Brother SE400 - a Cheapest Option for any Newbie, but will it stitch beautifully?

[olive]

Hello!

The cheapeast model I got is the Brother SE400, 

 

but am concerned about the quality of stitching,  will it make school logos on the shirts... I am thinking to upgradeit  in future...

 

The next option is famous pe770 - apart from bigger hoops as well as more functionality, will the stitching quality be better?

 

Please help me in the right direction!

 

Thank you in advance!

[AlexAbramov]

There is Janome 350E its also good. I don't know the prices compare, here I am giving you the link:

 

http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/...roidery/MC350E

[sherry]

I think you are referring to "raised" embroidery,puffy embroidery done with puffy foam.

 

Regarding the machine, I don't know the Brother much, thats why I bought the PE770. You will regret small hoop size very soon, so spend some extra bucks and get a machine with bigger hoop.

[olive]

Hello!

 

Thanks for replying, the raised embroidery is just standard monogram type, but I must have really 'tight' stitching! Some you tube videos people put up show raggedy work, always scare me!!... Here is a random image showing the neatness and  'domed/ raised' stitching that I need:

 

http://www.personalizationmall.com/c...3829-11433.jpg

[olive]

I guess such type of stitching can be done beautifully on pe770, right?

 

 Thank you! But My only concern with  the Janome (other than the price) is that janome format does not seem commonly used, and I can not afford a Janome digitizer... I have a copy of PE-Design

 

Much appreciated....

[rosemary]

You can use just any converter to change the format as per your need , so software cannot be your only deciding factor. You don't need any digitizing software as well to run your machine.

[rosemary]

Personally, I wont choose anything having a hoop size smaller than Janome. Its frustrating when you want to do something bigger and you just split a design. 

[AlexAbramov]

 you will need to buy an another hoop with PE770, if you required a smaller hoop with it. With Janome its not the case. Take this into consideration .

 

Where are you from? The other factor to consider is whether you have dealers in your area. I know that makes a big difference in the States.

[sherry]

I had SE400 bought it 18 months ago. It did wonderful embroidery but has plastic gears. It did not hold up to great-grandmother's sewing. I now have NV1250D,  My first question to dealer was whether it had metal gears? If you want do repetitive embroideries, then  you will be disappointed.

[stitchlady]

 I love Brother, but you need to see that machine you will choose should have full metal gears. I know its more of an investment, dont worry will hold up much better.

[olive]

Thank you , I am making progress on my quest! Much appreciated!

[olive]

Do you know if Janome 350e or pe770 have metal gears?

 

On the other side, repair shops are here everywhere

[candace]

I don't recommend to buy a machine that has smaller hoop.

[denpopov]

I want to tell you that PE Designs wont work without box that comes with it. Its a tough program to learn.

[candace]

I think the only best embroidery machine for home use seems to be the Brother... you can also many bigTajima machines as well which cost about $10,000 

[diver361]

For 10000 usd , you can buy only USED Tajima embroidery machine, no new. Also Tajima machine not have to much additional accessorizes, need buy hoops, also need pay for start service.. These ll not cheap. If you beginner need look SWF  or Chinese embroidery machine (not scary -real good options included)