150 built-in stitches
Choose utility, stretch, quilting, satin, decorative and heirloom patterns.
Feature-rich computerised sewing and quilting machine
Brother Innov-is A150
Take your sewing beyond the basics with 150 built-in stitches, three sewing alphabets, 10 automatic buttonholes, stitch combination memory and automatic thread cutting. The Brother Innov-is A150 combines creative freedom with straightforward electronic controls, reliable fabric feeding and the power to handle everyday garments, denim, patchwork and home projects.
150
built-in sewing stitches
10
one-step buttonholes
3
built-in sewing alphabets
850 SPM
maximum sewing speed
A machine that gives growing sewists room to develop
The Brother Innov-is A150 sits at the top of Brother’s compact A-series range, combining approachable controls with functions normally associated with more expensive computerised machines.
It is a strong choice for dressmakers, confident beginners, intermediate sewists and home quilters who want more stitch choice without moving to a large premium machine.
Automatic thread cutting, needle up and down, speed control and lock stitching reduce repetitive manual steps during construction.
Built-in lettering, stitch combination and machine memory provide creative options for labels, names, borders and personalised projects.
A sewing and quilting machine, not an embroidery machine
The Brother A150 does not use embroidery hoops and cannot import embroidery files.
Its built-in alphabets are feed-through sewing stitches formed as the fabric moves beneath the presser foot.
It is designed for garments, repairs, patchwork, quilting, appliqué, home décor and decorative sewing.
Creative functions with useful everyday automation
Three sewing alphabets
Add names, labels, initials, dates and short messages to suitable projects.
Automatic thread cutter
Trim both the upper and bobbin threads using one direct button.
Advanced needle threader
Guide the upper thread through the needle eye using Brother’s lever system.
Stitch combination
Combine compatible decorative stitches and letters into repeating sequences.
Machine memory
Save favourite stitch and lettering combinations for future projects.
Electronic speed control
Limit the maximum speed for beginners, curves and detailed sewing.
Drop feed
Lower the feed dogs for free-motion quilting, darning and thread drawing.
Save time at the end of every seam
Automatic upper and bobbin thread cutting
Press the cutter button and the A150 trims both the upper and bobbin threads beneath the needle plate.
The machine can also be programmed to cut automatically after completing suitable reinforcement stitches.
This is especially valuable for garment construction, decorative sewing, patchwork chain piecing and projects with many short seams.
- Cuts upper thread
- Cuts bobbin thread
- Direct cutter button
- Programmable cutting
- Useful for chain piecing
- Reduces repeated scissor handling
150
Built-in sewing stitches
Utility, stretch, decorative, quilting, satin, heirloom and lettering options.
From construction to creative detail
A broad stitch library for varied projects
The A150 provides practical stitches for garment construction alongside decorative patterns for personalising accessories, homewares and quilts.
Stitch width and length can be adjusted electronically, while the LCD shows the selected settings and recommended presser foot.
- Straight stitches
- Zigzag stitches
- Stretch stitches
- Overcasting stitches
- Blind hems
- Quilting stitches
- Satin patterns
- Decorative stitches
- Heirloom effects
- Lettering patterns
Three built-in sewing alphabets
Use the built-in alphabets to sew names, labels, dates, initials and short messages.
Characters can be combined into a sequence, edited and stored in the machine’s memory.
The fabric feeds normally beneath the presser foot as each letter is formed.
These are sewing alphabets rather than embroidery fonts. Character size and density are determined by the machine’s feed-through stitch system.
Combine stitches and save favourite patterns
Compatible decorative stitches and lettering characters can be entered in sequence using the sensor keypad.
Create repeating borders, names, messages and personalised stitch combinations for clothing, labels, quilts and accessories.
Completed combinations can be stored in machine memory for later use.
- Combine compatible stitches
- Create decorative borders
- Build names and labels
- Edit stitch sequences
- Save favourite combinations
- Retrieve saved patterns later
Ten automatic one-step buttonholes
Place the button into the supplied Buttonhole Foot A and allow the machine to determine the required buttonhole length.
The complete buttonhole is sewn automatically in one continuous operation for consistent sizing.
