210mm workspace
Gain more room to the right of the needle for quilts, coats, bags and home projects.
Computerised sewing and quilting machine
Brother Innov-is NV1100
Create garments, quilts, bags and home projects with more room and greater creative freedom. The Brother Innov-is NV1100 combines 180 built-in stitches, a generous 210mm workspace, sideways sewing, My Custom Stitch, automatic thread cutting and an included knee lift.
180
built-in sewing stitches
210mm
needle-to-arm workspace
850 SPM
maximum sewing speed
5
built-in lettering fonts
More room and capability for increasingly ambitious projects
The Brother NV1100 is designed for sewists who have moved beyond entry-level machines and want greater space, control and stitch choice.
Its 210mm workspace gives curtains, cushions, coats, quilts, bags and larger garment sections more room beneath the machine arm.
Automatic needle threading and thread cutting reduce repetitive preparation, while the knee lift helps you keep both hands on the project.
Sideways sewing, lettering and My Custom Stitch provide creative options that are rarely found on basic computerised machines.
A dedicated sewing and quilting machine
The Brother NV1100 does not embroider and does not use embroidery hoops.
Its decorative patterns, lettering and My Custom Stitch designs are sewn as the fabric feeds normally beneath the presser foot.
It is designed for garment construction, quilting, patchwork, appliqué, repairs and creative feed-through sewing.
A practical standard package
Knee lift, hard case and essential sewing feet included
The NV1100 includes the key equipment required for garments, decorative sewing, buttonholes, zips, overcasting and general quilting preparation.
- Zigzag Foot J
- Monogramming Foot N
- Overcasting Foot G
- Zipper Foot I
- Buttonhole Foot A
- Blind Stitch Foot R
- Button Fitting Foot M
- Knee lift
- Foot controller
- Brother bobbins
- Needle set
- Twin needle
- Grid sheet set
- Accessory storage bag
- Hard protective case
Useful premium functions without unnecessary complication
180 built-in stitches
Sew utility, decorative, quilting, heirloom, lettering and multi-directional patterns.
Sideways sewing
Use supported stitches in multiple directions without rotating the complete project.
My Custom Stitch
Design and save original feed-through decorative sewing patterns.
Automatic thread cutter
Cut the upper and bobbin threads using one direct machine control.
Advanced needle threader
Guide the upper thread through the needle eye with minimal effort.
Knee lift included
Raise the presser foot while keeping both hands on the project.
Hard case included
Protect the machine during storage and transport to classes or retreats.
Room to take on more
210mm, approximately 8.3 inches, of workspace
A larger machine opening makes a noticeable difference when working with curtains, coats, quilt blocks, bag panels and bulky garment sections.
More room reduces the amount of folding and bunching required as the project passes beneath the machine arm.
Remove the accessory compartment to expose the free arm for sleeves, trouser hems and other tubular projects.
- 210mm horizontal workspace
- Suitable for larger garments
- Useful for quilt blocks
- Room for bag panels
- Free-arm conversion
- Optional wide table available
180
Built-in sewing stitches
Utility, decorative, quilting, heirloom, lettering and multi-directional options.
A broad creative stitch selection
From everyday construction to personalised details
The NV1100 includes stitches for garment construction, stretch fabrics, overcasting, quilting, appliqué and decorative sewing.
Five lettering fonts allow names, labels and short messages to be sewn directly into suitable projects.
Compatible decorative stitches and lettering can be combined and stored for reuse.
- Utility stitches
- Stretch stitches
- Overcasting stitches
- Quilting stitches
- Decorative patterns
- Heirloom stitches
- Five lettering fonts
- Ten buttonholes
Fast and direct stitch selection
LCD display with touch-sensor keypad
Enter the required stitch number using the direct keypad and view the recommended settings on the LCD screen.
The display provides stitch-width, stitch-length and presser-foot information to help prepare the machine correctly.
Pattern combinations and selected settings can be stored for later use.
