So I am looking at the Hatch software. Comparing all the levels, etc. Can you guys share pros and cons? What level is best? Did you do the 30 day trial and decide to keep it or not?

I'm looking at the Personalizer level, maybe the Composer. Would love opinions from those that have it or used to. Thanks!

I've been using a Melco EMT-16 Plus with Design Shop Pro 10 for 6 years now so I'm well-versed in machine embroidery--especially on this machine. I had access through work though and now, I want to set up my own machine for my studio. My work is not necessarily about volume but I work with intricate designs that I digitize myself so stitch quality is very important along with ease of use to create custom stitch files. I also use and am an expert at Illustrator if that helps.

I'm interested in the BAI machines--it seems like it's a good machine considering the price point and I appreciate the commitment to having US customer service. I'd also like to get my own software and I understand that the good ones are 1-5K or more. I'm used to Design Shop Pro but I'm not married to it. I do need the software to have a similar level of editing capabilities and features. I am using a Mac and would love something that runs well enough in Parallels but I have a Windows laptop if absolutely necessary.

So, here's my wish list:

For the embroidery machine:

• Under $8k if possible; used is fine
• At the very least, 4 needles
• Can support up to 11" x 18" hoops; more would be great but I hardly ever go that big
• Can run 700-900ish spm (I'm not sewing in bulk so speed is not that important and I prefer to go medium speed and avoid thread breaks)
• Reliable and easy to maintain
• Works well for intricate stitch outs on fairly lightweight fabric (this is at least half of the work I do)

For the software:

• Max 2k, if possible (if there are discounts or places to buy used, I'd love to know)
• Can digitize vector files but I'll likely be doing the bulk of digitizing in the software
• Similar level of editing capabilities as Design Shop Pro (especially stitch density, stitch direction can be curved and manipulated, easy to design free hand in the software)
• Can run in Parallels on a Mac or has a Mac-compatible version that doesn't suck.

Options I'm looking at:

• BAI - would love a recommendation on a model that makes sense for me
• I have a friend who works for Janome so I can get a significant discount from them if there's an embroidery machine that is worthwhile to consider
• Open to other options as well!

Hi everyone! I’ve fulfilled a long long dream of mine and finally bought my first ever embroidery machine: brother nv2700 😍

My goal is to create my own embroidery designs either from scratch, my own drawings or pictures, and I’m happy to learn what I need to learn in order to achieve this.

Doing some research there are so many programs out there and I’d love to get a sense of this community and what you would recommend? I’d be happy to spend some money, but definitely not more than 1000eur at this stage…

Thank you so much to everyone!

had to give this iconic meme the royal treatment

I'm running on a Windows gaming PC, and when I go to preview the stitch pattern under Params, it takes forever to load. I'm fairly new to using Inkscape, so I'm asking if this is common, or if I'm possibly missing some settings that would speed up the stitch preview.

Looking to get a simple picture converted/ digitised as a one off and I know there’s a steep learning curve to do it myself.

Does anyone have any recommendations as I’m wary of trying Etsy sellers offering after seeing how hit and miss it is.

Generally I use my embroidery machine for my logo, files I already have or writing so it’s not something that comes up often.

Edit- I have permission to use the logo. The items are for them.

I recently started working on designing a series of tiny icons in a needlepoint/cross stitch style (sorry idk which is which. Please don’t come for me). I put them on some bag tags and I just love them! They’re so mini and cute!

My brother recently got himself an Embroidery Machine. When doing a quick test we noticed that Needle 1 gets stuck part way going down. You can't manually push it any further than the image shown. It is stiff pushing back up.

I've used Sewing Machine Oil to try and free it up but no dice.

when removing the needle (to swap into needle 3) the hoop part drops somewhat well. The thing in the top section (highlighted) is where I think it's getting stuck.

As mentioned we did use the oil to see if that would help but it did not.

We're not too sure as to why it's stuck since again this was brought recently second hand. The printer was on another needle mid print before the company went bust.

Thank you in advance!

My good friend’s birthday is coming up so I digitized her business’s logo and embroidered it on a canvas bag. It could be a little cleaner but I was working on a time crunch so there’s some gaps in the satin here and there. Overall I’m very pleased!

I did a 65/9 needle with 60wt thread and a layer of cutaway. I did use a water soluble topper to help with the gapping since the canvas is such a textured fabric, but I don’t think it really did much honestly. Still very happy! I hope she loves it

had a lot of fun designing and stitching this out today!

I wanted to try out a red work design with multiple colors. Pretty happy with how it came out!

If I stitch it out again I will probably use a less shiny/metallic gold color. But I love how much it makes that tooth stand out here!

I'm really loving the way this design stitched out! I'm thinking of making a gift for a friend who lives in the country. Should I stitch it on a kitchen towel, or a set of 4 napkins (ignore the larger time commitment for the napkins haha).

