7-inch colour touchscreen
Select stitches, browse embroidery designs, edit layouts and view settings on the large full-colour display.
Wi-Fi sewing and embroidery machine
Singer SE9185
Sew, personalise and embroider from one connected creative machine. The Singer SE9185 combines more than 250 sewing stitches, 150 embroidery designs, 10 embroidery fonts, a 7-inch colour touchscreen and mySewnet Wi-Fi connectivity with a generous 170 × 100mm embroidery area.
250+
built-in sewing stitches
150
embroidery designs
10
embroidery fonts
170 × 100mm
embroidery area
Move from garment construction to personalised embroidery
The SE9185 gives you the flexibility of a computerised sewing machine and a dedicated embroidery system without requiring two separate machines.
Use ordinary sewing mode for garments, repairs, decorative stitching, buttonholes, patchwork, appliqué and quilting.
Attach the embroidery unit and hoop to create florals, children’s motifs, cross-stitch designs, monograms, names, phrases and decorative embroidery.
Designs can be selected from the built-in collection, transferred through mySewnet or imported using a compatible USB device.
Complete sewing and embroidery package
Embroidery unit, hoop and six presser feet included
The regional package includes the main accessories required to begin sewing, decorative stitching, buttonholes, quilting and machine embroidery.
- Embroidery unit
- 170 × 100mm embroidery hoop
- All-purpose presser foot
- Decorative sewing foot
- Zipper foot
- One-step buttonhole foot
- Blind-hem foot
- Embroidery and darning foot
- Three Class 15 transparent bobbins
- Edge and quilting guide
- Needle pack
- Stylus
- Thread net
- Multi-purpose tool
- Essential cleaning and setup tools
- Foot controller
Connected creativity with practical sewing features
mySewnet Wi-Fi
Transfer compatible designs wirelessly and monitor embroidery progress through connected mySewnet services.
150 built-in designs
Begin embroidering immediately with florals, seasonal designs, children’s motifs, cross-stitch and decorative patterns.
10 embroidery fonts
Add names, initials, dates, phrases and monograms in multiple built-in lettering styles.
250+ sewing stitches
Choose utility, stretch, quilting, satin, appliqué and decorative stitches for everyday sewing.
Automatic thread cutter
Trim the upper and bobbin threads at the touch of a button when sewing or embroidering.
Automatic needle threader
Reduce eye strain and machine preparation time with lever-assisted needle threading.
Metal internal frame
A rigid internal structure supports the sewing and embroidery mechanism during operation.
Your creative control centre
Large 7-inch colour touchscreen
The bright touchscreen replaces small monochrome displays and complicated button combinations with a clear visual interface.
In sewing mode, view the selected stitch, recommended foot, width, length and available adjustments.
In embroidery mode, preview the design in colour, move it within the hoop, rotate it, resize it and combine it with additional designs or lettering.
- Full-colour design preview
- Touch-based navigation
- On-screen stitch settings
- Recommended-foot guidance
- Move and rotate designs
- Resize compatible designs
- Combine designs and lettering
- View colour information
Connected embroidery
mySewnet Wi-Fi connectivity
Connect the SE9185 to a compatible Wi-Fi network and link it with your mySewnet account.
Compatible designs can be transferred wirelessly from supported devices and services without repeatedly moving a USB drive between the machine and computer.
The mySewnet app can also provide embroidery progress notifications while you are nearby and working on another task.
A mySewnet account is required for connected services. Access to selected cloud-library designs, software tiers and advanced services may require a paid subscription after any included trial period.
Generous space for everyday embroidery
170 × 100mm embroidery area
The included hoop provides a maximum embroidery field of approximately 170 × 100mm, or 6.7 × 4 inches.
This accommodates names, monograms, quilt labels, children’s motifs, florals, appliqué designs and many decorative layouts without excessive rehooping.
Smaller designs can be combined within the hoop and positioned on the touchscreen before embroidery begins.