Ten styles provide options for shirts, jackets, stretch fabrics, heirloom sewing and decorative projects.
- Ten buttonhole styles
- Automatic button measurement
- One-step sewing sequence
- Repeatable sizing
- Buttonhole Foot A included
- Suitable for varied garments
Strong everyday fabric handling
Suitable for denim, canvas and layered seams
The A150 uses a powerful domestic motor, long feed dogs and an extended presser-foot design to maintain reliable fabric movement.
It can sew ordinary garment denim, canvas, home-furnishing fabrics and many layered projects when fitted with the correct needle and thread.
A compatible optional walking foot can provide additional control when sewing multiple layers or difficult fabric surfaces.
- Garment-weight denim
- Canvas projects
- Layered seams
- Home décor fabrics
- Structured bags
- Quilt sandwiches
Strong domestic performance, not industrial feed
The A150 is stronger and more capable than many entry-level sewing machines, but it is not an industrial walking-foot, needle-feed or compound-feed machine.
Heavy leather, dense webbing, thick upholstery assemblies and continuous commercial production require an appropriate industrial machine.
Direct access to stitches and settings
Monochrome LCD with sensor-touch keypad
Enter stitch numbers using the direct keypad and view the selected settings on the backlit LCD.
The screen displays stitch width, stitch length, presser-foot recommendations and active machine functions.
Dedicated controls make it easy to edit stitch combinations and retrieve saved patterns.
- Direct stitch-number selection
- Backlit monochrome LCD
- Recommended presser-foot display
- Stitch-width display
- Stitch-length display
- Pattern-combination controls
- Machine memory
- Clear error guidance
850
Maximum stitches per minute
Efficient sewing with electronic control over the maximum speed.
Fast when needed and controllable for detail
Electronic speed control
Sew long garment seams, patchwork and home projects at speeds up to 850 stitches per minute.
Use the speed slider to reduce the maximum speed for beginners, curves, appliqué and decorative work.
The machine can be operated with the supplied foot controller or the start and stop button.
- Up to 850 stitches per minute
- Electronic speed slider
- Start and stop button
- Foot-controller operation
- Needle up/down control
- Lock-stitch button
Lock-stitch and reinforcement control
Press the reinforcement button to secure the beginning or end of a seam.
Depending on the selected stitch, the machine sews reverse stitches or compact reinforcement stitches in place.
This is useful for garments, appliqué, quilting and decorative patterns where a clean finish is required.
Faster machine preparation
Advanced needle threading and Quick-Set Bobbin
Follow the marked upper-thread path and operate the threading lever to guide the thread through the needle eye.
Drop the bobbin into the horizontal bobbin case, follow the marked route and begin sewing without manually lifting the bobbin thread.
The transparent bobbin cover makes the remaining thread supply easy to check.
- Advanced needle threader
- Top-loading horizontal bobbin
- Quick-Set Bobbin
- F.A.S.T. bobbin winding
- Transparent bobbin cover
- Easy cleaning access
Long seven-point feed-dog system
Seven feed-dog points maintain broad contact with the underside of the fabric.
The longer feed system helps move garments, patchwork, stretch fabrics and layered projects smoothly beneath the presser foot.
Remove the accessory compartment to expose the free arm for sleeves, trouser hems and other tubular areas.
- Seven-point feed dogs
- Extended feed contact
- Consistent stitch length
- Suitable for patchwork
- Free-arm conversion
- Optional wide table available
Patchwork, appliqué and free-motion capability
The A150 provides the key electronic controls required for patchwork, appliqué and smaller home-quilting projects.
Patchwork piecing
Add an optional 1/4-inch foot for accurate quilt seam allowances.
Free-motion quilting
Lower the feed dogs and fit a compatible free-motion quilting foot.
Straight-line quilting
Add an optional walking foot to help move multiple layers together.
Quilt appliqué
Use speed control, needle-down stopping and satin stitches for detailed shapes.
Automatic cutting
Trim upper and bobbin threads quickly between patchwork sections.
Optional wide table
Increase support for patchwork, curtains and larger fabric panels.
