What Embroidery Machine Should You Buy? 2021 VLOG2
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- If I were shopping for a machine in 2021, what would I buy? I'll go over different price points and pitfalls to be aware of.
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*So* helpful to find an unbiased review from someone who doesn't have a vested interest in selling one machine over another. Thank you. This video was excellent.
Thanks for watching!
Good to see someone on the train saying ricoma is bad. I see too many people say "they're going to buy it" and have seen too many people complain about it.
So many are being sold used.
Not only are there a lot of used ones out there, but the prices on the used ones indicate they don't hold their value compared to the better machines.
I bought a Brother SE 400 two years ago and I love it to pieces. I've made even money's to cover the cost of it and wasted to upgrade to a new one, so am really grateful for this vlog.
thank you so much for your opinion-so spot on. I’m not new to embroidery- so nice to hear honest information. Newbies listen to her! You can always upgrade your machines!
I want to thank you for taking the time to do this very informative vlog. I’ve been browsing the market and felt very overwhelmed with all the different models available. I felt much better informed with your video and I’m very thankful I found you and have subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I know I am late to the party.. but just started looking into sewing & embroidery machines. I had my eyes on a Brother online wasn't sure if it would be right for me so decided to look for videos. I have to say this is one of the BEST reviews and information videos I have seen! Thank you so much.
You said exactly what I needed to hear when it came to Ricoma. I have been going between a Ricome 1501 and a Melco EMT16X, but I always felt there was something about Ricoma that kept me on the fence.
Always best to follow your gut on big decisions. 😊
I’m brand new this past year to machine embroidery. I just retired and jumped in with a Brother PR1055x. I love it!
Wow Jan, you don't mess around! Nice machine choice on the Brother 10 needle. :-)
Just ran across your video and so glad that I did. I am in the process to upgrade and your video is the most helpful one that I have listen too. Thank you for your honesty.
So nice of you to reach out to help, thanks ♥️Yeah, I don't like the 4x4, too small.
Wow..... thank you for this. I didn’t end up buying a Ricoma and went with a dealer supported used machine. SOOOO glad I did!
Great Information, thanks for sharing! One more thing about the Ricoma, if you try to upgrade, many dealers DON"T / WILL NOT take a Ricoma Machine as a trade in. That says a lot to me about the quality of their machine.
Great tip!
I’ve done some research & found this about this company. They don’t tell viewers they get their machines free if they’re able to sell enough machines. In other words they use buyers as salespeople. That’s why you find nearly new used models selling for half their purchase price, because buyers can’t meet the sales quota.
I heard that too but never saw a contract and what the quotas are. That would be interesting.
Ah brill. Just what I was looking for. Subscribed. Going to check out your videos now for 2022 updates ?
Looking to upgrade from Janome 350e had for years. To bigger hoop for dolls and bag type projects. Great advice
I'll be creating a new video for 2023 Embroidery machine buying because I've learned a LOT in the past 2 years. Have you purchased a new machine yet or have you honed in on a favorite?
Thank you for this video. I have been looking for my first machine for a while and have settled on either a Baby Lock or Brother, so it was good to hear you recommend them. I knew I wanted a bigger hoop size so knowing how big I can get for my budget helps.
So which one did you end up buying? Was it worth it?
Any updates?
Thanks for being an ethical human! I had to go through a lot of bad reviews on my own to decide against the Ricoma and Redline. It is so challenging to make the right decision and I love in a rural area, so servicing is also a major factor for me. That, and community support.
I'm glad the video helped you. And getting service to a rural area is a huge deal! Especially when those multi-needles heavy and bulky.
@@BallyhooCreations hey I really enjoy the video! I was looking into getting one of these Pfaff Creative Vision 5, Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Royale
What do you think of these?? Also if u know any better machines than the ones listed above pls let me know
Those are good machines. Viking Singer and Pfaff are all owned by the same company. You might want to comparison shop Babylock/Brother and maybe Janome to see their prices too.
@@BallyhooCreations what about the husqvarna viking topaz 30?? Also what is the best brand u recommend??
@@unbeso8858 The Viking Topaz line is nice. One of my design testers uses a Topaz and her stitch quality is lovely. I prefer the Brother/Babylock brand for its user friendly interface. I also like Janome for its low price points. I worry about the longevity of the Viking/Singer/Pfaff machines because they change their engineering frequently and then retire parts for discontinued machines so it's hard to repair them, which shortens the life of the machine.
