A great entry level sewing machine, featuring automatic needle threading!

The A16 sewing machine is sturdy, easy-to-use and provides Innov-is quality stitching. Featuring 16 stitches and 3 one-step buttonhole styles, this machine can sew sheers, cottons, stretch fabrics and denim smoothly and evenly. The automatic needle threading and auto-reinforcement at start/finish of seams makes your sewing process a dream.

This machine is a great entry-level machine that is competent for beginners. With it being light enough for travel, it's perfect for taking to classes, holidays, and anywhere you wish to sew. The A16 supplies the same stitch quality as the more advanced machines.

Brother A16 Computerized Sewing Machine

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Express your creativity with your newest sewing companion!


16 sewing stitches

From simple straight stitches to using the built-in crocodile to adjust your stitch length as desired.

Preview the stitches on the stitch pattern plate and affix it to the top of your machine for easy viewing. The stitch pattern plate shows a preview of the stitch and its number. Use the electronic jog dial to navigate through the available stitches on the machine.

Brother A16 16 stitches to choose from

Brother A16 Buttonholes

3 One Step Buttonholes

The one step ‘auto size’ buttonhole function creates perfectly uniform buttonholes in a single action.


Automatic needle threading system

Threading is easier than ever before with the Brother ‘one-action’ needle threader and the easy to follow threading guides. Simply press the button and the machine threads the needle for you!

Brother A16 Auto Needle Threading

Echidna Sewing Brother A16 Drop-in Bobbin

Quick set drop-in bobbin

Just drop in a full bobbin, thread in the direction of the arrow and you're ready to sew.


LCD Display

The 62 x 23.5mm, clear LCD display automatically shows you all the important information for your selected stitch, like width, length and the type of presser foot required.

Brother A16 LCD Display

Echidna Sewing Brother A16 User-friendly controls

Intuitive user-friendly controls

Handy central controls help make sewing simpler. Intuitive jog dials and electronic touchpads provide fingertip control of stitch functions.

Plus, it features a speed slide control which allows you to adjust the sewing speed from slow to fast.


Bobbin Winding System

Fast and simple threading makes winding bobbins quick and easy.

Brother A16 Bobbin Winder

Brother A16 Free Arm

Free arm

Ideal for sewing tubular items like sleeves, trouser legs, etc.


Drop feed

Extra feed dogs ensure a smooth feeding action and superior stitch quality. Sew smooth pinpoint seams on any weight of fabric, from sheer silk to denim.

Feed dogs are easily lowered for free motion or free hand sewing – useful when quilting or for embroidery.

Brother A16 Drop Feed Dogs

Brother A16 LED light

LED Sewing Light

A bright but gentle light, effectively lighting your workspace and making it easier to work on dark fabrics.


Accessory compartment

Keep organised and store your accessories in one place using the detachable accessory compartment.

Brother A16 Accessory Compartment

Upper thread tension adjustment

Achieve the best possible stitch quality across different fabrics by adjusting the tension of the upper thread.

Lock stitch button

At the touch of a button, tie-off stitches can be easily sewn at the beginning and end of any stitch.


Needle stop position

Select whether the needle should be up or down when the machine stops. A useful pivot function when turning material, sewing corners or joining quilt pieces.

Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch

Automatically sews reinforcement stitches for a neat, professional beginning and end stitching line.


Presser foot levelling button

Use the levelling button to level your presser foot so your stitches sew evenly and smoothly over bulky items such as the hem on a pair of jeans.

Snap on presser feet system

Easily change your feet in just a few seconds with the snap on presser feet system.


Brother A16 Computerised Sewing Machine

Echidna Sewing Brother A16 Machine Anatomy

What's in the box

  • Zigzag Foot “J” (on machine)
  • Overcasting foot "G"
  • Zipper foot "I"
  • Blind stitch foot "R"
  • Button fitting foot "M"
  • Buttonhole foot "A"
  • Needle set
  • Twin needle
  • Extra spool pin
  • Seam ripper
  • Cleaning brush
  • Disc-shaped screwdriver
  • Screwdriver (large)
  • Spool cap (small)
  • Spool cap (medium)
  • Spool cap (large)
  • Bobbin (4)
  • Spool net
  • Bobbin case (on machine)
  • Foot controller
  • Accessory bag
  • Operation manual
  • Quick reference guide
  • Soft Cover

Brother Warranty

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Barcode: 4977766794879

Brother A16 - Computerised Sewing Machine

Electronic Warranty 5 Years
Mechanical Warranty 3 Years
No. of sewing stitches 16
One step buttonholes 3
Stitch selection Jog dial
LCD size 62 x 23.5mm
Safety Detection Sensor Yes
Advanced needle threading Yes
Lock stitch button Yes (without light)
7 point feed dog Yes
Quick set bobbin Yes
LED sewing light Yes
Free arm sewing Yes
Drop feed setting Yes
Bobbin winder Yes
Needle stop position control up/down Yes
Upper thread tension adjustment Yes
Presser foot levelling button Yes
Snap on presser feet system Yes
Electronic slide speed control Yes
Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch Yes
Accessory compartment Yes
Max sewing speed 850SPM
Case Soft case
Weight 6.4kg
SKU A16_Options
Barcode # 4977766794879
Brand Brother
Max Stitch Width 7mm
Sewing Basting Stitch Included No
Shipping Weight 8.5000kg
Shipping Width 0.540m
Shipping Height 0.371m
Shipping Length 0.290m
Shipping Cubic 0.058098600m3
Products available
A16 Brother A16 Sewing Machine Only
A16_Bundle Brother A16 Sewing Machine Bundle

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By: Merle on 20 May 2021
fantastic machine. love the fact that you can either use foot controller, or just press the start/stop button on machine. great that you can alter "shop" settings for length of stitch and width of stitch for zigzag so easily with a touch of the buttons. Much easier to use that my old mechanical one.
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