Really open up my mind to find appropriate machine. You describe 2 brand so complete and detail. Thank you so much. So far no one show this compare brand so detail.
Thank you for your comment 💕 the Melco machines also look really good, I was a little bit off put by the fact they didn’t have a built in digital display but I think that’s just because I’m used to big touch screens with the brother and Happy, I bought my happy machines second hand they are a popular brand in the UK so second hand ones appear often, but I do think the Melco might be better value for money based on the research I’ve done, I haven’t actually owned one to see the stitch quality, noise level etc ☺️☺️
I really thought about getting a Bai embroidery machine, but as I have looked around more, the Happy seems to fit the bill the best. Thank you for your honest opinion!
I'm getting the pr 1050 X 10 needle machine. it hasn't come in yet but I'm pretty excited about this. I'd like to see a video on this actual machine with all that is needed to set up the unit. Please can you do some of this type of videos. I would love to see a jacket being embroidered before it is sewn up. Perhaps a men's shirt with a dragon design on the yoke would be great too.
Finally, someone who gets it!! These are the same arguments that led me to an industrial machine!! Thanks for the confirmation I made the right choice!!!!
Definitely the right choice! The Brother machines will get the job done but I just feel like you get a lot more for your money generally with industrial machines
Thank you very much for this comparison. The video is very interesting. The speed at which you speak allows me to fully understand what you are saying. I'm French ^^
Hello! Thank you for your comment, you're right and I'm glad you mentioned the camera feature because I totally forgot to include it in the video and it is a very useful feature of the Brother 10 needle which would justify it being more expensive. I liked the camera feature but never needed to use it so it was a bit of a redundant feature for myself, I'd rather the extra needles.
We purchased a PR1055X at the beginning of this year. While it is a good machine - it is slow. I am picking up a used HCS2 tomorrow. I am excited to add the Happy to our shop.
Thank you so much for this review, with all of this information, everybody should be able to make the right decision for his or her own needs. One last question: Which embroidery design format does the Happy use? If you‘ve always stuck to Brother, and you‘ve already built a large library of designs, will you be able to use .pes files with he Happy? Regards from Germany, subscribed 😀
Hello! Thank you for your comment :) Happy Japan use .TAP format, but like your Brother machines, they also read .DST files. DST files are the universal embroidery files read by all embroidery machines regardless of their brand. If you have built up a collection of .PES files there is software out there that allows you convert .PES files into .DST Hope this helps :)
Many thanks for this video from accross the pond! I am currently in the scenario you described. I have the PRS100 (the American designation of the Brother VR). Great machine, but it's back breaking to have to hover near the machine.
I love this video, you're so honest and passionate. I'm looking for an industrial machine myself and would love your thoughts on Happy vs. Tajima vs ZSK?
Hi! Thank you for your comment. I unfortunately haven’t really used Tajima or ZSK other than a few minutes at a trade show but first impressions were Tajima: over complicated and over priced, they are a VERY established brand and I feel like they rely on that too much and it really put me off ever buying a Tajima machine, ZSK on the other hand gave me really good vibes, i would love to own a ZSK but unfortunately they are very large machines which isn’t a big deal if you’ve got a lot of space to keep it. I chose Happy Japan over ZSK because they are compact, quiet machines and good quality
Hi thanks for the video. So towards the end of the video it seems like you favoured the brother machine due to the easier tension adjustment and the self needling?
Hello thank you for your comment. The Brother Machine does have some user friendly features but I would ALWAYS choose Happy Japan over the Brother because it is faster and better value for money
I don’t understand why both machine same speed and there are difference in finishing , what about tajima sai at same speed perhaps it’s more fast with less noise
What tables do you have your Happys on, please? Also how hard is it to align designs on the Happys? I was this close 👌 to buying the Brother 1055X until I saw this, but the Brother has those user-friendly features, like the camera placement which seems amaaaaazing.
Hi! Thank you for your comment. I bought two tables from IKEA I think they still sell them they are in the kitchen section and are ultra sturdy. Since I made this video, Happy Japan has brought out a new version of the 12 needle voyager called the HCS3 and it has a cross hair laser which is totally accurate unlike the Brother laser which is slightly offset but that doesn’t compare the camera system. If you contact Midwest machinery directly they can arrange a demonstration for you. Personally I would always go for the Happy over the Brother because of the extra needles and how much quicker it is but it all depends on what you want to use it for.
