I used to post regularly on alt.sewing years ago but for whatever reason (work/kids) I stopped. Now that the kids are older I am finally going to be buying my first embroidery machine!
I am buying a beginners model - the Pfaff Smart 300e. I was going to purchase a Singer Futura 200 but there are none available in my province and I can't afford the 250's or 350's. I know I will probably regret not getting a bigger better model with all the bells and whistles, but I know I can always upgrade in a few years when I know if I truly will enjoy it. I have been practically salivating for an embroidery machine for the last 5 years!
I do have some questions though, which is why I am here. I hope someone can help!
? - I am not yet buying any digitizing software (I will wait until DH isn't missing the $$$ from this next big purchase!) but I am pretty good at graphic design, and my DB is 100 times better than I am. I would like to make my own designs (ie tell my brother what to do) after I learn how to use the machine. I would probably use adobe illustrator. I read online that all I have to do is save it under the proper file extension and then find a digitizing company and email it to them and pay them to convert it. It seems to easy though...is it really that easy? Is there anything else to consider?
? - I am just going to ask now for any tips that anyone might have for my first project, such as easier fabric to embroider? Least stress inducing project? Any words of wisdom?
thanks so much everyone! I am picking up my new Pfaff on Saturday!