{"product_id":"brother-ja1400-sewing-machine","title":"Brother JA1400 Sewing Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JA1400 is the machine we hand to someone who has never sewn before — and it is still going years later.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple dials, 14 stitches, a top-loading bobbin you can actually see, and an LED light so you are not squinting at your seam. Nothing on it will intimidate you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this machine is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-time sewists\u003c\/strong\u003e learning on a machine that will not fight them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMenders and alterers\u003c\/strong\u003e — hems, buttons, school uniforms, curtains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents and gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e — light enough to carry, simple enough to learn in an afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProbably not for you if\u003c\/em\u003e you sew heavy denim daily or want computerised stitch selection — look at the FS60X instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 built-in stitches selected on a single dial — no menus, no screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-step buttonhole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-set stitch length and width, so there is less to get wrong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree arm converts from flatbed for sleeves, cuffs and trouser legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-load drop-in bobbin — easy to set, easy to see how much thread is left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED sewing light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with an instructional DVD including two starter projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStitch selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 stitches per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum stitch width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum stitch length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButtonhole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-step, 1 style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBobbin type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal (top load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle threader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed dog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart\/stop button\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — foot controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree arm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year carry-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJA1400 machine with zigzag foot fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtonhole foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipper foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobbin (one on the machine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot control and power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructional DVD and manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, service \u0026amp; training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year Brother carry-in warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, automatic from date of purchase. Brother South Africa does not require you to register the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing and repairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e We are a retailer, not a service centre. Warranty and out-of-warranty repairs are handled by Brother-authorised service partners around the country — email us and we will point you to your nearest one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hands-on lessons on this machine are available through our partner, Brother \u0026amp; Empisal Machines CC in Durban.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree resources.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuals, FAQs, downloads and step-by-step videos are free from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brother.co.za\/en\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrother South Africa support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine accessories only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Using Brother genuine feet, needles and bobbins keeps your warranty intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1–3 business days of payment clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered in 2–7 business days, anywhere in South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature required on delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection can be arranged on request. We ship within South Africa only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it sew denim?\u003c\/strong\u003e Light denim and a couple of layers, yes, with the right needle. For repeated heavy denim work the FS60X has the metal frame and motor for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it do stretch fabrics?\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a zigzag and stretch-friendly stitches that will handle jersey for everyday garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — dial selection, auto-set stitch length and width, and a DVD with two guided projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get lessons?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, through Brother \u0026amp; Empisal Machines CC in Durban.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStill deciding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall or WhatsApp \u003cstrong\u003e076 513 9007\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:naeemn@ninaventures.com\"\u003enaeemn@ninaventures.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Tell us what you want to make and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right machine — including if a cheaper one would do the job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brother","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45522152030317,"sku":"JA1400","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5261\/9885\/files\/ja1400.jpg?v=1785339500","url":"https:\/\/theembroideryhouse.co.za\/products\/brother-ja1400-sewing-machine","provider":"The Embroidery House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}