- 170 × 100mm maximum field
- Matching hoop included
- Design placement on screen
- Combine multiple elements
- Rotate and resize designs
- Suitable for appliqué embroidery
150
Built-in embroidery designs
Begin creating without first purchasing or downloading a separate embroidery collection.
A ready-to-use embroidery library
Designs for gifts, garments and home projects
The built-in collection includes a variety of decorative styles so new owners can begin embroidering immediately.
Designs can be selected directly from the touchscreen and combined with built-in fonts or other compatible motifs.
- Floral designs
- Children’s motifs
- Seasonal designs
- Cross-stitch styles
- Decorative accents
- Endless-border designs
- Appliqué possibilities
- Monogram combinations
Ten embroidery fonts in multiple sizes
Create professionally stitched names, initials, dates, phrases and monograms directly on the touchscreen.
The built-in fonts include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and commonly used symbols.
Lettering can be repositioned, combined with embroidery designs and arranged within the available hoop area before stitching begins.
Names
Personalise towels, garments, bags and children’s items.
Monograms
Create initials for gifts, linen and home décor.
Quilt labels
Add makers’ names, dates and messages to completed quilts.
Business use
Create small personalised items and product labels within the hoop limits.
Watch the design develop
Clear on-screen embroidery guidance
The screen displays design dimensions, colour stages and placement information before and during embroidery.
When a colour section is completed, the machine stops so the thread can be changed for the next stage.
The automatic thread cutter trims the upper and bobbin thread, helping reduce manual finishing between colour blocks.
More than 250 built-in sewing stitches
Remove the embroidery unit and use the SE9185 as a versatile computerised machine for everyday sewing, garments, quilting and creative projects.
Singer also describes 401 stitch applications, meaning the practical techniques that can be completed using the available stitches and settings.
- Straight stitching
- Zigzag stitching
- Stretch seams
- Overedge stitches
- Blind hemming
- Appliqué stitches
- Quilting stitches
- Decorative patterns
- Satin stitches
- One-step buttonholes
- Mirror-image capability
- Endless-border sewing
Sew, secure and trim with one-touch functions
Start and stop
Operate sewing or embroidery without continually using the foot controller.
Speed slider
Set the maximum speed for detailed work, beginners and long seams.
Needle up/down
Choose the needle stopping position for pivoting and appliqué.
Reverse
Secure compatible construction seams using reverse stitching.
Tie-off
Secure compatible stitches neatly without repeatedly reversing.
Thread cutter
Trim the upper and bobbin thread at the touch of a button.
Faster machine preparation
Automatic needle threader
Lower the threading lever after following the marked upper-thread path.
The mechanism guides the thread through the needle eye, reducing close-up work and helping you begin sewing or embroidering sooner.
This is especially useful when changing embroidery colours frequently or working with fine needles.
Top drop-in Class 15 transparent bobbin
Insert the bobbin from above and follow the marked threading path beneath the transparent cover.
The clear bobbin and cover make it easier to monitor the remaining thread before beginning a large embroidery colour block or long sewing seam.
- Top drop-in design
- Class 15 transparent bobbin
- Three bobbins included
- Clear viewing cover
- Easy access for cleaning
- Suitable for embroidery bobbin thread
Automatic one-step buttonhole
Place the button into the supplied buttonhole foot and the machine uses it as a guide for the required buttonhole length.
The full buttonhole is completed in one continuous sewing sequence, supporting more consistent sizing across a garment or home décor project.
- Automatic button measurement
- One continuous sewing sequence
- Buttonhole foot included
- Repeatable sizing
- Suitable for garments
- Useful for bags and cushions
Patchwork, appliqué and free-motion capability
The SE9185 includes an edge and quilting guide, needle up/down control, speed adjustment and drop feed.
Lowering the feed dogs allows manual fabric movement for free-motion quilting and thread painting with the included embroidery and darning foot.
Machine embroidery can also be added to quilt blocks, labels and borders before the final quilt is assembled.
