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Brother Luminaire 3 XP3 Sewing & Embroidery Machine
Brother's flagship model just got better!
Featuring world first technology, endless creative functions, and a library of built-in fonts & designs, the Brother Luminaire XP3 is ahead of its time. It combines all the features from the Luminaire 2, with the addition of even more advanced capabilities to expand your freedom even further.
You'll enjoy creating your projects with the ability to see your stitches projected, scan your embroidery area, create data from illustrations, tackle larger projects, and much more!
Preview your stitches
5" x 3" projected preview area
Utilise StitchVision technology for precise positioning of your embroidery designs. To see your design projected onto your hooped fabric after selecting it, pick the StitchVision technology icon on the LCD screen. Before you start embroidering, you will be able to examine a realistic preview.
This fantastic feature allows you to line up designs accurately for both sewing and embroidery. Your creations will be more flawless than ever!
NEW Projector speed improvements
No need to wait for the loading wheel to disappear, your screen will load instantly!
Wide view & fast scanning
It's like having a camera and scanner built right in!
With the InnovEye Plus Technology, you can scan the entire embroidery area to achieve even more precision and accuracy. It gives you practically limitless creative options and helps eliminate project uncertainty.
Use the end point sewing function to stop your stitch in the perfect place. Simply place the Snowball End Point Sewing Sticker where you desire. Plus, view your designs up close with the live magnified image feature.
Snowman embroidery positioning marker
Paired with the InnovEye Plus Technology, this positioning marker allows you to automatically position designs for perfect placement. Choose from 9 options for alignment of designs!
Make your projects unique
In conjunction with the InnovEye Plus Technology, Brother's My Design Center provides various design capabilities without the use of a PC. Draw or doodle directly on the LCD screen to create original pieces of art, and watch them come to life with your embroidery.
With the ScanImation Scanning Frame, you have the ability to scan illustrations, handwriting, line art, printed clip arts and the data will be converted to stitches. Or, import a JPEG file from your USB and the machine will transform the image into embroidery data!
Plus, take advantage of:
- NEW Ten-key input for sizing
- NEW 6 additional decorative fill options (48 decorative fill patterns in total)
- 60 closed shapes and 30 open shapes
- 17 line styles
- Trapunto-like effects
- Auto stippling fills
- Up to 1600% zoom with an easy pan tool
- Flip designs horizontally
1. Scan it
2. Convert it
3. Embroider it
Wireless Network Ready
The XP3 features Wi-Fi capabilities so you can connect to your devices and Brother’s exclusive apps.
Compatible with PE-Design 11
Send and receive embroidery stitch data wirelessly between the Luminaire 3 and your PC.
My Connection
Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to utilise the My Connection feature, where you can seamlessly transfer designs to and from your Brother ScanNCut DX machine and XP3. Combine different elements of craft into your projects!
Create embroidery from illustrations
The My Design Snap mobile app lets you embroider just about anything. Choose a photo, piece of line art, or illustration from your iOS or Android device, then send it wirelessly to your computer.
Track your embroidery from afar
With wireless LAN connectivity activated between your PC and machine, you'll be able to keep track of your embroidery using My Stitch Monitor. This app will notify you via your iOS or Android device when you need to change your thread or if your project is complete, allowing you to step away from your machine.
Easy embroidery library management
Manage your embroidery data easily and send it directly to your machine with Brother's PC-based app, Design Database Transfer App.
- Use the thumbnails displayed in the viewer to browse and manage your embroidery data
- With search conditions like design size, file format, and total number of thread colours, you can search designs easily
- Transfer the following formats to your machine: .pes, .phc, .phx, .dst, .pen
Artspira
Mobile application
Artspira, the newest cloud-based design platform from Brother, lets you explore a universe of creative expression.
In the palm of your hand, you have everything you need to create! No matter your skill level, expert or beginner—Artspira has something for you.
Explore the latest designs, trends, step-by-step projects, and create, edit and perfect your own designs. Easily transfer all designs to your Brother Wi-Fi enabled machine.
Experience creative freedom
With the vast collection of over 1,500 built-in embroidery designs, which includes works by Disney, Anna Aldmon, Zundt, ZenTangle, and Pierre Joseph Redoute, you can let your imagination and creativity soar.
