*What are your thoughts so far on the Brother Skitch and Artspira app?* *11/15/23 UPDATE:* Brother has just announced a change to the Artspira app! "Some of the feedback around Artspira was the inability to import your own designs in the FREE version of the app. We’ve heard from you and are actively updating Artspira to ensure all users can access this feature. So, starting on November 30th, users of the Free version of Artspira will be allowed to import any design and store up to 20 designs in Artspira (you can add and remove the 20 designs as you wish!). Artspira+ Subscription Plan users, the Paid version of Artspira, can store and import up to 100 designs. Basically, more storage!" *JOANN Fabrics* go.magik.ly/ml/1x1t4/ *Amazon* amzn.to/45TV0C1 *Best Buy* go.magik.ly/ml/1xh53/ This is NOT a sponsored video & I purchased this product myself. Artspira app: www.brother-usa.com/home/sewing-embroidery/artspira Embrilliance Embroidery Software www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/sewingreport (affiliate) Embroidery Digitizing Basics & Software with Erich Campbell 🔴 LIVE Q&A ruclips.net/user/liveUfoP_ya8Q1c 🎥 WATCH MORE EMBROIDERY VIDEOS ruclips.net/video/Mkn_8JLojRA/видео.html Thank you for watching the videos I’ve done about machine embroidery! If you have additional questions, I first ask that you go through the playlist of previous vids as I may have answered it already. Because I’m *not* a sewing machine tech / expert I cannot provide 1-on-1 assistance with your machine or guide you through specific issues. Please reach out to the Brother Product Support Center. www.brother-usa.com/contact-us EMBROIDERY MACHINE SUPPLIES I USE: kit.co/sewingreport/machine-embroidery-brother-pe800 DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links for several different programs. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
I was one of the people that suggested you return it. However I’m grateful that you gave an honest and accurate explanation of the machine so that I would be able to make an informed decision about buying it. Thank you so very much. ❤
I think Brother rolled this machine out before they really tested it with real consumers. For instance, the problem with your thread unrolling from the spooler is something the sewing machine industry has fixed by having a vertical spool holder also. Depending on how thread is wound on the spool, will definitely affect how the thread unwinds. Thread that is sort of crisscrossed wound( like the green spool of thread you were using in the video) needs to come off the spool holder in a vertical position so that it does not get tangled or come off unevenly. And sometimes you need to also use a thread net over the spool to help with it unwinding smoothly. The stand alone spool holder you ended up using is a good ‘fix’. I am not an embroiderer but I am a quilter, so I do use a lot of different kinds of thread. Thanks for these reviews. This one was especially helpful. I will wait to see if Brother fixes the problems.
I agree. The app is horrible. I miss the days when you buy an expensive item; the program comes with it. I would rather go back to installing fonts and clip arts via compact discs. Paying monthly for something that isn’t nearly helpful or great; is not worth it. What happened to the one time payment for the program?!
I don't see any reason why any appliance should *need* to be connected to wi-fi in order to work. This is from the consumer's perspective, of course; I understand completely why a manufacturer would want thi$.
Yes, please do a review of the Ditto! I just can’t envision how it works, especially in the sizing of the pattern to one’s specific size. And if a person has limited space, is the Ditto easy to put up and take down . Thanks!
I really appreciate your fair and honest reviews on all things you review. I'm interested in a 4 or 6 month review of this machine if you still have it. I probably still wouldn't buy this machine yet. I would like more reviews on it when it's been out for awhile. Thanks for sharing Jen.
I sure am glad you made this video, and especially with your honest thoughts. I would have never thought to just download the app and play with it before buying the whole machine! I was looking for something to embroider the tags for clothing items. single color thread, but needs to be able to have at least legible detail on a strip of fabric about 1 inch wide. Plus this machine is just beautiful and very compact, and would fit the look of my home-office-textile-factory (very important since I have to live in here). I'm really not sure if this machine would work for me, the app keeps giving me warnings that the text selection I'm making is too small, which is not really selling it. Sadly the only real test is to get it. I'd say this video was immensely helpful, and I'm glad you decided to keep the skitch so that us small-timers can at least see real reviews of stuff that's out there.
What happens to the machine when Artspira eventually is shut down? I know no one has the answer to this question yet, but it is an import issue companies are having to explore now that everyone is moving to "cloud" storage/apps/physical object running on external software that is not apart of the machine / stored internally.
