Brother PE-SCAN Embroidery Scanner
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Comments (2)With all the machines you own you sound like a pro. May I use your knowledge to ask a question? I want to know a good machine to buy. I have a brother SE 270D...it only does a small area! I want a good machine that will do a somewhat larger area. I am super new to this hobby, but so far this Brother has not done what I really want it to. I am looking to upgrade and I heard that Brother has better mid-line selection. I don't care about the Disney images they offer...anyway, I am babbling...do you know a good machine/brand at a fair price? Thanks! Cheyenne...See MoreNew Singer CE200 embroidery machine
Comments (15)You don't say what version of Windows you are running. Generally, it's like adding any new piece of hardware, ie., printer, scanner, camera. You install the software, reboot, and then shut the computer system down. With the sewing machine on (if you had taken the time to read the manual, the manual is very specific about having the machine on), plug the USB cord in an unused USB port, start the computer up, and hardware discovery will recognize the new piece of equipment. I ordered the same machine last week with delivery today. I researched the machine and also read the on-line manual available before ordering so I would know what I was getting into before I ordered. There is an update to download at the Singer site that you will need to install....See MoreA question for all you embroiders
Comments (2)Hi Mary I had the Brother PE150 but upgraded to the Brother Innovis mainly to get the larger sewing area. I use PE Design software with mine and that seems to do everything that I need. I'm not really sure about the PE-scan, I don't think it's as powerful as PE Design. I'm sure some of the other ladies will be able to help you. If not, let me know and I'll find out for you as I do know someone who will know. Marian...See MoreAnother new member and wannabe sew'r
Comments (11)Go to the sewing machine store, and spend an hour or two. Have the sales person go through the machine and show you how it all works. You'll know feed dogs, tension, etc. in no time. Since you mentioned that you want a sturdy good quality machine, you'll want a brand that is made in Europe. Janome, Bernina, Pfaff, or Viking are all good quality well-made machines with their fan clubs. (Good engineering, metal parts, solid construction.) Expect to pay for a good sewing machine what you would for a pretty good computer. You don't necessarily need an industrial machine but check and see what the dealer says about comparisons. You would go to a different dealer for the industrial machines. Much like a car, you can test-drive sewing machines. Bring some material samples to see how the stitches go and how it "feels". Like cars, sometimes a couple are just really similar, so what it comes down to is feel and where the buttons are and does it seem easier to operate this one or that one. Ask the dealer about the embroidery features. You can buy a system that will enable you to: scan or otherwise create a design, "digitize" it so that the machine understands how to sew it, and save it in a way that your machine will understand, and interface your machine with your computer. You will need to learn about how all this software works. If you have messed with images and photoshop or some other photo manipulation program, you won't have any trouble with figuring out the software. There's a bit of trial and error on the actual stitching. Fabrics vary in thickness and need to have a stiffener so that they won't scrunch all up when you stitch that much thread into a design on them. If you do a really big design, say on a 16" by 16" pillow top, you'll need to learn all that hooping stuff that Joan was talking about. That is because the machine can only sew on a relatively small area. Though there is a bit of a learning curve, really phenomenal things can be done with the machine embroidery. For home sewing, check your library for home dec how-tos. That'll get you started on the pillows/curtains etc. Here is a link that might be useful: Embroidery Arts link...See Moredancingirl_gw
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