tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post1683390976367312480..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Is There an Embroidery Machine in My Future?Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71939440145552809482020-05-21T18:58:09.622-04:002020-05-21T18:58:09.622-04:00I bought the Brother Innovis Laura Ashley Isodore ...I bought the Brother Innovis Laura Ashley Isodore 5000 and I do like it but unfortunately the board went out last year and it just went out again.....I don't see complaints about this being an issue. So saddened to pay buy brand new full price and it didn't hold up. I don't what the solution : (<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42459243677628111602018-07-27T09:54:31.078-04:002018-07-27T09:54:31.078-04:00I love my Babylock destiny. I have embroidered d...I love my Babylock destiny. I have embroidered designs on shirt collar points, pockets, back yikes, T-shirt necklines, etc. but the reason I got this machine was that it has a camera. I stick the garment on some hooped stabilizer (called ‘floating’), have the machine scan it, and then can place the design exactly where I want, rotate it, etc. I had an older machine for many years, but this one allows me to place designs without the angst. Good luck.Janet Crenshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989120287910701100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-44846769259113681942018-07-08T13:19:12.490-04:002018-07-08T13:19:12.490-04:00I started with a Singer EU/Poem embroidery machine...I started with a Singer EU/Poem embroidery machine (the only one that hooked up to a Mac!) in the early 90s, and I used it for 20 years (4 x 4 field). I bought a Brother combo machine in 2012 that embroidered 4 x 4 because I wanted the auto-threader and newer software, and then I upgraded to a refurbished PE-770 from Overstock about three years ago with a 5 x 7 field. I've found I loved machine embroidery, it's like coloring with thread. I tend to stitch more tone-on-tone monograms and designs (black shirt = grey thread) than technicolor bunnies. <br /><br />I like that the 770 "traces" visually the area where the needle will go in stitching out the design before you sew, it's prevented some serious disasters in finding out the design was going to stitch right off the edge *before* you committed to placement.<br /><br />There's a very helpful 770 group on Facebook - I've recently been reading that with the 770 it is important to use 90 weight bobbin thread, just about to test it against other, lighter bobbin thread. I second Urban Threads as well, I've never had a problem stitching out their designs.gailmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12672147487739194035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-44098391671950948252018-06-15T17:13:28.213-04:002018-06-15T17:13:28.213-04:00Hello Peter, I am still using the Brother Paceset...Hello Peter, I am still using the Brother Pacesetter PE-100 I purchased around 1990. It has several alphabets, crest/emblem outlines, and designs built in & takes memory cards, of which I have collected a mountain of...all kinds of goodies....It was made in Japan & still works beautifully even after all these years. Basically, I wanted it for monogramm and decoration on shirts, so for me. this is just perfect......Howardo Sewingmachinesteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128513064007861000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13760924087843788702018-06-13T22:59:09.574-04:002018-06-13T22:59:09.574-04:00Fell in love with the Isodore when it came out. S...Fell in love with the Isodore when it came out. Still thinking I might get one some day. Susan Campbellhttp://facebook.com/SuesSewingStudionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52826744372880393762018-05-16T07:49:08.825-04:002018-05-16T07:49:08.825-04:00Hi Peter, I have a Pfaff Creative Performance (Pur...Hi Peter, I have a Pfaff Creative Performance (Purple Princess) sewing machine with the embroidery unit. The embroidery unit handles large hoops, it works fabulously. Machine embroidery it is beautiful and fast, my Purple Princess can stitch out a 40,000 plus stitches in about two hours. The machine stops, prompts to change thread colours. I love having the capability of embroidering whatever I want on towels, quilts, clothes, bibs, name tags, bags and the list goes on. If there is a down side, it would be price, not just the machine but embroidery thread, bobbin thread, stabilizer, titanium needles, hoops, embroidery software and designs. I bought my machine new from an authorized Pfaff dealer, no doubt there are fantastic deals in the used market especially for used machines. Sewwhatpro editing software is fantastic and reasonably priced. Yesterday I was doing machine appliqué https://tammyscraftemporium.blogspot.ca/2018/05/accuquilt-go-applique-cutting-dies-with.htmlTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053469261622557578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-31316127429852183222018-05-13T12:26:50.156-04:002018-05-13T12:26:50.156-04:00Hello Peter,
I have a Bernina B770 Quilters Editio...Hello Peter,<br />I have a Bernina B770 Quilters Edition. This Machine does Embroidery Work in a very good Quality. Besides it works with really big Frames up to 21cm x 40cm. The only little Problem with this machine is the Price. Here in Germany costs about 4,900 Euros and I think in the USA a bit more.<br />Good Luck!<br />SebastianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75790289973206112212018-04-19T13:17:51.413-04:002018-04-19T13:17:51.413-04:00Hi, long-time lurker here!