Good question... With anything cloud-based or reliant on an app, there is always a risk of the company essentially bricking the product. While Brother is a more established corporation that doesn't seem immediately at risk of closure, they could decide to shut down the Artspira app, change the features and price at any time, or stop supporting updates to certain product models in order to force customers to upgrade to newer versions.
thank you soooo much. I love your content! its so refreshing to watch a review where the content creator is free to be honest. So many videos on youtube are from creators who are sponsored by the company and therefore wont tell you the true cons of a machine because they want to continue to get free products from the company in the future ultimately this may be good for the creator as they get free products while compromising their principles and the company who gets free promotion but for us as the audience/consumer it is bad - as we dont get a true honest picture. its then harder for us to make an informed decision on if a machine is a good for fit for us. sooo once again thank you. keep up the good work and know that you are appreciated and i think your channel is amazing.
I’m curious if you will contact Brother and let them know all the issues you are having and give them feedback on your experience and opinion on ways they can improve Artspira app, etc.?
I am on a tight budget. In order for me to fork this kind of cash, this machine had better do mire than one task. For almost $500 dollars the app should be free for a year.
I love your content. I have magnetic hoops for my baby lock Pathfinder and my brother se625. I have the Dime and Honey sew from Amazon. I have every size 5x7, 6x10, 8x8, and 8x12. The Dime I use mostly for quilting and thick towels (8x8 and 8x12.) I use the Honey Sew for everything else (8x12, 6x10, and 5x7); I really never use the hoops that came with the machines. Using them is like floating everything. Those little magnets on the Honey Sew are strong I did get some extras and you can get your item in very tight. I also, like how thin the hoops are it makes so much easier to load your machine. The Price difference between Honey Sew and Dime is around $100.00, I love them I think because the ease of use. May your Days be filled with Good Sewing!!!
Check out the DIME Monster magnetic hoops. I use them with my Brother Quattro. Single magnet hoops, lots of sizes. My 5x7 is the main hoop. Been using it for years and love it. Cant believe they sell you a machine and charge you to operate it through the app. Thank you for uour honest opinion.
I was thinking it may be good for just embroidering on baby stuff. Just hoop a baby shirt upside down, rotate design 180 and go. I have a big solaris machine. I think this little guy would help embroider on projects in tight places as long as other patterns can be transferred...which that seems possible now? What concerns me is nothing works without the app.
Everything has subscriptions now! It is so weird. With a subscription basically being required...the base machine should be like $200. Because if you want to keep using it to its full potential, you will have to keep giving Brother money every month.
Brother should make a stand that attaches to the machine. Janome MC500e has one that can be purchased separately. It really helps. I had similar problems initially.
As an owner of 5 brother machines I was thinking to get this machine to add to my lineup but, I doubt I will get this machine with all that I’m hearing. What we all should be thinking about is Where is Brother Heading with there embroidery Machine Market? That’s the question?
Hi thanks for the video I was wondering if you have come across the error message saying maximum amount of color changes for machine it’s the Skitch I am using
I use the Artspira app for the new Brother Sublimation printer and I don’t mind it, but only if I need something on the fly and can’t use my computer. About the machine, I really don’t understand the use for it. I guess if you were doing patches and tiny items, it’s ok.
I doubt that any of the customer service people have actually used any of the brother machines or have any kind of experience in machine embroidery. their answers are just not answers that experienced embroiderers would give. P.S. hate the app and will not begetting this machine. I got mine PE800 because I have better control, I do wish it was Bluetooth but I do love my machine and am having a blast with it. I made my nieces a bunch of Kpop dolls, they designed the faces, I made my own pattern and the dolls turned out adorable. I even made a doll for my neighbors little girl who just turned 3 and I get a huge kick seeing her carrying it around all the time. ❤
I would love to see this vs your pe900 and common projects that people would make like patches, sweatshirts, polos since both of the machines are on the market it would great for new consumers like me to see them do projects side by side to help make a decision on which to choose 😊
Thank you for this review! I really don't like subscription based products and consumers need to make companies aware. If this machine is controlled through an app, what happens when the company decides to discontinue support? The machine becomes a useless paperweight. I'm looking to purchase my first embroidery machine and it won't be this one.
