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2023-01-03 12:32:11

I purchased my Singer Futura XL-550 in September 2014, but only after doing a great deal of research by reading 100’s of pro’s and con’s on the XL-400 and XL-550. The biggest complaint about the Futura was thread problems & breaking needles which I figured was operator error, that they made a mistake and blamed it on the machine. But I started having these problems right away; in the first 10 minutes I had 5 or 6 bird’s nests and that happened while I was just trying out the Futura as a sewing machine. And while trying to embroider something I broke my first needle within 2 minutes and 5 more needles in the first hour. I also had problems with the large hoop. It just would not hold the fabric in place and I was not able to embroider a simple pattern that came with the machine. Also, I would get this error message “wrong size hoop installed” about a minute after I started an embroidery project. After all the research I did, to say I was pissed is putting it mildly. I was ready to take an ax to this “machine” (I won’t write down what I really said about this machine). It turns out that my first assumption about it being operator error was wrong, and I want to APOLOGIZE to everyone that post their problems; the ones that I did not believe. I was feeling like an idiot for buying this piece of junk and that old saying of “if it’s too good to be true” is right, this Singer Futura is a real problem.

Singer at one time stood for QUALITY, but lately Singer’s quality SUCKS. By making their machines oversea in places like Vietnam and others, the new owners of Singer Company appear not care about their quality control because it is not there. And YES, there is a learning curve to all new equipment, but it’s hard to learn how to use the machine when it has so many problems that are clearly out of the operator’s control. The Futura XL-550 sewing abilities are okay, but the embroidery part has problems, and I bought this machine to do embroidery. If the manufacture had tighter quality controls, people would not be having these problems. After trying to get my Futura to work, I found a number of problems with it. And in time I came up with some modifications that I used to repair my Futura. I took each problem one at a time and broke it down, and I was able to find the reason for each problem and then I worked out a solution for each problem.

I found that my Futura was having 5 major problems that had to be worked out if I was ever going to be able to embroider anything. Here are the 5 problems I was having: 1. Birds nest in the bobbin case, 2. Breaking needles, 3. Large hoop problem, 4. Wrong size hoop, and 5. Machine would stop over and over on a new project. These are the problems I was having with my Singer Futura XL-550, now for the modification.

The modification I made to my Singer Futura XL-550 has improved its abilities by eliminating the birds nest in the bobbin holder area and stopped the needles from breaking. And what I had to do to fix the problem with the large hoop. I had to deal with these problems and here is the list of problems and the modifications I made to fix them:

Solution: I filed off about 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch to remove the nick, and I have not had that major bird’s nest problem since then. If you don’t have a file you can use an emery board, the plastic is not that hard.

Update to Problem #1: I had to replace the bobbin holder, the plastic does not hold up; it would last longer if it was made from a stronger, harder plastic or maybe some sort of metal.

Within 1 hour of using the Futura XL-550 embroidery part I broke 6 needles, the first needle was in the first two minutes. What I found was the needle was hitting the edge of the bobbin cover plate. The needle was hitting the edge about 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch above and below the needle slot.

Solution: What I did was to file a small notch into the bobbin cover plate right to the point of impacted. The small notch is only 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch on both sides of the needle slot. After I filed the notches into the cover plate I have not broken one needle. You will need a very small round file to notch the cover plate and it will take a little time to do the job.

Follow up: The notch I filed into the cover plate was not the reason for the nick on the bobbin holder. The nick in the bobbin holder happened within minutes while trying to use the sewing machine setup.

The large hoop was not holding the material while I was running an embroidery design. And believe me I tried everything to get the hoop to hold the material, I even hand stitched the material in the hoop to help the hoop hold the material, but it didn’t work. I used the Futura customer help website to get some help with the large hoop. After waiting on hold for over and hour the person in Customer support gave me the "RUN AROUND" about “are you making sure that the hoop is tight and the material makes a drum sound. Is the notch & grove lined up“ and stuff like that. I told them the hoop was to thin and to flexible to hold the material and that I wanted it replaced. And that only happened after I sent them a picture of the hoop with the material hand stitched into the hoop. They also told me that the hoop replacement they will be sending me is the same as the one that came with my Futura XL-550. Well, after three weeks of waiting the replacement hoop finally showed up. This replacement hoop was not the same, so they lied to me about the replacement hoop. That replacement hoop was about a half an inch longer on the long side and overall was about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch thicker then the one that came with the machine. But even with these differences in size the replacement hoop still did not hold the material tight enough; it would slip out just enough to mess up the design.