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 thanks so much! I’m in the US so not sure about a demonstration but I’ll look into it. I’m really enjoying your channel. Thank you!!
Thank you for the great comparison! I have an opportunity of buying a used Happy HCS-1201-30 (it says from 2004, so quite old). Would you recommend such an investment, or is such a model completely outdated? Thanky for your reply!
Hi! Thank you for your comment. To be completely honest I’m not sure as I’ve not owned that model myself. These machines are very hard working a durable, It all depends on how compatible that machine is with today’s technology, does it have to capability for you to upload designs via USB etc. If you’re unsure it might be worth contacting Midwest Machinery who are the Happy Japan distributors in the UK and asking their advice :)
Thanks for the advice. I will ask them. I heard it can take a flash drive, but don't know more. It does not have a Touchscreen but as I am also using super old knitting machines (from the 90s omg!) I think I could handle a limited user interface. I am always up for keeping old quality machinery in use. And I am really happy I watched your review, because for example the hoop positioning for embroidering backsides is really a very important detail. Cheers ;-)
Hi :) at the end of the video you mention the Brother automatic threading tool, please could you help me understand what extra work I would have to do on the happy Japan in comparison? Does it make threading a lot more time consuming without it?
Hello, I really like your video ! You made my choice toward Happy Japan, but would you recommend the « entry model » for someone who just starts his own business or is it a better choice to choose the voyager like yours ? Thanks from a French neighbor !
I would probably go for the Voyager because the user interface is the same also, I’m not 100% sure on this so you’ll need to verify with your sales person but I think the smaller Happy Machine has plastic parts which will wear out quicker than the metal parts in the Voyager depending on what you are using the machine for and how much you use it. the smaller Happy HCH-701p only has 7 needles, for £1.5k more you get 5 more needles, if your projects involve a lot of colours getting a machine with more needles is always the better choice because it saves you time changing colours. Good luck! Thank you for your comment 🧡
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 Thank you for your answer, I really appreciate ! You’re right it might be better to go for the Voyager ! Thank you so much, oh and your work on Instagram is so gooooood, I like your style, please continue the video it is so helpful !
I have the Happy 7 needle (USA) it is metal parts, the laser is spot on and works well for placement. I have had my machine for 6 years and have rarely had to mess with tension, once set it stays. I could not purchase the Brother without getting 2 of every hoop they make, my Happy came with 2 - the 15cm and the 12x12 hoop and a hoop allowance to purchase Mighty Hoops (much better than standard hoops) I have a maintenance manual and do not have to take my machine in for yearly servicing. My friends with Brother machines pay $250 to $500+ for this "service". Love my Happy, best decision ever.
Hey . Great video, I’m looking to upgrade to a larger machine . Can I ask for your honest opinion on the Happy Brand from your own experience? Build quality and reliability and also stitch quality . What don’t u like …… I don’t want to make a expensive mistake and get a shoddy machine .. thanks in advance
Hi! Thank you for your comment. I really love Happy Japan machines they are very sturdy and the stitch quality is great (or at least I’ve never had any complaints about my work… yet 👀) I don’t think you can go wrong if you purchase a Happy in the UK because the distributor Machinery is very helpful and they have technicians to come out and help you with the machine if you ever run into any issues that can’t be talked out over the phone or video chat. Tajima, ZSK and Barudan are also meant to be very good quality machines although I haven’t used these personally. From experience I would always buy a Happy Japan instead of the Brother Multineedle machines. Brother multi needles are very common on the market because there are more dealers selling them, but just because it’s a popular machine doesn’t mean it’s the best.
Great video, giving clear pros and cons. Does the Happy Japan machines supplier provide training and installation? What software do you use for your designs, is it the same for both machines? Thanks. Do you have a Esty shop?
Hi! In pre-covid times if you bought directly from the supplier yes they deliver and install the machine and provide training. I'm not sure what the procedure is now you'd need to contact them and find out. I use a digitising software called Embird and I've just made a little tutorial on how the use it, plus there are lots of other resources/tutorials available it's a really nice, user friendly software. My website is www.pinkbirdoriginals.com :)
Hello, thank you for your comment. As far as I'm aware most multi needle industrial machines don't have an automatic needle threader, the engineers say they break too easily which is why industrial machines tend not to have the automatic threaders. I've had my brother PR machine for nearly 4 years now and I have had a few close calls but never broken it, it depends on how heavy handed you are. I've never seen another multi-needle with a thread cutter at the trade shows I've attended but it would still be worth asking your machine dealer just in case or if you could possibly purchase one as an attachment (if that's a thing)
Hello! Thank you for your message. I think you are making a wise choice to purchase a Happy instead of the Brother especially if you are planning on starting/growing a business. I would say the more needles the better, for my designs (the products I sell on my website) the sweet spot seems to be between 8 - 11 colours, but I digitise my designs with my machine's capabilities in mind. If you are taking custom orders from businesses looking to get their own garments/patches made a lot of logos will use under 7 colours however, customers won't be designing their logos with our machines' capabilities in mind and will often approach you with very colourful logos. In this situation, the more needles you have the better you can meet your customer's requirements without the hassle of changing threads half way through designs.