Hey Jenn! DIME has their Snap Hoops and Monster Snap Hoops for Brother machines on sale now! As low as $189; free shipping. Didn’t get to explore the different sizes because I was called into the doc’s office. There’s a short published today about the Monster. Think the one shown was $230. Much more reasonable price than on the Brother site. 😘
I think i would be concerned about wifi and the expensive app. I recently purchased singer legacy se300 and they have teamed up with sewnet which means you need to spend on a subscription to get any real use out of it. However it does have usb so i find it good to use and if you into editing you could buy an external programme. There are not many reviews on this machine and i wonder if you would consider doing a review on it? I believe they are bringing out an upgrade which will have wifi and usb capability. Thank you
I think the design of the machine is a good concept, but It seems incomplete to me like they rushed it to market with all the glitches it has,and the subscription idea was terrible. They dropped the ball being greedy 😆
What I’m curious about is this notation I found on the Brother website: “Unless expressly agreed otherwise, you may use Artspira, Artspira+, and any derivative works created using the above only for personal, noncommercial purposes. “. So does this mean you can’t sell what you make?
Not even Cricut Access cost this much. Imagine Apple selling you a makbook where the use is limited and to unlock the full use you had to pay monthly for it.
Haven't tried that yet, but I'm thinking it miiiiiggghhhtttt only work on XL or XXL sweatshirts and using the 3x3 inch magnetic hoop sold separately. More videos to come, but there are some limitations to this machine for sure in terms of what type of items can be embroidered.
Joanns return policy on machines is the following. Electronics must be returned with a receipt and in an unopened box. Please work directly with the manufacturer if products are damaged upon purchase, or become defective within the warranty period.
I'm curious to find out: You sign up for the app, use it for the first month. Then not renew the next month (month 2). Then, the following month sign up to use the app again ( month 3). Do they back charge you for month 2 AND month 3?
I'd like to know if I pay for the subscription, upload my own files and cancel the subscription, will I still have access to those files, or are they locked away again behind the paywall?
Good review - terrible machine. LOL. I agree ArtSpira isn’t worth 12.99 a month. I have it - won’t ever use it again. DIME does make magnetic hoops for most of the brother machines - they are only 2 pieces. I have several of those and I like them. I wouldn’t want the multi magnets to deal with at all. DIME’s hoops are half the price of the brother ones.
Appreciate you sharing experience with the DIME hoops. Online reviews are all over the place, and that's why I haven't yet tried or purchased them. Generally, I stick with items with 4 stars and up and mostly positive reviews.
In my opinion, there should be no reason for a subscription for this app. From what I’ve seen, normally subscriptions are for apps that store information in external servers or “the cloud”. The designs could easily be stored on the device, like photos, or pdfs. At most there should be a 1 time fee for the upgraded version to cover development costs, but imo there shouldn’t be a subscription.
Yeah its going to be a hard no from me. I have to pay for a crappy app and I also have to buy third party parts like the thread holder to help run the machine nope!!
Oh BROTHER! Just admit you make an expensive toy if you not going to allow users to use their own files without the app. Silhouette has a 1-time program fee to run their machines when importing other files.... it is a hella of a lot more honest and FAIR business practice to let the user USE that tool instead of turning it into a toy as the "FREE" model. You are paying $500 USD for this machine with an Expensive app that Most won't want to use and will make the files on other programs. Also as a Mac user embroidery software for the most part only works on PC. So a free option is Ink Scape add-on to draw and do basic filled and satin stitch on all OS's for beginners. you have to do the work manually but if you're used to drawing vector art is not difficult to pick up. Because I don't have an embroidery machine yet I can create files still for others to "print" for me at patches or I do it the original way in a loop/ stabilizer on my sewing machine. Also for me, king cones (vertical cones with a base) run terribly on the horizontal while satin stitching and run metallic thread makes it worse... it is just a flaw of any sewing machine to run them horizontally when you doing anything other than a straight stitch. 😱😭😰 Thread "turntables" was my best solution when twin threaded on top of being metallic and king cones (running 2 threads to get the right colour/density through a standard sewing machine). But the industrial Thread "turntables" are hard to source but the 2 I got "at home" versions from Wonderfil have been great! I also used a cheap thread stand from Amazon to get the right height for my basic sewing machine. I used to also run "thread sleeves" on king cones to prevent tagling but you don't need to with a thread turn table. 🥰 I keep the thread sleeves and/or original shrink wrap now for storing the threads so that they don't get tangled when not in use.
