The A16 is where computerised sewing starts. You pick a stitch on an LCD instead of guessing at a dial, the machine sets it correctly, and your seams get noticeably more consistent — without paying for features you will not use yet.
Who this machine is for
Sewists moving up from mechanical who want precision without complexity.
Garment makers and beginner quilters who need stitch settings they can repeat exactly.
Anyone who has fought a 4-step buttonhole and does not want to again.
Probably not for you if you need a large workspace for quilts — the A150 or F420 give you more room and more stitches.
What it does well
Computerised stitch selection on an LCD screen — you see exactly what is set
Repeatable stitch length and width settings
Buttonhole function
Drop-in top-load bobbin
Free arm for cuffs and sleeves
At a glance
Machine type
Computerised
Stitch selection
LCD screen with keypad
Bobbin
Drop-in, top load
Free arm
Yes
Best for
Garments, home décor, entry-level quilting
Warranty
1 year carry-in (Brother South Africa)
Need an exact figure — stitch count, throat width, speed — before you commit? Ask us and we will confirm it against the factory sheet.
What's in the box
A16 machine, foot pedal and power cord
Standard presser foot set
Bobbins, needles and tool kit
Dust cover and manual
Warranty, service & training
1-year Brother carry-in warranty, automatic from purchase, no registration needed.
Servicing and repairs are handled by Brother-authorised service partners nationwide — we will point you to your nearest.
Training available through our partner Brother & Empisal Machines CC in Durban.