Hi, I can’t really comment on prices that aren’t in ££ because I deal with everything in Pound Sterling and after conversions I’m not really sure what $6k would be equivalent to. If the machine is used make sure you see it running first, run your own embroidery designs on the machine. Find out what year they purchased the machine and how many stitches it’s done. If you can you could ask your local machine dealer for a second opinion. Good luck 💕💕
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Really open up my mind to find appropriate machine. You describe 2 brand so complete and detail. Thank you so much. So far no one show this compare brand so detail.
Glad it was helpful!
This is exactly what I needed! Trying to decide between a Happy, a Brother and a Melco for my embroidery business. Thanks for the review!
Thank you for your comment 💕 the Melco machines also look really good, I was a little bit off put by the fact they didn’t have a built in digital display but I think that’s just because I’m used to big touch screens with the brother and Happy, I bought my happy machines second hand they are a popular brand in the UK so second hand ones appear often, but I do think the Melco might be better value for money based on the research I’ve done, I haven’t actually owned one to see the stitch quality, noise level etc ☺️☺️
I really thought about getting a Bai embroidery machine, but as I have looked around more, the Happy seems to fit the bill the best. Thank you for your honest opinion!
I'm getting the pr 1050 X 10 needle machine. it hasn't come in yet but I'm pretty excited about this. I'd like to see a video on this actual machine with all that is needed to set up the unit. Please can you do some of this type of videos. I would love to see a jacket being embroidered before it is sewn up. Perhaps a men's shirt with a dragon design on the yoke would be great too.
Finally, someone who gets it!! These are the same arguments that led me to an industrial machine!! Thanks for the confirmation I made the right choice!!!!
Definitely the right choice! The Brother machines will get the job done but I just feel like you get a lot more for your money generally with industrial machines
Thank you very much for this comparison.
The video is very interesting. The speed at which you speak allows me to fully understand what you are saying. I'm French ^^
Thank you for your comments! I will keep that in mind for future videos as sometimes I do tend to talk very quickly
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 It's really very kind of you ^^
I just bought a 6 needle machine based on your tips . Thanks hun xx
I have used Ricoma for 4 years now . Very good 👍 i must say .. have a 15 and a 20 needle Swd .. neat work .. 👏
Brilliant comparison, I have the Brother and i love the camera function, but everything is more expensive.
Thanks
Hello! Thank you for your comment, you're right and I'm glad you mentioned the camera feature because I totally forgot to include it in the video and it is a very useful feature of the Brother 10 needle which would justify it being more expensive. I liked the camera feature but never needed to use it so it was a bit of a redundant feature for myself, I'd rather the extra needles.
Wonderful video! Clear & Straight to the point!
Great video, very comprehensive, I am a hobbyist from N.Ireland and I have a Brother 6 needle machine
We purchased a PR1055X at the beginning of this year. While it is a good machine - it is slow. I am picking up a used HCS2 tomorrow. I am excited to add the Happy to our shop.
Thank you! Great review!
Thank you so much for this review, with all of this information, everybody should be able to make the right decision for his or her own needs.
One last question: Which embroidery design format does the Happy use? If you‘ve always stuck to Brother, and you‘ve already built a large library of designs, will you be able to use .pes files with he Happy? Regards from Germany, subscribed 😀
Hello! Thank you for your comment :) Happy Japan use .TAP format, but like your Brother machines, they also read .DST files. DST files are the universal embroidery files read by all embroidery machines regardless of their brand. If you have built up a collection of .PES files there is software out there that allows you convert .PES files into .DST
Hope this helps :)
Many thanks for this video from accross the pond! I am currently in the scenario you described. I have the PRS100 (the American designation of the Brother VR). Great machine, but it's back breaking to have to hover near the machine.
Thanks for a Great video!