Patchwork
Use variable needle positions and the quilting guide for accurate piecing.
Appliqué
Choose satin and decorative stitches or use embroidery appliqué designs.
Free motion
Lower the feed dogs and guide the project manually.
Quilt labels
Combine embroidery fonts, dates and built-in motifs.
Practical sewing room
165mm workspace to the right of the needle
The sewing area provides approximately 165mm of horizontal room and 108mm of height between the needle and machine tower.
This gives useful space for garments, bags, quilt blocks and everyday home sewing.
Remove the storage compartment to reveal the free arm for sleeves, cuffs, trouser hems and narrow tubular projects.
- 165mm horizontal sewing space
- 108mm workspace height
- Convertible free arm
- Built-in accessory storage
- Variable needle positions
- Bright sewing-area lighting
800
Maximum sewing stitches per minute
Complete long seams efficiently, then reduce maximum speed for detailed work and controlled embroidery placement.
See the SE9185 in action
A versatile choice for sewists entering machine embroidery
Beginner embroidery
Garment sewing
Monogramming
Personalised gifts
Children’s clothing
Quilt labels
Appliqué
Patchwork
Free-motion quilting
Home décor
Small creative businesses
Connected design transfer
Important information before purchasing
The Singer SE9185 is a combination domestic sewing and single-needle embroidery machine. It is not a multi-needle commercial embroidery machine.
Its maximum embroidery area is 170 × 100mm with the included hoop. Designs larger than this field must be split, repositioned or adapted using suitable software and techniques.
Wi-Fi connectivity requires a compatible network and mySewnet account. Some mySewnet library content, software functions and connected services may require a paid subscription.
The machine changes embroidery colours manually. It stops at each colour stage so the user can rethread the needle.
Good embroidery results require suitable stabiliser, embroidery thread, bobbin thread, needle choice and secure hooping.
The built-in sewing stitches are different from embroidery designs. Sewing stitches are formed while fabric feeds beneath a presser foot, while embroidery designs are stitched automatically within the attached hoop.
What comes with the Singer SE9185?
Sewing and embroidery feet
- All-purpose foot
- Decorative sewing foot
- Zipper foot
- One-step buttonhole foot
- Blind-hem foot
- Embroidery and darning foot
Embroidery equipment
- Detachable embroidery unit
- 170 × 100mm embroidery hoop
- Stylus
- Thread net
- Multi-purpose tool
- Online machine resources
Bobbins, needles and tools
- Class 15 transparent bobbins × 3
- Needle pack
- Small, medium and large spool caps
- Auxiliary spool pin
- Spool-pin felt
- Edge and quilting guide
- Screwdriver
- Lint brush
- Seam ripper
Singer SE9185 specifications
| Machine type | Computerised domestic sewing and single-needle embroidery machine |
|---|---|
| Built-in sewing stitches | More than 250 |
| Stitch applications | 401 |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 150 |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 10 |
| Maximum embroidery area | 170 × 100mm |
| Included hoop | 170 × 100mm embroidery hoop |
| Touchscreen | 7-inch full-colour touch display |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | Yes, through compatible mySewnet services |
| USB connectivity | Yes, for compatible design transfer and firmware updating |
| Maximum sewing speed | Up to 800 stitches per minute |
| Maximum embroidery speed | Up to 450 stitches per minute |
| Sewing workspace | Approximately 165mm wide × 108mm high |
| On-screen design editing | Move, combine, rotate and resize compatible designs |
| Mirror imaging | Available for compatible sewing stitches and designs |
| Endless-hoop capability | Yes, with compatible designs, software and optional hoop |
| Automatic needle threader | Yes |
| Automatic thread cutter | Yes, trims upper and bobbin threads |
| Start and stop button | Yes |
| Speed-control slider | Yes |
| Needle up/down | Yes |
| Tie-off button | Yes |
| Reverse button | Yes |
| Bobbin system | Top drop-in Class 15 transparent bobbin |
| Drop feed | Yes |
| Variable needle positions | Yes |
| Free arm | Yes |
| Internal frame | Metal internal frame |
| Machine dimensions | Approximately 607mm long × 358mm wide × 308mm high with embroidery unit fitted |
| Machine weight | Approximately 9.5kg |
| Embroidery-unit weight | Approximately 2.3kg |
| Power rating | Approximately 45 watts |
Singer SE9185 FAQ
Is the Singer SE9185 suitable for beginners?
