Embroidery machine vs. Embroidery/Sewing machine - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

dtrahan511 · 05-16-2012, 07:05 AM

I started out with the Brother sewing/embroidery combo from HSN and fell in love with embroidery. The only downside is the small 4x4 hoop. I also purchased the Brother PE-770, and absolutely love it! The bigger hoop size allows for bigger designs, and for the price, I couldn't go wrong. I've already sold enough items to pay for the machines, and the requests keep coming in! I have a sewing room where the machines are all set up in one room, which makes it nice! I love the USB port to easily stitch out designs! Good luck on your decision!

southernbelle04 · 05-16-2012, 09:46 AM

I would just love to have a embroidery/sewing machine!!! I keep tell the hubby it sure would be nice! Tee hee!

Tessa327 · 05-16-2012, 10:52 AM

So which a better investment? I beginner's embroidery machine for less the price or a high end one for the long stretch. Just want an opinion on which is best, I know there's a lot of variables involved and that everyone is different but had to ask.

kjc · 05-17-2012, 10:15 PM

Walmart carries a Brother Embroidery only machine for >$300.00. I think they have a deal with Walmart bc I haven't been able to find it anywhere else!

Walmart.com: Brother PE-500 Embroidery Machine: Appliances

snh · 05-18-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Walmart carries a Brother Embroidery only machine for >$300.00. I think they have a deal with Walmart bc I haven't been able to find it anywhere else!

Walmart.com: Brother PE-500 Embroidery Machine: Appliances

Wow! That's a great deal.

kjc · 05-18-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by snh

Wow! That's a great deal.

That should read <$300.00 ....Lol! Yes, It's Brothers' 'New, affordable' embroidery machine model.

jadabug · 05-18-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

That should read <$300.00 ....Lol! Yes, It's Brothers' 'New, affordable' embroidery machine model.

I was looking at that model online today...It looks like it would be a really decent machine for the hobby sewer.

kjc · 05-18-2012, 05:02 PM

I am so frustrated... just looked up the embroidery software... ranges from $100-$600+

jadabug · 05-18-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I am so frustrated... just looked up the embroidery software... ranges from $100-$600+

snh · 05-18-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I am so frustrated... just looked up the embroidery software... ranges from $100-$600+

I know. That's kind of why I've started eyeing the Singer.

Deadbug · 05-19-2012, 10:15 AM

You'll end up spending that anyway. You need something to edit designs and maintain the stitch integrity. I finally cracked a few years into it and got a copy of Wilcom. Holy cow that was a hard program to learn but worth it in the end.

kjc · 05-20-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by snh

I know. That's kind of why I've started eyeing the Singer.

Thanks.. followed your lead on this... major drawback with Brothers is you can only use Brother's designs... the Singer recognizes almost all the formats and uses them easily. I figured if I had to pay more for the software I might as well look for a better machine!

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Originally Posted by Deadbug

You'll end up spending that anyway. You need something to edit designs and maintain the stitch integrity. I finally cracked a few years into it and got a copy of Wilcom. Holy cow that was a hard program to learn but worth it in the end.

Wilcom has a free editing program.... I haven't seen it but have seen it advertised....

snh · 05-20-2012, 10:25 AM

[/QUOTE]Wilcom has a free editing program.... I haven't seen it but have seen it advertised....[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I wonder if this editing software is better than the one that comes with our machine. Looks like it's called Truesizer.

kjc · 05-20-2012, 12:04 PM

Wilcom has a free editing program.... I haven't seen it but have seen it advertised....[/quote]

Thanks! I wonder if this editing software is better than the one that comes with our machine. Looks like it's called Truesizer.[/QUOTE]

I have no clue! Guess we'll have to wait to find out! Hehe! I can't wait... I'm so excited! Did you do expedited shipping? I didn't... now I wish I did!

snh · 05-20-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Wilcom has a free editing program.... I haven't seen it but have seen it advertised....

Thanks! I wonder if this editing software is better than the one that comes with our machine. Looks like it's called Truesizer.[/QUOTE]

I have no clue! Guess we'll have to wait to find out! Hehe! I can't wait... I'm so excited! Did you do expedited shipping? I didn't... now I wish I did![/QUOTE]
No I didn't do expedited shipping but I wish I would have. Check the site out below. Looks like they have pretty good prices on embroidery thread. I bought some at Joann's today that was 50% off but it was more than this with less thread on the spool.
Polyester Machine Embroidery Thread | Polyester Thread | Machine Embroidery Thread

05-16-2012, 07:05 AM	#16
dtrahan511 ♥ Spoiling Sophie ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Iberia, LA, USA Posts: 1,340	I started out with the Brother sewing/embroidery combo from HSN and fell in love with embroidery. The only downside is the small 4x4 hoop. I also purchased the Brother PE-770, and absolutely love it! The bigger hoop size allows for bigger designs, and for the price, I couldn't go wrong. I've already sold enough items to pay for the machines, and the requests keep coming in! I have a sewing room where the machines are all set up in one room, which makes it nice! I love the USB port to easily stitch out designs! Good luck on your decision! __________________ Donna, Cassie, Sophie and Bella

05-16-2012, 09:46 AM	#17
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	I would just love to have a embroidery/sewing machine!!! I keep tell the hubby it sure would be nice! Tee hee! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

05-17-2012, 10:15 PM	#19
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Walmart carries a Brother Embroidery only machine for >$300.00. I think they have a deal with Walmart bc I haven't been able to find it anywhere else! Walmart.com: Brother PE-500 Embroidery Machine: Appliances __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-18-2012, 05:02 PM	#23
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I am so frustrated... just looked up the embroidery software... ranges from $100-$600+ __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-19-2012, 10:15 AM	#26
Deadbug Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 452	You'll end up spending that anyway. You need something to edit designs and maintain the stitch integrity. I finally cracked a few years into it and got a copy of Wilcom. Holy cow that was a hard program to learn but worth it in the end. __________________ Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Gina and the gang!

05-16-2012, 10:52 AM	#18
Tessa327 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 3,692	So which a better investment? I beginner's embroidery machine for less the price or a high end one for the long stretch. Just want an opinion on which is best, I know there's a lot of variables involved and that everyone is different but had to ask.

05-20-2012, 10:25 AM	#28
snh YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tennessee Posts: 295	[/QUOTE]Wilcom has a free editing program.... I haven't seen it but have seen it advertised....[/QUOTE] Thanks! I wonder if this editing software is better than the one that comes with our machine. Looks like it's called Truesizer. Last edited by snh; 05-20-2012 at 10:27 AM.

05-20-2012, 12:04 PM	#29
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Wilcom has a free editing program.... I haven't seen it but have seen it advertised....[/quote] Thanks! I wonder if this editing software is better than the one that comes with our machine. Looks like it's called Truesizer.[/QUOTE] I have no clue! Guess we'll have to wait to find out! Hehe! I can't wait... I'm so excited! Did you do expedited shipping? I didn't... now I wish I did! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 05-20-2012 at 12:06 PM.