What needle and thread you use for your Happy?
I love this video, you're so honest and passionate. I'm looking for an industrial machine myself and would love your thoughts on Happy vs. Tajima vs ZSK?
Hi! Thank you for your comment. I unfortunately haven’t really used Tajima or ZSK other than a few minutes at a trade show but first impressions were Tajima: over complicated and over priced, they are a VERY established brand and I feel like they rely on that too much and it really put me off ever buying a Tajima machine, ZSK on the other hand gave me really good vibes, i would love to own a ZSK but unfortunately they are very large machines which isn’t a big deal if you’ve got a lot of space to keep it. I chose Happy Japan over ZSK because they are compact, quiet machines and good quality
great video! thank you for the information
Hi thanks for the video. So towards the end of the video it seems like you favoured the brother machine due to the easier tension adjustment and the self needling?
Hello thank you for your comment. The Brother Machine does have some user friendly features but I would ALWAYS choose Happy Japan over the Brother because it is faster and better value for money
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 Agreed.
I don’t understand why both machine same speed and there are difference in finishing , what about tajima sai at same speed perhaps it’s more fast with less noise
It’s because the Brother is slower at making trims and swapping needles when there is a colour change and this adds up
What tables do you have your Happys on, please? Also how hard is it to align designs on the Happys? I was this close 👌 to buying the Brother 1055X until I saw this, but the Brother has those user-friendly features, like the camera placement which seems amaaaaazing.
Hi! Thank you for your comment. I bought two tables from IKEA I think they still sell them they are in the kitchen section and are ultra sturdy. Since I made this video, Happy Japan has brought out a new version of the 12 needle voyager called the HCS3 and it has a cross hair laser which is totally accurate unlike the Brother laser which is slightly offset but that doesn’t compare the camera system. If you contact Midwest machinery directly they can arrange a demonstration for you. Personally I would always go for the Happy over the Brother because of the extra needles and how much quicker it is but it all depends on what you want to use it for.
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 thanks so much! I’m in the US so not sure about a demonstration but I’ll look into it. I’m really enjoying your channel. Thank you!!
Thank you for the great comparison! I have an opportunity of buying a used Happy HCS-1201-30 (it says from 2004, so quite old). Would you recommend such an investment, or is such a model completely outdated? Thanky for your reply!
Hi! Thank you for your comment. To be completely honest I’m not sure as I’ve not owned that model myself. These machines are very hard working a durable, It all depends on how compatible that machine is with today’s technology, does it have to capability for you to upload designs via USB etc. If you’re unsure it might be worth contacting Midwest Machinery who are the Happy Japan distributors in the UK and asking their advice :)
Thanks for the advice. I will ask them. I heard it can take a flash drive, but don't know more. It does not have a Touchscreen but as I am also using super old knitting machines (from the 90s omg!) I think I could handle a limited user interface. I am always up for keeping old quality machinery in use. And I am really happy I watched your review, because for example the hoop positioning for embroidering backsides is really a very important detail. Cheers ;-)
@@ook1562 hello, i'm in the same situation right now. Did you decide for the machine? :)
Hi :) at the end of the video you mention the Brother automatic threading tool, please could you help me understand what extra work I would have to do on the happy Japan in comparison? Does it make threading a lot more time consuming without it?
Hello, I really like your video ! You made my choice toward Happy Japan, but would you recommend the « entry model » for someone who just starts his own business or is it a better choice to choose the voyager like yours ?
Thanks from a French neighbor !
I would probably go for the Voyager because the user interface is the same also, I’m not 100% sure on this so you’ll need to verify with your sales person but I think the smaller Happy Machine has plastic parts which will wear out quicker than the metal parts in the Voyager depending on what you are using the machine for and how much you use it. the smaller Happy HCH-701p only has 7 needles, for £1.5k more you get 5 more needles, if your projects involve a lot of colours getting a machine with more needles is always the better choice because it saves you time changing colours. Good luck! Thank you for your comment 🧡
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 Thank you for your answer, I really appreciate ! You’re right it might be better to go for the Voyager ! Thank you so much, oh and your work on Instagram is so gooooood, I like your style, please continue the video it is so helpful !
I have the Happy 7 needle (USA) it is metal parts, the laser is spot on and works well for placement. I have had my machine for 6 years and have rarely had to mess with tension, once set it stays. I could not purchase the Brother without getting 2 of every hoop they make, my Happy came with 2 - the 15cm and the 12x12 hoop and a hoop allowance to purchase Mighty Hoops (much better than standard hoops) I have a maintenance manual and do not have to take my machine in for yearly servicing. My friends with Brother machines pay $250 to $500+ for this "service". Love my Happy, best decision ever.