Solution: The modification I came up with strengthened the inner hoop a great deal. What I did was to epoxy a thin aluminum plate to the bottom of the inner hoop. The plate has to be cut to fit and filed and sanded smooth. Now I have the tools to fabricate this sort of thing and I know not everyone can do this. I"m sorry, but this is the only solution I was able to come up with to strengthen the hoop, I also had to add some anti-slip strips to the inside edge of the hoop (you can get the anti-slip strips at any hardware store, it looks like sandpaper with an adhesive backing) and this helps to hold the material from slipping.

Update to Problem #3: After I made these modifications I still have to keep an eye on the fabric to make sure it does not slip. If the manufacture would place a small steel rod inside the plastic of the inner hoop that would stiffen up the inner hoop and would help to solve this problem.

This problem would come up just after I started to embroider. And it would happen every time; I would turn off the machine and restart it. I would remove the hoop and put it back in, nothing worked. The problem is between the hoop and the switch that the hoop touches when it is installed.

Solution: The problem happens when the hoop is installed, the switch that the hoop touches is not placed at the right spot or the hoop’s small knob that touches the switch is not the right size. I fixed it by placing a piece of duck tape on the hoop’s knob, it was just enough to fix this problem.

Update to Problems #4: The tape is only a quick fix, I have tried some epoxy on the knob to build it up but it did not hold. For now the tape will have to remain as the fix but I will keep trying.

I found that the software is somewhat old and has some problems, but you can work around them. When I made a modification to a project and send it to the machine it would not embroider. It would start up for 10 or 15 seconds then just stop and no matter what I did it would stop over and over.

Solution: Before you try to embroider that project you just modified, you have to save it (use a new name for that modified project). After you have saved it turn off the Futura XL-550 and close down the software. After you do that, restart the Futura machine and the software, you have to do this to clear out any software problems. You can re-open your saved project and send it to the machine. I know it’s a problem to do that every time you make a modification to a design, but it’s the only way I have found to get around this problem.

The Futura XL-550 “OUT OF THE BOX” gets an overall rating of 1 stars, that"s only because Amazon will not let you give a zero star rating. The sewing machine part is okay and gets 3 stars, but the sewing machine is not why I bought this machine in the first place; I bought this Futura for its embroidering abilities and that part gets a minus 1 stars. I know that many of you are having problems with your Futura and YES “OUT OF THE BOX” it should work without any problems. Don’t give up, most of these machine can be fixed with a little work (and YES, Singer should pay for all the shipping to get it fixed), but they won’t do that. But, after I made the modification to my XL-550 I have enjoyed embroidering custom patches for my Karate Studio and making gifts for friends and family. So, after ALL the modifications to my Futura “My Modified Singer Futura XL-550” gets an overall 4 stars, I reduced the score by a half stars because it is a very noisy machine and another half star because you have to watch the Futura throughout the embroidery project. I came up with these fixes to solve the problems I was having, and I hope this helps you.

UPDATE: I found a service manual for my XL-550 online, and believe me you need this service manual. I use my Futura a great deal, so every 3 or 4 months I clean and lubricate it and adjust the X-Y axis points on the embroidery arm and also reset the needle depth point. If you use your machine like I do, you really need to do this servicing. I am not going to waste my time and money to ship my Futura to someone that might fix it. If their quality control is not there (AND IT‘S NOT), can you really trust them to service your machine? I hope the modification I came up with helps you.

I have been using my XL-550 for more then 3.5 years now and I have made many custom patches for the students at the Karate studio and for friends and family. I even embroider the student’s karate belts with their name and belt number along with the studio name. I searched the internet for a belt hoop for my Futura XL-550 but no luck, so I fabricated a belt hoop for my Futura and it works great.

I have one thing to say to the people that own the Singer Company now. If you want people to keep buying your products you need to upgrade your quality control from nothing (which is what you have right now), and make "QUALITY" the companies most important thing you can offer. Bring back the “SINGER QUALITY“, stand by your product; and if a customer that just bought your product is having problems with it "FIX IT FOR FREE". Pay for the shipping (both ways to a repair center) because your company sold that customer a defective product, and STOP giving your customers the old "RUN AROUND".

