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PR needs a comparison chart for embroidery machines which machine has what features, etc.
coloreyec Intermediate MI USA Member since 2004 Posts: 633	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/6/08 12:31 PM Since being assigned to this forum I have learned a great deal about embroidery machines. But I also have learned that there are so many variables to each machine - what size hoop each one accepts, cards vs. cable PC connections, what is needed for each machine for playing with the designs, etc. So what I was wondering, is there someone here that can create a comparison chart of the most popular/current machines listing the characteristics, needs, etc.? Not a review of the quality, just a chart of the basic information. Perhaps it could be linked to a blog? Of course this would need to be updated as new machines arrive on the scene but it would be so helpful don't you think? And even though I promised myself, my DH and Pyrose, that I would not be buying one I am sooooo tempted now ------ Buy fabric - check Buy pattern - check Buy notions - check Contemplate the possabilities of all of the fabric and pattern combinations - check Sew anything - no Repeat above an infinate number of times - check
Deepika   Intermediate MA USA Member since 2001 Posts: 10447 Founder	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/6/08 1:19 PM Sharron, Did you look at the Search Wizard? ------ - Deepika Founder, PatternReview.com Blog: http://www.deepikablogs.com
Michelle T Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 2002 Posts: 3928	Login to reply to this post In reply to Deepika Like this post Date: 1/6/08 1:29 PM Deepika, that does not work for for checking the features of embroidery machines, all it does is tell you the machine does embroidery stitches. I do not know if I sent you a note, but several months ago I was researching embroidery machines and had the same problem. There was no way to look up embroidery only machines, hoop size, connectivity, software etc. Machine embroidery is becoming more and more popular, it would be nice to be have an easy way to compare the various machines feature by feature. ------ Proud parent of a Dwight International School Honour Roll Student
Louisasews Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 2007 Posts: 110	Login to reply to this post In reply to coloreyec Like this post Date: 1/13/08 0:58 AM Coloreyc, couldn't agree with you more. 8 months down the track, I still utterly confused as to which combined embroidery/sewing machine I should buy. I have been vascilating between a Brother 1500 or 4000d, a Bernina I-dont-know-which model, and ditto a Husky. This week, I discovered, in a late 2007 American quilting magazine, an advertisment for the Brother Duetta 4500d. I can not find any points of reference about the machine. It doesn't even appear on the Australian Brother web site. How can I find out if this is an up-grade of the current Brother 4000d, for which there are about 5 reviews on this site, some of which highlight a few machine problems, and lots of Brother dealer problems? I have read constantly, that one should wait for up-grades, but how do I know if this is an upgrade or a whole new model? The company blurb is rather bland and makes no refernces to upgrades or improvements on a previous model. I once tried setting up an excel file, listing all the 'features', and cross-gridding the brand names to the feature, but I ran right out of puff when I realised that what was a 'feature' of one machine, was a standard item and therefore not listed on another brand's description. Perhaps one place to start would be at the top of reviews, where features are marked. I would like to see the addition of a computer compatability choice, i.e. does the machine take a card, or does it have a direct USB port, etc. Currently, only 'computerised' is used, and this is totally useless for knowing how embroidery programmes get into the machine. I do know that I want a direct USB port, not a card slot, so if the top of reviews at least had this much info, I could better choose the reviews I read, and save time not clicking on reviews of machines with card slots. Good luck in your endeavours!
AK Intermediate CA USA Member since 2004 Posts: 627	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/13/08 2:47 AM It would be an enormous amount of work for one person to do this. I can tell you about the machine I use, but I'd have to research any others. I'd rather spend the time sewing. To complicate matters, there have been times when machines sold in the US are sold under different names when sold in other countries. And models sold in one country might not be available in another.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 2006 Posts: 3185	Login to reply to this post In reply to coloreyec Like this post Date: 1/13/08 3:22 PM The current issue (Jan-Feb 08) of Designs In Machine Embroidery has a comparison chart of 20+ machines for every budget. I started out with a basic Brother from Walmart six years ago. By last year I knew I wanted a larger hoop, usb stick and auto trim. I visited three dealers and liked the sales staff at the Babylock dealer. The machines all have the basics, but the staff (and the dealer's great rep) sold me on Babylock. I bought the Ellegante and it has been a fantastic machine. PS: Dealer prices can vary. My BL did not cost near the price listed on the DIME comparison chart. -- Edited on 1/13/08 3:25 PM --
re-re Member since 2006 Posts: 1	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/13/08 3:34 PM just bought a Brother Innovis 1200 sewing/embroidery machine. Just picked it up two days ago and the only thing boxed was all the attachments. For some reason, she took the machine out of the box. I asked her why it was unboxed and she said it had to be calibrated by a Brother rep due to the embroidery component. She said that calibration is not done at the factory. Any comment would be greatly appreciated.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 2006 Posts: 3185	Login to reply to this post In reply to re-re Like this post Date: 1/13/08 5:53 PM When I bought my Ellegante is was still in the box. All the dealer did was remove the bobbin case for sewing and put in the bobbin case of embroidery, which (embroidery) is the reason I bought the machine. While what your dealer said may not be totally off, it is strange that Brother Embroidery machines are sold at Walmart and Costco and no one there knows feathers about embroidery machine calibration.
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 2006 Posts: 3185	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/14/08 2:28 PM bump
Portia Hirschman   Advanced Beginner MD USA Member since 2004 Posts: 485	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/14/08 3:15 PM A comparison would be great but even having a listing for embroidery (as there are for serger and sewing machines) would be helpful so you could go down the list if you were thinking about embroideryand wondering what was out there. Maybe an * or something to indicate a combo machine?? Just thinking out loud.

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