A comprehensive standard package
Seven presser feet and a hard case included
The A150 includes the essential feet required for garment construction, buttonholes, zips, overcasting, blind hemming, decorative sewing and attaching buttons.
- Zigzag Foot J
- Monogramming Foot N
- Overcasting Foot G
- Zipper Foot I
- Buttonhole Foot A
- Blind Stitch Foot R
- Button Fitting Foot M
- Foot controller
- Four Brother bobbins
- Needle set
- Twin needle
- Extra spool pin
- Stitch-pattern plate
- Pattern-plate holder
- Accessory bag
- Hard protective case
A versatile long-term machine for growing skills
Dressmaking
Garment alterations
Stretch garments
Denim projects
Patchwork
Quilting
Appliqué
Decorative sewing
Sewn lettering
Bag making
Home décor
Classes and retreats
Explore the Brother Innov-is A150
Brother A16, A80 or A150?
| Brother A16 | A simple and sturdy machine with 16 stitches and three one-step buttonholes. |
|---|---|
| Brother A80 | Adds a larger 80-stitch library and more decorative sewing options. |
| Brother A150 | Adds 150 stitches, built-in lettering, stitch combination, machine memory and automatic thread cutting. |
| Best reason to choose the A150 | It provides the strongest creative and automatic feature set in the compact Brother A-series range. |
Important information before purchasing
The Brother Innov-is A150 is a domestic computerised sewing and quilting machine. It does not embroider.
Its built-in alphabets are feed-through sewing stitches rather than hoop-based embroidery fonts.
The machine includes 150 built-in stitches and 10 automatic one-step buttonholes.
It has automatic electronic upper and bobbin thread cutting.
Upper-thread tension is adjusted manually rather than automatically.
The wide table, walking foot, 1/4-inch foot and free-motion quilting foot are available separately.
The A150 is suitable for normal home sewing and many heavier domestic projects, but it is not an industrial machine.
Brother Innov-is A150 specifications
| Machine type | Computerised domestic sewing and quilting machine |
|---|---|
| Built-in sewing stitches | 150, including buttonhole styles |
| Buttonhole styles | Ten automatic one-step styles |
| Sewing alphabets | Three Latin alphabet styles, plus a regional Japanese character set in the machine specification |
| Maximum sewing speed | Up to 850 stitches per minute |
| Maximum stitch width | 7mm |
| Maximum stitch length | Approximately 5mm |
| Stitch selection | Sensor-touch numerical keypad |
| LCD display | Backlit dot-matrix monochrome display |
| Stitch combining | Yes, for compatible decorative and lettering patterns |
| Machine memory | Yes |
| Thread cutter | Automatic upper and bobbin thread cutting |
| Needle threader | Advanced needle-threading system |
| Thread tension | Manually adjustable |
| Bobbin type | Horizontal top-loading bobbin |
| Quick-Set Bobbin | Yes |
| F.A.S.T. bobbin winding | Yes |
| Start and stop button | Yes |
| Speed-control slider | Yes |
| Needle up/down | Yes |
| Lock and reinforcement stitch | Yes |
| Feed system | Long seven-point feed dogs |
| Drop feed | Yes, manually controlled |
| Free arm | Yes |
| Lighting | LED sewing light |
| Presser feet included | Seven |
| Foot controller | Included |
| Machine case | Hard protective case included |
| Wide table | Available separately |
| Walking foot | Available separately |
| Approximate machine weight | 6.6kg |
| My Custom Stitch | No |
| Sideways sewing | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Embroidery capability | No |
What comes with the Brother A150?
