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Brother Disney Innov-is M380D Sewing & Embroidery Machine
An all-in-one sewing, quilting & embroidery machine with Disney designs. Perfect for those who love to personalise their sewing.
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Our standard width fabric can be cut as a Fat Quarter, measuring 50cm x 1/2 the width of the bolt. Above is an example of how your fabric will be received, depending on the quantity ordered.
We also offer a sample service, where you can order 1 single fat quarter of any standard width fabric, to have at home and compare colours. When you are finished, you can send them back to us for a refund (feel free to contact us for more information on this service).
Our fabric can be cut as a Long Quarter, measuring a minimum of 25cm x width of bolt. We will supply the fabric as a continuous length (eg; if you bought 1.25m it will be sent as one piece of fabric).
Brother Innov-is M380D Product Review & Demonstration
The Brother Innov-is M380D is a sewing, quilting and embroidery machine built for makers who want creative freedom in one compact machine. Part of Brother's Disney Innov-is range, this combination machine packs three capabilities into a single compact unit that weighs just 6.8kg. Switching between sewing and embroidery is straightforward - slide the embroidery unit on or off and press a button with no fiddly setup.
On the sewing side, the M380D comes loaded with 181 built-in stitches, including 10 one-step buttonholes and 4 lettering fonts for labels and monograms. The 7-point feed dog system moves fabric smoothly regardless of weight, so you can sew cotton, denim and knits with consistent stitch results. A drop feed lever lets you lower the feed dogs for free-motion sewing and quilting. With 6.2 inches (160mm) of workspace to the right of the needle, there is ample room for small to medium size quilts and garments.
The M380D's embroidery capability sets it apart from standard sewing machines. The 200 built-in designs are ready to stitch out of the box and 65 of those are licensed Disney characters, including favourites like Mickey and Minnie. The 100 x 100mm embroidery area handles names, monograms, labels and small motifs with ease. Eleven built-in embroidery fonts and on-screen editing let you flip, rotate, mirror and resize designs directly on the 3.7-inch colour LCD touchscreen. My Custom Stitch allows you to design your own stitch patterns and save them for future use.
Wireless connectivity and a USB port mean you are never limited to the built-in library. Download new designs through Brother's Design Database Transfer software (Windows only) or connect to the Artspira app to access free patterns, projects and even draw your own embroidery designs from a phone or tablet (subscription required). Upper and lower thread sensors alert you before thread runs out and the automatic thread cutter saves time between colour changes during embroidery. The Brother M380D is a versatile combination machine suited to any sewing room, whether you are just starting out or adding embroidery to your existing skill set.
Key Features
What makes this machine worth it
Machine Type
Compact and lightweight combination machine
Stitch Range
181 built-in stitches including 10 one-step buttonholes
Control Type
3.7-inch colour LCD touchscreen
Workspace
6.2 inches (160mm) to the right of the needle
Embroidery Area
100 x 100mm with included medium frame
Embroidery Designs
200 built-in designs including 65 licensed Disney characters
Skill Level
Designed for beginners and confident improvers
Machine Weight
6.8kg - hard case included in the box
This machine is perfect for
- Ideal for beginners who want to explore sewing and embroidery in one machine
- Parents & gift makers looking to personalise children’s clothing and gifts with Disney designs
- Makers who need a portable combination machine for classes, retreats and sewing groups
Can sew but not ideal for
- High-volume embroidery - this is an entry-level speed and single-needle design machine
- Professional garment making - it's a capable machine built for hobby use rather than heavy daily use
Not suitable for
- Large embroidery projects - 4"x4" hoop limits you to smaller designs
- Commercial embroidery work or production volumes
Materials and Build Quality
The Innov-is M380D houses sewing, quilting and embroidery functions in a body measuring just 419 x 194 x 307mm. The slide-on embroidery unit attaches and detaches in seconds, so you can move between sewing and embroidery without tools or complicated reassembly. At 6.8kg, it is light enough to carry to classes, retreats and sewing groups and the included hard case keeps everything protected in transit and storage.
This compact footprint means the M380D fits comfortably on smaller desks and in shared sewing spaces. For larger quilts and home décor projects, an optional extra-wide table (sold separately) gives you more surface area to guide fabric through the machine. The combination of portability and practical workspace makes this a strong choice for sewers who need a machine that moves with them.
