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Is there such a thing as a "complete" kit, machine, software, frames, etc?

I am not interested in embroidering huge pictures. I would like something that would put little things on shirt collars, cuffs, pockets, baby and children's clothes. I am thinking absolutely nothing bigger than about 4-5". Most things I would like to do would be little, 1"-2".

I have a good friend who machine embroiders and I cannot believe the money she has to spend on accessories, software, frames, etc. for her hobby. I have seen her spend thousands of dollars on these things and she still does not have the capability to scan something and make her own patterns. I would like to be able to scan a picture and simplify it to embroider it. Her machine was as much as a good used car.

Is there anything out there that would include everything I need to have an embroidery machine to do small things? I think it is probably wishful thinking on my part. I just can't believe that it is still necessary to purchase all these things and horribly overpriced software to have an embroidery machine.

Suggestions??

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Autumn
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Go to eBay and find someone selling a Singer EU (or P.O.E.M.) which has a 4x4 stitching field, and comes with CSII software which can be used to digitize as well as run the machine. You will need a computer with Windows 98 or 95 to run it, often they are listed with a laptop already loaded.

There are new machines you can buy for under $1,000, that do embroidery only. But you have to buy software for digitizing in addition. Many people like Embird for that. You could also look at the Singer Futura machines which do embroidery and have a fairly good software package included, I think.

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Pogonip

Hi, As far as your question, is there such a thing as a "complete...etc", yes, sort of. If you want to do small embroidery on garments, then an embroidery-only machine would do that for you, and you can get them for $200-$400, and they include everything you need to embroider, except the thread. Provided you are happy with the designs that come with the machine and are willing to spend more $$ on additional design cards. These machines usually embroider up to a 4 X 4 inch area, one of the most popular is the Brother/Disney machines. These machines are complete in the fact that you can open the box, insert your garment in the included hoops, and embroider a pre-made design within an hour. Some of them come with software to create your own designs, but then you need a box to transfer them to the machine, or the machine must be able to interface with your computer. Fortunately a lot more of the mfgrs are including this interface (USB or serial port, some have floppy disks) on the machine, saving you hundreds in additional expenses for transfer boxes. And to make even more money, the transfer box makers usually only include

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Steven Michael

Thank you both for the informative replies. I will look into these things. I just looked at the Disney machine at Wal-Mart the other day, which prompted my question in the first place. :-)

My other reason is I have a new (first) grandchild and would like to make some cute things for her.

Autumn

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Autumn

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