Brother SE350 Computerized Embroidery-and-Sewing Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my Brother in April 2008 and have been sewing on it daily for at least 3 hours every day since then.I've never had ANY trouble with it.It's a MUST that you also buy the PED Basic to go with your machine so that you can download designs from the internet.I've downloaded over 8,000 free designs so far, and that's just a "drop in the bucket".You're limited to 4 x 4 designs (that's the only drawback).The machine is very light weight and has accompanied me on many trips.You don't have to have special needles or special bobbins for this machine.It's VERY user friendly!The patterns that come with the machine are very high quality, as are the Alphabets.I'd like to have more fonts on the machine, but they are so easily accessible on the internet that this really isn't an issue.I will say that 40 weight rayon thread seems to work best (and use a bobbin thread when embroidering).When I finally wear this machine out, I'll probably go with another Brother machine.

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Ideal for both sewing and embroidery, this easy-to-use machine provides an array of convenient features. As a computerized sewing machine, it comes with a wide array of built-in stitches, as well as a large, backlit, LCD touch screen for easy stitch selection and editing, making it possible for both novice sewers and professional designers to create fashionable projects tailored toward their unique preferences. Choose from 67 built-in stitches, 98 stitch functions, and 10 styles of one-step automatic buttonholes. As an embroidery machine, the unit offers 70 built-in embroidery designs, five monogramming fonts, and 120 frame pattern combinations. Other highlights include an automatic needle threader, an automatic push-button thread cutter, 15 needle positions, a maximum sewing speed of 710 stitches per minute, and a free arm, as well as a snap-on presser-foot attachment, a drop-feed function, auto presser-foot pressure, and a maximum embroidery field of 4 by 4 inches. A vast array of useful accessories are also included: seven feet (buttonhole, overcastting, monogramming, zipper, zigzag, blind hem, and button fitting), a seam ripper, four bobbins including clips, a needle set, a twin needle, a cleaning brush, an eyelet punch, a screwdriver, a touch pen, three spool caps, a spool pin, a spool net, and a foot controller, as well as scissors, a disc-shaped screwdriver, an embroidery hoop, an accessory case, a hard cover, and a user manual. The computerized sewing-and-embroidery machine measures approximately 18 by 8 by 12 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

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Singer CE-150 Futura Sewing-and-Embroidery Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)Before my Singer, I had only used a machine twice in my life, so when it arrived, I got a pleasant surprise - I was off sewing within minutes, getting great results and having loads of fun. I especially love that threading is so easy, and you learn quickly where to be careful to avoid thread breakage.

Changing to embroidery unit - no problem, though getting the right foot attached usually takes me a sec. I daringly started off with one of my own Embird designs... without a glitch, even without the use of stabilizer, just straight onto firm cotton.

I love that the machine is easy to use, especially the Futura software. Its 24 standard stitches are more than enough, its embroidery is great. And my absolute favorite is the hoop size! Other machines with a similar (still higher) price tag come with a 4"x4" hoop, this one has two hoops with a maximum of 5"x7". You might not think you will need this, but you will - either when doing multiple designs on one large hoop, or just embroidering longer names.

The manual could be improved at times, but I hardly ever needed it.

I hear people complaining about broken thread - honestly, just like with every machine, you just need to know the Singer's quirks.

During the first 3-5 stitches of every color, hold the upper thread in the back, and no false thread breakage will occur. If it still does, thread the whole thing again and you will be fine. Don't use pre-wound bobbins without stabilizer. It will give you trouble after only 1/3 of the bobbin is empty, and since the bobbin case is plastic, you really shouldn't use metal bobbins either. Just wind your own bobbins when needed, it is easy enough.

Make sure that you use good embroidery yarn; every machine has brands it doesn't like. I am currently extremely happy with the Madeira yarns.

The fact that it needs a computer next to it... You know that before buying, don't you? To me, that is not a disadvantage at all, since I appreciate the large screen, and that I can work in Embird while the machine embroiders, preparing the next project.

