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Trying to budget for the supplies as well as the machine (Moderated by Pyrose)
Posted on: 5/24/09 12:10 PM ET
I have been doing research on embroidery machines since March I think. I'm hoping to be able to purchase something within the next 3 to six months.
However, on another thread, someone just reminded me that I need to account for the supplies that I will need as well. I hadn't even thought of that!
So I'm asking, are there any starter packages out there? If not what do you consider the basics for getting started?
I understand that I could go ga-ga over thread colors, but I'm just looking to get a general idea of how much more to allocate to my embroidery machine budget. Don't worry about giving me prices (if you do that's great, and perhaps where you purchased it), but I'm fine looking up the prices myself since I know pricing can vary depending on where you live.
Thanks!
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However, on another thread, someone just reminded me that I need to account for the supplies that I will need as well. I hadn't even thought of that!
So I'm asking, are there any starter packages out there? If not what do you consider the basics for getting started?
I understand that I could go ga-ga over thread colors, but I'm just looking to get a general idea of how much more to allocate to my embroidery machine budget. Don't worry about giving me prices (if you do that's great, and perhaps where you purchased it), but I'm fine looking up the prices myself since I know pricing can vary depending on where you live.
Thanks!
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StitchinMom
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For teaching:
Janome Sew Mini; Janome Jem 661; Kenmore 19233; Kenmore 18221; knitting needles & crochet hooks :)
Posted on: 5/24/09 1:35 PM ET
In reply to StitchinMom
Nearly all in this board can tell you more about materials than I can: threads, needles, hoops, adhesive, ... what ever, but:
Make up your mind if you'll embroider "only" existing designs or want to punch (digitize) them yourself: Software costs can equal to the costs of the embroidery machine, depending on your needs. Verify how designs are transfered between computer and machine as this might include additional hardware.
And don't underestimate the costs of embroidery designs ...
HTH, Matthias
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Make up your mind if you'll embroider "only" existing designs or want to punch (digitize) them yourself: Software costs can equal to the costs of the embroidery machine, depending on your needs. Verify how designs are transfered between computer and machine as this might include additional hardware.
And don't underestimate the costs of embroidery designs ...

HTH, Matthias
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StitchBuddy - Embroidery on Macs, iPhones and iPads
Posted on: 5/24/09 2:43 PM ET
In reply to StitchinMom
You will NEED stableizer. I use a few different types -- sticky back and medium weight stablizer and also I use solvy for a topping on knits.
*I* need basting spray. You may not need it, but I can't live without it for my embroidery.
Obviously, fabric, needles and thread. That's about all the stuff that I can think of off the top of my head that you will need. Most of the otehr stuff is extra.
I also agree with the other poster. Make sure you have an idea of where you are going to get designs, and how you are going to get them from the PC to the machine. That stuff can get expensive too.
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*I* need basting spray. You may not need it, but I can't live without it for my embroidery.
Obviously, fabric, needles and thread. That's about all the stuff that I can think of off the top of my head that you will need. Most of the otehr stuff is extra.
I also agree with the other poster. Make sure you have an idea of where you are going to get designs, and how you are going to get them from the PC to the machine. That stuff can get expensive too.
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Numbers for 2013:
Yards in stash: 606.25
Yards in: 22.75
Yards out: 10.50
Numbers for 2012:
594.00 yards in stash
4 yards in
10.25 yards out
Numbers for 2011:
601.25 yards in stash (I'm sure this number is off by a few yards)
Yards in: 137.50 (Seriously? I'm over 100, and it's only JULY? Ugh!)
Yards out: 88.75
Re: Starter Package for Embroidery - what do you need (posted on 5/25/09 8:45 AM ET)
If you are going to get into macine embroidery you can't live without this site for designs. They have weekly sales and great designs. I think I own just aobut halt their catalog lol. And I know their are others on this site that do also.
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/default.aspx
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/default.aspx
Re: Starter Package for Embroidery - what do you need (posted on 5/25/09 12:03 PM ET)
You will go through embroidery needles a lot faster than sewing needles. I think the recommendation from many is to change to a new embroidery needles after about 30,000 stitches. Some designs a way fewer stitches than that but the more intricate ones that use lots of thread, such as those beautiful designs from Embroidery Library (which I love as much as Sewwolf does but I don't own half their catalog of designs) will have you changing that needle more than you might want to do. And, you do need to use needles meant for machine embroidery and not just the regular sewing needles.
Re: Starter Package for Embroidery - what do you need (posted on 5/26/09 4:26 PM ET)
Joanns 50% off notions wall is a good way to stock up as stabilizers are on the notions wall as are needles. They just had one this past weekend. Will probably have another around July 4 seem to have them around holidays. Also They sell Sulky and have a lot of 50% off sales which is a real bargin. You don't want to go out and buy a ton of thread at first as machines can be picky. I started with Sulky, tried theadart thread an assortment was a good price but my machine doesn't really like it and I get lot of breakage. The best I've found is Maderia. I got a good bonus at work one year and was able to buy the Treasure chest which is wonderful. I fine I use sitcky back, water soluble and medium cut away the most. I don't use the spray as I have light asthma and it bothers it, even though I'm careful how I spray it. But don't stock up on a lot of stuff till you see what you like and are going to use.
And I don't have half of Embroidery library's designs but I do have a lot of them lol lol.
And I don't have half of Embroidery library's designs but I do have a lot of them lol lol.
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