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mike2468 · June 17th, 2008

Looking at getting into some embroiderying and would like some feedback from others on machine recommendations.

I have been looking at the Brother 600 and the SWF 1501 and just ran accross a Tajima today. Any of these 3 worth looking into?

Mike

Cutting_Edge · June 17th, 2008

I have the SWF 1501......been in love with it since the day it arrived......I have had only one issue with it and it was because of me, not the machine......I called Tech Service and got a call back within 15 minutes....and they walked me thru the fix.
If you would like more info on the 1501 I can recommend a great guy at SWF to deal with......

Email me at [email address]

and I will send you his info.

Margaret
Cutting Edge

COEDS · June 17th, 2008

I love both of 1501 c and my 1502. They are awesome machines. .... JB

curtrnev · June 17th, 2008

We have used an Amaya XT for almost 2 years with no problems yet.Except for the ones caused by the dummy hitting the green button!

vctradingcubao · June 17th, 2008

Tajima all the way. But it's also an advantage if you can purchase from a distributor near your location.

mike2468 · June 17th, 2008

I've seen the 1501 come up quite a bit on various forums and from what I have read it seems like a very dependable machine. Just starting out, I need to decide if I can get along with a 6 color machine with the smaller sewing field or get the larger model with more colors, and also support in this part of the country.

I do appreciate all the input so far!

Mike

COEDS · June 17th, 2008

I have al 15 color machines. I plan to buy a small 6 needle to travel with in a few weeks. I 'm putting together a trailer for some festivals. .... JB

mike2468 · June 17th, 2008

I see you are a ham operator JB, myself also for many years. Do they still have the annual fest
in Dayton? I don't see it listed anymore.

I also planned on traveling around to some festivals this summer.... until diesel fuel got so expensive.
Our rig get 6-8 mpg.

Mike

tfalk · June 17th, 2008

I have 2 Brother PR-600II's, absolute workhorses. The only issue we've ever had with them is every once in a blue moon, the auto threader decides to not auto-thread. Otherwise, they've been totally dependable in the 2 years we've had them.

ChristyC · June 18th, 2008

We have the 1501C and love it so far

Chicky57 · June 20th, 2008

I have the Barudan Elite Pro and just love it.

SunEmbroidery · June 20th, 2008

Tajima here. Check on your local machine and software training and general tech support. As far as the number of needles goes unless you're planning to just do monograms I'd go with at least a 9 needle machine. Although most of our logos are 1-4 colors we have a few logos that are 12-13 colors. I'd hate to have to change thread for these designs. With more thread colors you'll be able to keep your most popular colors on the rack and save time changing threads and adjusting tensions.

Robin · June 20th, 2008

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Originally Posted by COEDS


	I love both of 1501 c and my 1502. They are awesome machines. .... JB

JB, please tell me what it is you love about them.

My husband is thinking about embroidery, and I really dont want anything to do with a "sewing machine" One of those "been there done that" kinda things with the sewing machine......he still has pants that need to be hemmed

We have the brother, and a heat press, what would you say to me to convince me that embroidery would be a good investment.

SunEmbroidery · June 21st, 2008

Robin, I didn't purchase a SWF (it was my second choice) but I did atttend training classes in central NJ that were great. Can you attend classes to see if embroidery for you? Running a commercial embroidery machine really isn't like running a sewing machine. Yes, there is thread and bobbins but the type of labor involved is different.

COEDS · June 21st, 2008

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Originally Posted by Robin


	JB, please tell me what it is you love about them. My husband is thinking about embroidery, and I really dont want anything to do with a "sewing machine" One of those "been there done that" kinda things with the sewing machine......he still has pants that need to be hemmed We have the brother, and a heat press, what would you say to me to convince me that embroidery would be a good investment.

I love how well they work.I love the fact that they were less expensive than a few of the others, but most of all the customer service with SWF EAST is top shelf. ..... JB