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what is the cheapest most effective software for my sewing machine?

January 18th, 2013 Leave a comment Go to comments

I have just recently purchased a brother se 270d. I am completely new at embroidery and I am not sure about all of the software available to help download designs. I looked into the ped basic(because it is cheapest) but saw several complaints due to the limited capabilities with it. I don’t want to spend over $150 on something to help me to download designs from the internet. I am really interested n monogramming. Can anyone tell me what else is available for my machine that is not so expensive, yet still do a pretty good job? thanks!

You may be confusing editing software with memory card software.

Without a reader/writer unit and rewritable memory card and you cannot use designs from the Internet or a CD without one brand or the other.

PED Basic or another brand of the same type of software will provide a method of getting the design from the PC to the Embroidery machine via a memory card. Basically, that is all they do.

For monogramming you need fonts (alpha designs). You load as you would any other design and then copy to the memory card. Insert the memory card into the machine and press "start".

For editing, Embird is a popular product and you can download a free demo.

ABC embroidery has a tutorial for combining letters with Embird.

Remember, the design has to be within the limitation of the size hoop your machine is programed for.

http://www.secretsof.com/content/1853

http://www.annaboveembroidery.com/usemfo.html

  1. pattiann42
    January 18th, 2013 at 13:36 | #1

    You may be confusing editing software with memory card software.

    Without a reader/writer unit and rewritable memory card and you cannot use designs from the Internet or a CD without one brand or the other.

    PED Basic or another brand of the same type of software will provide a method of getting the design from the PC to the Embroidery machine via a memory card. Basically, that is all they do.

    For monogramming you need fonts (alpha designs). You load as you would any other design and then copy to the memory card. Insert the memory card into the machine and press "start".

    For editing, Embird is a popular product and you can download a free demo.

    ABC embroidery has a tutorial for combining letters with Embird.

    Remember, the design has to be within the limitation of the size hoop your machine is programed for.

    http://www.secretsof.com/content/1853

    http://www.annaboveembroidery.com/usemfo.html
    References :

  2. Holly
    January 18th, 2013 at 14:25 | #2

    Hi! I’m still new myself, but I was told to purchase the Floriani lettering pro. It is one of four programs in their suite, and I love it. It pretty much reads all design formats and has several fonts included. I don’t remember what it costs! However, I was given Embroidery Magic 2, which sort of digitizes and is pretty user friendly. You can purchase this software between $70-$100. Check online, I used ebay and bought it from a retailer for $70. It does so much for the cost. Its a great program when getting your feet wet. I enjoy it as well, but not as much as the Floriani. I plan to purchase the entire sweet. Hope that helps, good luck!
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  3. Grandma of Twins
    January 18th, 2013 at 15:02 | #3

    I have been using the SE 270d for about 4 years. I bought the PED-Basic at the same time and I love it. I sometimes wish I could do a little bit more but for the little bit that I do it is great. It also sews great. I buy and download designs from the internet. My favorite website is embroiderydesigns.com. They have a hugh selection and they even provide support. Have fun and remember to be patient. If you want to do more detailed embroidery, I suggest taking your project to a professional. I know a lot of people that have very expensive embroidery machines and NEVER use them for embroidery.
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  4. Janet
    January 18th, 2013 at 15:11 | #4

    got to http://www.embird.co.za it works with all machines, and the best price for the facilitie to upgrade as your needs grow.
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    http:www.embird.co.za they take good care of there customers, and help them untill they can use their programs

  5. tynee
    January 18th, 2013 at 15:18 | #5

    Jamie,
    No matter what you want to do you do need PEBasic as it is the reader/writer box that lets you put designs on a small card and then you can put the card into your 270D. I have a 270D and that is the only way to get designs to the machine.Yes it have limitations but it is the cheapest way to go. You can get it online at walmart.com for about $117.54, I just ordered one and will pick it up tomorrow at my local Walmart. This will get you started. First download your designs from the internet in PES format and 4×4 size only, save them in your computer by making a Embroidery Design folder and save your designs in that folder, so when you open up PEBasic you can get designs from your folder and save them to your card and then take the card to your machine.
    References :
    Walmart.com for PEBasic and BrotherMall.com also.

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