Brother PC3000
Computerized sewing machine
Brother lists the SA155 bobbin and SA120, SA129 and SA140 presser feet for the PC3000. SA129 requires a low-shank adapter on PC and ULT series machines.
Verified compatibility
4 verified relationships.
| Part or system | Relationship | Status | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother SA155 Bobbin | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Brother lists PC3000 for use with the SA155 clear plastic embroidery bobbin. |
| Brother SA120 Gathering Foot | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Brother includes PC3000 in the SA120 compatibility list. |
| Brother SA129 Free Motion Foot | Requires adapter | CONFIRMED | Brother includes PC3000 in the SA129 compatibility list and states that ULT/PC series machines require a low-shank adapter. |
| Brother SA140 Walking Foot | Officially compatible | CONFIRMED | Brother includes PC3000 in the SA140 compatibility list. |
Machine specifications
- Built-in sewing stitches
- 260
- Alphabet characters
- Built in
- Confirmed bobbin
- Brother SA155 high plastic Class 66 type
About this machine
The Brother PC3000 is a computerized sewing machine with 260 built-in stitches, including satin and cross-stitch patterns plus alphabet characters. Brother describes the machine as able to create original patterns, initials and messages.
PC3000 has a much larger stitch library than PC2800
Brother lists 260 stitches for PC3000, compared with 40 on PC2800.
Letters and patterns are sewing functions here
Brother describes satin stitch, cross stitch, alphabet characters and original-pattern creation as part of the sewing machine's stitch system.
Brother gives an explicit bobbin warning
Brother Support places PC3000 in the SA155 high plastic Class 66 group and warns against substituting other bobbins or metal bobbins.
What this machine is used for
- Garment sewing
- Decorative sewing
- Lettering and monogram-style sewing
- Custom pattern work
Sources and scope
Compatibility is limited to the current Brother USA accessory lists. Regional models and revisions may differ.
- SA155 Clear Plastic 9.4 Size Embroidery Bobbins (10-Pack) Brother USA · Official accessory compatibility page · Tier 1
- Brother USA documentation Brother USA · Documentation · Tier 2
- Brother USA support documentation Brother USA · Support documentation · Tier 2
- SA120 Gathering Foot Brother USA · Official accessory compatibility page · Tier 1
- SA129 Free Motion Foot Brother USA · Official accessory compatibility page · Tier 1
- SA140 Walking Foot for 7mm Stitch Width Sewing Machines Brother USA · Official accessory compatibility page · Tier 1
Catalog source-link check completed September 2026. This maintenance check did not reverify every factual claim. See how factual verification differs from maintenance checks.