One last thing for anyone that is thinking about buying a Futura XL-550, you must understand what I"m saying. I use my machine a great deal but there are some things you just can not do with THIS MACHINE. You can not walk away from your machine; "YOU MUST STAY WITH YOUR MACHINE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROJECT". This machine must be watched at all times, you just can"t set up your project start up the machine and come back an hour or two and find a finished project. You have to sit with your machine throughout your project from the every beginning to end. So, if you are looking for a machine that you can set up and then just walk away, "DON"T GET THIS MACHINE".

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With a price tag of around $1000, the Singer Futura XL-580 is a high-end sewing and embroidery machine. Although it’s a computerized model and packed with high-end features, the XL-580 is entirely suited to both beginners and more experienced sewers. Not only that but, since it comes with both sewing and embroidery features, it will help you save up on your expenses since you simply need to buy one machine, instead of two different ones. You can also use the machine to work on different types of projects designed for both home and business purposes.

As far as drawbacks are concerned, most users have been satisfied with the machine’s performance. Admittedly enough, a few did have a few complaints about it. For example, one person thought that the tension system was hard to adjust. Another customer also deplored the fact that her sewing and embroidery resulted in several broken needles. This, however, turned out to be an issue with the user’s sewing skills and experience and a quick call to customer care resolved this issue.

The Singer XL-580 is extremely simple to use- which is quite surprising considering its extended range of features. It includes various types of features that will help you easily find your way around the machine while exploring its different options. For example, it is equipped with an automatic needle threader that will enable you to simplify the task at hand: therefore, you only have to touch the backlit LCD screen to automatically inch the thread through the eye of the needle. Similarly, sewers can also swipe their finger across the LCD screen to automatically adjust the machine’s tension setting. The screen can even be used to adjust the needle position and hence use it for appliques, pivoting and other similar stitch placement angles.

To enhance your comfort, it even includes an automatic bobbin thread pick-up feature. This largely simplifies and speeds up the sewing process. The machine comes with a clear cover designed to help users see the bobbin supply, hence allowing you to avoid snags and snares. Users who prefer to do their sewing at night will be thrilled to learn that the work area is equipped with six LED lights to provide you with optimal viewing. Thanks to the multi-hoop capacity, you can create smaller or larger-than-average designs. If you want to personalize your home accents, you can also make the most out of the XL580’s 20 fonts with outline lettering to print large bold letters on just about any type of fabric that you want.

With a heavy-duty metal frame, the Singer Futura XL-580 can easily be used on an everyday basis. Thanks to its wide array of features, it’s great for both embroidery and regular sewing, which makes it an amazing investment. Granted, it can be a bit tricky to be switching from sewing mode to embroidery mode on a regular basis, thus users that already own a good sewing machine might be better served by an embroidery-only model such as the Brother PE770 and the Janome MC300E, though they’re not packed with nearly as many embroidery designs as the XL-580.

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Singer Sewing Company warrants this Product for a period of twenty-five (25) years against defective materials and/or workmanship. Two (2) years on motors, light assembly, wiring, switches, speed control and electrical components. Ninety (90) days parts and labor FREE of charge!

GENERAL These warranties may only be used by the original consumer owner of the sewing machine. They are not transferable to any subsequent owners. Service under these warranties may only be obtained within the 48 contiguous states, Alaska and Hawaii.

Service under the above warranties may be obtained by returning the sewing machine with this warranty document and proof of purchase to the Authorized SINGER® Sewing Specialty Retailer from whom the machine was purchased or to a SINGER® SERVICE CENTER. Please consult the enclosed list of centers or contact the Singer Sewing Company to obtain the location nearest you.

This sewing machine is warranted only in normal household (non-commercial) use. These warranties do not cover failures caused by abuse, lack of maintenance in accordance with Singer Sewing Company care and cleaning instructions, misuse, or events beyond our control. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Any implied warranty, including without limitation the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applicable to this sewing machine is limited in duration to the duration of this written warranty. Singer Sewing Company shall not be liable for consequential economic damages resulting from breach of this warranty or any implied warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The Singer Sewing Company does not authorize any person to create for it any obligation or liability in connection with the above machine and parts beyond those set forth herein. The Singer Sewing Company disclaims liability under this warranty for any damage or defect resulting from the use of other than Singer parts and approved service in the repair and maintenance of your machine. To keep your machine operating properly, we recommend that you follow the operating instructions and periodically have your machine serviced and tuned by an authorized Singer sewing machine technician.

