210mm workspace
Gain more room to the right of the needle for quilts, bags and larger garment sections.
Computerised sewing and quilting machine
Brother Innov-is NV1300
Bring greater space, precision and creative freedom to garments, quilts and home projects. The Brother Innov-is NV1300 combines 240 built-in stitches, a generous 210mm workspace, Square Feed Drive System, automatic thread control, sideways sewing, My Custom Stitch and an included knee lift.
240
built-in sewing stitches
210mm
needle-to-arm workspace
850 SPM
maximum sewing speed
5
built-in lettering fonts
A spacious and versatile machine for ambitious home projects
The Brother NV1300 is designed for dressmakers, quilters and creative sewists who need more room and control than a compact domestic machine can provide.
Its 210mm workspace accommodates larger garment sections, quilt blocks, bags and home-décor projects without making the machine excessively heavy or difficult to transport.
Automatic thread tension, needle threading and thread cutting streamline setup and finishing, while Brother’s Square Feed Drive System provides smooth, controlled material movement.
The extensive stitch library, sideways sewing and My Custom Stitch system add creative capability for users who want to move beyond basic construction.
A sewing and quilting machine, not an embroidery machine
The Brother NV1300 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.
This makes it suitable for garment sewing, quilting, patchwork, appliqué and creative feed-through stitching.
A practical and well-equipped package
Knee lift, hard case and essential sewing feet included
The NV1300 includes the core equipment required for garment construction, decorative sewing, patchwork and general quilting techniques.
- 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
- Horizontal spool pin
- Grid sheet set
- Accessory storage bag
- Hard protective case
Strong fabric control with room to grow creatively
Square Feed Drive System
Brother’s extended feed mechanism helps move material smoothly and consistently.
240 built-in stitches
Use utility, quilting, decorative, heirloom, sideways-feed and lettering patterns.
Automatic thread tension
The machine provides an appropriate starting tension for the selected stitch.
Automatic thread cutter
Cut the upper and bobbin threads using one direct machine control.
Sideways sewing
Sew supported stitches in multiple directions without rotating the complete project.
My Custom Stitch
Create, edit and save original feed-through decorative stitch patterns.
Knee lift included
Raise the presser foot while keeping both hands on the fabric.
More space around the needle
210mm, approximately 8.3 inches, of workspace
The larger opening gives quilt blocks, bag panels, home furnishings and garment sections more room to move beneath the machine arm.
This reduces the amount of folding and bunching required when working with larger projects.
The removable accessory compartment converts the machine to a free arm for sleeves, trouser hems and other tubular sewing.
- 210mm horizontal workspace
- Useful for quilt blocks
- Suitable for bag panels
- Room for garment sections
- Free-arm conversion
- Optional wide table available
Smooth and consistent material movement
Square Feed Drive System
Brother’s Square Feed Drive System uses an extended seven-point feed-dog arrangement to maintain broad contact with the underside of the fabric.
The feed dogs move material smoothly through the stitch cycle, supporting consistent stitch length and reliable seam alignment.
This is valuable when working with garment fabrics, patchwork pieces and layered projects.
Fabric-control benefits
- Smooth fabric movement
- Consistent stitch length
- Controlled seam feeding
- Useful for patchwork
- Supports varied fabric weights
- Longer seven-point feed dogs
240
Built-in sewing stitches
Utility, decorative, quilting, heirloom, lettering and multi-directional options.
A complete stitch library
From everyday construction to creative embellishment
The NV1300 provides stitches for garment construction, stretch materials, overcasting, quilting, appliqué and decorative sewing.
Five lettering fonts allow names, labels and wording to be stitched as the fabric feeds beneath the presser foot.
Compatible patterns can be combined, edited and saved in machine memory for later use.
- Utility stitches
- Stretch stitches
- Overcasting stitches
- Quilting patterns
- Decorative stitches
- Heirloom stitches
- Five sewing fonts
- Ten buttonholes
Clear and direct stitch selection
Monochrome LCD with ten-key touch panel
Select stitch numbers using the direct ten-key touch panel and view the recommended settings on the LCD screen.
The display shows stitch width, stitch length, presser-foot recommendations and active machine functions.
Pattern combinations and personalised settings can be stored for future projects.
