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Brother VM5100

Ranked #21 of 50 in Best Embroidery and Sewing-Embroidery Machines (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#21

Brother VM5100

Best for: official field 7" x 12", 318 official built-in designs, 561 official sewing stitches

4.4/10

What we like

  • Official field computes to 84.0 sq in
  • Official table lists 318 built-in embroidery designs
  • Official table also lists 561 sewing stitches

Watch out for

  • Official table we used does not list a maximum embroidery speed

Score breakdown

Official embroidery area (computed) 30%
Official built-in embroidery designs 25%
Official maximum embroidery speed * 25%
Official built-in sewing stitches 20%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Official embroidery area (computed)84 sq in
Official built-in embroidery designs318 designs
Official maximum embroidery speedNot listed
Official built-in sewing stitches561 stitches
Official embroidery field7" x 12"
Official embroidery area (computed)84.0 sq in (computed from official 7" × 12")
Official needle threaderAutomatic
Official thread cutterYes
Official displayLCD
Official lightingLED
Official sewing lettering fonts5
Official drop feedAutomatic
Official warranty wording2/6/25 Year Premium Limited Warranty
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How it compares

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