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Brother - Skitch PP-1 Embroidery Machine with Artspira App - Black

Model: Skitch PP-1
SKU: 11233549
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Customers are impressed with the product's ease of use, noting it is well built and easy to operate. However, some customers have experienced issues with the needle quality, specifically the bobbin holder. Additionally, app functionality has been a concern, with some users unable to complete projects due to app issues.

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Features
  • A new way to embroider is here

    Design line-art-inspired drawings on your mobile device and transfer your new designs to your Skitch Single-Needle Embroidery with the free Artspira(1) mobile app via a wireless connection. With Artspira(1), creating a custom personal work of art has never been easier.

  • Add some new life to something old

    Add custom embroidery designs to readymade clothes or even vintage apparel and show off your own personal style with the Skitch Single-Needle Embroidery Machine.

  • Powered by Artspira(1)

    Free Artspira app required for machine operation. Draw your next embroidery project on the app and get ready to add a dash of you to your next cool project.

  • Small footprint for big Ideas

    The Skitch Single-Needle Embroidery Machine was designed with the environment in mind and uses ecologically smart materials for the body, as an effort to reduce carbon footprint.

  • Import and save designs in the Artspira app

    Users of the unpaid version of Artspira(1) can import any PES, PHC, PHX, or DST embroidery design and store up to 20 designs in Artspira. Add and remove the 20 designs as you wish!

  • Free Arm Capability

    Add a customized design to pants or sleeves.

  • Thread Trimming Key

    At the touch of a button, the machine stops to trim both the upper and bobbin thread.

  • Stitch Simulator

    The Stitch Simulator can show your design's appearance before it gets stitched out (3).

  • Additional Features

    Other features include a quick set bobbin, a needle threader, and an embroidery speed of 400 SPM, so adding a personal touch to embroidery projects is fast and easy.

  • (1) Free Artspira app download and wireless connection required. Compatibility may vary by device and operating system.

  • (2) By signing up for an Artspira+ paid subscription, you agree to be charged a fee of $12.99 per month. No refund or proration will be provided. Subscription may be cancelled at any time. Free Artspira app download and wireless connection required. Compatibility may vary by device and operating system. For full details or to enroll, visit https://www.brother-usa.com/home/sewing-embroidery/artspira

  • (3) In some cases there may be some difference between the projector view and the actual stitch-out, based on materials used.

  • 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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Specifications
  • Brand
    Brother
    Model Number
    Skitch PP-1
    Product Name
    Skitch PP-1 Embroidery Machine with Artspira App
    Color
    Black
    Warranty - Parts
    2-Year Limited Warranty
    Warranty - Labor
    2-Year Limited Warranty
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Reviews

41% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers are impressed with the product's ease of use, noting it is well built and easy to operate. However, some customers have experienced issues with the needle quality, specifically the bobbin holder. Additionally, app functionality has been a concern, with some users unable to complete projects due to app issues.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Ease of use (4)
  • Needle Quality (5)
  • App Functionality (3)

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Brother Skitch pp1

    Well built and easy to operate. A good machine for simple embroidery and complex ones with effort. The app sucks because you have to pay to upload your own image and this feature alone is down fall for this machine.

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    Posted by Kenny

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy To Use

    Great machine, thanks. Lower subscription cost pls.

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    Posted by DeeDee

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Multiple malfunctions

    First off the machine only works with wifi connection & its manage through the Artspira app in order to used your own designs there a must paid monthly subscription. Also the issue was the threat it constantly messed up half way done, needles breaking. Bobbin cover way to loose after so so so many tries only 1 design came out ok. Also its only a 4x4 hoop and theres not much to do.

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    Posted by Tavo

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not great.

    The machine has its quirks not the most efficient and seemless device. Most frequent issues would be thread feeding is lackluster constantly gets stuck or slips out the needle. The machines design app is really poor. Limited customization. The machine also constantly offsets the design so when changing threads for different color it’s always knocked off from the end place by a few millimeters. I would advise against this. And say you’re best off with a Brother P series. This is ideal with just simple lettering at best.

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    Posted by Harsh

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The good and the bad!

    I did my best to be open minded and watch every review and read most of the reviews available. I heard the good and the bad. loved the concept and wanted to give it desperate try. I purchased one but it just wasn’t working the thread was breaking. I returned it and purchased a new one and I am so glad I did it worked like a champ beautiful I tried to start fresh different thread etc. I am glad I did I want to use it with my teen daughter. I will say the first time it took me a minute to set it up but once it’s set up I love all the functions. I would like to be able to access my own designs without having to pay a monthly membership.

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    Posted by Mimi

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    Syndicated rating, 3.418182 out of 5 stars with 55 reviews on brother-usa.com.

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Questions & Answers
  • Quality control issue? I’ve had mine for 3 days. I’ve embroidered about 8 hours total. The machine got jammed and bent a needle along with the metal piece in #4 upper thread. Not sure if the bobbin cartridge is supposed to be loose by design?

    We apologize for any inconvenience. We would like to help. Please contact Brother Customer Service at: https://www.brother-usa.com/support

    Answered by Brother
    Brother response
  • How many thread colors on a design from line art?

    You are able to add 1 color with the free version of Artspira and 61 colors with Artspira + in embroidery.

    Answered by Brother
    Brother response
  • Does the embroidery machine come with any built-in designs?

    Yes, Skitch owners receive 100 free embroidery designs within the free Artspira app.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the maximum embroidery area for the Brother Skitch PP-1 Embroidery Machine?

    The maximum embroidery area for this machine is 4" x 4" (100mm x 100mm).

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • Is the Brother Skitch PP-1 Embroidery Machine compatible with a mobile app?

    Yes, this embroidery machine requires the free Artspira app for operation.

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