Roots in sewing machines
Brother traces its roots to a sewing machine repair business founded in Nagoya, Japan, in 1908. The company grew into a manufacturer of sewing machines and later of printers and many other products.
Domestic machines
Brother’s domestic range runs from compact mechanical machines to computerised models with many stitches, automatic needle threaders and one-step buttonholes. They are a common first machine in UK homes.
Embroidery machines
Brother is well known for embroidery and combination sewing-and-embroidery machines. Check the maximum hoop size and the design file formats each model accepts.
Industrial machines
Brother also makes industrial sewing machines used in workrooms and factories, alongside its domestic range.
Parts and servicing for Brother machines
Brother machines are among the makes PK Sewing Machines lists on its website. PKSM services and repairs domestic and industrial machines in Leicester and stocks needles, bobbins, feet and other parts. Send the model number to check a part before you buy. Leicester’s hosiery heritage means the city has deep machinery know-how.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
