Originally Posted by
Sheilz
I did think of a embroidery only machine but space is at a premium so had to look at a combo. The 15000 is out in Scotland but it would've been another £1500 at least and since I got a thousand of normal sale price I really couldn't complain. Today I've been experimenting with the embroidery bit. Managed to send a design to the machine however it doesn't look anywhere as nice as the one I did in the shop yesterday. Amn't sure where I went wrong. Perhaps I had it on too large a hoop? All I know there is an awful lot of white thread visible from the bobbin while there is none whatsoever from yesterday?! But, I'm still chuffed I managed to get the software working. I think the proper design software should arrive by next Monday if not before.
First, congratulations on deciding which machine to purchase. I, personally, have a Bernina 830 and I have to say I love, love, love it. When I purchased it, I took lessons to learn everything about it. I also have an excellent dealer. He worked in the Bernina factory for years and he helped design the machine. My machine is super heavy as it is NOT plastic. OK, I'll get off my soapbox! LOL
What I wanted to suggest is you may have the incorrect stabilizer, or your design is too dense for the fabric. When they do the stitch outs of designs in the shop, normally they'll use a heavy stable fabric and not too dense design. So theirs comes out perfect. Yours will too, after you have experimented with it. Maybe your fabric wasn't tight enough in the hoop, or too tight. Lots of different things could have been going on. Read all you can online about embroidering on a machine. First thing you know, you'll be a pro. Good luck, and sorry I went on so long.