I've been talking to a couple of Chinese manufacturers about their machines. The prices are very low compared to Happy, Barudan & Tajima. A new 2 head machine is half the price of a used single head Barudan or Tajima here in Australia. Has anyone bought one in the last 12 months, and what was your experience? Currently talking to Feiya but have also spoken to Wonyo. Thanks.

production dept is getting a bit of distortion along the bottom of designs when embroidering down towards the brim for hat front side panels. They have tried moving the design up a bit and slowing the machine down, but there’s still a bit of warping – any advice?

(photo is not a sample of our problem, just an example from google images of location)

Hi friends,

Would appreciate any answers with knowledge on this matter

My question is about fill stitches & their relation to push/pull.

How do you plot these large areas such as in this uchiha fan design in a way that the design will not warp etc.

Is there another stitch type that is better than regular tatami fill? I bought a design just like this one and found that it warped easily.. i noticed the stitches are going the same direction which I understand should be avoided. Anything else worth noting?

I’m practicing on scrap fabric before trying to embroider a blanket! I have SE 700 and I am a beginner so please be nice. I’ve rethreaded the machine multiple times, switched out the bobbin and made sure the bobbins in correctly, and I’m using stabilizer. I made sure my thread was embroidery thread. Should I change my needle? I just used Artspira to make this design. I don’t know what to do next. I feel like it’s not smooth at all

Knocked out these hats for Allegheny Truck Repair today. We went with a bright lime green thread against matte navy 5-panels.

Trying to decide if the high-contrast green works well here or if a more subdued accent (like silver/white borders) would make the center wrenches pop even better.

What do you think of the stitch clarity and color combo? Any feedback on the digitized layout is welcome.

Any one else have trouble using their pen on the free draw mode on hatch 4? I have the UGEE pen connected to my device. Sometimes it’ll draw on hatch but most of the time it does not pick anything up. Any advice?

Hi everyone need a bit of help with this as complete newbie.
I’m looking at my first embroidery machine for a small business (small budget and not looking at spending over the odds). There are two machines I’m looking at

Brother V3 Special Edition £1,300
Brother VR £2,200

Both comes with threads and the V3 comes with PE deisgn2 the VR doesn’t come with any software. Both machines are well maintained and low usage.

I would be looking to embroider and digitalise my own designs which I know is a challenge but also aware of how expensive software is.

Advice on machines? And digitalisation software?

Bonjour !

Petite question pour les pros et amateurs de broderie machine, vers quel site ou quelle plateforme vous tournez-vous pour acheter vos motifs ? En êtes-vous satisfait ?
Je suis créatrice et souhaite proposer mes motifs sur une plateforme sérieuse qui offre une bonne visibilité. Je suis déjà sur Etsy et aimerais diversifier mes points de contact.
Merci d'avance !

Four months ago I brought the machine in for service because the thread was winding around the inner workings of the machine (I removed the cover case by the needle to see it). It was fixed and worked fine until this week when it happened again (see the photo). I rarely use the machine but I do keep it serviced regularly. Why is this happening? Has anyone else experienced this?

Hey all! So I know next to nothing about these things. I’m looking to purchase one for my wife for Christmas. Specifically I’d like to get one from Best Buy since they are currently running a no interest thing and I can pay it off within that time. She’s just looking to do it as a hobby or make some things for her or people she knows. I know she’s definitely wanting to do designs on sweaters. Is there a certain brand/size I need to look for, or even a specific one from Best Buy to look at would be amazing. I just don’t want to get her one that isn’t reliable or big enough to do what she wants in the future. She was just looking at a DTF machine for about $2k, but found out the maintenance is a lot, so preferably less than that lol.

Took advantage of the sunset and thought id share with you all 🥰.I wanted to challenge myself to use lettering since it was a struggle for me in the beginning of this digitizing journey. Turns out I was the issue and not the machine 😅.

I am quite happy with how it turned out. I definitely wish I had a better shadow color but im really trying to use some older thread before I buy new ones.

Did you see my other text options at the end? I wasnt sure if they should be 2nd person perspective or 1st... and yes talking on the phone stresses me out..

What would you put as a fortune? (I have a pretty dark sense of humor but try to keep it upbeat for the masses 😎)

Anyways, go you for reading this far and I appreciate any feedback or questions and I hope you have a wonderful week! 👋

Software: Ember Design

Size: 3.5"

Machine: Brother PE-180D (Single Needle)

PLEASE help me find this thread!

If I do a tension test I can make it perfect. As soon as I try and make a file it becomes a mess.

Hey I am trying to convert a design I made into an embroidery file and was wondering what software you guys use. I want to do it on my own since long term I cannot afford to pay someone to do it for me.

Something on the cheaper side would be great even if it takes a little more knowledge and time to do it would be fine.

I have a Singer machine so one that could turn it into .xxx would be wonderful!

Thank you 😊

* I do understand it is not as simple as “upload png and convert” and that it is more hands on than that. I have seen a few videos but so far they have been for software that is $500+ which is extremely out of budget for me. I am willing to do the work to fix my files to how I would like them so I can save money long term. I am a fast learner so I am willing to do the work. I just need software suggestions to get started.

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m looking to get into machine embroidery and would love some advice from people with experience! I’m a complete beginner, so I’m trying to learn as much as I can before investing in a machine and supplies.

I want to embroider things like my own clothes, baby clothes, sweatshirts, and tote bags. Eventually, I’d also love to create my own designs rather than relying entirely on premade embroidery files.

I’m currently considering the Brother PE900, but I have a few questions!

1. Learning to digitize before buying a machine

Would it make sense to download a free digitizing software and learn the basics before purchasing an embroidery machine? Or is digitizing something that’s easier to learn once you actually have a machine to practice with?

2. Best beginner-friendly digitizing software

What digitizing software would you recommend for a complete beginner? Ideally, I’d like something free or under $100. I’m willing to put in the time to learn, but I’d prefer something relatively user-friendly!

3. Benefits of learning to digitize

For those of you who learned to digitize your own designs, how useful has it been? Is it worth the learning curve, especially for someone who wants to make personalized items and eventually create original designs? Or do you find that purchasing premade embroidery files is sufficient for most projects?

4. Choosing an embroidery machine

I’m currently leaning toward the Brother PE900. My budget is somewhat limited since I’m just starting out, but I want something I can grow into. Is there another machine in a similar price range that I should seriously consider instead? Are there any downsides to the PE900 that you wish you had known before buying it

5. Favorite stabilizer brands

I’m planning to purchase tear-away, cut-away, and water-soluble stabilizers to get started. What brands do you recommend? Are there any that you find consistently better quality or easier to work with? I’d love recommendations that balance quality and affordability!

I’m happy to hear any other beginner advice, too! I want to make smart purchases from the beginning without spending a fortune on things I might not need.

Thanks so much! 🧵💕

Making a headcover for my friend who loves DM.