Brother's 7-point feed dog system sits beneath the needle plate and moves fabric with consistent, even pressure across all fabric weights. Lightweight cottons, medium-weight linens and heavier denims all feed smoothly through the machine without bunching or slipping. The longer feed dogs fitted to the M380D improve overall fabric control compared to standard 5-point systems.
For sewers, this means straighter seams and fewer adjustments while you work. Quilters benefit from steady fabric movement when piecing blocks and joining layers. The drop feed lever lets you lower the feed dogs for free-motion work, giving you full control over stitch placement during embroidery and quilting.
Setting up the M380D takes just minutes, even if you are new to machine sewing. The advanced needle threader guides thread through the needle eye with a single lever push, removing the frustration of threading by hand. The quick-set top-loading bobbin drops straight in and colour-coded thread guides show you exactly where to route the thread.
Upper and lower thread sensors monitor both the needle thread and the bobbin thread while you work. The machine alerts you when either thread runs low or breaks, which is particularly useful during embroidery where an undetected thread break can ruin a design. The automatic thread cutter trims upper and lower threads at the touch of a button, saving time on every colour change and seam finish.
The Difference is in the Details
The M380D sews at up to 850 stitches per minute for sewing tasks and 400 stitches per minute during embroidery. The automatic thread cutter trims both upper and lower threads between colours, so you spend less time with scissors and more time stitching. The slide speed controller lets you dial the pace up or down to suit your project and confidence level, from slow and steady practice stitching to faster production sewing. A start/stop button means you can sew without the foot controller, which is helpful for long seams where maintaining foot pressure is tiring.
Brother builds the M380D with a solid internal frame and 7-point feed system designed for years of regular use. The machine carries a 3-year Brother warranty (1-year for commercial use) and replacement parts, bobbins and presser feet are widely available. The included hard case protects the machine during storage and transport, keeping dust and accidental knocks at bay.
The Sewing Studio is an authorised Brother dealer with in-house engineers who service and repair Brother machines. If you need help setting up your M380D or want advice on a specific project, our team can guide you by phone, live chat or email. Brother also offers the Brother Support App with tutorial videos, setup guides and troubleshooting help, plus a network of authorised UK service centres for warranty repairs and annual servicing.
The M380D is designed with beginners in mind. The colour LCD touchscreen displays clear stitch previews and step-by-step guidance and Brother’s Artspira app provides downloadable projects, free designs and how-to content. Our YouTube channel and website offer additional tutorials and tips to help you build confidence and get the most from your machine.
The 3.7-inch colour LCD touchscreen displays stitch options, embroidery previews and editing tools in a clear, readable format. A single LED light illuminates the needle area, making it easier to work on darker fabrics. All main operating buttons sit together on a central panel: needle up/down, thread cutter, slide speed controller and start/stop. This layout keeps everything within reach so you can focus on your sewing rather than searching for controls. The free arm capability (with the accessory compartment removed) makes it easy to sew cuffs, armholes and other small continuous items.
Brother Disney Innov-is M380D: A Machine for Every Maker
And every project
65 Disney Designs Built In
The M380D is one of the only home machines that comes with licensed Disney embroidery designs already loaded and ready to stitch. Mickey, Minnie and Disney Princesses are all included, so you can personalise children’s clothing, school bags, gifts and accessories straight away. The designs are licensed for personal, non-commercial use.
3 Machines in 1
Sewing, quilting and embroidery sit together inside one compact body. The slide-on embroidery unit converts the M380D from a capable sewing machine to a fully functional embroidery machine in seconds and it removes just as quickly when you need the full workspace for sewing or quilting.
Wireless Connectivity and Artspira
Built-in wireless connectivity means you can send new embroidery designs to the M380D without cables. Brother’s Artspira app lets you browse free designs, follow guided projects and even draw your own embroidery patterns on a phone or tablet before transferring them wirelessly to the machine. A USB port is also available for importing designs from a flash drive.
Inside the Brother Innov-is M380D
Built-In Computerised Stitch System
The M380D comes pre-loaded with 181 sewing stitches, including utility stitches for everyday sewing, decorative stitches for embellishment and 10 one-step buttonhole styles. Four built-in lettering fonts let you add text to labels, pockets, cuffs and soft furnishings. Browse and preview stitches on the 3.7-inch colour LCD touchscreen and use My Custom Stitch to design, edit and save your own stitch patterns.
200 Built-In Embroidery Designs
Choose from 200 ready-to-stitch embroidery designs, 65 of which feature licensed Disney characters. The on-screen editing tools let you rotate designs in 1-degree, 10-degree and 90-degree increments, mirror them horizontally or vertically and scale between 90% and 120%. You can combine multiple designs in the same hoop by pressing the “Add” button and 14 stitch types can be paired with 10 frame shapes for built-in embroidery frame patterns.