- Direct numbered stitch selection
- Recommended presser-foot display
- Stitch-width adjustment
- Stitch-length adjustment
- Pattern combination
- Machine memory
- Error messages
- Touch-sensor controls
Sew beyond ordinary forward feeding
Sideways and multi-directional sewing
Supported stitches can move the fabric forwards, backwards and sideways.
This is useful in areas where rotating a large, structured or tubular project would be difficult.
Multi-directional feeding also allows broader decorative stitch effects to be formed.
Useful for
- Decorative mending
- Bag construction
- Large project panels
- Awkward garment areas
- Wider decorative patterns
- Creative embellishment
Brother My Custom Stitch
My Custom Stitch allows individual stitch points to be plotted onto a grid to form an original feed-through sewing pattern.
Completed designs can be edited, stored and sewn repeatedly on future projects.
It is ideal for personalised borders, repeating motifs and decorative details that go beyond the built-in library.
My Custom Stitch creates ordinary feed-through sewing stitches. It does not convert artwork, logos or photographs into embroidery designs.
Five built-in sewing fonts
Add names, labels, initials, dates and short messages using built-in lettering stitches.
Characters can be combined and saved as a stitch sequence, allowing frequently used wording to be sewn again.
The fabric feeds normally beneath the presser foot as each character is formed.
These are sewing fonts rather than embroidery fonts. Letter size and density are determined by the machine’s feed-through stitch system.
Ten automatic one-step buttonholes
Place the button into the supplied buttonhole foot and allow the machine to determine the required buttonhole length.
The complete buttonhole is sewn automatically in one continuous sequence for consistent sizing.
Ten styles provide choices for shirts, jackets, stretch fabrics, heirloom work and home furnishings.
- Ten buttonhole styles
- Automatic button measurement
- One-step sewing sequence
- Repeatable sizing
- Buttonhole Foot A included
- Suitable for varied fabrics
Automatic upper and bobbin thread cutting
Press the thread-cutter button and the NV1100 trims both the upper and bobbin threads.
Automatic cutting is particularly useful when chain piecing, decorative stitching or completing projects with many short seams.
The lock-stitch control can also secure the beginning or end of suitable stitch patterns.
- Cuts upper thread
- Cuts bobbin thread
- Direct cutter button
- Useful for chain piecing
- Reduces scissor handling
- Lock-stitch control
Advanced needle-threading system
Follow the clearly marked upper-thread path and operate the threading control to guide the thread through the needle eye.
The advanced system reduces the need to manually pass fine thread through the eye of the needle.
This is particularly valuable during projects involving frequent thread-colour changes.
Keep both hands on the project
Knee lift included
Use the knee lift to raise the presser foot without taking your hands away from the fabric.
This provides greater control while positioning patchwork, aligning seam intersections or working around detailed shapes.
- Patchwork piecing
- Appliqué positioning
- Matching seams
- Layered project control
- Bag construction
- Detailed garment sewing
Patchwork, appliqué and free-motion capability
The generous workspace, drop feed, knee lift and extensive stitch library make the NV1100 a capable machine for developing quilting skills.
Patchwork piecing
Add an optional 1/4-inch foot for accurate quilt seam allowances.
Free-motion quilting
Lower the feed dogs and add a compatible free-motion foot.
Straight-line quilting
Add an optional walking foot and wide table for layered quilts.
Quilt appliqué
Use adjustable speed, needle-down control and decorative stitches.
Decorative quilting
Choose from built-in quilting and decorative stitch patterns.
Knee-lift control
Raise the presser foot while both hands remain on the quilt.
Fast when needed and controllable for detail
Up to 850 stitches per minute
Complete garment seams, patchwork and home projects efficiently at speeds up to 850 stitches per minute.
Use the electronic speed-control slider to set a comfortable maximum for beginners, curves, appliqué and detailed 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-control slider
- Start and stop button
- Foot-controller operation
- Needle up/down control
- Lock-stitch button
850
Maximum stitches per minute
Efficient performance for garments, patchwork, quilting and home sewing.
Quick-Set top-loading bobbin
Insert the bobbin from above, follow the marked thread route and begin sewing without manually pulling the bobbin thread through the needle plate.