Thank you soooo much for the Rikoma info because they were on my feed a lot and i always thought to myself... "Why does this seem like an online marketing push." It just didn't seem organic. Thank you so much
Great video.
It all boils down to your budget. I have been in the Embroidery business for fifteen years. In my experience, best home Embroidery machine is Bernina. And would like to add ZSK to the list of commercial machines. I have worked with Melco and SWF machines and would not recommend them to anyone. I own a fifteen needle single head Tajima machine. I am very happy with it. I currently work with Barudan machines. Both Japanese made. However, I would love to own one day a ZSK machine. Nothing beats German Engineering. And like my grandfather used to say, 'always work with the best'.
Greetings!
Thanks for adding all your excellent advice!
Just an FYI, Brother no longer manufactures their Dream Machine models. This also applies to the Baby Lock version.
The new model for Brother is the XE-1 (not sure of the Baby Lock version). This one maxes out at a 9x14 embroidery field. It also has an 11 in throat for those quilters out there.
The top of the line Brother combo machine is now the Luminaire. This machine maxes out at a 10.5x 16 in embroidery field. It has a 13 in throat for quilters. I think the Baby Lock version is the Solaris.
I would add to your great video to buy the best machine you can afford. I agree if you want to embroider to go 4x4 and 5x7 for your hoops.
The sewing shops in my neck of the country are open, and you can set up an appointment to shop for a machine. Look for one that offers classes, although many of the manufacturers now offer remote classes. Plus, it never hurts to ask if you can make a deal on a demo machine. I did that on my last two machines and got a basically brand new machine for a nice price. Not all dealers do that.
Also check into their service department. Taking care of your machine with regular service will keep it going for years.
Thanks for adding that extra info!
The best advice I found was to make sure whatever brand you buy, be sure you but it from a dealer who has amazing after sales service and repair technicians that are certified and experienced.
Great video, you covered a lot of ground. I'm just beginning to look at maybe doing some embroidery projects. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Appreciate your honesty and knowledge.
Thank you for this! I've had a Brother PE770 for over 8 years now and have been really wanting something with a bigger hoop!! I just can't afford a multi needle yet. I make in the hoop plushies and dolls and now have a goal to save up for a babylock! Thank you so very much!!
For in-the-hoop dolls and plushies - bigger really is better. Wishing you a quick savings towards your goal!
Oh my I love this video love your honesty and as someone new to embroidery this made my decision for my multi needle easy I have the pe800 just add to my business thanks again
Thanks for all of the information. I have a Brother SB7900E but I’ve been thinking about an update or maybe stepping up a level. There is so much to consider when making this purchase and your video is very helpful!
I would also ask myself if I want a sewing and embroidery machine, or if I want an embroidery only machine.
This is a great video, full of so much good information! Thank you so much for taking the time to make and post this!
You are so welcome!
I wish I had seen this video before Christmas 🤗I have 2 machines pe625 and pe800 bcuz as you said the 4x4 wasn’t what I wanted but without experience I bought it then shortly after I bought the 800 I’m actually in LOVE with embroidering so I’ve decided to keep both and I DO wish I could take a class...thank you ...I’m looking forward to your videos
Quite a few people upgrade machines but keep the old one. Use it as a backup (when your "main" goes in the shop) or use it to stitch 2 projects at once. Sometimes that 4x4 machine is very useful. :-)
This is super helpful! Thank you!!
Viking Epic II, $17,000 plus for larger hoops. My wife and I own 2. Very happy with the machines
Your room looks very organized, can you do a room tour or some things to buy to organize embroidery room. I'm not good at that stuff
I would love to make a video of a studio tour and organizing tips! It's been on my to-do list for about a year now and I haven't had the time to make it. I'll bump up the priority since you're asking. 😀
When you are mentioning about the prices I realized I would only do hand or manual embroidery...
This was great information! I'm one of those who made the mistake of buying a Redline. There's just not a lot of good information out there to help people choose wisely. Since I no longer embroider for a living, I'm looking for a hobby machine. I have the Brother SE 625 which is a 4x4 hoop, but I"d like a bigger hoop again. It works really well, though.... better than the Redline ever did!
I remember your video about that Redline! So glad you shared it.
Love love love your honest opinion.
Thank you for your excellent videos, ideas, and candor. I appreciate you...
Thank you so much.
Great video. Very informative. I have wanted an embroidery machine since 2018ish. I wish I would have purchased before the high demand and increase cost.
