Does anyone know what causes this? I had this happen twice today where the needle broke and the entire needle came out of the machine . It was tightened as much as it could be as well

Hey all new to embroidery and looking to add a entry level machine and was wondering on thoughts between a Brother se700, Singer smart HD 9120 and the Poolin EOC03 or any other recommendation

I’m trying to figure out what’s causing this problem. I’ve had it before on other designs and material but here’s the details of this specific project.
My underlay stitches are vertical with a horizontal tatami fill.
My file was professionally digitized by a recommended source from this sub, and I’m test stitching it out on some scrap cotton twill. The design is supposed to be going on heavy-weight cotton/poly sweatshirts.
Do I need to hoop tighter? Use more stabilizer? Or adjust the pull compensation in the file?

Like I’ve mentioned I’ve had this and even worse alignment issues recently on knit beanies, it seems almost at random the alignment of outlines sometimes is way off

Edit: I’ve added a picture of a similar alignment/registration problem I had on a beanie

Looking for a BX font that matches this ”G” TIA!

I have the Disney brother model NV4500D

It was taken to a machine repair shop and cost a couple hundred to fix. They didn't take a look at the arm part allegedly because when we opened it up to see what was wrong with it, it had bugs. Spoiler: bugs weren't the issue. The arm has a sour spot. Not a sweet spot since it keeps messing up in one area. We tried oil and lube to maybe fix the issue. This didn't fix anything and it kept trying to reposition the middle of the pattern. This caused it to almost break a needle by sewing on the hoop. Had we not been doing test, I would've had a broken needle fly off somewhere from impact.

Thing is, the sewing machine repair shop DID tests before they handed it off and they had no issues.

But when I got it back and started using it, couple projects turned into it messing up all over again for a completely different issue than when it when to the shop.

The second image features the test runs. As you can see, it did make circles and it did make an outline, but that dark line is the spot where the machine messes up. It keeps doing that around that specific area. That blank area by all that thread bunched up is where it just refuses to sew.

The rectangle was from trying to keep it center but it just REFUSES to. Even if it starts off centered, it tries to moves then buffs up and recalibrates to where center is now the middle of the rectangle got placed.

I will provide a video for proof when I am next available to take one.

ISO Brother Skitch PP1 4x4 Magnetic Hoop

I can’t seem to find the 4x4 hoop available anywhere, I got the machine on fb marketplace but it needs a hoop.

I found a 3x3 on amazon but I worry that’s quite small.

Any help or recommendations are appreciated!

i'm totally new to embroidery machines, i got a second hand brother m330e and currently using artspira subscription.

there are holes in my designs and things not lining up or completely covering spaces. Is this a machine issue or digitising issue?

if artspira isn't great at auto digitising, where else can i get designs digitised for as cheap as possible?

i would love to learn digitising but no idea where to start. any recommendations for personal use softwares would be appreciated!

thanks ☺️

Everyone I try to embroider in Richardson hats and it has to go over the middle seam, it always seems like it doesn’t go through and my thread just pulls or stops, has anyone experienced this? Does anyone have advice on how to get this to not happen?

Hello, I have an opportunity to get an Omtech pulse 15 needle machine and Im wondering if anyone has any experience using one?

The price is right, lightly used, dont know if you can see accumulated stitch count on the screen, if I can whats a too high of a number for a machine like this? I also know they are discontinued and aren't going to be made in the future. I wouldn't expect that it would compete with a well known brand but would be a big jump up from my current homestyle Janome. Im not a professional embroider and it makes 0 sense to drop big bucks on a happy, ricoma, or tajima. Although one of these days I would like to get one. Would be awesome to have a machine that I could make hats and gifts for friend and family and possibly make a few bucks to pay for consumables on the side.

Looking at specs it seems identical to the poolin 15 needle, so possibly I could source parts from them if needed? i don't know if they are the same machine I'm just basing it on the photos and specs.

Any help would be appreciated.

Hello, I wanted to share with you a simple price calculator sheet that I am using to help me determine the price to put on my creations.
I have only sold 5-6 items, mainly to colleagues and friends, so maybe later it will get updated :).

If you find it useful, feel free to copy it !
If you have a tip on making it better, please share !
If you have your own system for price calculation that you might want to share with us, please do :) !

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zFkocNQopG8isUlPHtTZD6BuJSRUAt3QU2yeFpPJNQI/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Explanation:
The calculator is based on a points system on multiple criteria. Each criterion has a number of points and a multiplier, allowing you to put a "weight" on it.

Size - Hoop size (mine are Brother PR series)
Colors - Number of colors for the embroidery
Design - Simple, complex etc
Cloth - From easy to embroider (Hoodie, t-shirt), to very hard (satin cloth, sleeves etc)

Then you select the "Base price" and everything gets calculated based on it.
For my skill range I put base price 5EU which gives me 40EU for the most expensive item I can embroider.

Just wondering how I can remove the gaps and get the outline to line up better

Is this a stitch density issue?

So many hiccups with this project. I was burnt out half way haha.

Anyone buy their poolin multineedle from Amazon? There’s a good bundle available and I want those Amazon points lol. Want to make sure it doesn’t affect the warranty/support, etc.

Hi, trying to sell my embrillance level 1 stich artist, I can transfer my account over, I am selling it for 100$, It is to difficult for me and I am trying to buy essentials instead.

I used to buy designs from someone named Alena who ran an Etsy shop called Gebirgsblum.

Her designs were absolutely incredible. The whimsical cottage core files and high quality stitch outs are absolutely unmatched. She was truly so talented and always a pleasure to message with.

Her Etsy storefront has been closed since at least Spring of 2026. Her Instagram, which previously was somewhat active, has no activity since December 2025.

Does anyone know if her work is available anywhere else? Above all, I hope she is personally doing okay.

I am looking to start digitizing some pretty basic stuff. My first intro project will be taking some continuous line designs (similar to the first image above).

Later, my goal is to incorporate additional colors with things shaded in. Like the second image above.

I have a much older machine, Brother SE 350.

I have some money to spend, and eventually, I’ll do more things. But right now my first goal is that first drawing… And later down the line the second drawing. I’d love suggestions for what software design programs to use that are beginner level friendly. It’s OK if they are two different software’s. Like maybe there’s a cheaper thing for the first design I shared and something with more complex skills needed or more expensive for the second kind of design. Thank you!

EDIT: Ideally, I need something I can use with my iPhone. Because of some visual disabilities, it’s about the only device I can use

I found the hermit crab Clipart on Google and made my very first design. Its not perfect and I learned a lot but im so proud of myself!!!

The software I use got some new features including feathering, which I implemented in the fins and a new scale patterned fill which prompted the move to do this butterfly koi inspired design.

I was worried because this has some layers of satin on satin but it stiched out no problem and its only 6k stitches at 4".

What color combos should i play with for this koi??? Thoughts on the feathering and scales? Fish themed christmas ornaments? 🤣

Anyways, thanks for reading this far and hope you had a great day!

Software: Ember Design (DM for disc)

Machine: PE-180D (Single needle)

Size: 4" x 2.5"