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Best sewing machine to personalize items with monograms?
Hello,
I am a beginner, but would like to purchase a sewing machine (embroidery combo maybe) for the main purpose of personalizing my children's things (and some of my own! Would like the flexibility to add their names to towels, clothes, bags, bibs, etc. Also would like to be able to sew pillows, simple dresses, etc. and make appliques. I need something with the best font choices or ability to download different fonts since personalization will be my main thing. I prefer not to spend over $600. Any suggestions?
Your budget is going to limit you to a combo with a limited embroidery area.
The Brother SE400 will come the closest at $400. You are going to need a little cash reserve for software (to view your downloads - a computer's operating system will not recognize an embroidery format), embroidery thread (poly and not nylon is best for items that may be subjected to chlorine bleach), stabilizer (tear away and cut away to begin with).
The machine will have some fonts and others are available for downloading.
The SE400 has connectivity via a USB cable. You will need a laptop or have the machine next to your desk top computer.
You will need a computer with Windows Operating System.
Brother uses pes format and the hoop size will be the limitation as to the size of the design.
The larger the stitching area (hoop size is usually the indicator) and USB connectivity (flash drive is the more convenient than the cable) can be found with more expensive machines.
Embroidery machines that use memory cards or floppy disks only are obsolete, so avoid any of these "bargains".
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