"Great Strarter Machine"

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I wanted to get into machine embroidery to embroider on the quilts I make. This machine is the cats meow. I am able to embroider, and download tons of free designs off the internet (@ annthegran for one). Other machines that I looked at were on sale for half price $1399. I don't know about you but that was way out of my price range. Then you have to pay from $130-$150 for design cards that you get maybe 10 - 20 designs on, and if you want to be able to download off the internet $599 for a box that can do what this machine can when hooked up to any laptop or computer. The only thing I would recommend is that when you purchase this machine you purchase it from a dealer. Not to bad mouth amazon, I love amazon. But when you purchase this machine mail order Singer service centers will NOT honor the warranty. Also when you purchase this machine from a dealer you get unlimited lessons on your machine (not that you need it, if you know the first thing about computers and sewing machines this machine is a breeze to work), and deals on thread and stabalizers. Good luck with your choice. I hope this has helped.

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I have been researching and trying to decide, literally for years, if I should get an embroidery machine. I do a lot of craft items, as well as handmade gifts for my entire family every year. The bigger machines are thousands of dollars. I always wondered if these lower priced machines were any good. Finally, after someone close to me heard me talking about it endlessly, they ordered it for me! I was amazed at the professional results!

When you get this machine, make sure you view the instructional CD first, there are a lot of necessary tips such as bobbin winding and proper framing that just aren't in the instructions. The instruction book really is best as a reference after viewing the CD.

First, I took out some scrap fabric and begin playing. Instantly, the tension was set too high and the needle broke. Next, the upper thread got caught in the lower bobbin and another needle broke (luckily it comes with 5 needles!)And you guessed it, another mistake with tension and yet another broken needle. This was because I didn't have the tension set correctly still, and I also didn't put a net on the thread so it was coming out too fast. Just know that once you get through this, you get a feel for it and from then on it is smooth sailing. Now it is rare to break a needle.

The first pattern I made was Mickey Mouse, my kids and I all watched in amazement as it made a perfect, professional Mickey right there before our very eyes! I was absolutely amazed at the quality of the work! A bigger machine could not make it nicer, this was worth every penny plus more! What a deal! Next I monogrammed my daughter's name in perfect lettering. Suddenly, the ideas began to flow through my head about what I could do!

I just ordered the Belle and Ariel embroidery card, and I can't wait to embroider clothing for my daughter.

It does not come with thread (mine came with one bobbin of thread for the lower bobbin only) so you must buy some good quality thread. It can be very expensive for embroidery machine thread (4.50 a piece if you don't have a good deal), but there are some good package deals if you look around online and elsewhere.

Totally worth it for gifts, kid's clothing, monogramming or just for a ton of fun! Pretty soon you will be looking at everything wondering if you can embroider it.

Sometimes they offer this with Free Shipping, if so, then grab it now!

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