The Essence VM5200 packs lots of new advanced features into one sewing, quilting, and embroidery machine for endless creative possibilities. With a larger than ever 8 x 12 embroidery area, 10 LED lighting that s up to 50% brighter than most Brother models, and an 11.25 workspace that handles even your largest projects, this is the machine serious quilters will want to get their hands on. Its 7 LCD touchscreen display lets you view on-screen tutorials and control the machine with large, intuitive icons, and with 745 sewing stitches, 318 embroidery designs, and 17 lettering fonts, it's a sure bet your creativity will explode with this whole new level of performance. Get ready to be impressed by the new capabilities and convenient functions offered by the new Essence from Brother.
Main Features
- 745 sewing stitches (715 built-in and 30 on CD), 318 embroidery designs, and 17 lettering fonts
- The large 8 x 12 embroidery area accommodates larger designs
- 11.25" workspace helps tackle even the biggest projects with ease
- 10" LED lighting up to 50% brighter than most Brother machines
- 7" LCD touchscreen display lets you view on-screen tutorials and control the machine with large, intuitive icons
- Create more in less time with fast embroidery speeds up to 1,050 stitches per minute
- Automatic thread trimming cuts threads between colour stitch blocks
- Automatic presser foot functionality automatically raises or lowers the presser foot after trimming with the standard foot or optional multifunction foot controller
- Multiple line text formatting enables embroidery of fonts on multiple lines with the push of a button and easily adjusts the location by using the touchscreen arrows
- Flexible presser foot height and pivot function settings for more types of fabric and layers
Sewing Features
| Lockstitch Key |
Yes |
| Stitch Width |
7mm |
| Back to Beginning Key |
Yes |
| Free Arm |
Yes |
| Built-in Sewing Lettering Fonts |
5 |
| Start/Stop Button |
Yes |
| Presser Foot Levelling |
Yes |
| Needle Position Key (Up/Down) |
Yes |
| Bed Area (depth x width) inches |
7.7" x 15.6" |
| Stitch Length |
5mm |
| V-Sonic™ Pen for sewing |
Feature not available |
| Max. Sewing Speed (stitches per minute) |
1,050 |
| Buttonhole Styles |
14 one-step |
| Automatic Presser Foot Lifter |
Yes |
| Side Feeding |
Yes |
| Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment |
Yes |
| Feed Dog |
7 (longer version) |
| Speed Controller |
Yes |
| WorkSpace (Height & Width) inches |
5.0" x 11.25" |
| Needle Stop Position |
Yes |
| Reinforcement/Reverse Stitches |
Yes |
| Twin Needle Setting Key |
Yes |
| Projected Gridline Marker |
No |
Embroidery Features
| Colour Sort |
Yes |
| Space Reduction in Embroidery Alphabets |
Yes |
| Curving Text on Screen Editing |
Yes |
| Pattern Rotating |
1, 10 or 90 Degrees |
| My Custom Design™ Feature |
Feature not available |
| Built-in Disney/Pixar® Character Designs |
No |
| Thread Wiper |
Yes |
| Built-in Border Function & Designs |
Yes |
| Max. Embroidery Speed (stitches per minute) |
1,050 |
| InnovEye™ Technology |
Feature not available |
| Snowman® Embroidery Positioning Marker |
Feature not available |
| Built-in Frame Designs |
10 Shapes x 14 Stitch Patterns |
| Max. Embroidery Area (X x Y) |
8" x 12" |
| Drag & Drop Editing |
Yes |
| InnovaChrome™ LED Thread Colour System |
Feature not available |
| Cap Frame Capability |
Feature not available |
| V-Sonic™ Pen Pal for embroidery |
Feature not available |
| Colour Shuffling™ Function |
Feature not available |
| On-Screen Automatic Density Adjustment (STB) |
Yes |
| Programmable Monochrome Embroidery |
Yes |
| Sewing Decorative Stitches w/Embroidery Arm |
Yes |
| Automatic Feed Thread Cutting |
Yes |
| Compatible with Brother Embroidery Software |
Yes, available for additional purchase |
| Resume Function |
Yes |
| Trial Position/Layout Function |
Yes |
| Droplight™ Embroidery Positioning Marker |
Available for additional purchase |
| Included Embroidery Hoops |
5" x 7" Frame,8" x 12" Frame |
| Appliqué Creator Function |
Feature not available |
| Built-in Embroidery Lettering Fonts |
17 |
| Built-in Embroidery Designs (non-license) |
318 |
| Projected LED Embroidery Pointer |
No |
Quilting Features
| Automatic Height Adjuster™ AHA® Feature |
Yes |
| Drop Feed/Free Motion |
Yes, manual |
| Built-in Quilting Stitches |
Yes |
| MuVit™ Digital Dual Feed |
Available for additional purchase |
| Knee Lifter |
Included |
| Free Motion Quilting Foot |
Included |
| Pivot Function |
Yes
|
Carton Contents
| Other Included Accessories |
2 Embroidery Frame Sets, Bobbins, Cord Guide Bobbin Cover, Embroidery Bobbin Thread, Embroidery Needle Plate Cover, Foot Controller, Grid Sheet Set, Knee Lifter, Spool Caps, Stabilizer Material, Straight Stitch Needle Plate |
| Protective Case |
Softcover included |
| Standard Presser Feet Included with Machine |
12 |
| Included Accessory Feet |
1/4" quilting foot with guide, Blind stitch foot, Button sewing foot, Buttonhole foot, Free-motion echo quilting foot, Free-motion open toe quilting foot, Free-motion quilting foot, Monogramming foot, Overcasting stitch foot, Straight stitch foot, Zigzag foot, Zipper foot |
| Wide Table |
Available for additional purchase |
| Foot Controller |
Included |
Basic Features
| Media Type(s) |
USB |
| Easy Bobbin Winding |
Automatic bobbin winding system |
| Lighting |
LED 10" Lighting |
| LCD Size (inches) |
3.6" x 6.0" |
| Adjustable Bobbin Winding Speed |
Yes |
| Opening Screen |
Yes |
| Needle Threading System |
Yes |
| Quick Set™ Bobbin |
Yes |
| Computer Connectivity with Update Capability |
Yes |
| Software Upgrades |
Yes |
| On-Screen Editing |
Yes |
| Stitch Select |
Touch Panel |
| Thread Sensor On/Off |
Yes |
| Thread Sensor |
Upper and bobbin |
| Projector |
No |
| Automatic Thread Cutter |
Yes |