Demand is still high but prices and availability are closer to normal levels so it's a pretty good time to jump in. I need to make an updated video since things have changed a LOT in 1 year.
Thank you so much!! This video helped me so much! I’m a beginner & your knowledge was great & informative!
Thank you!! I appreciate your embroidery machine review!!❣️. I agree.
Thanks for the sweet comment Donna!
This is an absolutely fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! So helpful!
After having my machine for years, I just embroidered my first design, which was my son's logo.
I have the Singer Futura seqs-6000. At the time I purchased it, it came with all the software and a 4x5 and a 6x10 hoop (which actually measured larger, I think I measured the useable area at 7.5 x 11). The machine was $899 and the software was just as much.
I was blessed because I happened to get it for $275 TOTAL, the machine and software. It was too good to pass up😁. Brother machines seem to be the standard, but honestly since I don't know what I'm doing this one will do just fine for now🤣.
I appreciate your commentary on the machines.
Wow! you got a GREAT deal on that Singer! I hope you have fun with it.
@@BallyhooCreations Thanks! Even though I've only embroidered 1 thing the learning process is fun. Also having people like yourself helps with that.
such an insightful video!! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the world
happy to help!
I got a SE Brother 1900 for about 1k from Amazon and love it. I'm a newbie at embroidery.
Great choice! Enjoy your new machine!
This was a great video - full of common sense. I started with a Brother PE800, and that was a great machine but I quickly got hoop lust and moved to a Janome 550E. It is ok, I really don't line having to oil it every month. When she is happy she is great but she in unhappy frequently. So now I am in the market for a multi-needle. I am primarily after big hoops. I live in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. I have available the Fortever line and the Tajima line. Both are sold in local shops that have service departments. I would be interested in any comments that you might have one either machine. Thanks.
I've never heard of the Fortever, but the Tajima is highly regarded all over the world. Hopefully that helps!?! Multineedles also require that you oil the bobbin case daily but it's an easy task.
Hi, how is your Janome 550E, because I would like to buy one, easy and not expensive.
Thanks a lot.
@@marietheresebegue7291 I have owned the Janome 550 for a year and have really put it through it's paces. It has been a very reliable machine. I embroidered on a Bernina 180 for MANY years before getting this machine and I would be hard pressed to pick one over the other. - my Bernina is just old and I didn't want to spend $$$$ on a new one. I have two other Janome machines and have always felt that, for the money, you cannot beat a Janome. Beautiful machines. The 550 has a very good selection of hoops. If you don't have software for editing designs, i would recommend Embird. It will resize and you can add wonderful lettering. You buy the add-ons as you need them. I have used it for many years and love it. The basic software that comes with the machine doesn't do much of anything and I have since removed it from my computer. One of the main things I don't care for, with the 550, is the threader. My two other Janomes thread simply and beautifully. Frankly, it's easier to thread the needle by hand than use their system, but I use Organ large eye embroidery needles and it's a snap. Hope the comments help you in your search . . gl!
I'm looking at embroidering large chest size pieces of multi colored Celtic crests with griffins, dragons, unicorns for aprons, overdresses, cloaks etc. for the renfaire type functions. Have to drive 50 miles to the nearest Brother dealer or the JoAnn fabrics stores.
For large designs on cloaks or aprons, you'll want a good sized hoop which means a more expensive machine - like a 6x10" or 8x8" hoop should work. It might be worth the drive to a dealer if you're going to spend a lot of money. Or consider the Janome 400e which can be found at JoAnns online. You may also need to purchase digitizing software if the Celtic designs are not already created and for sale by another digitizer, so consider software in your budget unless you have already found designs that work for you. If you need software, consider Embird or Embrilliance on a budget, or Hatch if you have tons of money to spend. :-) Hope that helps!
This video is so real to me I wish I seen it before so I could make better decisions
You're not alone. Lots of people buy first and then learn later. (I did) Care to share why your machine wasn't right for you? Maybe others can learn from your experience?
I just wanna ask your struggles in embroidery world or some tips for teens who wants to have this business in the future. appreciated your very detailed explanation about machines... I've learned a lot
The struggles are the same for every small business - find your niche or specialty, then figure out who loves what you make. There is always more to learn and you're already doing that by watching RUclips videos. Are you struggling with anything in particular?
Thanks for all the info it's nice to get different perspectives
I’m with you on Ricoma.
Thank you for this! I have a small brother 4x4 and I’m looking to upgrade because my business really out grew it and I’m looking for a multi needle and I almost applied for the ricoma!
