I am looking for a sewing/embroidery machine that is preferably around $500.00 with at least 20 or more stitches, that is programmable with my own designs (through PC or card, etc.).
I have been looking at the Singer CE-150 recently, and it is retailing at about $504.00 – $599.99. If you have this machine, is it a good one? What are the pros and cons to this machine?
What other machines do you reccommend, or places do you suggest that I look? Thanks!
For the budget you are mentionning to get a sewing AND embroidery machine… that’s about the best deal you’ll get. If I’m not mistaken that machine has a bigger embroidery field then 4×4 which for the price is really rare.
As for recommending another machine… it’s tough because it depends on if you’d be willing to spend more or not. If you do not want to spend more at this time, then that machine for everything you are needing at this time is about your only option.
I’ve never used it myself but I have quite a few customers/group members who have that particular machine and I haven’t heard any complaints yet… so I tend to go with no news, good news cause if the machine wasn’t good… trust me, I would have heard… LOL
I do however own their XL6000 and I love it. Over the last few years I’ve owned quite a few different machines and that one is a favorite for sure.
Hope this helps a bit.
A demo on how to use the Singer Futura computerized embroidery machines.
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I want to start making quilts and other things and I need to watch my pocket. Which one would you buy and why? and if you already have one what do you like and dislike about it. I’m just learning how to sew, so any advice would help. Thanks
1. Brother Sewing and Embroidery Machine SE350
or
2. Singer Futura CE-150 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
From what I’m seeing after a quick Google search, the Brother is about $200 cheaper than the Singer. The Singer has 24 built-in stitches where the Brother has 67. Both have a 25 year "Limited" warranty but I see that Singer seems to be having some problems with the LED light and breaking thread. The Singer seems to have more bells and whistles (it better for $200 more) but, in my opinion, it’s not always about the bells and whistles, especially if you don’t always use them plus you want something that’s user friendly and not something you need to be running to the manual for every time you use a feature. If I were going to make quilts and do embroidery I think I’d go for the Brother. 67 bis compared to 24 is a heck of a gap but I guess it’s going to depend on what you need to do with it.
My quilting machine is an Elna by the way.
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I want to start making quilts and other things and I need to watch my pocket. Which one would you buy and why? and if you already have one what do you like and dislike about it. I’m just learning how to sew, so any advice would help. Thanks
1. Brother Sewing and Embroidery Machine SE350
or
2. Singer Futura CE-150 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
i have only had the se350 its really good for the job, had no probs dont knwo much about the other,
but i would say to google and check product compare website, just type in compare sewing machine and that will sort you out
website: http://www.pnosa.com
this is how i do free-motion embroidery. no computer, template, or pattern to follow – just like drawing, but with a sewing machine.
i make Keeut clothing,
bicycle patches, and dozens of other designs.
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i need to buy a sewing machine.. i have been searching for about 4 months .. but still m not sure which is the good one, actually i want to buy a machine of price $200..
i bought singer 4166 a week ago from costco .. but its really a bad one. it jammed when i was making a buttobhole. i chekd it on a thin fabric/ think fabric . but it does the same probkem. so i m returnng this… but im confued which machine shold i buy??
im an experienced sewr.. i love embroidery.. so i want a machine with a lot of decorative stitches..not the one for embroidery.. cuz its out of my range 
plz suggest me any durable and reliable one. i like brother CS6000i .. but some ppl say that it is cheaply made cannt last too long..
At that price point, I’d send you to the best local sewing machine shops to look at used machines.
http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm
What I want for beginners in sewing:
- a machine that doesn’t scare you
- a machine that isn’t balky (cheap new machines are often very
balky or need adjustments often and are rarely repairable –
just too frustrating to learn on!)
- very good straight stitch
- good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, more than that is gravy)
- a method of making buttonholes that makes sense to you
- adjustable presser foot pressure (which helps some fabric
handling issues)
- accessory presser feet that don’t cost an arm and a leg
(machines that use a "short shank foot" typically handle
generic presser feet pretty well. Some brands of machines use
proprietary or very expensive presser feet)
If the budget stretches far enough:
- blindhem and stretch blindhem stitches
- triple zigzag (nice for elastic applications)
- a couple of decorative stitches (you won’t use them nearly as
much as you think)
- electronic machine because of the needle position control and
because the stepper motors give you full "punching force" at
slow sewing speeds — mechanical machines often will stall at
slow speeds.
Please go to the best sewing machine dealers around and ask them
to show you some machines in your price range, *especially* used
machines you can afford. You’ll get a far better machine buying
used than new, and a good dealer is worth their weight in sewing
machine needles when you get a machine problem — often they can
talk you through the problem over the phone. While you’re trying
things out, try a couple of machines (sewing only, not combo
sewing-embroidery) over your price limit, just so you can see
what the difference in stitch quality and ease of use might be.
You may find you want to go for the used Cadillac. Or you might
want the new basic Chevy. Might as well try both out.
Suggested reading: John Giordano’s The Sewing Machine Book
(especially for used machines), Carol Ahles’ Fine Machine Sewing
(especially the first and last few chapters) and Gale Grigg
Hazen’s Owner’s Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting
Machines. All of these are likely to be available at your public
library.
Used brands I’d particularly look for: Elna, Bernina,
Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff, Singer (pre 1970), Juki, Toyota
New "bargain brand" I’d probably pick, if new was my choice:
Janome (who also does Kenmore).
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Fun and function – have both - with the Singer Futura CE-150 Sewing and Embroidery Machine. Enjoy the convenience of the 24 pre-programmed stitch patterns, 13 needle positions, 1-step button holer…
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My mom bought an embroidery machine and we are having trouble figuring out something.
She has a Futura Singer Design software disk, but she thought she could make her own designs, and these are premanufactured designs.
I tried and tried, and I have no idea how to import new ones, so if anyone is familiar with this program, let me know!
And if you know of any other softwares out there that you can install on Windows and design your own, let me know!
[ use a MAC, but most of these programs don't take MAC and Windows is pretty weird for me......]
Thanks in advance!!!!
From their website, it looks as though the Singer software is a basic layout and conversion software. There is a support link – I would try to get some help there first.
DigitizerPro is a software through Janome that lets you digitize designs. You can create your own designs from clip art, photos, or from scratch. It is also a conversion software (change to the format your machine takes). The software allows for a direct link to your machine, too, so transfering designs is easy. I have an older version, Digitizer 10000. I love it!
I know Bernina and Viking both have softwares available, though I have not worked with those. Most manufacturers have a software of somekind that can do at least basic digitizing. These can all be expensive, so take your time and take notes and compare before buying.
I hope you find the answers you’re looking for.
Good Luck!
Brother SE 350 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Singer CE 350 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
If you have some knowledge about both, please remember to give a reason in comparison such as, cheaper machine, easier to use, better quality, better specs, better embroidery, brand is better than other, etc. (Whatever you can think of…) This is also a Brother vs Singer question.
Thanks =^.^=
Brother SE 350 Sewing and Embroidery Machine =]
Richard Box is the author of sevaral drawing and illustration books available from SEARCH PRESS. He is as well a well-known sewing machine free-hand embroiderer who works from illustrations of animals, flowers — just about anything to produce wonderful embroidered recreations on textile using straight stitch on a sewing machine.
We caught up with Richard at the 2007 Knitting & Stitching Show at the National Exhibition Centre in England and had the chance to visit his booth and watch some wonderful demonstrations!
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