Thank you for the comment! Would you mind editing it and removing the Facebook link? I'd like to keep your remarks, but don't allow any linking. Appreciate it!
Looks like a hunk of junk.... and no I'm not a fan of the app either. I found out real quick when I bought my first home embroidery machine a 5x7 hoop size was just way too small.
Considering this video is monetized, I'm not sure why you would contemplate returning the Skitch. Why wouldn't you just keep it and sell it online, since you are making money on the review? I do appreciate your review, however. Your review made up my mind not to purchase it. The machine is lacking and those designs (both free and paid) are dated and certainly nothing exciting.
*What are your thoughts so far on the Brother Skitch and Artspira app?*
*11/15/23 UPDATE:* Brother has just announced a change to the Artspira app!
"Some of the feedback around Artspira was the inability to import your own designs in the FREE version of the app.
We’ve heard from you and are actively updating Artspira to ensure all users can access this feature.
So, starting on November 30th, users of the Free version of Artspira will be allowed to import any design and store up to 20 designs in Artspira (you can add and remove the 20 designs as you wish!).
Artspira+ Subscription Plan users, the Paid version of Artspira, can store and import up to 100 designs. Basically, more storage!"
*JOANN Fabrics* go.magik.ly/ml/1x1t4/
*Amazon* amzn.to/45TV0C1
*Best Buy* go.magik.ly/ml/1xh53/
This is NOT a sponsored video & I purchased this product myself.
Artspira app: www.brother-usa.com/home/sewing-embroidery/artspira
Embrilliance Embroidery Software
www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/sewingreport (affiliate)
Embroidery Digitizing Basics & Software with Erich Campbell 🔴 LIVE Q&A
ruclips.net/user/liveUfoP_ya8Q1c
🎥 WATCH MORE EMBROIDERY VIDEOS
ruclips.net/video/Mkn_8JLojRA/видео.html
Thank you for watching the videos I’ve done about machine embroidery! If you have additional questions, I first ask that you go through the playlist of previous vids as I may have answered it already. Because I’m *not* a sewing machine tech / expert I cannot provide 1-on-1 assistance with your machine or guide you through specific issues. Please reach out to the Brother Product Support Center.
www.brother-usa.com/contact-us
EMBROIDERY MACHINE SUPPLIES I USE:
kit.co/sewingreport/machine-embroidery-brother-pe800
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links for several different programs. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
I was one of the people that suggested you return it. However I’m grateful that you gave an honest and accurate explanation of the machine so that I would be able to make an informed decision about buying it. Thank you so very much. ❤
I think Brother rolled this machine out before they really tested it with real consumers. For instance, the problem with your thread unrolling from the spooler is something the sewing machine industry has fixed by having a vertical spool holder also. Depending on how thread is wound on the spool, will definitely affect how the thread unwinds. Thread that is sort of crisscrossed wound( like the green spool of thread you were using in the video) needs to come off the spool holder in a vertical position so that it does not get tangled or come off unevenly. And sometimes you need to also use a thread net over the spool to help with it unwinding smoothly. The stand alone spool holder you ended up using is a good ‘fix’. I am not an embroiderer but I am a quilter, so I do use a lot of different kinds of thread. Thanks for these reviews. This one was especially helpful. I will wait to see if Brother fixes the problems.
I agree. The app is horrible. I miss the days when you buy an expensive item; the program comes with it. I would rather go back to installing fonts and clip arts via compact discs. Paying monthly for something that isn’t nearly helpful or great; is not worth it. What happened to the one time payment for the program?!
I don't see any reason why any appliance should *need* to be connected to wi-fi in order to work. This is from the consumer's perspective, of course; I understand completely why a manufacturer would want thi$.
Yes, please do a review of the Ditto! I just can’t envision how it works, especially in the sizing of the pattern to one’s specific size. And if a person has limited space, is the Ditto easy to put up and take down . Thanks!
I appreciate you for doing an honest review.
The Artspira App is definitely not worth $12.99 month
I really appreciate your fair and honest reviews on all things you review. I'm interested in a 4 or 6 month review of this machine if you still have it. I probably still wouldn't buy this machine yet. I would like more reviews on it when it's been out for awhile. Thanks for sharing Jen.
