MarleyTaz

Hi all, I am a complete beginner with embroidery and have a Futura CE-250 machine with the basic software package. I am attempting to embroider a company name and phone number on some bandanas, so am currently practising.

I have put the name and number in (have the small hoop selected) and all text is within the dotted lines..although it is right up to this.

When I sent it to the machine, it starts at least an inch in, instead of at the edge, so that the words don’t all fit. It’s also printing a little wonky.

I’ve searched and watched so many tutorials but can’t see why this is happening. Does anyone have any suggestions please?

Rhonda K

Can you shrink the embroidery design and see if it fits better?

Check the size of the embroidery field for the hoop size. The field is smaller so the embroidery foot doesn’t hit the hoop.

How did you align the name and number? If it is centered, that might be why it is starting out 1 inch.

Can you align the name and number to the left side of the embroidery field?

Good luck!

ngues65

It sounds like you may need to adjust the placement of your embroidery design in the software before sending it to the machine. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check the origin point: Make sure the origin point in the software matches the origin point on your machine. If the origin point is off, it can cause the design to start in the wrong place.
   
2. Check the hoop size: Make sure the hoop size in the software matches the hoop size you are using on your machine. If the hoop size is incorrect, the design may not fit properly within the embroidery field.
   
3. Use the alignment tools: Your software may have alignment tools that allow you to center, left-align, or right-align your design within the embroidery field. Experiment with these tools to see if they help you get the placement you want.
   
4. Use the trace function: The trace function in your software can help you see the stitching path of your design before you send it to the machine. This can help you identify any wonky stitching or other issues before you start embroidering.
   
5. Test with a scrap piece of fabric: Once you have made adjustments in the software, test the design on a scrap piece of fabric to make sure it is stitching correctly and in the right place.
   

Remember, embroidery can take some practice to get the hang of. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't come out perfectly the first time. Keep experimenting and adjusting until you get the results you want.

ZooAnimals

Hi Has your machine got to be connected to a computer to see what is happening. I know some Singers have no screen and are remotely run by the computer, To me this is not good and deprives the operator of having control within the grid of the machine software. I think trial and error are your only option, moving the fonts and running test pieces to get into the correct position. Goodluck