I saw in your later pos...Hi, long-time lurker here!<br />I saw in your later post that you're not considering getting an embroidery machine right now, but since you like vintage machines I figured I'd point out another option (for anyone who isn't aware of it). You can do pretty impressive embroidery on regular machines, including old straight-stitch ones. There are a lot of interesting videos on YouTube if you search for things like vintage machine embroidery and free motion embroidery. I've never done much and there's a learning curve for sure, but you might find it interesting to try. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-19190647117437699762018-04-15T22:19:49.977-04:002018-04-15T22:19:49.977-04:00My mother in law gifted me her old Viking Designer...My mother in law gifted me her old Viking Designer 1 about two years ago and I just started messing around with the embroidery function about 4-6 weeks ago. I sew clothing for my wife and daughter regularly but the embroidery element has honesty thrown me a bit. Th machine does a pretty amazing job with embroidery (and they’re readily available s cons hand at a reasonable price) but the bigger limitation I have with it is that the file format is obsolete. I can’t recall what the old Viking embroidery file extension is, but it’s not the same as used on models made after the D1. <br /><br />All in all, the idea of embroidery is pretty cool, but I just don’t see it as something I’ll do a whole lot with in the immediate future. I’ve always built furniture as a hobby and I can see and improve I use structure but my head doesn’t dig well into detailing furniture. I think I’ve maybe got the same thing going on with the embroidery machine. I like making garments, but when it comes time to add embroidered details, I just can’t envision anything I really want to do. <br /><br />I hope you find the right machine for you and that you get a lot of enjoyment out of it. The only thing I can offer though is a recommendation that when you go for it, look into not only a machine, but be clear on the file format, availability of embroidery files online and know that there’s modern software available that you can use to create your custom designs in the format you need. Good luck!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05594542145391417086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49307277060162643212018-04-14T18:29:19.327-04:002018-04-14T18:29:19.327-04:00If I were that interested in embroidering projects...If I were that interested in embroidering projects for family, friends, clients, and perhaps myself, I would find someone who is already set up to do custom designs and save myself the headaches associated with machine acquisition and repair, expense, and the learning curve. Then I think I would prefer to do a bit of hand embroidery which is both beautiful and calming, and pay someone else to do the professional stuff.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246685101112641635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66816440243078215932018-04-14T00:01:18.272-04:002018-04-14T00:01:18.272-04:00Occasionally I think I want an embroidery machine,...Occasionally I think I want an embroidery machine, and then I remember an employee who worked at my local fabric store. She was wearing a very nice, beautifully made outfit. Except it was embroidered to death. Ruined the whole thing, she should have just worn a t-shirt that said "I just bought an embroidery machine". It takes a careful hand not to overdo it. <br /><br />However when the lottery comes through for me, I'm off to get a top of the line Bernina! Which costs more than my car and my husband's combined.ElleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656569539140359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79903800308322545612018-04-13T15:05:06.274-04:002018-04-13T15:05:06.274-04:00You are very kind. :)You are very kind. :)Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-76206047759534018572018-04-13T11:07:28.922-04:002018-04-13T11:07:28.922-04:00I'm thinking the same thing.I'm thinking the same thing. Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61197168297840824292018-04-13T10:23:37.956-04:002018-04-13T10:23:37.956-04:00Interesting reading the commments as I have wanted...Interesting reading the commments as I have wanted one in the back of my mind....thinking of how easy it would be to embroider western shirts! But then after reading, I don't think it would be that easy...or cheap...or fun. Perhaps I'll work on doing some dang hand embroidery which I'm scared of because of my patience level!uglybeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485263058153047018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75156577020806485742018-04-12T09:36:17.181-04:002018-04-12T09:36:17.181-04:00I love love LOVE my Brother (VE2200....it's a ...I love love LOVE my Brother (VE2200....it's a pricey beast) embroidery machine. I embroidery entire shirt backs with it and all sorts of other things. Just super handy for making fancy looking gifts at not a fancy price. Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11294991638964220697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55940021812168016912018-04-11T23:17:21.053-04:002018-04-11T23:17:21.053-04:00I bought the sewing part of Bernina's first em...I bought the sewing part of Bernina's first embroidery machine a few years ago; they still sell the embroidery part for $2,000. I am not interested; I love embroidery that is nicely done by hand, but most of the designs available online and with the machines are easily done at a mall kiosk. They just don't do a thing for me. I have precious little time to sew, and I am happy focusing on quality clothing well fitted. It is not that hard to play with free-needle stitching; just use the darning system on a sewing machine and you can do plenty. Kristinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70360249346383065532018-04-11T14:10:08.891-04:002018-04-11T14:10:08.891-04:00sigh. that should be "put it and its access...sigh. that should be "put it and its accessories"JustGailhttp://justgail.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-54685397713451291812018-04-11T14:08:16.167-04:002018-04-11T14:08:16.167-04:00I used to want an embroidery machine, still do on ...I used to want an embroidery machine, still do on occasion, but then I calmed down and looked at the specialty stitches on my regular machine that I just had to have and never use. I gave it more thought, considered the amount of thread, the stabilizers, patterns, software and whatever all else that goes with an embroidery machine and decided if I ever really really need something embroidered, I'd be far ahead of the game to pay someone to do it for me. And that decision didn't even include the time to learn how to use the machine, or where to put it and it's accessories.<br /><br />Sorry, I'm not much help on deciding which machine to get, am I? But it IS nice to see a post from you again!JustGailhttp://justgail.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38296615384122656782018-04-11T00:24:52.547-04:002018-04-11T00:24:52.547-04:00I thought you were up to something. I was right!