I sure am glad you made this video, and especially with your honest thoughts. I would have never thought to just download the app and play with it before buying the whole machine!
I was looking for something to embroider the tags for clothing items. single color thread, but needs to be able to have at least legible detail on a strip of fabric about 1 inch wide. Plus this machine is just beautiful and very compact, and would fit the look of my home-office-textile-factory (very important since I have to live in here).
I'm really not sure if this machine would work for me, the app keeps giving me warnings that the text selection I'm making is too small, which is not really selling it. Sadly the only real test is to get it. I'd say this video was immensely helpful, and I'm glad you decided to keep the skitch so that us small-timers can at least see real reviews of stuff that's out there.
Thank you for the rundown on this machine
I would return it as I don't like having to rely on wifi to use a machine
Return it? Never give up! You go girl!
What happens to the machine when Artspira eventually is shut down? I know no one has the answer to this question yet, but it is an import issue companies are having to explore now that everyone is moving to "cloud" storage/apps/physical object running on external software that is not apart of the machine / stored internally.
Good question... With anything cloud-based or reliant on an app, there is always a risk of the company essentially bricking the product. While Brother is a more established corporation that doesn't seem immediately at risk of closure, they could decide to shut down the Artspira app, change the features and price at any time, or stop supporting updates to certain product models in order to force customers to upgrade to newer versions.
thank you soooo much. I love your content!
its so refreshing to watch a review where the content creator is free to be honest.
So many videos on youtube are from creators who are sponsored by the company and therefore wont tell you the true cons of a machine because they want to continue to get free products from the company in the future
ultimately this may be good for the creator as they get free products while compromising their principles and the company who gets free promotion but for us as the audience/consumer it is bad - as we dont get a true honest picture. its then harder for us to make an informed decision on if a machine is a good for fit for us.
sooo once again thank you. keep up the good work and know that you are appreciated and i think your channel is amazing.
I’m curious if you will contact Brother and let them know all the issues you are having and give them feedback on your experience and opinion on ways they can improve Artspira app, etc.?
I have the artspira app for my xe1 and am very underwhelmed couldn’t justify getting the paid version x
I am on a tight budget. In order for me to fork this kind of cash, this machine had better do mire than one task.
For almost $500 dollars the app should be free for a year.
Mine is working really well. I already had paid subscription because of my PrintModa and Print 'N Cut. I am assuming that Artspira will get better.
I love your content. I have magnetic hoops for my baby lock Pathfinder and my brother se625. I have the Dime and Honey sew from Amazon. I have every size 5x7, 6x10, 8x8, and 8x12. The Dime I use mostly for quilting and thick towels (8x8 and 8x12.) I use the Honey Sew for everything else (8x12, 6x10, and 5x7); I really never use the hoops that came with the machines. Using them is like floating everything. Those little magnets on the Honey Sew are strong I did get some extras and you can get your item in very tight. I also, like how thin the hoops are it makes so much easier to load your machine. The Price difference between Honey Sew and Dime is around $100.00, I love them I think because the ease of use. May your Days be filled with Good Sewing!!!
Having to pay for an app to run a machine is a deal-breaker right off the bat.
I appreciate your transparency and honesty!!!
That’s why I love watching your videos always honest
Check out the DIME Monster magnetic hoops. I use them with my Brother Quattro. Single magnet hoops, lots of sizes. My 5x7 is the main hoop. Been using it for years and love it. Cant believe they sell you a machine and charge you to operate it through the app. Thank you for uour honest opinion.
I was thinking it may be good for just embroidering on baby stuff. Just hoop a baby shirt upside down, rotate design 180 and go. I have a big solaris machine. I think this little guy would help embroider on projects in tight places as long as other patterns can be transferred...which that seems possible now? What concerns me is nothing works without the app.
On the basis of the Artspira app alone I would return it. And it’s ugly… Thank you for testin and reviewing it. I appreciate you!!
Everything has subscriptions now! It is so weird.
With a subscription basically being required...the base machine should be like $200.
Because if you want to keep using it to its full potential, you will have to keep giving Brother money every month.
Monster hoops are a great 2 piece magnet hoops
Do you know if monster hoops fit the Brother PE 800?
