Is it good for hand embroidery without a machine?
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Yes; as long as you are able to apply heat to your hand work. Be aware of any colors in your work that might bleed.
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Absolutely!! I got this machine when I was 18 as my very first sewing machine. I am completely self taught and still have this machine after 7 years, and I do use it quite a lot! Read the manual very carefully and always consider checking online for tutorials and instructions on basic sewing. I highly recommend to save yourself some troubleshooting that you always change needles with each project to the proper weight and type of needle and only use Gutterman or Metteler brand thread. (Don't use Coats & Clark or dollar store/cheap thread, cuz it will break and wind itself on the inside of your machine.)
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Sadly (if you're on a budget at all), the next step up I believe is the Brother 1250...a gorgeous machine, but runs about $1700. Not available at Amazon; I think you have to buy it from a dealer. I want exactly the same thing, but not to spend that much on a hobby I only do once in awhile. I ordered the Singer Futura XL-400 because it just is TOO tempting despite the reviews....has large embroidery area and some nice regular sewing stitches....guess what? The machine CROAKED the first time we tried to embroider with it! My husband is a computer guy and I'm experienced at embroidery...we read the directions carefully..... VERY disappointing, I should have believed the reviews here on Amazon....would not recommend that machine, no matter how tempting it looks! Getting customer service from Singer is nearly impossible, too. Hope you find this helpful....wish Brother would come out with something as dependable as the se400, but with 5x7 capabilities at the lower price!
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Your machine must take a disk. If it does then yes as long as you save your embroidery to the correct format. If it does noit take a disk then No!!! It will noit work.
2201831
yes. i have not used mine without a computer yet and i have made a lot of labels.
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I use it for machine embroidery it is a little thick not sure if it would work on cardstock
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I don't think so because it would need the embroidery card slot on the side of the machine. The pe500 was made for your computer compatible software cable with website designs you can go to websites like annthegran and download designs. If you want embroidery card designs look into the more expensive machines made by brother & babylock. I looked at the pe500 just to make sure it doesn't say anything about embroidery card use only refers to computer cable for designs.
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It is a full fledged sewing machine... Just not the most hearty one I've seen. I wouldn't go sewing denim.
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I don't sew myself but I consulted my wife who said she thought it would be good for close work like embroidery or quilt work as it keeps both hands free.
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I would baste it on. The adhesive spray may effect your embroidery. It is not an iron on product.
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This is a sew only machine. No embroidery, however it does have the drop feed option allowing you the capability of free motion quilting and embroidery, thread painting, and darning. Hope this answer is helpful.
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Honestly I am really new at embroidery. However they both have the same features such as built in fonts and such. The difference I 've noticed was the 700ii doesn't have a usb port you have to hook it to a computer. I am really happy with this machine tho. I wish I could be more help but facebook had a lot of groups you can join and are very helpful!
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I wouldn't use it for basic top stitching but I think it would be OK for decorative stitches. Since decorative stitches are basically embroidery it should work but I haven't tried it for that. I don't think it's strong enough for anything else.
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I don't do machine embroidery so I can't help with that. I can only say I have been very impressed with the quality of the Brother machines. I now have three - serger, the pc400prw and the pq1500s. Great machines
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This sits behind your machine, does not attach. I have used this with several machines and works great as long as you have the room behind your machine and out of the way of your embroidery arm. Currently, I have mine sitting on a couple of wooden blocks so it is raised and easy to reach to changing thread is more convenient.
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Well, yes, and no. I found these towels great for embroidery! They washed well, no ironing needed!! They took transfer well, and were so long, that I was able to cut a couple in half to use. I thoroughly enjoyed embroidering these, and it seemed to go fast! But these towels aren't vintage in any way, and are a nice crisp white. You could have a lot of fun altering these to look more vintage, so,....enjoy !!!
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Julie, do you know the ballpark cost of the PE-780D? I'm doing my research on embroidery machines before I make a decision. There's not too many distributors in my area so I wanted to make sure I get a good price.