Does the Happy self threading. Is it easier to thread?
Hey . Great video, I’m looking to upgrade to a larger machine . Can I ask for your honest opinion on the Happy Brand from your own experience? Build quality and reliability and also stitch quality . What don’t u like …… I don’t want to make a expensive mistake and get a shoddy machine .. thanks in advance
Hi! Thank you for your comment. I really love Happy Japan machines they are very sturdy and the stitch quality is great (or at least I’ve never had any complaints about my work… yet 👀) I don’t think you can go wrong if you purchase a Happy in the UK because the distributor Machinery is very helpful and they have technicians to come out and help you with the machine if you ever run into any issues that can’t be talked out over the phone or video chat. Tajima, ZSK and Barudan are also meant to be very good quality machines although I haven’t used these personally. From experience I would always buy a Happy Japan instead of the Brother Multineedle machines. Brother multi needles are very common on the market because there are more dealers selling them, but just because it’s a popular machine doesn’t mean it’s the best.
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 thank you for your quick reply . Keep up the hard work
Great video, giving clear pros and cons. Does the Happy Japan machines supplier provide training and installation? What software do you use for your designs, is it the same for both machines? Thanks. Do you have a Esty shop?
Hi! In pre-covid times if you bought directly from the supplier yes they deliver and install the machine and provide training. I'm not sure what the procedure is now you'd need to contact them and find out. I use a digitising software called Embird and I've just made a little tutorial on how the use it, plus there are lots of other resources/tutorials available it's a really nice, user friendly software. My website is www.pinkbirdoriginals.com :)
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 thanks, what supplier did you get them from?
Has Happy changed their color pallet
I realize you made this video over a year ago. Are you still favoring the Happy embroidery machine. Does it continue to meet your embroidery needs.
My Babylock & Brother machines utilize the PES format. What format does the Happy Japan machine use?
hello, thank you for your comment. They use .tap but also use the universal .dst format like your Brother/Babylock machine does.
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 .. thanks ... your response is appreciated 👍👍
Hi,
From your knowledge, Is there any other multi-needle machine with an automatic needle threader like the Brother has? Tnx.
Hello, thank you for your comment. As far as I'm aware most multi needle industrial machines don't have an automatic needle threader, the engineers say they break too easily which is why industrial machines tend not to have the automatic threaders. I've had my brother PR machine for nearly 4 years now and I have had a few close calls but never broken it, it depends on how heavy handed you are. I've never seen another multi-needle with a thread cutter at the trade shows I've attended but it would still be worth asking your machine dealer just in case or if you could possibly purchase one as an attachment (if that's a thing)
Jackets: can be embroidered on before construction, this is what I would do. Much easier than doing it when made.
But many individuals and embroidery businesses do not construct their clothing. They buy read to wear.
Is 240 hours good for 5500
Hi almost gave my money to Brother but have now decided Happy Japan. Do you use more than 7 colours very often?
Hello! Thank you for your message. I think you are making a wise choice to purchase a Happy instead of the Brother especially if you are planning on starting/growing a business. I would say the more needles the better, for my designs (the products I sell on my website) the sweet spot seems to be between 8 - 11 colours, but I digitise my designs with my machine's capabilities in mind. If you are taking custom orders from businesses looking to get their own garments/patches made a lot of logos will use under 7 colours however, customers won't be designing their logos with our machines' capabilities in mind and will often approach you with very colourful logos. In this situation, the more needles you have the better you can meet your customer's requirements without the hassle of changing threads half way through designs.
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 Thank you
I still love the brother machine ☺️, but I like the happy machine function better
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hi , how are you ? im from Ecuador, South America, I have an oportuinity to buy a PR655 $6000 new , what do you think about the price ?
Hi, I can’t really comment on prices that aren’t in ££ because I deal with everything in Pound Sterling and after conversions I’m not really sure what $6k would be equivalent to. If the machine is used make sure you see it running first, run your own embroidery designs on the machine. Find out what year they purchased the machine and how many stitches it’s done. If you can you could ask your local machine dealer for a second opinion. Good luck 💕💕
@@pinkbirdembroidery8281 hi, in Pound Sterling is $11600 , the machine is new.
You are so cute and give such a good review too! both pro and con. Thank you so much
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