Brother should make a stand that attaches to the machine. Janome MC500e has one that can be purchased separately. It really helps. I had similar problems initially.
As an owner of 5 brother machines I was thinking to get this machine to add to my lineup but, I doubt I will get this machine with all that I’m hearing. What we all should be thinking about is Where is Brother Heading with there embroidery Machine Market? That’s the question?
Hi thanks for the video I was wondering if you have come across the error message saying maximum amount of color changes for machine it’s the Skitch I am using
I use the Artspira app for the new Brother Sublimation printer and I don’t mind it, but only if I need something on the fly and can’t use my computer.
About the machine, I really don’t understand the use for it. I guess if you were doing patches and tiny items, it’s ok.
I doubt that any of the customer service people have actually used any of the brother machines or have any kind of experience in machine embroidery. their answers are just not answers that experienced embroiderers would give. P.S. hate the app and will not begetting this machine. I got mine PE800 because I have better control, I do wish it was Bluetooth but I do love my machine and am having a blast with it. I made my nieces a bunch of Kpop dolls, they designed the faces, I made my own pattern and the dolls turned out adorable. I even made a doll for my neighbors little girl who just turned 3 and I get a huge kick seeing her carrying it around all the time. ❤
I would love to see this vs your pe900 and common projects that people would make like patches, sweatshirts, polos since both of the machines are on the market it would great for new consumers like me to see them do projects side by side to help make a decision on which to choose 😊
Thank you for this review! I really don't like subscription based products and consumers need to make companies aware. If this machine is controlled through an app, what happens when the company decides to discontinue support? The machine becomes a useless paperweight. I'm looking to purchase my first embroidery machine and it won't be this one.
Hey Jenn! DIME has their Snap Hoops and Monster Snap Hoops for Brother machines on sale now! As low as $189; free shipping. Didn’t get to explore the different sizes because I was called into the doc’s office. There’s a short published today about the Monster. Think the one shown was $230. Much more reasonable price than on the Brother site. 😘
Agree about the usb slot!
I think i would be concerned about wifi and the expensive app. I recently purchased singer legacy se300 and they have teamed up with sewnet which means you need to spend on a subscription to get any real use out of it. However it does have usb so i find it good to use and if you into editing you could buy an external programme. There are not many reviews on this machine and i wonder if you would consider doing a review on it? I believe they are bringing out an upgrade which will have wifi and usb capability. Thank you
I think the design of the machine is a good concept, but It seems incomplete to me like they rushed it to market with all the glitches it has,and the subscription idea was terrible. They dropped the ball being greedy 😆
Would love to see some sleeves or hats embroidered with this. And thats if you can do sleeves with the arm?
how do you like your PE900? I am considering that. Can you used only the 5 x 7 hoop with it?
Hi! Have you embordery knitting fabric?
What I’m curious about is this notation I found on the Brother website: “Unless expressly agreed otherwise, you may use Artspira, Artspira+, and any derivative works created using the above only for personal, noncommercial purposes. “. So does this mean you can’t sell what you make?
Not even Cricut Access cost this much. Imagine Apple selling you a makbook where the use is limited and to unlock the full use you had to pay monthly for it.
Circut Design space was similar. Hopefully Brother will upgrade the app.
DIME makes a magnetic hoop that will fit your other Brother machines and is a one step hooping. Also less expensive than the Brother magnetic hoops.
Could you do a video using the Skitch on a sweatshirt sleeve?
Haven't tried that yet, but I'm thinking it miiiiiggghhhtttt only work on XL or XXL sweatshirts and using the 3x3 inch magnetic hoop sold separately. More videos to come, but there are some limitations to this machine for sure in terms of what type of items can be embroidered.
I love Erich Campbell! I learn so much and he is just fun to watch! Go check him out for sure!
Re spool cap issue, did it not come with the little tube type king pin end cap? That would alleviate your issue i think
Or put those plastic woven bags over the spool, as it looks more of a spool unravel, than something the machine is causing.
Can you do structured hats with this machine
Joanns return policy on machines is the following.
Electronics must be returned with a receipt and in an unopened box. Please work directly with the manufacturer if products are damaged upon purchase, or become defective within the warranty period.
I'm not $500 x worth of curious. You shouldn't have to use their app for something you already paid for.