The transparent cover allows the remaining bobbin thread to be checked at a glance.
Brother’s F.A.S.T. bobbin-winding system simplifies preparation of additional bobbins.
- Top-loading horizontal bobbin
- Quick-Set Bobbin
- Transparent bobbin cover
- F.A.S.T. bobbin winding
- Easy cleaning access
- Brother 11.5mm bobbins
Drop feed for free-motion work
Lower the feed dogs when you want to move the fabric manually beneath the needle.
With a compatible optional foot, this allows free-motion quilting, thread drawing, stippling and selected darning techniques.
Raise the feed dogs again for ordinary garment sewing, patchwork and decorative stitching.
Practical for classes and home storage
Approximately 9.4kg with a hard case
The NV1100 provides a substantially larger workspace than a compact entry-level machine while remaining manageable to move.
Its approximately 9.4kg machine weight makes it practical for sewing groups, classes and retreats.
The included hard case protects the machine during storage and transport.
A long-term all-rounder for growing sewing skills
Garment construction
Dressmaking
Patchwork piecing
Quilting
Appliqué
Bag making
Curtains and cushions
Home décor
Decorative sewing
Sewing lettering
Classes and retreats
Larger projects
Brother NV1100 or Brother NV1300?
| Built-in sewing stitches | NV1100: 180 NV1300: 240 |
|---|---|
| Workspace | Both provide approximately 210mm to the right of the needle |
| Lettering fonts | Both include five sewing fonts |
| Sideways sewing | Included on both models |
| My Custom Stitch | Included on both models |
| Knee lift | Included on both models |
| Automatic thread cutting | Included on both models |
| Best reason to choose the NV1100 | It provides the same large workspace and key creative features at a lower price |
| Best reason to choose the NV1300 | It adds a larger stitch library and more advanced thread-tension control |
Important information before purchasing
The Brother Innov-is NV1100 is a domestic computerised sewing and quilting machine. It does not embroider.
Its five lettering fonts are feed-through sewing stitches rather than hoop-based embroidery fonts.
The standard regional package does not include the wide extension table, walking foot, 1/4-inch foot or free-motion quilting foot. These are available separately.
The 210mm measurement refers to the physical space between the needle and machine tower. An optional table increases fabric support but does not increase the throat opening.
The NV1100 is not an industrial walking-foot or compound-feed machine.
It can sew ordinary garment denim, quilting cotton, layered fabrics and many bag materials when fitted with the correct needle and thread.
Heavy leather, thick webbing, upholstery assemblies and continuous commercial production require an appropriate industrial machine.
What comes with the Brother NV1100?
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
Bobbins, needles and thread accessories
- Brother bobbins × 4
- Needle set
- Twin needle
- Horizontal spool pin
- Large spool cap
- Medium spool caps × 2
- Small spool cap
- Spool net
- Mini king-spool insert
Machine controls and tools
- Knee lift
- Foot controller
- Grid sheet set
- Seam ripper
- Cleaning brush
- Eyelet punch
- Large screwdriver
- L-shaped screwdriver
- Disc-shaped screwdriver
Storage and documentation
- Accessory storage bag
- Hard protective case
- Operation manual
- Quick-reference guide
Brother Innov-is NV1100 specifications
| Machine type | Computerised domestic sewing and quilting machine |
|---|---|
| Built-in sewing stitches | 180, including buttonhole styles |
| Sewing lettering fonts | Five |
| Buttonhole styles | Ten automatic one-step styles |
| Maximum sewing speed | Up to 850 stitches per minute |
| Maximum stitch width | 7mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 5mm |
| Workspace | Approximately 210mm or 8.3 inches to the right of the needle |
| Display | Monochrome LCD with touch-sensor keypad |
| Stitch selection | Direct numerical selection |
| Stitch combining | Yes, for compatible decorative and lettering patterns |
| Machine memory | Yes |
| My Custom Stitch | Yes |
| Sideways sewing | Yes |
| Feed system | Seven-point feed-dog system |
| Drop feed | Yes |
| Thread tension | Manually adjustable |
| Needle threader | Advanced automatic threading system |
| Thread cutter | Automatic upper and bobbin thread cutting |