It really is an awesome machine for that price. In Europe, the only difference between the 150 and the 250/350 are the number of stitches and which software is included.

Since I am using Embird, I really needed nothing except the Futura software to send designs to the machine, and 24 stutches is more than enough for what I do.

I highly recommend the machine - I am utterly in love with it.

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Ideal for both sewing and embroidery, this easy-to-use machine provides an array of convenient features. As a fully electronic sewing machine, it supplies 24 stitch settings (including two types of fully automatic one-step buttonholes) that come pre-programmed to ensure exact precision, yet can be adjusted for ultimate control. It also offers one-touch stitch-selector buttons, an automatic needle threader, drop feed, a top drop-in bobbin with a view plate, a needle up/down selector, twin needle control, and more. Transform the sewing machine into an embroidery machine by connecting it to a home computer with the included USB cable. As an embroidery machine, the unit comes with everything needed for getting started: 120 embroidery designs, five fonts, a large and small embroidery hoop (4-1/2 by 6-3/4 inches and 3-1/8 by 4-3/4 inches), and Windows-compatible software for downloading to the computer. The software provides a step-by-step tutorial, as well as screen prompts and help screens for assistance throughout the embroidery process. Simply layout and edit designs on the computer, then download them to the embroidery machine with a click of the mouse. Other highlights include automatic tension, horizontal thread delivery, a free-arm, a carry handle, a light for illuminating the work area, and built-in accessory storage. Accessories include needles, bobbins, a buttonhole opener/brush, 3 screwdrivers (large, small, and special), a large and small spool cap, and snap-on presser feet, which consist of a general-purpose foot, a zipper foot, a buttonhole foot, a button-sewing foot, a special-purpose foot, and a blindstitch hem foot. The sewing-and-embroidery machine measures approximately 17 by 11 by 12 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

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Brother PE770 Embroidery Machine with USB Memory-Stick Compatibility Review

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(More customer reviews)I didn't want to spend too much on an embroidery machine before knowing if it would be something that would get a lot of use.Although I don't have a dedicated sewing room I opted against getting a combo embroidery/sewing machine because I already had a regular machine.I spent almost a year researching machines and the major selling point besides price was that it takes a thumb drive.It was really easy to get started without having to study the manual too extensively.I hate anything with a steep learning curve because I have very little time to sew.I don't want to spend my precious time reading the manual.I had been looking at Babylocks, but regardless of what the Babylock sales person said, the Brother machines appear identical and much less expensive.I don't have time to take classes (an advantage of buying from a dealer) so I went for the cheaper Brother.Also, Babylock doesn't sell this model as a stand alone embroidery machine.The PE770 is the same as the BL Ellure Plus without the sewing machine.The set up is really easy and I immediately began stitching out some of the preloaded designs.The stitch quality is great.The preloaded designs are dominated by the "cutsie" stuff that isn't really my cup of tea.Who wants a garment with a teddy bear playing accordion on a tree stump?I downloaded some cool designs from a website and put them on the thumb drive.It was very easy to transfer them to the machine and sew them even though we don't own a PC.My husband found a program for Macs so I was able to see the image and the color chart on the Mac. We can run PC programs on one of our Macs and I will probably get Embird soon.Given the fact that it is a lower-end model there are some downsides.The image is in black & white on the machine's display.Also, the image just looks like a blob.There is very little editing on the machine itself.I am interested to know if the embroidery software will make that less of a problem.I haven't ventured into trying to place designs in an exact spot yet.The embroidery hoop comes with a grid to help with that but I haven't figured out how to do it.Once the thread broke and it was really easy to figure out how to get back to where it was and restitch it.If I end up using it a lot I might eventually consider a fancier machine but I think I made a good choice for a beginner.The automatic threader is great!The seller (Ken's via Amazon) sent some information about different types of stabilizer that was very helpful.I just wish I had more time to play with this fun machine.

