The Brother Innov-is A65 is a hard-wearing, computerised sewing machine designed to offer complete creative flexibility for sewists of all skill levels . Whether you dream of making your own clothes, creating beautiful homewares, or simply want to upgrade your creative sewing skills, this machine is an ideal companion . Lightweight, sturdy, and packed with advanced features like an auto thread cutter and an advanced one-action needle threader, the Innov-is A65 is easy to set up and use, delivering outstanding results across all types of fabrics . Its sleek, compact design and included hard case make it highly portable, perfect for taking to sewing classes or workshops .

Good Housekeeping recently awarded the Innov-is A65 a score of 97/100, naming it the highest-rated sewing machine among those tested, praising its ease of use, simplicity, and ability to produce "outstanding results across every fabric" .

Key Specifications

Key Features

Extensive Stitch Library & Creative Control

• 60 Built-In Stitches: Offers a diverse selection of utility, stretch, decorative, and quilting stitches, providing impressive creative flexibility for most projects . While it lacks extensive decorative fonts found on higher-end models, the variety is excellent for general sewing, dressmaking, and mending .

• 6 One-Step Automatic Buttonholes: Creates perfectly sized and finished buttonholes in a single, easy step, ensuring consistent results every time .

• Stitch Length and Width Control: Easily adjust stitch settings to suit your specific fabric and project needs .

• Twin Needle Setting: Allows for secure twin needle sewing, perfect for creating professional-looking hems on knit garments and adding decorative parallel stitching .

User-Friendly Computerized Operation

• Advanced One-Action Needle Threader: A built-in system that effortlessly pushes the thread through the eye of the needle in one simple action, saving time, reducing frustration, and eliminating eye strain .

• Automatic Thread Cutter: Trim both the top and bobbin threads with the simple touch of a button, providing a clean finish and speeding up your workflow .

• Start/Stop Button & Slide Speed Control: Enables sewing without using the foot pedal, which is great for beginners or for steady, hands-free stitching. The slide speed control lever lets you set a comfortable maximum sewing speed, from slow for detailed work to fast for long seams .

• Lock Stitch Button: Easily sew tie-off stitches at the beginning and end of seams to secure them without bulk .

• Needle Stop Position Control (Up/Down): Program the needle to stop in the up or down position. Stopping with the needle down is essential for easy pivoting when sewing corners, topstitching, and free-motion quilting .

• Easy Stitch Selection: An intuitive electronic jog dial allows for quick and simple stitch selection, while the backlit LCD screen clearly displays the selected stitch and its settings .

Superior Fabric Handling & Durability

• 7-Point Feed Dog with Longer J-Foot: The combination of a 7-point feed dog and a longer J-foot ensures smooth, even, and consistent fabric feeding for beautiful results on all fabric types .

• Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure: A manual dial allows you to fine-tune the pressure of the presser foot on the fabric, ensuring optimal feeding for different fabric weights, from delicate silks to heavy denim .

• Drop Feed for Free-Motion Work: The feed dogs can be easily lowered for free-motion quilting and darning .

• Powerful and Quiet Motor: Equipped with a powerful motor and a sturdy build, the machine operates quietly and smoothly, even when sewing through multiple layers of denim .

• Presser Foot Levelling Button: A dedicated button ensures the presser foot remains level when sewing over thick seams, promoting perfect fabric feed .

Convenient and Portable Design

• Quick-Set Top Drop-In Bobbin: The jam-resistant, transparent top-loading bobbin is easy to insert. Simply drop in a full bobbin, pull the thread through the slot, and you're ready to sew—no need to manually pull up the bobbin thread .

• Free Arm Capability: The removable sewing bed easily converts to a free arm, making it simple to sew cuffs, sleeves, and other tubular items .

• On-Board Accessory Storage: A convenient accessory compartment keeps your presser feet and other essentials organized and within easy reach .

• Lightweight and Portable: At just 6.5 kg and featuring a sturdy hard carrying case, this machine is easy to transport to classes, workshops, or simply store safely .