| Lock-stitch feature | Yes |
| Knee lift | Included |
| Bobbin system | Top-loading horizontal Quick-Set Bobbin |
| Bobbin winding | Brother F.A.S.T. bobbin-winding system |
| Start and stop button | Yes |
| Speed-control slider | Yes |
| Needle up/down | Yes |
| Reverse and reinforcement | Yes |
| Lighting | LED sewing light |
| Free arm | Yes |
| Wide extension table | Available separately |
| Walking foot | Available separately |
| Hard case | Included |
| Approximate machine weight | 9.4kg |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Embroidery capability | No, this model is sewing and quilting only |
Recommended optional accessories
Quilting essentials
- 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
- Ruler-work foot
Garment and specialist feet
- Adjustable zipper and piping foot
- Concealed zipper foot
- Non-stick foot
- Roller foot
- Open-toe foot
- Gathering foot
- Cording feet
- Pintuck feet
- Adjustable bias-binding foot
- Side cutter
Creative and control accessories
- Brother Multi-Function Foot Controller
- Circular sewing attachment
- Additional Brother bobbins
- Brother presser-foot sets
- Specialty spool caps
Brother Innov-is NV1100 FAQ
Is the Brother NV1100 an embroidery machine?
No. It is a computerised sewing and quilting machine and does not use embroidery hoops.
How many stitches does the NV1100 have?
It includes 180 built-in sewing stitches, including ten one-step buttonholes and five lettering fonts.
How large is the workspace?
It provides approximately 210mm or 8.3 inches of space to the right of the needle.
Does it include a wide table?
No. A compatible Brother wide extension table is available separately.
Does it include a walking foot?
No. A compatible Brother walking foot can be purchased separately.
Does it include a knee lift?
Yes. A knee lift is included so the presser foot can be raised while both hands remain on the project.
Does it cut the thread automatically?
Yes. The thread-cutter button trims both the upper and bobbin threads.
Can it free-motion quilt?
Yes. The feed dogs can be lowered. A suitable free-motion quilting foot is available separately.
Can it sew sideways?
Yes. Supported stitch patterns can feed the fabric sideways and in multiple directions.
Can I create my own stitches?
Yes. My Custom Stitch allows original feed-through decorative patterns to be created and saved.
Does it sew letters and names?
Yes. Five feed-through sewing fonts are included. They are decorative sewing patterns rather than embroidery.
How fast does it sew?
Maximum sewing speed is up to 850 stitches per minute.
Can the maximum speed be reduced?
Yes. The electronic speed-control slider allows the maximum sewing speed to be limited.
Can it sew without the foot controller?
Yes. Use the start and stop button when the foot controller is disconnected.
Can it sew stretch fabrics?
Yes. It includes stretch stitches. Use the correct stretch or ballpoint needle for the material.
Can it sew denim?
Yes. It can sew normal garment-weight denim with the correct jeans needle, thread and settings.
Can it sew leather?
It may sew selected thin and soft garment leather with the correct setup. It is not intended for thick leather goods or continuous leather production.
Is the NV1100 an industrial sewing machine?
No. It is an advanced domestic sewing and quilting machine.
Does the NV1100 have Wi-Fi?
No. Wi-Fi is not required because the machine does not import embroidery designs.
What is the main difference between the NV1100 and NV1300?
Both provide a 210mm workspace, sideways sewing, My Custom Stitch, automatic thread cutting and a knee lift. The NV1300 adds a larger 240-stitch library and more advanced tension adjustment.
Is it suitable for classes and retreats?
Yes. Its approximately 9.4kg weight and included hard case make it relatively portable for an advanced sewing machine.
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Our experienced team can explain sideways sewing, My Custom Stitch, knee-lift operation, quilting accessories and the practical differences between the NV1100, NV1300 and other Brother machines.
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For sewists wanting a large workspace, automatic thread cutting, creative stitch options and room to develop their quilting skills without moving into a premium flagship model, the Brother NV1100 offers excellent long-term value.