For Creativity that Knows No Limits! The SINGER Futura XL-580 embroidery and sewing machine includes innovative features that allow you to do more than ever before. With an endless hoop, knee lifter for hands-free presser foot lifting, extra-large sewing space for quilting and 250 built-in embroidery designs � including 50 endless designs � it�s just what you need to make your sewing creativity truly limitless.

Convenience features like the SwiftSmart threading system with automatic needle threader, Drop & Sew bobbin system with automatic bobbin thread pick-up, and presser foot sensor make getting started quick and easy. Six StayBright LED lights keep your extra-large sewing space well lit when working on big quilting and sewing projects.

Get the same quality embroidery results as high-end embroidery machines but at a fraction of the cost by using your own PC. Simply connect your PC to the Futura XL-580 sewing and embroidery machine via the included USB cable, use the included software with built-in tutorials, and send the design to the machine. Push a button and you"re embroidering.

New innovations like a knee lifter for hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot, USB Key so you can edit embroidery designs without being connected to the SINGER Futura embroidery machine and 250 built-in all new embroidery designs keep you ahead of the curve.

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There are now several versions of the software for SINGER® Futura™ and AutoPunch available on the market. The most current is version 1.0.0.2. To determine what version of either software you have, you will find this information around the inside rim of the CD at approximately 4 o"clock. Before loading AutoPunch into your computer, check the version and then follow the steps below.

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This machine is on the top rack of the Singer XL sewing & embroidery machine series. It has the most features among the 3 Singer XL machines. What these features are, and how different the XL-580 is from the XL-400 and XL-550 will be discussed in the Singer XL-580 review. Happy reading.

Endless hoop? Ever heard about it? I personally haven’t until I came across the Singer XL-580 Futura. It is a dual purpose computerized machine that promises to sew and embroider and produce great results for both tasks. And yeah, a number of exclusive Singer features. The machine runs on 120V. Obviously, Singer made this machine (and all other Singers) with just the US and Canadian market primarily in mind. I wonder if they even considered expanding their market, making euro compatible machines will be a great start… Anyway, before I totally drift off-topic, let us start with the differentiator.

3 things make the XL-580 different from its ascendants. First is the number of built-in/ pre-loaded embroidery designs it features. It comes with 250 designs as opposed to the 125 that the XL400 and XK550 have. 50 out of the 250 are “Endless Designs” that is ideal to use on borders/ fabric edges. Which brings us to the second thing, the XL-580 comes with an endless embroidery hoop along with the standard small and large hoops. Lastly, an XL-580 purchase already includes the handsfree pressure feet lifter and an assortment of Singer design software.

Aside from the above-mentioned upgrades, Singer has retained their exclusive Singer-innovated features as well as the standard sewing machine features.

SwiftSmart™ Threading System – This allows the user to thread the machine with his eyes closed. Ok, you got me there. That was a bit of an exaggeration. But seriously though, this Singer developed threading system saves you from the tedious process of threading a needle.

Drop & Sew™ Bobbin System – With this feature, you do not need to manually raise the end of the bobbin thread after placing the bobbin. As long as you followed the right bobbin orientation and thread direction, you can have one less thing to take care of.

Direct Drive Technology – As opposed to other machines that use a drive to run the needle (which has a tendency to get misaligned), the Singer 8770 has the needle bar geared directly to the motor. This avoids the risk of misaligned drive and makes each thrust of the needle more powerful.

One common issue with Singer XL-580 Futura is its prone to thread breakage and the auto-tension malfunction. However, this can possibly be solved with following recommendations. What do I mean? I’m talking about the use of thread netting that tends to be disregarded. It does make a lot of difference when it comes to keeping the right thread tension and avoiding thread breakage due to it.

Also, it would be nice if Singer can level up the design software that comes with the package. Though it doesn’t run on DOS or Lotus hahaha, a newer UI would be great.

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The Singer has been making solid sewing machines since the 1850’s. Their sewing machines were known for being so reliable that they were passed down for generations.

