Singer · Sewing + embroidery · 170 × 100 mm
Singer SE9180 review: specs, pros, cons & who it’s for
- Embroidery field
- 170 × 100 mm (100 × 170 mm)
- Machine type
- Sewing + embroidery
- Built-in designs
- 150
- Max speed
- 450 spm
- Design transfer
- USB, Wi-Fi (see note)
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The short verdict
Choose it ifSewists who like a large touch screen and mostly embroider small-to-medium designs.
Skip it ifAnyone who wants to buy designs in PES without converting, or needs a 5 × 7 field.
Overview
The Singer SE9180 is a sewing and embroidery combo with a 170 × 100 mm included hoop and maximum embroidery size. Singer lists 150 designs, 10 fonts, over 250 stitches, embroidery up to 450 stitches per minute and a 7 inch color touch screen.
Two details matter. First, the manual says the machine can only load embroidery files in VP3 format, so most purchased designs need to be bought as VP3 or converted. Second, Singer’s own pages conflict on Wi-Fi and field size: the product bullets and manual describe Wi-Fi and a 170 × 100 mm hoop, while the FAQ says it is not Wi-Fi enabled and gives a different area. We list the bullet and manual figures and recommend confirming with the seller.
Lineup note: Singer’s product page FAQ conflicts with its own bullets and manual on Wi-Fi and embroidery area. Confirm before buying.
Singer SE9180 specifications
| Machine type | Sewing + embroidery combination |
|---|---|
| Max embroidery field | 100 × 170 mm (170 × 100 mm) |
| Built-in embroidery designs | 150 |
| Built-in fonts | 10 |
| Built-in sewing stitches | 250 |
| Max embroidery speed | 450 stitches per minute |
| Display | 7" color touch screen |
| Design transfer | USB, Wi-Fi (see note) |
| Native file format | VP3 |
| Notable features | Large 7" touch screen · CREATIVATE app (formerly mySewnet) |
| Status | Listed on the manufacturer site |
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Large 7" color touch screen
- 170 × 100 mm field is wider than 4 × 4
- Sewing and embroidery in one
Limitations
- Loads VP3 files only
- Not a 5 × 7 field (100 mm tall)
- Singer’s pages conflict on Wi-Fi
Singer SE9180170 × 100 mm · Sewing + embroidery
Check price on Amazon ↗Will your designs fit?
The 170 × 100 mm label is rounded. The real limit is 100 × 170 mm. Measure the stitched design, not the fabric or the outside of the hoop, and remember a design can sometimes fit after a 90° rotation. Use the hoop fit checker with this machine preselected.
How it compares
The machines below are the closest alternatives by field size and workflow.
| Model | Field | Type | Designs | Max speed | Transfer | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singer SE9180 | 170 × 100 mm | Sewing + embroidery | 150 | 450 spm | USB, Wi-Fi (see note) | Check price ↗ |
| Brother SE700 | 4 × 4 in | Sewing + embroidery | 135 | 400 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
| Brother SE2000 | 5 × 7 in | Sewing + embroidery | 193 | 650 spm | USB, Wi-Fi, Artspira app | Check price ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What size designs can the Singer SE9180 embroider?
Singer lists a maximum embroidery field of 100 × 170 mm (about 3.9 × 6.7 in), marketed as 170 × 100 mm. A design must fit inside that field; a larger design needs splitting in software and re-hooping, or a machine with a bigger field.
Can the Singer SE9180 sew as well as embroider?
Yes. The Singer SE9180 is a combination machine with 250 built-in sewing stitches. You remove or attach the embroidery unit to switch between sewing and embroidery.
How do you get designs onto the Singer SE9180?
Singer lists these transfer options: USB, Wi-Fi (see note). The native format is VP3. Always check that a purchased design is supplied in a compatible format and at a size that fits the 170 × 100 mm field.
How many built-in designs does the Singer SE9180 have?
Singer lists 150 built-in embroidery designs and 10 built-in lettering fonts. Built-in designs are enough for first projects; most people eventually buy or download additional designs.
Is the Singer SE9180 good for beginners?
Sewists who like a large touch screen and mostly embroider small-to-medium designs. It is less suited to: anyone who wants to buy designs in PES without converting, or needs a 5 × 7 field. This verdict is based on published specifications, not hands-on testing.
How we evaluated it
We compare published manufacturer specifications against beginner needs: design size, sewing vs embroidery workflow, design transfer and built-in content. We have not tested this machine hands-on, and we never invent ratings. Read our methodology.