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    Is 135,000 Stitches a Lot on a Used Embroidery Machine?

    By diver361, in Machine embroidery materials and technology, , 0 comments, 42 views
    Buying a Used Embroidery Machine with 135,000 Stitches: Is It a Good Deal?
    If you're considering buying a used embroidery machine with around 135,000 stitches, you might be wondering—is that a lot?
    Spoiler alert: 135,000 stitches is practically nothing. What Does 135,000 Stitches Really Mean?
    One medium design can have 60,000–100,000 stitches. Some commercial designs hit 200,000+ in one run. Many users easily pass 1 million stitches in their first year. Commercial machines can run 300 million+ stitches and still operate smoothly.
    What Actually Matters When Buying Used
    Maintenance History: Was it regularly oiled and serviced? Stitch Quality: Always test run a design before buying. Brand: Trusted names like Brother, Janome, Barudan, Tajima are reliable. Accessories: Check for hoops, software, and USB or floppy support. Community Insight
    "My brand new Barudan came with 220k stitches just from factory testing."
    "I've done over 14 million stitches in a year—135k is a warm-up!" Bottom Line
    With just 135,000 stitches, your machine is nearly new. It’s a great deal, especially if it’s in working condition and from a trusted brand. So go ahead, power it up and start stitching!
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    Satin Stitch Underlay Comparison – Do They Really Matter?

    By diver361, in Machine embroidery materials and technology, , 0 comments, 65 views
    Can You Really Tell the Difference Between Satin Stitch Underlays?

     The Setup
    The fabric: Fruit of the Loom Original Polo Shirt, 100% cotton pique, 185gsm
    Stabilizer: Two sheets of Madeira Web 50g tear-away
    Thread: Madeira Polyneon 40wt white thread
    Satin stitch columns: 1mm to 10mm wide, all 30mm tall
    Density: 0.4mm
    Tension and stabilizer: Same for all
    Only variable: Underlay type
    1st Row: Center Run 2nd Row: Zig Zag 3rd Row: Double Zig Zag 4th Row: Double Zig Zag + Edge Run What We Observed
    Center Run: Clean but less support on wider areas (7mm+).
    Zig Zag: Better fill texture, slightly fuller stitches.
    Double Zig Zag: Even more bulk and coverage, better hold.
    Double Zig Zag + Edge Run: Best shape retention and border sharpness.
    What Embroiderers Say
    "I feel the difference more than I see it." "On thinner fabric, the weaker underlays fall apart." "Try this with a 100% cotton t-shirt and you'll see the gaps." "Edge run + zig zag = must-have for big curved letters." Final Takeaways
    Underlays may be invisible once stitched over, but their effects are far from hidden. For small, stable designs on thick fabric, center run may suffice. But for curves, large shapes, or soft materials, zig zag and edge runs deliver the results.
    For best insight, try this:
    Stitch the same design with different underlays on different fabrics Use the same stabilizer, thread, and tension Label your rows and test after washing Pro Tip
    Always view your satin stitches at a 45° angle under good lighting — that’s when differences in coverage and tension become most visible.

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