...I thought you were up to something. I was right!<br /><br />Cindy is right. All the things, ditto. They also suck up large quantities of thread. How many colors do you want to buy? I have managed to find enough places where someone has one that will do the thing I need done properly (shopping mall kiosks are half embroidery businesses), and I don't have to learn and swear at a new machine. And yes, most of that is a red oval with a script name in the center. It just makes a pair of coveralls look right....<br /><br />You know, the heart wants what it wants.<br />SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36293814072937660082018-04-10T22:34:26.069-04:002018-04-10T22:34:26.069-04:00No input on the embroidery machine question, never...No input on the embroidery machine question, never understood the attraction. However, I am so, so happy to hear from you again! Welcome back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84606266195579687642018-04-10T20:15:05.594-04:002018-04-10T20:15:05.594-04:00I am not creative enough for an embroidery machine...I am not creative enough for an embroidery machine, although I wish I were. <br /><br />In other commentary, I'm glad to see you back! I've missed you . . . Alaskapsychnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-43639187225804901072018-04-10T16:04:19.433-04:002018-04-10T16:04:19.433-04:00My first machine was the Brother Innov'is NQ-1...My first machine was the Brother Innov'is NQ-1400E, which I believe is what you have pictured above. It has a large hoop - 6x10 - and a USB drive; my only complaints were that the screen was so small, and it didn't cut jump threads. A few months ago, I traded it in on the NQ1600E - they improved by enlarging the screen and adding jump thread cuts, as well as some great button holes, which my sewing shop folks tell me are better than any sewing machine buttonhole. I have yet to try that! I take advantage of the monthly classes at the shop where I bought the machines, and learn a lot there (we usually do a different project each class). <br />Last week, I attended a 2-day Anita Goodesign event at a shop (not mine), and we used the Babylock Destiny. The controls were essentially like my Brother, and I believe the embroidery field was the same (maybe a tiny bit larger). That machine also sews, but I would NEVER take the time to convert it to sewing vs embroidering. The screen was ginormous and easier to read, and it has limited editing capabilities. (I already sunk $1000 into editing software, so that shouldn't matter to me LOL.) The fact is that I paid $2k for my 1600E, and the one I used at that class was half price if you bought it then - for a whopping $7500. I just can't justify that unless I win the lottery!! If you can get a decent machine with a 5x7 hoop for $500, I say do that to see if you even use it! Then get a bigger, better model down the road if your use justifies it. Good luck!!Tampa Bay Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831348423051153075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30721632324992218542018-04-10T13:45:27.240-04:002018-04-10T13:45:27.240-04:00You make some great points, Cindy!You make some great points, Cindy!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20977708519479423592018-04-10T13:03:40.044-04:002018-04-10T13:03:40.044-04:00I started machine embroidery almost 20 years ago. ...I started machine embroidery almost 20 years ago. I started out with a used machine with a 4"x4" limitation thinking that is all I'd need. I quickly outgrew that in a couple of months and sold that machine to buy one that could handle 6x10, sold that and now have a Husqvarna Diamond and Ruby. Babylock makes a wonderful embroidery only machine called Spirit which my friend has and I would highly recommend it. I often see it on the "Sewitsforsale" yahoo group at a reasonable price. I use my machine as much as I thought I would. I've made quilts, dishtowels, tea towels, monogrammed hankies, table runners, appliqued quilts, Christmas tree skirts, designs on apparel, college graduation sashes, monogrammed towels etc etc. Urban Threads if my favorite website for embroidery designs. Their designs are modern and not so hokey. You want to be sure and purchase well digitized designs. And like buying computers, buy all that you can afford. An outdated machine will be frustrating for transferring designs. I use 6D Embroidery Extra software which meets my needs. I can easily copy the design to a jump drive, connect it to my machine, retrieve and I'm good to go. Embird is a less expensive option. And of course, there's the start up of buying embroidery thread. I buy Madeira Rayon because I like the price that I can get it for on Allstitch.com. Good luck! Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720055917334020150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87748382943877743542018-04-10T12:42:19.200-04:002018-04-10T12:42:19.200-04:00I have a Brother PE770, and while the designs I ca...I have a Brother PE770, and while the designs I can make are beautiful, I have mixed feelings about it. I like to sew, making something from a flat piece of fabric. I feel "involved" when I sew, and feel as though I am creating something. I don't have the creativity to make my own embroidery designs, so I am implementing someone else's creativity, if that makes sense. I feel like I am just doing the grunt work, hooping, and babysitting the machine while it stitches. Some designs take hours, and you have to just sit there. If you look away, something bad will happen, like thread breaking or fabric falling under the needle getting into the design, or some other issue. I have come to terms with my love/hate relationship with my machine, by being honest with myself and focusing on sewing, and using the embroidery machine sparingly. If I had to do it again, I might not have purchased it. I just don't feel as though I have any part of the creative process with it. That said, there are an infinite amount of designs out there and many are free.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03708449603829863565noreply@blogger.com