Singer ran into some problems in the 1960s and 70s. The quality went downhill. Eventually, the company ended up in the hands of a major corporation that also owns the Pfaff and Husqvarna companies.

You might think the more expensive the machine, generally speaking, the better it will run. That’s not true. Brother and Singer produce very good inexpensive sewing machines for those on a low budget.

I will say that if you have a very low budget, go with the Brother XM2701 or the XL2600i. They have more features than the Singers low budget sewing machines.

In Singer versus Brother sewing machines battle, it came down to personal preference and brand preference. (Yes, I do still own my Harley Dyna Low Rider. I need to get out driving again soon, but I’m having too much fun sewing.)

Both Singer and Brother have a specialized line of heavy duty sewing machines. They have a sturdier metal frame than a regular sewing machine. This allows them to sew through thick layers without burning out the motor.

The difference between the Singer sewing machines is the number of built-in stitches available. They’re all great for beginners and people who do a lot of sewing items that use mostly straight stitches.

So, I hear you asking, doesn’t Brother have a heavy duty machine? Yes, they have. Just like the Singer, these are mechanical machines with no computerized anything.

For me, Singer wins the battle hands down when it comes to heavy-duty machines. Singer heavy duty machines have been around longer, more popular than Brother heavy duty machines and are sturdier.

SE600 has color and bigger LCD as compared to the black and white smaller LCD of 9960 (for better display, Singer has a 9985 model which would cost you more).

Singer 9960 wins if you need more sewing speed and stitches, but SE600 is better for embroidery and has a more prominent and colorful display. Ultimately, It comes down to your sewing and embroidery needs.

Singer provides downloadable software for you to use to create designs. Singer also has a universal power supply so you can take the machine internationally. And Singer has a free online owner’s class that you can take.

The Singer has 215 built-in stitches and 250 embroidery designs. It has a small LCD. People find it to be a good sewing machine, but some people had difficulties getting the embroidery to go smoothly.

One very cool quality of the Singer is that it includes a knee lifter attachment. You can use it to raise and lower the presser foot with your knee to allow you to keep your hands on what you’re sewing.

The Singer comes with 10" X 6", 4" X 4" and 6.75" X 4" endless hoop. The Brother has 5"x 12" and 5" x 7" hoops. Bother have the multi-hooping capability.

So while the Brother SE1800 could be good for beginners, the Singer 580 isn’t. Unless you’re a super patient beginner, who doesn’t mind making lots of mistakes while trying to figure something out. I’m not that sort of person.

Although the Singer has 40 more stitch options, the Brother is a more versatile machine. The Brother has more different types of stitches as compared to the Singer which has most of its lead in decorative stitches.

If you want to do decorative stitching on clothing or linens, then you’ll want the Singer because it has 76 built-in decorative stitches compared to only 20 on the Brother.

The Singer One Plus has 221 stitches built-in. You can use the interface to elongate and mirror stitches. Plus there’s built-in memory to save and edit the stitches later. There are threading system and an automatic needle threader.

Both are the amazing machines. So honestly, neither wins. If you need more stitch options, then pick the Singer One plus otherwise go with the Brother XR9550.

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Manufacturer of a wide range of products which include Usha Janome MB 7 Sewing Embroidery Machine, Singer Futura XL 550 Sewing Embroidery Machine, Singer Futura XL 580 Sewing Embroidery Machine, Brother PR670E Sewing Embroidery Machines, Brother Innov-IS V5lE Sewing Embroidery Machine and Brother Innov-IS NV800E Sewing Embroidery Machine.

World`s First" home-use seven-needle embroidery machine.The MB-7 is the perfect tool to help you conquer your next embroidery project. This innovative machine is built to work with embroidery formats used by industry professionals such as .jef+, .jef and .dst. With 50 built-in embroidery designs and 10 fonts for monogramming, a USB port to easily import designs and a maximum speed of 800 SPM, the possibilities are endless. All embroidery operations are noticeably faster and smoother on the MB-7. You will be impressed with your project`s professional-finished results.

This state-of-the art sewing machine is built to be highly versatile. It offers precision sewing, embroidery editing capabilities, and endless creative possibilities in a single hi-tech machine. Professional-style embroidery has never been so simple, as this dream machine includes Wi-Fi capability making it easy to export embroidery designs from an iPad or a computer straight to the machine, and a full color LCD touch screen, both of which help scale up one’s creativity.