Any advice on growing? I got a small following right now, looking to blow up
Brother Sewing and Embroidery machine are fabulous machines and run in the range of $500 to $600
OMG, I LOVE your honest opinions. I am new to embroidery but been sewing for 51 years. I recently bought a Brother Luminaire XP2 in November, 2020. After less than 3 months, the machine is back in shop for alignment issues. I have a Bernina & Viking Rose that are over 20 years old. I love them and goes back to shop only for yearly cleaning and maintenance. I am very disappointed purchasing the Brother brand. I thank you for sharing your knowledge and honesty. Please post more video tutorials.
You had me at "Viking Rose!" That was my first embroidery machine and it was amazing! I'm sorry you're having issues with your Luminaire. Brother is generally good, but it seems like every factory had issues in 2020. Hopefully they can fix it under warranty and it will come back to you in fantastic shape.
Baby Lock and Brother are made in the same factory and are pretty much identical other than the extra $$ you pay for Brother to have Disney designs which can only be stitched on Brother machines.
The difference is that Baby Lock is a higher quality machine than the Brother. While they are made in the same factory, the Baby Lock machines are made to a higher quality standard than Brother.
Agree on same factory and same machine lineup. But not sure I agree with the Babylock claim to better quality. Honestly - sounds like something a salesperson would say. :0 (yes, I own a babylock :-)
@@BallyhooCreations my dealer had nothing to lose by telling me this, as the Brother costs more. I did do some research on line brother vs bl and found the same information on several sites.
I have sewn on botb machines at events and just like the BL better.
Its a forever on-going argument between Brother users & BL users. Each loves & loyal ti the end. Lol lol
I think the popularity of Brother machines is partly because so many YT personalities use them (and many get a break on their machines or get them free to use in their tutorials from their local dealers). I can't remember the last time I saw BL Solaris in a YT video.
I know of one who has a Luminare and it has been to the shop at least twice for major repairs.
@@ellenhofer3343 you're right Ellen, and I think you just inspired my next video topic so Thank YOU!
@@BallyhooCreations I'll look forward to seeing it!
They are the same, my Dealer carries both, she said brother has one more exclusive thing on theirs. I own both the only thing different is the verbiage. Both are great, one is NOT better than the other, I bought Luminaire this time only for the Disney Designs, when I upgrade to a new machine I will probably get the Baby Lock, don’t be afraid of either machine. My Dealer is the #1 Baby Lock dealer in the nation.
Just got the flourished 2 ! So excited
Yay! I really think that machine has the most features for the money. Enjoy it!
really great video, thanks!
My pleasure!
I purchased a Redline and I love it absolutely no issues with it.
That's great! I know some people love them and others don't, so I tried to recommend brands that were less "controversial" :-)
@@BallyhooCreations I think sometimes it has to do with how much you already know before getting a multi needle.
Thank you very much for all of that information! You just saved me from buying a Ricoma!
Thank u
I've heard the same negative reviews about the Ricoma and all of a sudden a lot of embroidery RUclips channels have one 🤔
Join their FB support group, but pay attention because they do A LOT of damage control. I'm banned from commenting on posts and creating posts. As a hobbyist technician, a mid 90s tajima and some floppy disks will run circles around the best Ricoma has to offer. A few hundred bucks will net you a USB conversion, and you'll have a bulletproof machine that parts are still made for, all for under $5k.
That is excellent information! Thanks for sharing!
I have a husqvarna topaz 40 I’m new to embroidery
Your video came at the perfect time! I've been looking for used and new multi needles machine recently. You are so right about Ricoma and about their influencers. What are your thoughts on Janome MB-7...prices seems really good for a new machine right now. I'm also considering a Babylock Valiant used for $8500.
I don't see raving fans for the Janome multineedles so I avoided them too. Babylock valiant is great if you're not running it full time every day. That price is good if it's newer and comes with stand, hat hoop and maybe extra frames, but call a dealer and see what lowest price they can give you. haggle! I f
ound that patience was key when shopping for used machines. Your machine Is out there 🙂
Have you ever seen an Irish dance competition dress? What kind of embroidery machine do you think could do that?
Any machine could do surface embroidery, but those large designs need the largest sized hoops, or special hoops that are good for repeating border designs. These are the high priced machines. And many of those Irish dresses use couching in celtic patterns, which top-of-the-line Vikings can do, but it's faster on regular sewing machines. Or they are not done on embroidery machines but the appliques with embroidery & rhinestones are purchased and then added to the outfits. (I come from figure skating and belly dancing myself :-) The appliques ARE expensive, but cheaper than a $10K embroidery machine.