Want to view the built-in designs on the XP3? Take a look →
NEW Edge to Edge Quilting
Edge-to-Edge quilting allows you to finish your quilt top on your Luminaire 3 without the use of a long arm, even with the optional 10" x 10" hoop! There are ten different patterns to choose from, and the detailed directions are simple to understand.
NEW Stitch tapering
Use the stitch tapering function to add a professional taper to your creations like jeans, tops, and home decor. Choose your stitch, select the angle of the start and end of the taper, and the number of repeat stitches.
NEW Endless design options
The XP3 includes endless options to add detail to your projects. With a beautiful range of designs, fonts, patterns, motifs, and more, you'll always find something fabulous to add to your creation.
- 1,362 embroidery designs
- 4 new fonts
- 5 new Large Connect designs (3 hoopings)
- 10 Motifs
- 6 large applique designs
- 10 long stitch designs
- Unique geometric enhancements
Take a look at Brother's tips for Long Stitch Designs →
Stitch your favourite Disney characters
Your creative capabilities never end! The XP3 features 192 built-in Disney & Pixar embroidery designs, plus 10 decorative Disney sewing stitches.
Personalise your projects and add a touch of magic with classical to modern-day Disney and Pixar characters.
Endless options for creating a variety of projects
Create larger projects with ease
With the powerful combination of the 65 square inch workspace and generous 13.1" needle to arm span, tackling larger sized projects is a breeze. This machine can accommodate a rolled king-size quilt and is perfect for any sewing, embroidery, or quilting enthusiast!
Utilise small and large hoop sizes
With four frames included, you can embroider designs of all sizes from small to large, accommodating for a huge variety of projects.
- 4” x 4”
- 5” x 7”
- 10 ⅝” x 10 ⅝”
- 10 ⅝” x 16”
Enjoy the LCD touch screen technology
Comparative to a tablet, the machine's intuitive 10.1" LCD touch screen offers large, defined, crystal-clear icons and colour navigation for easy user operation and viewing.
Use its tablet-like abilities including pinch-in and pinch-out functions, sliding, swiping, and scrolling. With more than 16 million possible colours, there's no colour shifting on the LCD. And, selecting your embroidery designs and sewing stitches is easy, with the option of previewing them realistically!
Combine quilting and embroidery
Are you an embroiderer looking to try your hand at quilting, or a quilter wanting to discover embroidery? The Quiltbroidery feature on the XP3 offers options of two-colour quilting sash designs perfect for impressive, dazzling borders. Plus, choose from 5 hexagon shapes, and enjoy either single or triple stitching for quilt sashing to create eye-catching stitches on your projects.
- Edge to edge quilting
- Built-in hexagon shapes for auto split-sash
- Two-colour quilting sash designs
- Triple stitch options for quilting sash patterns
- One-action release needle plate
- Auto-split of large quilting sashes
- Patent-pending Brother-exclusive hoopnetic magnetic sash frame
- MuVit digital dual feed system
- Echo quilting
- Foldable spool thread
- Needle point projection for free-motion quilting
- Hand quilting stitches in 3 lengths- Sashiko style
Enhance your workspace lighting
Keep your workspace bright, clear and visible with the enhanced, high-colour LED lighting. With less shading to make it easier on your eyes, you'll be even more focused on your projects. Control the brightness to your desires with 5 settings available.
NEW No sew setting
Enjoy more creative options with the no sew button, allowing you to turn off colour sections of a design in the stitchout sequence. It's a great function for combining different techniques in your projects, like applique.
IMPROVED Easy navigation with a touch stylus
Use the innovative Dual Purpose Stylus to alter and adjust your stitches directly on your fabric for attention to detail. Adjust the stitch width, length and left/right shift easily using the stylus. Plus, for even more visibility, you can change the background colour of your preview area to white, black or grey.
NEW Yarn couching technique
Use yarn to fill in characters and create a unique 3D effect on your projects. Use it with upper case letters, lower case, numbers, and more. It's a fantastic way to add detail and dimension to your creations.
IMPROVED Enjoy hands-free control
The Multi-Function Foot Controller has been redesigned to be ergonomic for the foot, and accessible for toggle functions. The heel and toe kick angle has been updated, in addition to decreasing the spring load of the main pedal for easier stepping and load reduction.
