whats your opinion of a Designer I
05-14-2011, 01:19 PM
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I have found a Designer I for $1200. at a LQS.
I was looking to purchase a stand alone embroidery machine, but after some research and speaking to "the clerk"(not the owner) at the store I think this is a better way for me to go. More options with this machine than my Viking Iris (which I plan to keep, my DD or DGD will use it if I don"t).
Any thoughts or comments are welcome.
Just want some feedback.
I was looking to purchase a stand alone embroidery machine, but after some research and speaking to "the clerk"(not the owner) at the store I think this is a better way for me to go. More options with this machine than my Viking Iris (which I plan to keep, my DD or DGD will use it if I don"t).
Any thoughts or comments are welcome.
Just want some feedback.
05-14-2011, 01:27 PM
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I LOVE MINE!!! Sorry to be shouting, but I'm a real fan of Vikings. It will sew thu anything. you can hem jeans, no problem. the only thing I would be careful of is if it is the the USB (so you can use a flash drive) or the floppy version. Most PC's don't have floppy drives anymore, so it's a bit of a hassle.
ETA: The price is about the same as what my dealer is selling the USB version for and you should be getting a warranty with it.
ETA: The price is about the same as what my dealer is selling the USB version for and you should be getting a warranty with it.
05-14-2011, 05:09 PM
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Personally, I LOVE both of my Designer I,s. Mine are both floppy disc, but not a problem. You can get an external floppy drive for the computer and blank discs are still available . I get them at either Staples or Office Max. The price is about right for that machine.
05-14-2011, 07:39 PM
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Yeah, I couldn't beleive it when she told me all that the machine would do esp. compared to my basic machine. sewing the heavier fabrics is a huge plus for me.
The sensor foot and the built in emb. designs would be enough. I was also suprised when she told me how big of a hoop you can use.
He already brought the price down by 300 and I did find the external drive on ebay. I didn't know they made such a thing. Although, why not.
The sensor foot and the built in emb. designs would be enough. I was also suprised when she told me how big of a hoop you can use.
He already brought the price down by 300 and I did find the external drive on ebay. I didn't know they made such a thing. Although, why not.
Originally Posted by pjustice63
Love my Designer I but don't use it for embroidery.
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