- Direct numerical stitch selection
- Recommended presser-foot display
- Stitch-width settings
- Stitch-length settings
- Pattern combining
- Machine memory
- Error guidance
- Touch-panel control
Automatic upper-thread tension
The machine selects a recommended upper-thread tension for the chosen stitch and sewing application.
When a specialist fabric, thread or technique requires adjustment, the tension can be changed in fine 0.2 increments.
This combination provides convenient automatic setup while retaining the control experienced sewists expect.
- Automatic tension starting point
- Fine manual adjustment
- 0.2-increment control
- Suitable for varied thread types
- Supports decorative sewing
- Consistent stitch balance
Automatic upper and bobbin thread cutting
Press the thread-cutter button and the NV1300 trims both the upper and bobbin threads.
Automatic cutting reduces repeated scissor handling during garment construction, patchwork chain piecing and decorative sewing.
The machine can also be programmed to perform reinforcement stitching and cutting at the end of suitable seams.
- Cuts upper thread
- Cuts bobbin thread
- Direct cutter button
- Useful for chain piecing
- Cleaner seam finishing
- Programmable with selected functions
Lock-stitch and reinforcement control
Use the reinforcement button to secure the beginning or end of a seam.
Depending on the selected stitch, the machine can sew reverse stitches or compact reinforcement stitches.
This is useful for garment construction, top stitching, patchwork and decorative patterns where a clean finish is required.
Sideways and multi-directional sewing
Supported stitch patterns can feed the fabric forwards, backwards and sideways.
This is useful in project areas where rotating the complete garment, bag or quilt would be difficult.
Multi-directional feeding also allows wider decorative patterns to be created.
Decorative mending
Sew around selected patches without continually rotating the fabric.
Bag making
Reach structured corners and compact project areas.
Large projects
Add stitching where turning a full panel or quilt is inconvenient.
Wide patterns
Create effects broader than the machine’s ordinary stitch width.
Brother My Custom Stitch
Design an original feed-through sewing stitch by plotting individual stitch points onto a grid.
Completed patterns can be adjusted, stored in the machine and reused on future projects.
My Custom Stitch is ideal for adding personalised decorative borders and repeating motifs.
My Custom Stitch creates ordinary feed-through sewing patterns. It does not convert artwork or photographs into embroidery files.
Ten automatic one-step buttonholes
Place the button into Buttonhole Foot A and allow the machine to determine the required buttonhole length.
The complete buttonhole is sewn automatically in one continuous operation.
Ten styles provide options for shirts, jackets, stretch fabrics, heirloom projects and home furnishings.
Keep both hands on the fabric
Knee lift included
Use the supplied knee lift to raise the presser foot while both hands remain on the project.
This is especially useful when aligning patchwork intersections, positioning appliqué pieces or controlling layered fabrics.
Useful for
- Patchwork piecing
- Appliqué positioning
- Quilt-layer control
- Matching seam intersections
- Bag construction
- Detailed garment sewing
Patchwork, straight-line and free-motion quilting
The 210mm workspace, drop feed, knee lift and strong fabric-feeding system make the NV1300 a capable quilting machine.
Patchwork piecing
Use the strong feed system for smooth, consistent quilt seams.
Free-motion quilting
Lower the feed dogs and guide the quilt manually with an optional foot.
Straight-line quilting
Add an optional walking foot and wide table for larger layered projects.
Quilt appliqué
Use adjustable speed and needle-down control for detailed shapes.
Decorative quilting
Choose from built-in quilting and decorative stitch patterns.
Knee-lift control
Raise the foot without taking your hands away from the quilt.
Advanced needle threading and Quick-Set Bobbin
Brother’s advanced needle-threading system helps guide the upper thread through the needle eye.
Insert the bobbin from above, follow the marked thread path and begin sewing without manually drawing the bobbin thread through the needle plate.
The transparent bobbin cover makes it easier to check the remaining thread supply.
- Advanced needle threader
- Top-loading horizontal bobbin
- Quick-Set Bobbin
- F.A.S.T. bobbin winding
- Transparent bobbin cover
- Easy-access bobbin area
Efficient sewing with precise control
Up to 850 stitches per minute
The NV1300 reaches speeds up to 850 stitches per minute for garment construction, patchwork and long seams.
Use the electronic speed-control slider to reduce the maximum speed for curves, appliqué, beginners and detailed decorative work.
