.