Colour LCD Touchscreen
The 3.7-inch colour LCD display (432 x 240 pixels) puts all machine functions at your fingertips. Preview embroidery designs in full colour before stitching, select stitches with a tap and edit designs directly on screen. The display supports 15 languages and uses clear icons, so navigation is easy even if you are new to computerised machines.
Advanced Needle Threader
Follow the colour-coded thread guide to the needle, push the threader lever on the left side and release. The advanced needle threading system feeds the thread through the needle eye in a single motion, removing the need for manual threading and saving time on every thread change.
Quick-Set Top-Loading Bobbin
Drop in a full bobbin and you are ready to sew. The top-loading horizontal rotary hook system is easy to access for cleaning and provides smooth, quiet operation. The lower bobbin sensor warns you when thread runs low, so you can prepare a new bobbin before running out mid-project.
Product Specifications
Key Features
- 200 built-in embroidery designs, including 65 Disney designs
- 11 built-in fonts
- 100 x 100 mm embroidery area
- Colour touchscreen
- Advanced needle threader
- Wireless LAN connected
- Artspira creative app
- 181 sewing stitches, including 10 buttonholes
- 4 lettering fonts
- Design your own stitches with My Custom StitchTM
- Super sewing features
- 160 mm (6.2”) workspace
- Hard case
Accessories in the Box
- 1 x needle set
- 1 x twin needle
- 1 x bobbin (on machine)
- 4 x pre‑wound bobbin
- 4 x bobbin clip
- 1 x bobbin case (on machine)
- 1 x extra spool pin
- 1 x spool cap (large)
- 1 x spool cap (medium) (on machine)
- 1 x spool cap (small)
- 1 x thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)
- 1 x spool net
- 1 x seam ripper
- 1 x scissors
- 1 x cleaning brush
- 1 x eyelet punch
- 1 x screwdriver
- 1 x disc‑shaped screwdriver
- 1 x foot controller
- 1 x accessory bag
- 1 x hard case
Hoops in the Box
- Embroidery frame set (medium)10 cm (H) × 10 cm (W)
Manufacturer Specifications
- Machine Size: Compact and Lightweight
- Product Type: Embroidery, Sewing
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Accessory Compartment: Yes
- Bobbin Type: Horizontal
- Case: Hard Case
- Machine Type: Electronic
- Insertion of Bobbin: Quick Set Bobbin
- Lighting: 1 LED
- Number Of Needles: 1
- Design Database Transfer app for Windows PC: Yes
- USB Port: Yes
- Wi-LAN Function: Yes
- Type of Screen: LCD-Touchscreen Colour
- Display Size: 3,7 Inch
- Embroidery Area in mm: 100 x 100
- Font Editing Functions/Multiple Lines and Alignment (L-C-R): C
- Font Size Selection (L-M-S): Yes
- Max Embroidery Speed (Stitches per Minute): 400
- Number of Spool Stands: 1
- Pattern - Size, Change Rotation & Mirror: Yes
- Realistic Preview of Patterns: Yes
- Built-in Embroidery Frame Patterns 140: (10 shapes x 14 stitch types)
- Built-In Lettering Styles (Embroidery): 11
- Built-In Patterns: 200
- Frames Included: 100 x 100 mm (4 x 4 Inch)
- Voltage 220 - 240V
- Bobbin Work: Optional
- Built-In Lettering Styles: 4
- Buttonholes: 10
- Circular Sewing: Optional
- Combine stitches: Yes
- Drop feed setting: Manual
- Electronic slide speed control: yes
- Extension Wide Table: Optional
- Free arm sewing: Yes
- Free Motion Embroidery Kit: Optional
- Longer Feed Dog: Yes
- Longer J-Foot: Yes
- Max. Sewing Speed (Stitches per minute): 850
- Mirror imaging: Yes
- My Custom Stitch: Yes
- Needle Positions: 15
- Needle Stop Position Control Up/Down: Yes
- Repeated single sewing: Yes
- Snap on Presser Feet System: Yes
- Speed control customised for zigzag width: Yes
- Workspace (cm): 15.7
- Number of sewing stitches *incl. buttonholes: 181
- Stitch Length (mm): 5
- Stitch Width (mm): 7
- Warranty: Brother 3 year Warranty (Commercial use only 1 year warranty)
- Automatic Thread Cutter: Yes
- Bobbin Winder: Yes
- Lower Thread Sensor: Yes
- Needle Threading System: Advanced
- Upper Thread Sensor: Yes
- Adjustable Thread Tension: Manual
- Machine Dimension (mm): 419 x 194 x 307
- Weight (kg): 6.8
Machine Dimensions & Weight
- Machine size (W x D x H): 419mm x 194mm x 307mm
- Machine weight: 6.8kg
- Workspace: 6.2 inches (160mm) to the right of the needle
- Embroidery area: 100 x 100mm (4" x 4")
Stitch Options & Controls