Can you do a tour of your sewing room please?
A studio tour is in the works! As soon as I can finish patching and painting a chunk plaster that came off when I removed some mounted storage, I will do a video tour. Thanks for the request!
Thank you
You're welcome
Thank you for this video I’ve been looking at buying a new machine and your advice really helped I have a Sofia 2 talk about a older machine but is a work horse
You're so awesome for putting this out there! My boyfriend and I are looking to potentially invest and start up a small clothing business and want to research in depth before spending so watching this video really helped! Many thanks and have subscribed!
You're smart to research before spending. Too many people make the mistake of buying first and researching later. Best of luck to you!
That machine has very small hoops. I just bought a Janome 550e. This is my first machine and it is easy to use. The largest hoop is 8x14. You would love it. I paid $2300 for it. You can do big sizes.
@@cassandrahickson3725 congrats on your new machine! How did you get it for that price? The MSRP is $3999 for the 550e. Did you buy it used or do you have a secret shopping place you can share?
@@cassandrahickson3725 thank you for your sharing, the price is very good, I don't know if you can share where you got it for that price. Thank you
@@BallyhooCreations HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT JANOME?? OR BRAVO?
Very helpful information and I am only in the first 4 minutes of the video. Thank you!!
Thanks for your honesty!
My pleasure!
Thank you great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome! Great information! Thank You
Great information. What are you using to hold your stabilizer and other rolls.
That's an IKEA pegboard with their paper towel/roll holders. They'll hold rolls up to 12" in length. Very convenient.
Hi there, just wanted to check for my mom, because she doesn't speak English and cannot watch these videos. I have watched quite a lot of them now, and like your views on it so wondered if you had any comments on Brother NV2700 vs maybe Janome MC 500 E? From what you said and what I am reading, Brother would be a better option, but wanted to check. My mom is new to embroidery, but has been a seamstress for ages and also had a wedding salon. Thank you very much and thank you for a clear and honest comments in your video. Best, Martin
just so I cannot find Flourish 2 in our area. sadly
The Flourish 2 was discontinued last year and replaced by the Babylock Flare. When you add the sewing machine combo to that same machine they call it the Vesta. Brother makes the same machine as the Vesta and calls it...the NV2700. The on-screen menu is where most of the embroidery functions are found, so you might check with dealers to see if either machine supports your mothers language to make it easier for her to navigate. (They also use icons so she could learn it that way with assistance) Both machines you mentioned are good. Brother is a little easier to navigate but it's negligible. The Janome has bigger hoops (8x8 and 8x11) which would make it ideal for both clothing and quilting. So it really depends on what she wants to stitch with her new machine.
@@BallyhooCreations thank you so much for taking time and explaining everything :) much much appreciated. Brother looks like a good option. We found also innov-IsV3 which seems slightly larger. Good point about the language, will try and see it in person. Thank you very much again. Wishing all the best
This was so helpful ! Thankyou so so much for this video!
I love how you share
Thank you for making this video! It’s helpful! What do you think is the best bang for your buck multi needle embroidery machine? I want to get into doing big designs on sweaters.
Thanks for the question! This depends on how long you will run the machine each day. If under 6 hours, I would buy a used brother or babylock. (in fact, I bought the babylock endurance 2.) But if you're going to do this for longer shifts, be patient and try to find a used Tajima or Barudan. At least that's what I would look for. Your mileage may vary. :-)
Thank you for giving all the information I need to hear! And I just subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for such great information. What do you think about the ZSK?
I like the ZSK and have included it on my list of multi needle machines in the updated video coming out next week 😁
I'm getting the HappyJapan 12 needle.
Congrats! Nice machine 😁
Thank you! This is an excellent video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great info!! Thank you!!
Thank for the tips.😃
Thanks for that information really learned a lot
Thanks for sharing your insight
Thank you this helped out a lot
Excellent review. Very honest.
Thanks for the info! This really helped!!
Thank you ! I have never owned an embroidery machine and I'm looking to buy one to make children's clothing. So I'm thinking about a brother pe800
don't buy the Disney 540d
There are combo sewing and embroidery machines
Very informative video. I can attest to the workhorse Brother PE800. Mine has been great but am thinking of upgrading to a multi needle. May I ask which model of Babylock is your 6 needle you bought, and where did you get it? Thanks!