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Embellish everything from home decor to clothing and handbags with this computerized embroidery machine. The unit produces up to 650 embroidery stitches per minute, and it features six built-in embroidery lettering fonts and 136 built-in decorative patterns including delicate scrollwork, intricate florals, classic quilt patterns, and more. In addition to the patterns already programmed into the machine, an endless variety of embroidery designs (up to 5 by 7 inches) can be pulled from the Internet--simply connect the machine to a computer using the built-in USB port for easy transfers. Or, even better, use a USB memory stick for the ultimate in grab-and-go convenience of importing designs. It's also compatible with the entire Brother memory-card library (excluding Disney memory cards) for even more design options. When it's time to add the finishing touch, choose from 10 built-in frame shapes and 12 border styles.
Incredibly user-friendly, the embroidery machine also offers a time-saving memory function that saves designs for future use, plus on-screen help and on-screen editing with its monochrome LCD back-lit touch-screen control panel, which measures 1-3/5 by 3 inches. Other highlights include an easy bobbin-winding system, a Quick Set bobbin, advanced needle-threading, a thread-cutter button, and an automatic upper-thread tension system for perfect stitches on any fabric, as well as a super-bright work area with two LEDs and embroidery rotation in 1-degree, 10-degree, or 90-degree increments. The unit supplies a full array of accessories including a 5-by-7-inch embroidery hoop, an accessory foot, a seam ripper, bobbins, a needle set, a cleaning brush, screw drivers, spool caps, a spool net, scissors, and an accessory bag, plus a dust cover, a user manual, and a handy reference guide. The UL/CSA-listed embroidery machine measures 16-7/9 by 21-1/4 by 17-2/7 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

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Madeira Thead Chest Aerofil Thread Set White + Bonus Review

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(More customer reviews)At a $1.61 per spool for 124 1000m spools of rayon 40 wt embroidery thread, I couldn't pass this up.Thread chest, color chart, sample pack of twelve different stabilizers and Anita Good design CD were all nice extras too.Great for me, a beginning machine embroidery enthusiast.Thread chest is made of pressboard with a faux teak veneer, but well constructed (for those who find the box an important factor).

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This storage cabinet has 2 drawers just the right size for sewing feet, buttons, needles and your favorite sewing supplies. Organizer Trays Included with the chest is 118 spools (100m each) of beautiful, colorful, elegant Madeira Aerofil Thread for quilting and sewing! 10 spools of #35 Heavy-Duty Madeira Aerofil Thread. 2 spools of 1100yds of Monofil Thread. Snippers and seam ripper are included. 12 usable sheets of Madeira Stabilizer. Thread color conversion chart.

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10 Yards of Thread Net for Sewing Embroidery Spools Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the only place I was able to find this thread net, I looked in every craft and sewing store within 60 miles of my home and no one carried this product so I was very happy to see I was able to get it through you site.

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If you answered yes to any one or more of the questions above. Then you need our special thread net to keep all your threads well organized without causing an entangled mess. This special thread net is One size fits all as you can see from the picture above. The thread net will fit most of the different types of spool sizes whether they are 5000 yards or they are 500 yards. This thread net is very soft and will snugly fit all your spool sizes and keep your threads from entangling together and causing a mess. You will receive a roll of 10 yards so that you can cut the net to the exact size you need and thus keep all your threads well organized. You can use this thread net for organizing any of threads for Sewing, Quilting, Serger or Embroidery Threads. NOTE: threads are not included

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48 Large Spools Embroidery Machine Thread Review

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(More customer reviews)I was skeptical about this set.The title says "Large" spools, and as I've learned in the past, Large usually means tiny little spools that are good for barely one project.Not these!

These threads are beautiful, they sew great (no fraying or breaking!!), and the colors are fantastic!I would recommend them to anybody!They really are large spools... not the huge overlock spools, but nice, thick, healthy amounts of thread.Buy them!

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48 Spools All different colors 1100 yards each, 40 weight Polyester

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