Brother SE1900: hoop size, file format and designs

The Brother SE1900 is a sewing and embroidery machine with a maximum embroidery area of 5 x 7 in (130 × 180 mm). It reads PES, PHC and DST files from a USB stick and has 138 built-in designs.

The Brother SE1900 embroidery field, 130 by 180 mm, with a sunflower design and a 4 by 4 inch field for scale4×4 in130 × 180 mm field

Brother SE1900 embroidery specs

Type
Sewing and embroidery combo
Largest embroidery area
5 x 7 in (130 × 180 mm)
Hoops included
5 x 7 in
File formats
PES, PHC, DST
Getting designs on
USB stick
Built-in designs
138
  • 240 built-in sewing stitches and 8 included presser feet.

From Brother's published specifications, checked October 2026. Models vary by country; your manual has the final word.

What fits in the 5 x 7 in field

Your own designs

From any image to a PES file for the SE1900

Upload a logo, a drawing or a pet photo. Embrizo separates the colors, picks the stitches and writes a file your machine reads.

  1. 1

    Upload the artwork

    PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG. A clean logo or a drawing with flat colors works best.

  2. 2

    Size it for the field

    Keep the design inside 130 × 180 mm, or smaller for the hoop you'll use.

  3. 3

    Check the stitches

    Watch the sew-out preview and the design check before anything touches fabric.

  4. 4

    Download PES

    Copy the .pes file to a USB stick and load it on the SE1900.

Free designs

Free designs that fit the SE1900

Every free design fits a 4×4 in hoop and downloads as PES with a free account.

All free designs

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Make your first design for the SE1900

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FAQ

Brother SE1900 questions

The quickest way to see what it does with your artwork is to try it. With a free account, digitizing and previewing cost nothing and take about a minute.

What hoop size is the Brother SE1900?

Its largest embroidery field is 5 x 7 in (130 × 180 mm). It comes with 5 x 7 in hoop. Designs must fit inside the field of the hoop you use.

What file format does the Brother SE1900 use?

It reads PES, PHC and DST files. Use PES for the best results: it keeps the thread colors.

How do I get designs onto the Brother SE1900?

Use a USB stick (USB stick). With a USB stick, copy the .pes file to the stick, plug it into the machine and pick the design on the screen.

Can I make my own designs for the Brother SE1900?

Yes. Upload a logo, drawing or photo to Embrizo, set the size to fit the 5 x 7 in field and download a PES file for the machine. Digitizing and previewing are free with an account.

What can I embroider on the Brother SE1900?

At this field size: left chest, right chest, center chest, back of the neck, upper sleeve, cap front, cap side, cap back, beanie cuff and hand towel designs at their typical sizes. Larger placements like full front or full back need a bigger field or a split design.

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