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What is the best computerized sewing machine for a real beginner.?

February 3rd, 2013 2 comments

I am just starting out, although I took a class years ago, I was not very good – especially in adjusting tension and all those little things. I am getting a sewing machine now that I am retired – what would be the best? I’m thinking of a Brother XR 7700

What features do you want? Are you on a budget? Most machines will sew just fine with the upper tension set on 4 and left there. IMHO, it’s easier to teach you what a balanced stitch
looks like than try to fight through the screens of some programs to adjust something that the computer is doing "wrong".

My personal experience with Brother machines has not been good, but ymmv. I’d strongly urge you to consider trying out a number of machines at local sewing machine dealers if at all possible, and finding the machine(s) that will work for you.

My minimal criteria (I do a lot of garment making, some quilting, no machine embroidery other than freemotion): Very good straight stitch, at least a pretty good zigzag, non-jamming bobbin case, buttonhole that doesn’t drive you nuts, adjustable presser foot presser, at least a fair range of presser feet made for the machine. For my own use, I also want stretch and regular blindhem, a couple of stitches I can use for fagoting, a couple of hemstitches, and some stitches that are good for faking blanket stitches for applique. My primary machine is a 10 year old Viking electronic, middle of the line.

Because I sew so many garments, I also have a serger and a coverstitch machine — personally, I’d sooner have a good serger and a so-so sewing machine than a fancy sewing machine, but again, that’s personal preference.

Some help:
http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/tvt046.asp
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00130.asp
I also urge you to read the first and last chapters of Carol Ahles’ book Fine Machine Sewing (available from most libraries).

Free Embroidery Patterns

July 19th, 2011 No comments

Are you a beginner in the art of embroidery trying to figure out what kind of design to work on Or are you an experienced embroiderer who is running out of design ideas Perhaps you might be an embroidery fanatic who loves to make designs come alive on fabric but do not have the artistic skills to conjure up your own designs.

It is really fulfilling to be able to finish an embroidery project and see a pattern translated onto fabric. But it could also be challenging to create your own designs. Fortunately, there are several free machine embroidery patterns available for you to use these days. You just have to select your favorite among a wide variety of embroidery patterns and you can start stitching right away.

Choosing machine can be a very enjoyable experience because of the large number of choices available. No matter what your personal preference is, you are sure to find free patterns that will fit your specifications.

For instance, if you are looking for dainty free embroidery patterns to decorate your little girls room, there are several designs that include bouquets of dainty flowers or pink ribbons and laces. If it is your baby boys room that you want to decorate, you can go for the free embroidery patterns that have sports patterns on them like baseball bats or soccer balls.

Free machine patterns will also give you several choices if you want to create a gift for a loved one. Out of the almost unlimited number of free patterns out there, you can select the ones that would most reflect the personality of the person to whom you are giving the embroidered item.

Once you have chosen the patterns you like, all you have to do is download it to your computer or to your digital embroidery machine. You can then modify the design and customize it to your own style. Once you are sure the design is what you really like, you can then start sewing on the fabric.

If you are artistically inclined and have a talent for creating your own designs for embroidery, then you probably do not have much need for free machine embroidery patterns However, it is undeniable that free embroidery samples have some benefits if you want to finish your needlework faster and with less effort.

With free machine patterns, you just need to transfer the design onto the fabric or into your digital sewing machine. There is no need to spend a lot of time trying to refine the design you created to make sure it looks good on the final product.

Free Machine Embroidery Downloads

July 19th, 2011 No comments

Are you a beginner in the art of embroidery trying to figure out what kind of design to work on Or are you an experienced embroiderer who is running out of design ideas Perhaps you might be an embroidery fanatic who loves to make designs come alive on fabric but do not have the artistic skills to conjure up your own designs.

It is really fulfilling to be able to finish an embroidery project and see a pattern translated onto fabric. But it could also be challenging to create your own designs. Fortunately, there are several free machine embroidery patterns available for you to use these days. You just have to select your favorite among a wide variety of embroidery patterns and you can start stitching right away.

Choosing machine can be a very enjoyable experience because of the large number of choices available. No matter what your personal preference is, you are sure to find free patterns that will fit your specifications.

For instance, if you are looking for dainty free embroidery patterns to decorate your little girls room, there are several designs that include bouquets of dainty flowers or pink ribbons and laces. If it is your baby boys room that you want to decorate, you can go for the free embroidery patterns that have sports patterns on them like baseball bats or soccer balls.

Free machine patterns will also give you several choices if you want to create a gift for a loved one. Out of the almost unlimited number of free patterns out there, you can select the ones that would most reflect the personality of the person to whom you are giving the embroidered item.

Once you have chosen the patterns you like, all you have to do is download it to your computer or to your digital embroidery machine. You can then modify the design and customize it to your own style. Once you are sure the design is what you really like, you can then start sewing on the fabric.

If you are artistically inclined and have a talent for creating your own designs for embroidery, then you probably do not have much need for free machine embroidery patterns However, it is undeniable that free embroidery samples have some benefits if you want to finish your needlework faster and with less effort.

With free machine patterns, you just need to transfer the design onto the fabric or into your digital sewing machine. There is no need to spend a lot of time trying to refine the design you created to make sure it looks good on the final product.

Free Cross Stitch Downloads

July 19th, 2011 No comments

Are you a beginner in the art of embroidery trying to figure out what kind of design to work on Or are you an experienced embroiderer who is running out of design ideas Perhaps you might be an embroidery fanatic who loves to make designs come alive on fabric but do not have the artistic skills to conjure up your own designs.

It is really fulfilling to be able to finish an embroidery project and see a pattern translated onto fabric. But it could also be challenging to create your own designs. Fortunately, there are several free machine embroidery patterns available for you to use these days. You just have to select your favorite among a wide variety of embroidery patterns and you can start stitching right away.

Choosing machine can be a very enjoyable experience because of the large number of choices available. No matter what your personal preference is, you are sure to find free patterns that will fit your specifications.

For instance, if you are looking for dainty free embroidery patterns to decorate your little girls room, there are several designs that include bouquets of dainty flowers or pink ribbons and laces. If it is your baby boys room that you want to decorate, you can go for the free embroidery patterns that have sports patterns on them like baseball bats or soccer balls.

Free machine patterns will also give you several choices if you want to create a gift for a loved one. Out of the almost unlimited number of free patterns out there, you can select the ones that would most reflect the personality of the person to whom you are giving the embroidered item.

Once you have chosen the patterns you like, all you have to do is download it to your computer or to your digital embroidery machine. You can then modify the design and customize it to your own style. Once you are sure the design is what you really like, you can then start sewing on the fabric.

If you are artistically inclined and have a talent for creating your own designs for embroidery, then you probably do not have much need for free machine embroidery patterns However, it is undeniable that free embroidery samples have some benefits if you want to finish your needlework faster and with less effort.

With free machine patterns, you just need to transfer the design onto the fabric or into your digital sewing machine. There is no need to spend a lot of time trying to refine the design you created to make sure it looks good on the final product.