Preview your embroidery design placement
The built-in embroidery pointer is visible on your fabric to show you the centre of your embroidery design and the needle drop position. You won't need to mark your fabric with chalk, and with three colour choices for your pointer, it can be used on any colour fabric.
Use guideline markers for accuracy
Using the 5" x 3" virtual preview area, you can also display guideline markers in single, double, angled lines and gridlines. Angled lines are great for mitred corners and sashing strips, whilst gridlines can be used for creating multiple rows of parallel stitching and more.
Execute seamless stitching
The foldable Dual King Spool Thread Stand magnetically attaches to the top cover of your machine. This ingenious, space-saving tool helps to maintain adequate thread distribution and prevents broken stitches and uneven tension.
Release your needle plate with one action
Change your needle plate for sewing or quilting quickly and easily without the use of a screwdriver! The spring level release lever is convenient for a fast and simple needle plate changing process, saving you time and effort for a seamless sewing experience.
View your creations up close
Utilize the zoom feature of up to 1600% within My Design Center and up to 400% in other modes to watch your ideas come to life as you see them in crisp, vivid colour. Easy design adjustments can be made with 0.1 degree rotating increments.
Visual help isn’t far away
Learning your machine is easy with the built-in HD tutorials and resources. View over 40 tutorial videos or stream your own creations using the industry standard MP4 format.
NEW N Foot
Unlock your imagination with Brother's N+ Monogramming Foot, perfect for sewing, embroidery, and crafting. Featuring a satin finish surface for smooth and stable feeding, you can use this foot for your next homemade apparel project, home decor, and more!
Plus, enjoy other fantastic Brother features:
- Automatic needle threading system
- Separate bobbin winder system
- One action needle plate with enhanced guidelines
- Convenient storage compartment on sewing unit
- Automatic thread tension
- Automatic thread cutter
- Textured surfaces to reduce glare and enable smooth fabric feeding
- Embroider up to 1,050 stitches per minute
- Go forward or backward up to 1,000 stitches, or by choosing a desired point on the progress bar
- Thread sensors for upper and lower threads
- Jump stitch thread trimming with thread wiper
- Embroidery Drag & Drop feature for selecting and positioning designs
- Easy on-screen handles for digitally resizing and rotating designs
- 400% zoom-in embroidery preview window
- Colour shuffling
- Echo Quilting
- Resume function
- Automatic frame detection
- Progress bar to recognize current position in the current stitchout
View detailed specifications →
Want to compare this model's features with other machines? Take a look at Brother's Comparison Chart of luxury combination machines here →
Brother Luminaire XP3 Sewing & Embroidery Machine
What's in the box:
- Embroidery frame 100mm x 100mm
- Embroidery frame 180mm x 130mm
- Embroidery frame 272mm x 272mm
- Embroidery frame 408mm x 272mm
- Embroidery foot
- Zigzag foot
- Monogramming foot
- Overcasting foot
- Zipper foot
- Camera detecting buttonhole foot
- Blind stitch foot
- Button fitting foot
- Dual feed (Digital Dual Feed) foot
- Straight stitch foot
- Free-motion quilting foot
- Free-motion echo quilting foot
- Free-motion open toe quilting foot
- 1/4" quilting foot (Piecing foot)
- Couching dual feed foot
- Yarn guide for sewing couching
- Embroidery couching foot
- Yarn guide for embroidery couching
- Yarn threader
- End point sewing stickers
- Straight stitch needle plate
- Large accessory case
- Dual king spool thread stand
- Adjustable presser foot knee lever
- Grid sheet set
- ScanImation scanning frame
- Embroidery needle plate cover
- Dual purpose stylus
+ Additional accessories included in the box!
