Wireless Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery
Brother Innov-ís NQ3550W
Bring sewing, quilting, and embroidery together in one versatile machine designed for creative makers who want room to grow.
The NQ3550W combines a 6" x 10" embroidery area, 291 built-in sewing stitches, 258 built-in embroidery designs, and convenient wireless connectivity.
Whether you are piecing quilts, sewing garments, decorating your home, or adding personalized embroidery, the NQ3550W gives you a flexible collection of tools without requiring separate machines.
NQ3550W Highlights
A versatile combination machine with generous creative options for sewing and embroidery.
Creative Versatility in One Machine
Move easily between everyday sewing, decorative stitching, quilting, and personalized embroidery.
Wireless Design Transfer
Send compatible embroidery designs wirelessly using Brother’s Design Database Transfer application or the Artspira mobile app.
On-Screen Embroidery Editing
Use the color touchscreen to resize, rotate, reposition, combine, and drag and drop designs before stitching.
My Custom Stitch
Create your own sewing stitches or combine and edit built-in stitches for decorative details that are uniquely yours.
Sewing & Quilting Support
Work with an 8.3" needle-to-arm space, automatic fabric sensing, pivoting, a knee lifter, and a broad selection of included presser feet.
Create More with Artspira
Explore new embroidery ideas and move compatible designs from your mobile device to the NQ3550W.
Inspiration That Travels with You
The Brother Artspira app gives you a mobile space to browse creative content, draw your own embroidery patterns, and prepare ideas whenever inspiration strikes.
Compatible designs can be transferred wirelessly to the NQ3550W, helping you move from an idea on your mobile device to embroidery at your machine without relying on a USB drive.
You can also use Brother’s Design Database Transfer application on a compatible Windows computer to view, organize, and send embroidery files wirelessly.
Artspira availability and compatibility may vary by device and operating system. App download and a wireless internet connection are required. Design Database Transfer is a Windows application.
One Machine, Many Creative Directions
The NQ3550W is a practical choice for makers who enjoy moving among sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects.
Quilts & Patchwork
Use the generous needle-to-arm workspace, included quilting foot, knee lifter, and built-in quilting stitches for piecing and free-motion work.
Garments & Accessories
Sew clothing, bags, and accessories with utility stitches, buttonholes, decorative stitches, and specialized included feet.
Personalized Embroidery
Add names, monograms, motifs, and decorative designs to gifts, clothing, pillows, bags, and other projects.
Home Décor
Combine sewing and embroidery to create customized pillows, table linens, wall hangings, and seasonal decorations.
Explore the NQ3550W in Detail
Open each section below for additional features, included items, and machine specifications.
Main Features
- Combination sewing, quilting, and embroidery machine
- 6" x 10" maximum embroidery area
- 291 built-in sewing stitches
- 10 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes
- Five built-in sewing lettering fonts
- 258 built-in embroidery designs
- 140 embroidery frame-pattern combinations
- 13 built-in embroidery lettering fonts
- 3.67" color LCD touchscreen
- On-screen letter editing, resizing, rotating, repositioning, drag and drop, and design combining
- 8.3" x 4.1" needle-to-arm workspace
- Sewing speeds from 70 to 850 stitches per minute
- Wireless LAN connectivity
- Wireless design transfer using Design Database Transfer
- Artspira mobile app compatibility
- USB connectivity for embroidery design import
- My Custom Stitch for creating and editing sewing stitches
- Automatic fabric sensor system
- Pivot function with automatic presser-foot movement
- Automatic thread cutting
- Automatic End Color Trim for embroidery
- Automatic Jump Stitch Thread Trimming
- Thread Color Sorting for combined embroidery designs
- Advanced needle-threading system
- Drop-feed capability for free-motion work
- Included knee lifter
Included Items & Optional Accessories
Included with the NQ3550W
- Embroidery unit
- 10.25" x 6.25" embroidery frame set
- 7" x 5" embroidery frame set
- Zigzag foot “J”
- Monogramming foot “N”
- Overcasting foot “G”
- Zipper foot “I”
- Buttonhole foot “A”
- Blind-stitch foot “R”
- Button-fitting foot “M”
- Embroidery foot “U”
- Open-toe foot
- Free-motion open-toe quilting foot “O”
- Nonstick foot
- Stitch-guide foot “P”
- Adjustable zipper and piping foot
- Knee lifter
- Foot controller
- Standard and alternate bobbin cases
- Needle set, twin needle, and four bobbins
- Embroidery bobbin thread
- Accessory tools and storage bag
- Dust cover
- Grid-sheet set
- Operation Manual, Quick Reference Guide, and Embroidery Design Guide
Optional Accessories
- Additional compatible embroidery frames
- Magnetic embroidery frames
- Quilting and free-motion accessories
- Walking and specialty presser feet
- Wide extension table
- Specialty sewing attachments
- PE-DESIGN embroidery software
Optional accessories and software are sold separately. Contact Sweet Home Quilting to confirm current availability and compatibility with the NQ3550W.
Machine Specifications
| Machine Type | Computerized sewing, quilting, and embroidery combination machine |
|---|---|
| Maximum Embroidery Area | 6" x 10" |
| Included Embroidery Frames | Approximately 10.25" x 6.25" and 7" x 5" |
| Needle-to-Arm Workspace | 8.3" x 4.1" |
| Built-in Sewing Stitches | 291 |
| One-Step Buttonholes | 10 styles |
| Sewing Lettering Fonts | 5 |
| Built-in Embroidery Designs | 258 |
| Embroidery Frame Patterns | 140 combinations |
| Embroidery Lettering Fonts | 13 |
| LCD Display | 3.67" color touchscreen |
| Maximum Sewing Speed | 850 stitches per minute |
| Wireless Enabled | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Yes |
| Machine Dimensions | Approximately 18.875" W x 9.875" D x 11.875" H without the embroidery unit |
| Dimensions with Embroidery Unit | Approximately 27.375" W x 16.625" D x 11.875" H |
| Machine Weight | Approximately 22 lbs. without the embroidery unit and 30 lbs. with the embroidery unit attached |
| Warranty | 2/6/25-Year Premium Limited Warranty |
Specifications, included items, app compatibility, warranty coverage, and accessory availability are subject to change. Free app downloads and a wireless internet connection may be required. Contact Sweet Home Quilting to confirm current information.
Discover What You Can Create with the NQ3550W
Visit Sweet Home Quilting to explore the NQ3550W, see how easily it moves between sewing and embroidery, and find out whether it is the right combination machine for your creative plans.
