| There are two main kinds of home embroidery | | | | design frames, and 60 motifs. It edits for mirror image, |
| machines on the market today. Those that are strictly | | | | 90-degree rotation, and stitch density. This machine will |
| used for embroidery and the ones that do both | | | | run you around $480. It's perfect for embroidering |
| machine embroidery and regular sewing, often | | | | towels, shirts, and clothing. |
| referred to as combination machines. Ultimately what | | | | The Brother PE-150 4×4″ Embroidery |
| kind machine you want will depend on how you | | | | Only Machine retails for $500 is another excellent buy. |
| choose to use your sewing machine. Does embroidery | | | | This embroidery machine comes with 60 built-in |
| design really peak your interest? Have you considered | | | | embroidery pattern designs, 120 frame & border |
| creating embroidered fashions in the future? Just | | | | design combinations, 3 alphabet font styles (block, serif, |
| remember that when choosing between the two is | | | | outling), a built-in needle threader, and LCD |
| that embroidery machines have smaller embroidery | | | | touch-screen display. Brother machines are know for |
| fields. It is better to use a combination machine in the | | | | their sturdy construction and barely needing any |
| long run as you can not only embroidery but learn to | | | | repairs. This would be a good investment in your |
| sew your own clothes as well. Here are some points | | | | looking to make a profit from your embroidery work. |
| to consider before you invest in your machine. | | | | Combination Machines |
| * Is there a warranty on the machine and how long is it | | | | If sewing and embroidery is your thing, then the Singer |
| for | | | | Futura CE-250 Sewing and Embroidery Machine is the |
| * Can you test it out before hand | | | | best combination sewing-embroidery machine you can |
| * What kind of thread will you be using. Will the spool | | | | buy. Although a bit pricey at $790, it is well worth the |
| holder stay in place,you dont want the kind that has an | | | | price for the embroidery enthusiast. The new Singer |
| adapter which feeds the thread to the machine | | | | models no longer have issues with the bobbins, and the |
| * For quilters make sure that your machine can do a | | | | machine runs perfectly. This combination machine is |
| straight stitch | | | | with a computer linked embroidery unit built-in. You do |
| Embroidery only Machines | | | | need to use it along with your personal computer and it |
| The Simplicity SE3 Embroidery System with | | | | accepts embroidery designs from CD or the Internet. |
| Embroidery Card is a computerized system that | | | | There are 100 stitch functions, a built-in needle threader, |
| comes with an instruction video and embroiders up to | | | | and 6 styles of 1-step buttonholes. The machine |
| 4 by 4 inches. This easy to use machine has an LCD | | | | connects to your computer via a USB cable |
| touch screen can bring up 100's of pre-programmed | | | | connection and the software is first rate and easy to |
| embroidery designs - letters, numbers (3 styles), 120 | | | | use. |