A computerised embroidery machine, the Memory Craft 200 E is ideal for embroidering up to 140 X 140 mm designs. Multiple font sizes are available for each font to design monograms and a USB Port helps import customized designs. Along with this the free Digitizer Jr V5 software allows one to edit existing designs and making select custom designs. 73 built in designs and a backlit LCD screen help scale up one’s creativiFeatures Single needle computerized embroidery machine

Full color LCD touchscreen- 5”. On-screen editing functions include enlarge/ reduce, rotate, flip, drag and drop, arc, combine, copy and paste, grouping, corner layout, single color sewing, zoom

You are unique! Why not express that in a way that truly reflects your personality and makes you stand out? With the PFAFF® creative™1.5 sewing and embroidery machine it is easy and exciting to create one of a kind designs with a stylish twist. By using all the great advantages from the machine and the Embroidery Intro PC Software you’ll see your visions come true, stitch by stitch. So, let’s go spectacular!The Original IDT™ System The time-tested PFAFF® Original IDT™ System guarantees the optimal feed you expect. Everything stays in place. Lightweight and silky fabrics don‘t pucker; stripes and plaids match perfectly; curved seams are easy, with very little pinning required.Large Embroidery Area

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If you checked out my list of the best sewing machines on the homepage of my website then you will not be surprised to see a Brother sewing machine at the top of my list. The Brother SE400 has been specifically designed to be used by beginners for both general sewing and embroidery too. It may seem strange to have the best embroidery machine also being user friendly and ideal for people just starting out.

Brother have also ensured that the SE400 can be connected directly to a computer and therefore the internet. In doing so you can download sewing stitch patterns and embroidery designs directly to the machine from various online databases. The 4” by 4” embroidery area is perfectly sized for any pattern you could ever possibly want and the machine also comes with a selection of useful tools that make embroidery so much easier for beginners. Some of these features include a drop-in bobbin, automatic needle threader and an automatic bobbin winder too. The Brother SE400 was also on my list of the best sewing machines for quilting and so you can rest assured that you will not be disappointed by this incredible embroidery machine.

The stitch speed of the Brother PE770 is not going to be a limiting factor of any sort, it can stitch at speeds of up to 650 stitches per minute. People are often concerned that by using machines at this speed the quality of the final product can dip somewhat, however this is certainly not the case here. The PE770 has an exceptional stitch quality at any speed and so you will be impressed even when using it at its maximum. Some additional features that come with this embroidery machine include an automatic needle threader and cutter, these are not essential but they make embroidery that little bit less fiddly. I feel that these should be essential for all sewing machines for this reason alone and it is nice to see the PE770 has this functionality. This was one of my highest rated embroidery machine reviews for so many reasons that it is hard to get down in words, please continue to read more about this fantastic product on my full review using the button below.

Brother have seemingly done an outstanding job at producing high-level embroidery machines, so much that they have completely dominated my top 10 list. The Brother PE525 is another embroidery only sewing machine that is also an extremely good model for first time users. First let me saw how impressed I was with the actual design of this sewing machine, it looks utterly fabulous. The front panel is covered in a gorgeous purple design that really stands out amongst the crowd.

The overall build quality of all of Brother’s embroidery machines is generally very good, it is for this reason not surprising that they provide a 25-year warranty with all of their products. The company is extremely sure that none of their products will ever break and even if issues do arise, they offer 24-hour technical support on their website and on the phone too. All in all, the Brother PE525 embroidery machine is one of the best I’ve ever personally used and the general consensus within the wider sewing community is that it is a fantastic product too! Check out my full review of this model using the link below to hear more about this stunning embroidery machine.

Singer’s Futura range of sewing and embroidery machines are regarded as being some of the best models available currently. Full of high specification machines, Singer have ensured that the Futura range is full of futuristic features that will be admired by seamstresses of all skill levels. The Singer XL-580 is no exception to this, it is a premium sewing machine that is designed for those who take their sewing and embroidery seriously.

Equipped with a 6.75” by 4” endless hoop, the XL-580 is an ideal embroidery machine for those of us who intend on producing large pieces of embroidery, such as table cloths, curtains or draperies of any sort. This machine also does a fantastic job at producing wonderful, stand-out patterns on clothing and I can attest to that myself as I made a wonderful design for one of my dresses with it. The Singer Futura XL-580 comes with 250 unique embroidery designs built-in and 215 sewing stitch patterns too. As you can imagine, this is a huge amount of variety and it really does enable you to be creative with your work.

