Just unpacked new emb machine!!!
#1
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Location: N E Pennsylvania
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I just picked up a new Brother PE-770 last night, I am unpacking it out of the box this morning. I am scheduled for a class in 2 weeks, in the mean time they told me to familiarize myself with the machine.
Any advice from the experts would be appreciated. What accessories should I be looking at?
Any advice from the experts would be appreciated. What accessories should I be looking at?
#4
Can't help you because mine is new to me. But congratulations!!! I hear as bamamama says that Brother is very user friendly. I have the Babylock version of the Quattro and chose the line because they are intuitive.
Enjoy your new machine!!
Enjoy your new machine!!
#6
Read your book and acquaint yourself with each part and piece of the machine. Practice threading, winding the bobbin, check out stabilizers and their differences. Go to a LQS, fabric store or sewing store that carries thread and familiarize with these. Machine embroidery is a whole new world and yes you will truly enjoy it.
#7
I don't have that machine but you will need tons of different stabilizers, thread and designs. If you are going to applique, there is a double curved pair of scissors that I found to be extremely helpful. There is also Peggy's stitch eraser that is amazing for "do-overs".
I like this place for their products, prices AND their service http://www.allstitch.net/index.cfm Good luck, and enjoy your new machine!
I like this place for their products, prices AND their service http://www.allstitch.net/index.cfm Good luck, and enjoy your new machine!
#8
I have the 770---tips it likes heavy stabilizers *LOL*
I love my machine, never had any classes - I've had mine just since
the end of Feb-and I just finished a quilt made with 8 designs of a Gardening Sunbonnet Sue.....good luck with yours Rita
I love my machine, never had any classes - I've had mine just since
the end of Feb-and I just finished a quilt made with 8 designs of a Gardening Sunbonnet Sue.....good luck with yours Rita
#9
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Brother is very user friendly. I took mine out of the box and started embroidering right away. there are places you can get samplers of different stabilizers-allstitch might be one-and you will need an assortment of thread. I have coats and clark and maderia/robeson that i use. I watch for sales. embroidery Library has beautiful designs at very reasonable prices. Have fun!
#10
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
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Congratulations! I just got mine too. There is no Brother dealer here, so I am teaching myself. So far it's not too hard. I just keep the book handy and follow the instructions as I try a new step. I've already made several small things, and I've only had mine a week. Enjoy the classes. Oh, I want the other hoop sizes. Amazon carries a kit that includes several items for $99, a pretty good savings on "each" prices.
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