Brother XP3 - Computerised Single Needle Sewing and Embroidery Machine with Disney
Basic Features | Embroidery Features | Quilting Features | Sewing Features
Basic Features
| Accessory Storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure | Yes |
| Adjustable Screen Brightness | Yes |
| Automatic Thread Cutter | Yes |
| Branded Series | Disney |
| Built-in Languages | Yes |
| Built-In Memory | Yes |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Feed Dog Points | 7 |
| Included Accessory Feet | 1/4 Inch Foot, Camera Detecting Buttonhole Foot, Dual Feed (Digital Dual Feed) Foot, Straight Stitch Foot, Free-Motion Echo Quilting Foot, Button Fitting Foot, Couching Dual Feed Foot, Free-Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot, Zipper Foot, Overcasting Foot, Blindstich Foot, Monogramming Foot, Zigzag Foot, Embroidery Foot, Free-Motion Quilting Foot |
| LCD Display Size (W" x H") | 10.1" |
| Needle Position Key (Up/Down) | Yes |
| Needle Threading System | Automatic |
| Presser Foot Leveling | Yes |
| Quick Set Bobbin | Yes |
| Realistic Preview | Yes |
| Screensaver | Yes |
| Stitch Selector Type | Touch Panel |
| Thread Sensor | Bobbin Sensor, Upper Thread Sensor |
| Thread Sensor On/Off | Yes |
| UL/CSA Listed | Yes |
| Workspace Area | 5" x 13.1" |
| Wireless LAN Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Multi-Function Foot Controller | Yes |
Embroidery Features
| Adjustable Design Icon Size Setting | Yes |
|---|---|
| Adjustable Embroidery Speed Settings | Yes |
| Appliqué Creator Function | Yes |
| Automatic Feed Thread Cutting | Yes |
| Built-In Alphabet Fonts | 28 |
| Built-In Embroidery Designs | 1,554 |
| Built-in Embroidery Designs featuring Disney/Pixar Characters | 192 |
| Built-in Non-Disney Patterns | 1,362 |
| Color Shuffling Function | Yes |
| Computer Connectivity | Yes |
| Curved text on-screen editing | Yes |
| Drag and Drop Editing | Yes |
| Embroidery Position Marker | Yes |
| Frame Designs - Shapes | 10 |
| Frame Designs - Stiches | 14 |
| Maximum Embroidery Area (mm) | 272mm x 408mm |
| Maximum Embroidery Area (inches) | 10 5/8” x 16” |
| InnovEye Technology | Yes |
| Maximum Embroidery Speed (spm) | 1050 |
| Maximum Zoom (%) | 1600 |
| My Design Center | Yes |
| Onscreen Automatic Density Adjustment | Yes |
| On-Screen Editing | Yes |
| On-Screen Help | Yes |
| Pattern Rotating Increments | 0.1 Degree, 1 Degree, 10 Degrees, 90 Degrees |
| Print and Stitch Technology | Yes |
| Programmable Monochrome Embroidery | Yes |
| Resume Function | Yes |
| Sewing Decorative Stitches with Embroidery Arm Attached | Yes |
| Space Reduction among Embroidery Alphabets | Yes |
| Speed Adjustment | Yes |
| Thread Wiper | Yes |
| Trial Position/Layout Function | Yes |
Quilting
| Built-In Quilting Stitches | 30 |
|---|---|
| Drop-Feed | Yes |
| Free Motion Quilting Foot | Yes |
| Included Quilting Feet | Yes |
Sewing Features
| Automatic Height Adjustment (AHA) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Back to Beginning Key | Yes |
| Built-In Stitch Selections | 824 |
| Button Hole Styles | 25 |
| Independent Bobbin Winding Motor | Yes |
| Knee Lifter | Yes |
| Maximum Sewing Speed | 1050 |
| Multi-Directional Sewing | Yes |
| My Custom Stitch Feature | Yes |
| Pivot Function | Yes |
| Reinforcement/reverse Stitches | Yes |
| Sideways Sewing | Yes |
| Speed Control | Yes |
| Stitch Length (mm) | 5 |
| Stitch Width (mm) | 7 |
| Built-in Sewing Lettering Fonts | 4 |
| SKU | XP3_Options |
| Brand | Brother |
| Max Stitch Width | 7mm |
| Embroidery Basting Stitch Included | Yes |
| Sewing Basting Stitch Included | Yes |
| Shipping Weight | 45.0000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.890m |
| Shipping Height | 0.730m |
| Shipping Length | 0.630m |
| Products available | |
| XP3_BundleA | Brother XP3 Machine with Bundle |
Brother Australia Innov-is warranty:
3 year on mechanical parts5 years on electrical and electronic parts (excludes Foot Control)
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