# Souped-Up Sewing Machines The Brother Quattro 6000D for Extreme Seamstresses and Tailors By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brother-quattro-6000d References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/01/02/the-ferrari-of-sewing-machines-the-quattro-6000d/) & [brother-usa](http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/quattro/) This [Brother](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brother-se700) Quattro 6000D is the epitome of a souped-up [sewing machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouvelle-danse). This bad boy features LEDs that mimic daylight, USB ports and a high-definition LCD screen. The Quattro 6000D is a quadruple threat since it's equally adept at embroidery, sewing, quilting and crafting. For all of this technology, you'll need a workspace of at least 50 inches. The Brother Quattro 6000D's price hasn't been released, but Luxist estimates its value at around $9,000. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for items that feature a [luxurious element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game). Products that contain an aspect of over exaggeration appeal to shoppers who want to make purchases that will provide an exclusive experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Sewing Machines:** Opportunity for companies to market high-end, technologically advanced sewing machines to consumers seeking exclusive experiences. - **Multipurpose Sewing Machines:** Opportunity for companies to design sewing machines that cater to multiple activities such as embroidery, quilting, and crafting. - **Smart Sewing Machines:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate smart technology into sewing machines to enhance the user experience and attract tech-savvy consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sewing Machine Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can invest in research and development to produce high-end, multipurpose, and smart sewing machines to cater to a growing market. - **Textile Industry:** Designers and manufacturers can innovate new products that can be created with high-end sewing machines to meet the growing demand for luxury and quality. - **DIY Crafting Industry:** Crafting companies can create online tutorials and workshops to teach consumers how to use advanced sewing machines to enhance their crafting skills and create intricate designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Connected Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brother-se700.md) - [App-Connected Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernina-790-pro.md) - [Fashionable Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sewing-machine.md) - [Advanced Home Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sewing-machine1.md) - [App-Connected Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singer-se9180.md) - [Automated Embroidery Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computerized-embroidery-machine.md) - [App-Connected Embroidery Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brother-skitch.md) - [Projecting Patterned Digital Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-digital-lamp.md) - [Quad-Technology Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-automatic-espresso-machine.md)