Sue, I have had the Brother Innovis 955 for a year now and absolutely love it. You don' t need to purchase any software in order to use the machine. There are lots of built in patterns and plenty more on the USB supplied. You can also purchase cards and cd designs over the internet. If that's not enough there are lots of designs to download from the internet to fit all hoop sizes including 4X4 which is the max size this machine will take. I have even converted some of my own drawings into PES format using free embroidery software which can easily be checked out on the net. This might be a little late getting to you now but hope it puts your mind at rest. Brother - Q1 - The software is very expensive in the UK at half of the cost of an embroidery machine....outrageous! Brother - Q2 - Why are the embroidery/sewing machines double the cost in the UK compared to USA?
silly question but is this definatly sold in england, we just perchased the brother pe-770 from amazon not knowing it wouldnt work in the uk and are looking for a replacement
Hello valerie gregory! You simply have to disconnect the foot controller from the machine. Then you can use the start/stop button to turn the machine on and off.
Athina Ntouza Please contact our partner in Greece and ask them about embroidery threads. You can find information and contact details of our partner here www.tzeko.gr/.
Dear A to Z Crochet, the Applique function can be found on Page 160 onwards in the Innov-is 955 instruction manual. Alternatively if this doesn’t help, please contact your local dealer (found at www.brothersewing.eu) for further help.
2 points; You have supplied a cd with your machine with no clear instructions of how to use it, secondly you have made claims about the machine that it is not capable of achieving unless you spend at least £359.00 on extra software. Will you confirm or deny this. So I've just bought this machine (which I love) for £599.99 and in order to sew my own images I have to spend another £359.00 for the software to convert them. You should actually explain this so people know or perhaps include it in the package.
+Sue Allen Hello Sue Allen! To use the designs stored on the CD, please first save them to your computer, and then transfer them to a USB memory stick. Please then insert the USB memory stick into the USB port on the side of your Innov-is 955, and select the USB function on the LCD panel. In order to use your own designs, they first need to be converted into our embroidery design format (.PES), this can be done via our own software as you mention, or by using a third party to convert the image. The dealer you purchased from should be happy to advise further.
i have this machine, im really struggling with the tension, ive not managed to sew anything with out the top thread snapping , can any one help me please very fustrating
Athina Ntouza You can use your own embroidery designs on this machine. It is possible to transfer them with via a USB memory stick. The machine can only handle files in the format .pes. If the files you want to use are images like .jpg, .png etc. you need to convert them first with our embroidery software PE-Design 10.
I really think videos with music and no info other than a few words thrown up on the screen is a waste. Wish that brother had a bit more motivation to make their videos.
The Innov-is 955 is available from your local independent dealer in the UK. The Innov-is 90 is not currently available in the UK
Sue, I have had the Brother Innovis 955 for a year now and absolutely love it. You don' t need to purchase any software in order to use the machine. There are lots of built in patterns and plenty more on the USB supplied. You can also purchase cards and cd designs over the internet. If that's not enough there are lots of designs to download from the internet to fit all hoop sizes including 4X4 which is the max size this machine will take. I have even converted some of my own drawings into PES format using free embroidery software which can easily be checked out on the net. This might be a little late getting to you now but hope it puts your mind at rest.
Brother - Q1 - The software is very expensive in the UK at half of the cost of an embroidery machine....outrageous!
Brother - Q2 - Why are the embroidery/sewing machines double the cost in the UK compared to USA?
silly question but is this definatly sold in england, we just perchased the brother pe-770 from amazon not knowing it wouldnt work in the uk and are looking for a replacement
I want this want....love it
I'm new to innovis 955 so just finding my way around machine what I would like to know is how do you turn the speed controller to off Val Gregory
Hello valerie gregory! You simply have to disconnect the foot controller from the machine. Then you can use the start/stop button to turn the machine on and off.
Thank you for your answer!Also can you tell me in Greece where can find threads for my embroidery machine?Thank you
Athina Ntouza Please contact our partner in Greece and ask them about embroidery threads. You can find information and contact details of our partner here www.tzeko.gr/.
hi I have brother 900 embroidery sewing machine. is it use any work for me.ple rply me
C'est mon rêve, bientôt , mon fils va me faire cadeau.
Please help I can't find the applique function on my new innov-is 955 I followed the manual instructions but had no luck
Dear A to Z Crochet, the Applique function can be found on Page 160 onwards in the Innov-is 955 instruction manual. Alternatively if this doesn’t help, please contact your local dealer (found at www.brothersewing.eu) for further help.
2 points; You have supplied a cd with your machine with no clear instructions of how to use it, secondly you have made claims about the machine that it is not capable of achieving unless you spend at least £359.00 on extra software. Will you confirm or deny this. So I've just bought this machine (which I love) for £599.99 and in order to sew my own images I have to spend another £359.00 for the software to convert them. You should actually explain this so people know or perhaps include it in the package.
+Sue Allen Hello Sue Allen! To use the designs stored on the CD, please first save them to your computer, and then transfer them to a USB memory stick. Please then insert the USB memory stick into the USB port on the side of your Innov-is 955, and select the USB function on the LCD panel.
In order to use your own designs, they first need to be converted into our embroidery design format (.PES), this can be done via our own software as you mention, or by using a third party to convert the image.
The dealer you purchased from should be happy to advise further.
and how much is the cost to do that.....you should mention the cost too
i have this machine, im really struggling with the tension, ive not managed to sew anything with out the top thread snapping , can any one help me please very fustrating
clobebobe87 Hi, please feel free to call our helpline in the UK on 0333 777 4444. Our technicians will be happy to assist.
If you don't use a good quality thread, then it does snap a lot !
Hello! If I want to embroider an image from internet can I download it and saved at usb and I used at the machine?
Athina Ntouza You can use your own embroidery designs on this machine. It is possible to transfer them with via a USB memory stick. The machine can only handle files in the format .pes. If the files you want to use are images like .jpg, .png etc. you need to convert them first with our embroidery software PE-Design 10.
How much please I am in kingdom Saudi Arabia how can I get it thank you
Dear Soha Mostafa, please check it with the local sales company in Kingdom Saudi Arabia which you can find from our global site www.brother.com/
I really think videos with music and no info other than a few words thrown up on the screen is a waste. Wish that brother had a bit more motivation to make their videos.