I'm curious to find out:
You sign up for the app, use it for the first month. Then not renew the next month (month 2). Then, the following month sign up to use the app again ( month 3).
Do they back charge you for month 2 AND month 3?
Does your Artspira subscription apply to all of your Brother machines?
Could you please post a link to your Erich Campbell interview? Thanks!
It’s in my pinned comment at the top & in the description box
That was a great interview! @@SewingReport
I love this machine
best sewing and Embroidery Machine is Janome 9900 ! makes beautiful work & does both.
I'd like to know if I pay for the subscription, upload my own files and cancel the subscription, will I still have access to those files, or are they locked away again behind the paywall?
The hoops need to be bigger at least a 5x7 before I will buy one !
Good review - terrible machine. LOL. I agree ArtSpira isn’t worth 12.99 a month. I have it - won’t ever use it again. DIME does make magnetic hoops for most of the brother machines - they are only 2 pieces. I have several of those and I like them. I wouldn’t want the multi magnets to deal with at all. DIME’s hoops are half the price of the brother ones.
Appreciate you sharing experience with the DIME hoops. Online reviews are all over the place, and that's why I haven't yet tried or purchased them. Generally, I stick with items with 4 stars and up and mostly positive reviews.
This machine will become a doorstop for most people who buy it once they cancel the app.
I wouldn’t want it because you have to have a app paying every month, so to me you bought it but now I’m paying app so you see paying for no thanks
In my opinion, there should be no reason for a subscription for this app. From what I’ve seen, normally subscriptions are for apps that store information in external servers or “the cloud”. The designs could easily be stored on the device, like photos, or pdfs. At most there should be a 1 time fee for the upgraded version to cover development costs, but imo there shouldn’t be a subscription.
It’s kinda scummy to sell a machine then be like oh by the way the only way u can use it to its fullest potential u have to pay us 12.99 a month
Love the artspira sucks embroidery lololol
Yeah its going to be a hard no from me. I have to pay for a crappy app and I also have to buy third party parts like the thread holder to help run the machine nope!!
I’d take it back. It’s simply not worth keeping.
You can get a mag a hoop brand hoop for most any machine. I see doing only 4x4 design pretty useless. I wouldn’t even consider this machine.
Oh BROTHER! Just admit you make an expensive toy if you not going to allow users to use their own files without the app. Silhouette has a 1-time program fee to run their machines when importing other files.... it is a hella of a lot more honest and FAIR business practice to let the user USE that tool instead of turning it into a toy as the "FREE" model. You are paying $500 USD for this machine with an Expensive app that Most won't want to use and will make the files on other programs.
Also as a Mac user embroidery software for the most part only works on PC. So a free option is Ink Scape add-on to draw and do basic filled and satin stitch on all OS's for beginners. you have to do the work manually but if you're used to drawing vector art is not difficult to pick up. Because I don't have an embroidery machine yet I can create files still for others to "print" for me at patches or I do it the original way in a loop/ stabilizer on my sewing machine.
Also for me, king cones (vertical cones with a base) run terribly on the horizontal while satin stitching and run metallic thread makes it worse... it is just a flaw of any sewing machine to run them horizontally when you doing anything other than a straight stitch. 😱😭😰
Thread "turntables" was my best solution when twin threaded on top of being metallic and king cones (running 2 threads to get the right colour/density through a standard sewing machine). But the industrial Thread "turntables" are hard to source but the 2 I got "at home" versions from Wonderfil have been great! I also used a cheap thread stand from Amazon to get the right height for my basic sewing machine.
I used to also run "thread sleeves" on king cones to prevent tagling but you don't need to with a thread turn table. 🥰 I keep the thread sleeves and/or original shrink wrap now for storing the threads so that they don't get tangled when not in use.
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Return it
I say sell it.. needing internet and an app to use your own designs is ludicrous
Return it. Use that money for another testing equipment.
Thanks for the review. I will not purchase.
Looks like a hunk of junk.... and no I'm not a fan of the app either. I found out real quick when I bought my first home embroidery machine a 5x7 hoop size was just way too small.
Considering this video is monetized, I'm not sure why you would contemplate returning the Skitch. Why wouldn't you just keep it and sell it online, since you are making money on the review? I do appreciate your review, however. Your review made up my mind not to purchase it. The machine is lacking and those designs (both free and paid) are dated and certainly nothing exciting.