Glad you love your PE800! They are sturdy little guys, aren't they? I found my used Babylock Endurance 2 on Facebook marketplace. It's the same as the Brother PR655.
Thank you for great information!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for a thorough review! Can you maybe explain machine stitch limits? Is it just referring to a pattern that it's reading off of a USB, or would it also limit a pattern sent to the machine via WiFi or cable?
I'm curious where you heard about stitch limits because that doesn't come up very often anymore? Embroidery Library has a nice comparison chart. www.emblibrary.com/EL/help.aspx?page=help2choosesize Those limits are either built into the file format or the machine itself so it doesn't matter if you're using USB, cable or WIFI transfer. A professionally digitized design should not hit those limits on newer machines. But you might run into problems on older machines that use older file formats and Embird has a great table that outlines that: www.embird.net/manual/0300formats.htm
Thank you for your honest opinion! I just spoke with Ricoma today. They seemed to be pushy and very fast talkers!
In all fairness, many embroidery machine dealers are fast talkers! They are all on commission or bonus structures. But you should definitely buy from a brand that you feel comfortable with because THEY will be the ones servicing your machine and answering your questions for years to come. 😀
@@BallyhooCreations That’s so true. Thank you for replying!
Excellent video. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
My bf has a business. In the past he got an embroidery business to put his logo on shirts but we have moved far away and its not practical anymore. What machine would be a good option to get his business logo embroidered on to golf shirts/hoodies etc? His logo is 4 inches long and 1.5 inches wide.
Any machine can embroider at least 4x4" so that logo would fit any of them, even the inexpensive Brother machines sold at Walmart. The bigger issue would be the digitized logo. If he already has a PES file of the logo that is under 100 mm wide then you're good to go. But if you need the logo turned into an embroidery file (because the previous shop owns the file) then you can find online digitizers to do that for $20-$70 to create the PES file. Otherwise you would need digitizing software that starts at $300 and has a steep learning curve.
Great video! Thanks! Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for your tutorials. I purchased a Viking #1+ many years ago and never used the embroidery feature. I have recently begun to use it and have completed a few pretty successful coaster and t-shirt projects.
I struggled with a number of things like breaking threads and bird nesting until I watched some of your tutorials and applied your advice to my own embroidery. I slow down my speeds quite a lot on this old machine which is very time consuming since it is a manual process with the pedal. I'd like to at least be able to use a 5x7 hoop and an 8x10 would be even better! Since it appears you too use a Viking, can you give some advice on things to watch out for on the #1+ & what Viking you would recommend, even if used. My budget is about $3k.
Appreciate your input,
Thanks
Mary
The Viking #1+ predates my experience and that's saying something! But all the info in this video ruclips.net/video/nSGVF4HHtNg/видео.html would apply to that machine as well.
I'm not the biggest fan of Viking anymore, but for your budget you can get their 6x10" machine like the Topaz which people seem to like. Most of the other brands also average $3k for their 6x10 machine, except Janome. That budget would get an 8x11" embroidery field on the Janome 550E.
I did tons of research and was going to get the Happy but then went with SWF.
Those brands won out over Brother/Babylock mainly due to maintenance and asking random professional multineedle technicians and they chose SWF over those other brands I was thinking about
I've had my Baby Lock Ellissimo Gold II since 2014 and other that a yearly trip to the dealer for cleaning, etc., I have had absolutely no other maintenance issues with it. Not one.
I am considering the SWF. Are you happy with it? Do they offer technical support
@@KManekia Yes to technical support and have had it less then 1 mo and had to get over my fears of a commercial machine.
I was actually most astonished by how quiet it was so that’s a plus because it sits right off the living room. I would definitely recommend SWF. Also a colleague I work with even recognized the quality that Korea produces so feel great about the purchase.
Very informative video, thank you!
You're very welcome!
8:00 Regarding the commercial machines you mention, I know how to spell Happy and Melco, but what are the others, please? One starts with a T and the other starts with a B. I have no idea how to spell those to look them up. Thanks.
Tajima and Barudan 😃
@@BallyhooCreations Thank you.
Is it absolutely necessary to have a surge protector rather than the narrow pose strip for an embroidery machine? Would that keep from causing the board/s to become damaged and needed replacement?
Hmmm. I typically plug all my machines into inexpensive surge protectors, it's cheap insurance for an expensive machine.
Thanks
SWF is a great machine.