Included presser feet
- Zigzag Foot J
- Monogramming Foot N
- Overcasting Foot G
- Zipper Foot I
- Buttonhole Foot A
- Blind Stitch Foot R
- Button Fitting Foot M
Needles, bobbins and thread accessories
- Brother bobbins × 4
- Needle set
- Twin needle
- Extra spool pin
- Large spool cap
- Medium spool cap
- Small spool cap
- Spool net
Tools and creative accessories
- Foot controller
- Seam ripper
- Cleaning brush
- Eyelet punch
- Disc-shaped screwdriver
- Large screwdriver
- Small screwdriver
- Stitch-pattern plate
- Stitch-pattern plate holder
- Accessory bag
Storage and documentation
- Hard protective case
- Operation manual
- Quick-reference guide
Recommended optional accessories
Quilting and patchwork accessories
- Brother wide extension table
- Walking foot
- Open-toe walking foot
- 1/4-inch piecing foot
- 1/4-inch piecing foot with guide
- Free-motion quilting foot
- Open-toe free-motion foot
- Quilting guide
- Free-Motion Guide Grip
Garment and specialist sewing feet
- Concealed zipper foot
- Adjustable zipper and piping foot
- Non-stick foot
- Roller foot
- Open-toe foot
- Gathering foot
- Bias-binding foot
- Side cutter
- Cording feet
- Pintuck feet
Needles, bobbins and sewing supplies
- Brother 11.5mm bobbins
- Jeans needles
- Stretch needles
- Ballpoint needles
- Microtex needles
- Quality sewing thread
- Quilting thread
- Decorative thread
Brother Innov-is A150 FAQ
How many stitches does the Brother A150 have?
It includes 150 built-in sewing stitches, including 10 automatic one-step buttonhole styles.
Does the A150 sew letters and names?
Yes. It includes three built-in Latin sewing alphabets for names, labels, initials and short messages.
Is the lettering embroidery?
No. The letters are feed-through sewing stitches rather than hoop-based embroidery.
Can stitch patterns and lettering be combined?
Yes. Compatible decorative stitches and letters can be combined into sequences and stored in machine memory.
Does it cut the thread automatically?
Yes. The automatic cutter trims both the upper and bobbin threads.
Can the machine cut automatically at the end of sewing?
Yes. Automatic reinforcement and thread cutting can be programmed for suitable stitches.
Does it have an automatic needle threader?
Yes. It includes Brother’s advanced needle-threading system.
Can it sew without the foot controller?
Yes. Use the start and stop button when the foot controller is disconnected.
Can the maximum sewing speed be reduced?
Yes. The electronic speed slider lets you set a comfortable maximum speed.
Does it have needle up and down control?
Yes. The needle can be set to stop raised or lowered.
Can it sew denim?
Yes. It can sew ordinary garment denim with the correct jeans needle, thread and settings.
Can it sew canvas?
Yes. It can sew many normal home canvas projects with the correct needle, thread and setup.
Can it sew leather?
It may sew selected thin and soft garment leather. Thick leather goods and production work require an appropriate industrial machine.
Can it sew stretch fabrics?
Yes. It includes stretch stitches for jersey, rib knit and other elastic fabrics.
Can the A150 free-motion quilt?
Yes. The feed dogs can be lowered and a compatible free-motion quilting foot can be added.
Does it include a walking foot?
No. A compatible Brother walking foot is available separately.
Does it include a wide extension table?
No. A compatible wide table is available separately.
Does it include a hard case?
Yes. A hard protective case is included.
How many presser feet are included?
Seven feet are included for general sewing, decorative work, zips, buttonholes, overcasting, blind hems and button attachment.
Does it have automatic thread tension?
No. Upper-thread tension is adjusted manually.
Is the A150 suitable for beginners?
Yes. Speed control, direct stitch selection, LCD guidance and automatic functions make it approachable for an ambitious beginner.
What is the difference between the A80 and A150?
The A150 adds a larger 150-stitch library, built-in lettering, stitch-combination memory and automatic thread cutting.
Is the A150 an embroidery machine?
No. It is a computerised sewing and quilting machine and does not use embroidery hoops.
Is it suitable for a small sewing business?
It can suit alterations, samples and smaller home-based workloads. Continuous commercial production may require an industrial machine.
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Our experienced team can explain automatic thread cutting, stitch combination, sewing lettering, quilting accessories and the practical differences between the Brother A16, A80 and A150.
Your Brother Innov-is A150 is supported by genuine New Zealand warranty assistance and our own in-house technical workshop. Servicing and repairs are completed by experienced sewing-machine technicians with decades of industry knowledge.
For sewists wanting a compact machine with serious stitch choice, built-in lettering, automatic thread cutting and room to develop their garment and quilting skills, the Brother A150 is an outstanding long-term all-rounder.