- Built-in sewing stitches: 181 (including 10 one-step buttonholes)
- Built-in embroidery designs: 200 (including 65 Disney)
- Built-in embroidery fonts: 11
- Built-in lettering fonts (sewing): 4
- Built-in embroidery frame patterns: 140 (10 shapes x 14 stitch types)
- Maximum sewing speed: 850 stitches per minute
- Maximum embroidery speed: 400 stitches per minute
- Maximum stitch width: 7mm
- Maximum stitch length: 5mm
- Needle positions: 15
- LCD display: 3.7-inch colour touchscreen (432 x 240 pixels)
- Languages: 15
- My Custom Stitch: Yes
Sewing Features & Functions
- Automatic thread cutter
- Advanced needle threading system
- Needle stop position control (up/down)
- Electronic slide speed control
- Start/stop button
- Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch
- Drop feed lever for free-motion sewing and quilting
- Mirror imaging
- Repeated single sewing
- Combining stitches
- Speed control customised for zigzag width
- Free arm sewing
- 7-point feed dogs (longer feed dogs)
- Longer J-foot
- Snap-on presser feet system
Bobbin & Needle System
- Hook type: Horizontal rotary hook
- Bobbin system: Top loading, quick-set bobbin
- Upper thread sensor: Yes
- Lower thread sensor: Yes
- Adjustable thread tension: Manual
- Number of needles: 1
- Number of spool stands: 1
Connectivity
- Wireless LAN: Yes
- USB port: Yes (flash drive)
- Artspira app support: Yes
- Design Database Transfer: Yes (Windows only)
Warranty & Support
The Brother Innov-is M380D carries a full 3-year Brother warranty covering parts and labour (1-year warranty for commercial use). Our support team at The Sewing Studio is here if you ever need help or servicing, backed by Brother’s UK network of authorised service centres.
Ratings & Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Let us help with the answers.
Is the Brother M380D good for beginners?
Yes, it's an ideal choice for beginners. Customers consistently say the M380D is easy to set up and use, even as a first sewing or embroidery machine. The colour touchscreen provides clear stitch previews, the advanced needle threader removes the difficulty of manual threading and the quick-set bobbin drops straight in. Built-in tutorials and the Artspira app give you guided projects to build your skills.
What Disney designs are included?
The M380D includes 65 licensed Disney embroidery designs featuring characters from classic Disney and Disney Princesses. These designs are built into the machine and ready to stitch immediately. Please note that Disney embroidery patterns are licensed for personal, non-commercial use only.
Can I add more embroidery designs beyond the 200 built in?
Yes. You can import designs via the USB port using a flash drive, or wirelessly through Brother’s Artspira app and Design Database Transfer software (Windows only). Thousands of free and paid embroidery designs are available online in compatible formats.
Is the M380D suitable for professional or commercial embroidery?
This model is a single needle sewing and embroidery machine designed for home crafting and hobbyists, not commercial or professional use where high volume output or speed is required. Please note that Disney embroidery patterns are licensed for personal, non-commercial use only.
Is the M380D suitable for professional dressmaking?
The M380D is well equipped to handle most dressmaking projects however it's not suitable for high-volume or professional dressmaking and garment construction.
How big is the embroidery area?
The included medium frame provides a 100 x 100mm (4" x 4") embroidery area. This is well suited for names, monograms, labels, small motifs and character designs. Additional frames in other sizes are available as optional accessories.
Does the M380D come with a hard case?
Yes. A hard case is included in the box, which protects the machine during storage and makes it easy to carry to classes, retreats and sewing groups.
What maintenance does the Brother M380D require?
Regular cleaning of the bobbin area and feed dogs using the included cleaning brush helps keep your machine running smoothly. As a computerised machine, do not oil the M380D at home. For annual servicing or any repairs, contact us to arrange servicing with a professional sewing machine engineer.
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