Absolutely the best...

[crumbear]

I work for a machine dealer, and I get to sew/embroider most of the day, every day. I tell every customer that will listen about embroidables.com. Jami, you have some of the best designs around, and they stitch out wonderfully. Thanks so much for being here!

Jen

[Jami Johnson]

Wow, Thanks for the nice compliments. :)

[starsite]

Hi Jen,

You may be just the one to ask - I have a Babylock ESe2 and am thinking of asking Santa for a new machine with a larger field of embroidery. As I already have sew many PES designs and PE Design software, I was looking at the Brother Innovis 4000D. Does your dealership carry Brother and have you found the 4000D to be reliable or do you see a lot of repairs. I've heard mixed reviews and would love an unbiased opinion if you care to share.

Thanks,
Wendy


I work for a machine dealer, and I get to sew/embroider most of the day, every day. I tell every customer that will listen about embroidables.com. Jami, you have some of the best designs around, and they stitch out wonderfully. Thanks so much for being here!

Jen

[crumbear]

Hi Jen,

You may be just the one to ask - I have a Babylock ESe2 and am thinking of asking Santa for a new machine with a larger field of embroidery. As I already have sew many PES designs and PE Design software, I was looking at the Brother Innovis 4000D. Does your dealership carry Brother and have you found the 4000D to be reliable or do you see a lot of repairs. I've heard mixed reviews and would love an unbiased opinion if you care to share.

Thanks,
Wendy

Wendy, I actually work for a Viking dealer, so I'm afraid I don't know much about the Brother machines. Wish I could help you, though! :)

[starsite]

Thanks anyway Jen, I posted in another thread asking for opinions, so far no replies but I'm sure someone will have an opinion and share.

[ewigginton]

Janome is the only embroidery machine I've had. I'm happy thus far.

[ShirleyC]

If the Brother is somewhat like the Babylocks, it should have an extra long hoop which is great for those taller designs. I had an Ellegeo and loved it for that reason.
I have the Janome 11000, and I can't use some of the taller designs.

[fun2sew]

I have 2 brother 2003D's and had NO PROBLEMS !!!!

Wanting to upgrade too!

[starsite]

If the Brother is somewhat like the Babylocks, it should have an extra long hoop which is great for those taller designs. I had an Ellegeo and loved it for that reason.
I have the Janome 11000, and I can't use some of the taller designs.

I bought the mult-position hoop for larger designs for my Babylock, max of 5 x 12, but find that the designs need to be digitized for that hoop or else I need to spend the time splitting and I'd rather spend the time embroidering:D. I keep going back and forth on the PR 600 and the Innovis 4000D - I don't really need the Disney, I have many on cards and rarely use them as it is, but having the machine on a stand taking more floor space might not work in my sewing area as I took all my old kitchen cabinets and installed them into the sewing room on two walls. A third wall is all closet and the fouth wall is window with a cutting table. As they say, sew many decisions!!!

[Deedles]

I've had my 4000D for a little over a year and have had no problems with it. My first machine was a used Brother ULT2001. When I decided to upgrade I did the same as you...I asked several repair people who work on all the brands. They all highly recommended Brother and Janome Machines. Since I already had experience with Brother and had a dealer close by, I bought the 4000D. I seldom ever use the Disney stuff but that's not why I bought it. More lights over the stitch area, auto threader, jump stitch cutting, and USB as well as computer hookup were both a plus. Having a wide variety of hoop sizes....2x2, 4x4, 5x7 and 7x12 come with the machine but I missed my 6x10 so I ordered one.

Every brand will have the occasional lemon but I can say I've been more than satisfied with both my Brother machines.

[ShirleyC]

I love the way the Janome stitches. I just wish it had the extra long hoop. It only came with 2 hoops, and I bought a 5 X 8". I also bought the Macro hoop thinking I could use it for the taller designs, but it is a placement hoop only. I also love the lighting on the Janome. It sure helps these aging eyes.

[clae]

Yes, the designs stitch really well...
Christy

[starsite]

I've had my 4000D for a little over a year and have had no problems with it. My first machine was a used Brother ULT2001. When I decided to upgrade I did the same as you...I asked several repair people who work on all the brands. They all highly recommended Brother and Janome Machines. Since I already had experience with Brother and had a dealer close by, I bought the 4000D. I seldom ever use the Disney stuff but that's not why I bought it. More lights over the stitch area, auto threader, jump stitch cutting, and USB as well as computer hookup were both a plus. Having a wide variety of hoop sizes....2x2, 4x4, 5x7 and 7x12 come with the machine but I missed my 6x10 so I ordered one.

Every brand will have the occasional lemon but I can say I've been more than satisfied with both my Brother machines.


Thanks for the great input, it is a big investment and I can't afford to make a mistake.

[starsite]

I love the way the Janome stitches. I just wish it had the extra long hoop. It only came with 2 hoops, and I bought a 5 X 8". I also bought the Macro hoop thinking I could use it for the taller designs, but it is a placement hoop only. I also love the lighting on the Janome. It sure helps these aging eyes.

There is a local dealer for the Janome, I will stop in for a demo, I keep hearing good things from happy owners, I just have so many designs and software applications for Brother/Babylock that it is hard to justify a total change.

[marilynd]

Would you know of a good industrial machine that is fast? (Faster than the home machines)

[Luciana]

You are absolutelly write!!!!I do embroidery everyday!!

[Luciana]

Jami, your site is really the best, but my suggestion is that not take so much time to offer the news sets!!!!!!!!!

[Luciana]

Brother is the only embroidery machine I´ve had, I am very happy too!!

[MackandMorgan's Mom]

I have the Brother Innovis 1500D with Disney characters and I love it...it is a sewing machine/embroidery machine...very easy to switch back and forth and everything I do is self taught and I think I do a fairly decent job...I make a little extra money on the side too (so I guess they like it also!)

[Luciana]

I have a brother machine for about 8 years, in the beggining it was quite hard, but today I can tell you that I am living so far and I can fix my machine when it has a problem!@!!I have an ULT and I can tell you that it is very good

[GourMutt]

I own both a BabyLock (PES) & Pfaff. Both are incredible depending on what your projects entail. I prefer the Babylock because it does all sizes & the software is much easier to navigate, however they both work really well.

[starsite]

I have a brother machine for about 8 years, in the beggining it was quite hard, but today I can tell you that I am living so far and I can fix my machine when it has a problem!@!!I have an ULT and I can tell you that it is very good

Doesn't if feel wonderful to be self sufficient and be able to fix your own machine. My town just got a local Babylock retailer, but previously I had to go almost 70 miles for cleanings & repairs, then they were so behind I would have to be w/o a machine for 2-4 weeks.

I own both a BabyLock (PES) & Pfaff. Both are incredible depending on what your projects entail. I prefer the Babylock because it does all sizes & the software is much easier to navigate, however they both work really well.

I've not considered the Pfaff because I have not been able to see it in person but those that I know who own them love them, I just prefer to buy after I've touched & played. I'll make time to go into the dealership and check out the newest Babylock - thanks for sharing.

[kurthco]

I agree. I tell my local store to stock more!!