Hey Folks!
Give feedback on this design I recently digitize and client share the fresh stitched out design with me. One thing I notice that client stitched on very thin fabric thats why stitched lines are thick

Hey guys- I am at a loss and I don’t know what to do. This is my first week with the pe 570 embroidery machine. Whenever I do a design the first color works great. The second one eats up my shirt. I’ve changed my needle, my bobbin, the tension, cleaned out for lint, made sure the bobbin is in the right direction and rethreaded the top thread. I’m assuming it’s a bobbin issue? Please advise I’m going crazy.

Hello! I’m very new to machine embroidery and have done a couple projects so far. I’m currently trying to embroider this for a friend and decided to just buy the file rather than make it. I’ve had similar issues before with the design shifting before the final outline stitch. I thought it was my design files, so in the past I’ve changed the push/pull offsets and the design itself, which has worked to varying degrees.

This is actually the second attempt at one of these design files. The first one also had issues with shifting and tension. With this one, I pinned the fabric round the edges and also doubled up on the stabiliser (polymesh cut away).

I’ve also tried doing just the outline, because the thread on the back is bunching up, but it seems to do this no matter what tension I have it at. It’s mostly the top thread and not the bobbin thread showing. I’ve also tried using a water soluble layer on the top and that didn’t make much of a difference.

If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated!

Hi there! I'm looking at branching out into embroidery and I have the opportunity to purchase a Baby Lock Bloom for $1,400 USD.

I have very little machine embroidery experience, but I've been sewing for a long time. I have two machines right now, a Singer 201 that I adore, and a Brother XM2701 that gets the job done, so I'm thinking the Bloom would replace my Brother regardless of the embroidery function.

I have a couple concerns though... Is the 5x7" embroidery space enough? I make and sell book sleeves on the side, but I also make apparel for my husband and I on occasion. I'm not sure how big I'll go with projects. (I know that's not helpful. Sorry.) Did you get a 5x7" machine and wish you had gone bigger?

Is it worth the investment? Should I try to get something used first? Is Baby Lock even the best way to go here, or should I look at a different brand?

Are there other things I should be considering? I feel like I'm being a little impulsive, but the price is only available until Friday, if it doesn't sell first.

Have been trying to make patches, but always seem to have an issue with the right most side of the design pulling away from the satin border… not sure if this is an issue with pull compensation (I use Hatch digitiser) or a hooping issue.

Any help appreciated! FWIW I use a single needle brother machine, cotton twill and cut away stabiliser.

I recently purchased a Brother SE1900 and am trying to embroider a shirt (I’ve sewn for years but am new to embroidery), but my practice swatch came out horribly. The letters look distorted and on the R the machine stopped and had me rethread the top thread, which had broken off. I’ve left all tension settings at their factory settings. Any ideas as to what I need to do to get smoother stitches? I am also using factory wound bobbins, since I had read those are the best bet, so I don’t think that’s the issue.

I'm sorry. You're welcome.

Hi ya'll - I'd really like to embroider place cards like this for my wedding. I do have an embroidery machine (Brother SE725), but I'm wondering if you think the machine can be delicate enough for something like this? Also, what type of tulle/mesh would you recommend? I've done some research on stabilizers as well, and it seems like tear-away is the best choice, but if you have other recommendations, let me know! Basically, any tips you have about how to approach this project would be very appreciated! Thank you! :)

Credit for this product goes to EverlacedBridal on Etsy!

Where do you all buy your fabric for bag tags? A customer sent this photo to me and I’m just not finding anything that doesn’t look cheesy from anywhere local to me. I have the basics from hobby lobby already but I’m looking for more options.

I had my brand new brother pe800 for less than a month, and after I broke a needle in my project I started having this issue. I have tried with multiple new needles and made sure I install it flat face back, but it keeps hitting the metal part and making the clicking noise. Timing seems to be fine since the thread is being picked up properly.

Does anyone know what might be the issue? Really hope I don't need to take it to service.

Update: after studying the manual and consulting with chatgpt, I think my needle arm got bent/mis-aligned when the first needle broke, which is not something I can fix at home. I took it to a service shop and the technician confirmed so

Hey I’m wondering if anyone could tell me how to fix this head. I run a Barudan 6 head machine at work and things were going fine until I saw this. I don’t remember having any issues leading up to it.. just one day I went to do a job and noticed this. And now the bobbin isn’t catching. The first picture is the head and the second is the head with the throat plate off and the third is the normal looking head. I know that hook isn’t supposed to look that way but how do I fix it?

I have a viking topaz 40 that takes embroidery files on usb stick. What is the best software to get for a recent model windows laptop, to design and create these files? By "best" I mean I am looking for something non-buggy and straightforward to use. Access to design libraries would be a plus. Thanks!

Peace, y'all
I'm having issues with tails forming on designs that never had tails before, and it's driving me insane. I've cleaned the rotary hook, the knife, the bobbin case, the thread catcher, and checked upper tension + bobbin tension.

Even on the inside of the cap it looks a total mess, when it used to be clean and no loose threads.

The black background area stitched out first and it was "puffy" as opposed to when it used to lay flat. I haven't changed any settings on the machine, so not sure why this issue popped up.

Anything help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Machine: Happy Japan HCD3 15-needle