Furthermore, the Singer XL-580 comes with the latest SwiftSmart threading system that does an exemplary job at guiding the thread from the spool to the needle via a single slit in the front panel. It also comes with a simplistic drop-in bobbin system, a knee lifter and software that enables users to design their own embroidery patterns on a computer before importing them directly onto the machine. This is without doubt one of the best embroidery machines around today and while it certainly isn’t a cheap or budget model, it is perfectly suited for seamstresses of all experience levels.

The Singer XL-420 is the second Singer sewing machine on my list of the best embroidery machines, which is something the brand should be exceptionally proud of – given the serious competition. There are so many things that I absolutely love about this combination machine (used for sewing and embroidery) that I found it incredibly hard to narrow them down to a select few key features.

Part of the Futura range of sewing machines, the XL-420 is a high-specification computerized model that can be purchased for around $590 to $600, depending on where you shop online. Amazon typically offer the best price, but you can also often find deals elsewhere too. The most striking feature that the Futura XL-420 has is the 10” by 6” embroidery area it boasts, this is considerably larger than what you will get with any of the other machines on my list. Now, it’s important to note that this alone doesn’t make this product one of the best around. Ultimately, the size of your embroidery area only really impacts those of us who want to work on large pieces of fabric and even then it is somewhat of a convenience. However, the Singer Futura XL-420 has a whole host of other components that help it to out compete many of the other often more expensive models.

As with any machine within Singer’s Futura lineup, the XL-420 is truly revolutionary in many aspects and it really has helped to set the bar high for future embroidery machines. I personally used the XL-420 to work on some of my largest embroidery pieces to date, some of which included curtains, throws and my current kitchen’s table cloth too. While this product is clearly a mid-range priced model, it has some of the highest specification features that are only really found on the more premium priced models. This wonderful piece of kit does the basics well and has so many additional extras that it is truly versatile too. Singer have included a 10-year warranty with this model and so you won’t ever need to worry about your expensive investment breaking.

The Singer 9985 is part of Singer’s Quantum Stylist range, it is a stunning sewing machine that has a huge number of unique functions that are exceptionally useful for seamstresses of all experience levels. As it stands you can purchase Singer’s latest embroidery machine for around $500 and you will get an awful lot for this money too. Let me start off by telling you that Singer included 960 different stitch patterns with this computerized sewing machine.

In addition to this there is also 13 unique one-step buttonhole styles, 5 different alphabets and a selection of embroidery designs available too. Singer have clearly spent a lot of time trying to build a well rounded sewing machine that is capable of performing exceptionally well at traditional sewing and embroidery too.

Some of my other favorite features include the sensitive adjustable presser foot that is one of the most refined I have ever used, the stitch memory that enables you to edit up to 60 characters in the 9985’s memory and the electronic auto pilot mechanism too. My overall impression of the Singer 9985 was that it was a huge upgrade on the 9980 and while it has so many features, it’s not going to overwhelm beginner seamstresses at all. I would recommend this to anybody looking to get into sewing or embroidery as a hobby or even as a trade.

With thousands of 5 star reviews on Amazon to date, the Singer 9960 is Singer’s best-selling sewing machine to date. The 9960 is a truly well-rounded model that is capable of sewing, quilting and also detailed embroidery too. Amazon are selling this particular model for approximately $300 and for this price you really can’t find much that is better. My favorite thing about this premium computerized sewing machine is the extension table that comes with it as standard.

While this may come across as “just” an additional extra, it really does make the difference when it comes to embroidery on large projects. When you add this to the fact that the 9960 has over 600 built-in stitches, you start to realize what an outstanding machine this is. In Singer’s own words, the 9960 Quantum Stylist was designed to have “everything you need and more”. There are 13 one-step buttonholes, an automatic buttonholer and 5 unique alpha-numeric fonts too.

While I personally prefer the Singer 9985 for embroidery, the 9960 is definitely one of Singer’s best embroidery machines to date. Everything about this sewing machine was added with purpose and given the extremely low price, it’s hard to beat in almost every department. I’ve personally used this exact model for countless sewing and embroidery projects in the past and will continue to do so in the future. This is currently my daughter’s machine of choice when it comes to embroidery and I can definitely see why. A truly fabulous piece of kit from Singer and one that is likely to stick around for quite some time.