Yes. The large touchscreen, built-in designs, automatic needle threader and on-screen guidance make it approachable for new embroidery users while offering enough capability for experienced sewists.
Can the SE9185 be used as a normal sewing machine?
Yes. Remove the embroidery unit and use the machine for garments, repairs, decorative sewing, buttonholes, patchwork and quilting.
How large can it embroider?
The included hoop provides a maximum embroidery field of 170 × 100mm.
How many embroidery designs are included?
The machine includes 150 built-in embroidery designs.
Can it embroider names and words?
Yes. Ten built-in embroidery fonts include letters, numbers and symbols for names, monograms and phrases.
Does it connect to Wi-Fi?
Yes. The machine connects to compatible Wi-Fi networks for mySewnet design transfer, connected services and firmware support.
Is a mySewnet subscription required?
A free account can be used for selected connected functions. Access to some library designs, software levels and advanced services may require a paid subscription.
Can I transfer my own embroidery designs?
Yes. Compatible designs can be transferred through supported mySewnet services or a suitable USB device.
Can designs be edited on the machine?
Yes. Compatible designs can be moved, rotated, resized and combined directly on the touchscreen.
Does the machine change embroidery colours automatically?
No. It is a single-needle embroidery machine. The machine stops at each colour stage so the needle can be rethreaded.
Does it cut the embroidery thread?
Yes. The automatic cutter trims the upper and bobbin threads at suitable points.
Does it include the embroidery unit and hoop?
Yes. The detachable embroidery unit and 170 × 100mm hoop are included.
Can it free-motion quilt?
Yes. The feed dogs can be lowered and an embroidery or darning foot is included.
Does it sew automatic buttonholes?
Yes. A one-step buttonhole foot is included for automatically sized buttonholes.
Can it embroider hats or caps?
It is designed for flat-hooped embroidery. Finished structured caps are not suitable for standard flat hooping, although flat cap panels may sometimes be embroidered before assembly.
Is it suitable for a small embroidery business?
It can suit personalised gifts, names, monograms and small production runs. For higher-volume work, larger designs or automatic multi-colour production, a commercial multi-needle machine is more appropriate.
What stabiliser should I use?
Stabiliser choice depends on the fabric and design. Tear-away, cut-away, wash-away and topping products each suit different applications.
Does it include embroidery software?
Connected mySewnet trials or services may be included depending on the current regional offer. Ongoing access to selected software features may require a subscription.
Product information, firmware and machine support
Singer New Zealand
View the regional SE9185 features, included accessories and current product information.
Machine Support
Access current firmware, installation guidance and performance updates for the SE9180 and SE9185.
Singer Manuals
Find official instructions covering sewing, embroidery setup, hooping, design editing and maintenance.
Buy from New Zealand embroidery specialists
Real machine support before and after your purchase
Direct Sewing has supplied sewing, quilting, embroidery, overlocking and industrial equipment throughout New Zealand since 2001.
Our experienced team can explain embroidery hooping, stabiliser selection, design transfer, mySewnet connectivity, bobbin thread, needle choice and the difference between domestic and commercial embroidery systems.
Your Singer SE9185 is supported by genuine New Zealand warranty assistance and our own in-house technical workshop. Servicing and repairs are completed by experienced sewing-machine and embroidery technicians with decades of industry knowledge.
For sewists wanting an accessible move into connected machine embroidery without giving up a versatile computerised sewing machine, the Singer SE9185 offers an impressive all-in-one creative package.