The machine can be operated with the 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
- Reinforcement button
850
Maximum stitches per minute
Fast enough for long seams while remaining controllable for detailed sewing.
Large enough for serious projects
Approximately 9.7kg with a hard case
The NV1300 provides a substantial sewing area while remaining relatively portable for an advanced machine.
Its approximately 9.7kg weight makes it practical for sewing groups, classes and retreats.
The supplied hard case protects the machine during storage and transport.
A strong all-rounder for dressmakers, quilters and creative sewists
Garment construction
Dressmaking
Patchwork piecing
Quilting
Appliqué
Bag making
Home décor
Decorative sewing
Sewing lettering
Custom stitch creation
Classes and retreats
Larger projects
Important information before purchasing
The Brother Innov-is NV1300 is a domestic computerised sewing and quilting machine. It does not embroider.
Its five lettering fonts are feed-through sewing patterns rather than hoop-based embroidery fonts.
The standard regional package does not include the wide extension table, walking foot, 1/4-inch piecing 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 Square Feed Drive System provides strong domestic fabric feeding. It is not an industrial walking-foot, needle-feed or compound-feed mechanism.
The machine can sew normal garment denim, quilting cotton, layered fabric and many bag materials with the correct needle, thread and settings.
Heavy leather, thick webbing, upholstery assemblies and continuous commercial production require an appropriate industrial machine.
What comes with the Brother NV1300?
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
- Horizontal spool pin
- Large spool cap
- Medium spool caps × 2
- Small spool cap
- Spool net
- Mini king-spool insert
Machine controls and project 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 NV1300 specifications
| Machine type | Computerised domestic sewing and quilting machine |
|---|---|
| Built-in sewing stitches | 240, 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 |
| Stitch selection | Direct ten-key touch panel |
| Stitch combining | Yes, for compatible decorative and lettering patterns |
| Machine memory | Yes |
| My Custom Stitch | Yes |
| Sideways sewing | Yes |
| Feed system | Square Feed Drive System with extended seven-point feed dogs |
| Drop feed | Yes |
| Thread tension | Automatic with adjustment in 0.2 increments |
| Needle threader | Advanced automatic threading system |
| Thread cutter | Automatic upper and bobbin thread cutting |
| Lock and reinforcement stitch | 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 button | Yes |
| Lighting | LED sewing light |
| Free arm | Yes |
| Wide extension table | Available separately |
| Walking foot | Available separately |
| Hard case | Included |
| Approximate machine weight | 9.7kg |
| 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
- Bias-binding foot
- Side cutter
Machine controls and creative accessories
- Brother Multi-Function Foot Controller
- Circular sewing attachment
- Additional Brother bobbins
- Brother presser-foot sets
- Speciality spool caps
Brother Innov-is NV1300 FAQ
Is the Brother NV1300 an embroidery machine?
No. It is a computerised sewing and quilting machine and does not use embroidery hoops.
How many stitches does the NV1300 have?
It includes 240 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 is available separately.
What is Square Feed Drive System?
It is Brother’s extended seven-point feed system, designed to maintain broad contact with the fabric for smooth and consistent movement.
Does it have automatic thread tension?
Yes. The machine provides a recommended tension for the selected stitch, with fine adjustment available.
Does it cut the thread automatically?
Yes. The thread-cutter button trims both the upper and bobbin threads.
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.
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 stitch 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 fabric?
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 machine settings.
Can it sew leather?
It may sew selected thin and soft garment leather with the correct setup. It is not intended for heavy leather goods or production work.
Is the NV1300 an industrial machine?
No. It is an advanced domestic sewing and quilting machine.
Does it have Wi-Fi?
No. Wi-Fi is not required because the NV1300 does not import embroidery designs.
Is it suitable for sewing classes?
Yes. Its approximately 9.7kg weight and included hard case make it relatively portable for an advanced machine.
Product information, manuals and support
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Direct Sewing has supplied sewing, quilting, embroidery, overlocking and industrial equipment throughout New Zealand since 2001.
Our experienced team can explain the Square Feed Drive System, My Custom Stitch, sideways sewing, automatic tension, quilting accessories and the difference between advanced domestic and industrial machines.
Your Brother Innov-is NV1300 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 dressmakers, quilters and creative sewists wanting a spacious machine with strong fabric feeding, extensive stitch choice and useful automatic functions, the Brother NV1300 is an excellent long-term all-rounder.