Yet another Brother combination sewing & embroidery machine that makes it onto my top 10 list. The Brother LB6800PRW is, as the name suggests, part of Brother’s revolutionary “Project Runway” range of computerized sewing machines. This mid-range sewing machine was developed by Brother to be capable of performing to exceptionally high standards for those of us who like to vary between sewing jobs and embroidery jobs.

Some of the additional features on offer with Brother’s LB6800PRW include a brilliant bobbin winding mechanism, a quick loading drop-in bobbin that is jam resistant, a very clear LCD touch screen, pre-loaded visual tutorials, pattern customization features, a bright LED lit work space and to top everything off, a branded Project Runway rolling bag too. I’ve always been an admirer of the Project Runway range and for good reason, each and every sewing machine within it has been produced to industry leading standards. That is, ultimately, why Brother as a brand is out in front in recent years.

While the Singer 9980 was, in my honest opinion, bettered by the more recent 9985, I was still hugely impressed by it to say the least. This gorgeous light blue sewing machine is another model that belongs within the recent Quantum Stylist range. If you are interested in purchasing one today, they usually cost around $400 on Amazon and for this money you get a huge array of useful features.

Firstly, Singer have equipped this premium sewing machine with 820 different stitch patterns that can be easily selected using the computerized LCD display on the front panel. Of these 820 built-in stitch designs, 10 are classed as being basic, 21 are stretch, 776 are classed as decorative and to top all of this off there are 13 one-step buttonholes too. If you’re interested in including text on any of your projects then you will be pleased to hear that there are 5 different alphanumeric variants available on this model.

The machine coming at the end of my list, which is by no means a bad achievement given the competition, is the Singer 9970. This combination sewing and embroidery machine is computerized, comes with 600 built-in stitches and 13 unique one-step buttonholes to enable the creative seamstresses to perform the most complex designs.

Having so many different stitch variants could be seen as being quite confusing for beginners, however Singer have done a fantastic job of ensuring that this is not the case. The 9970 has a fairly straight forward LCD screen with buttons that enable users to rapidly change any of the many settings the machine has.

The capacity for the 9970 to function using electronic auto pilot makes handling the machine during difficult jobs so much easier and this is something that I feel all machines should have as standard. The 9970 comes with a selection of extra presser feet, 5 monogramming fonts and an extension table too which helps with sizeable projects. All of these features together led to me concluding that this is one of the best embroidery machines to date. There are a few things that I preferred in Singer’s 9985, 9980 and in fact 9960, but the 9970 is a very good sewing machine that will be suitable to the majority of people out there.

There are a variety of different embroidery models that can be purchased today, they really do come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Not only that, but there is a huge number of ways that these embroidery machines can be further customized and so it’s really difficult for people to find a model that they are personally well suited to using. Firstly, if you are a beginner, you need to set yourself a budget before deciding which model is going to be ideal for a first time user. It’s probably not the best to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on a machine if you’ve never used one before, this would be counter-productive. I personally feel that it would beneficial to spend a small amount at first and then when you are ready to take the next step, purchase another more expensive machine to replace it.

This is not to say that as a beginner you should pick a sewing machine that has only a few extra features as standard, I think that is a mistake too. You should always pick a sewing machine that challenges you and has scope for you to progress, the last thing that you want to do is get stuck doing the same easy bits of work over and over again. Some of the key features to look for in an embroidery machine are having a large number of embroidery designs, if the machine doesn’t have this then you won’t be able to get creative with your work. Some machines have the capacity to download additional stitch or embroidery patterns online, this would also work really well. Another key thing to look for is a large embroidery area, the larger the embroidery area is, the better the machine will be able to handle large sewing jobs. I think that the standard 4” by 4” layout is probably too small, I personally like to go for 6” by 6” or greater, but this is just my recommendation and others may disagree.

Above all, pick an embroidery machine that you can have fun with, the best embroidery machines will all be extremely pleasurable to use and so this is crucial. A model that pushes you, helps you improve your skill level and allows you to work efficiently is the best for you. Try not to spend loads of money on embroidery, it is not something that should be expensive to do and so don’t let it become that.

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