Some Help please

Rookie Embroiderer

Hi,
I am looking at starting a home Business Embroidering, there are so many machines to choose from. I am looking for a machine, like everyone else, reliable, quality job, quiet warranty etc.

As I am new to the industry I am unsure of which machine to purchase. do you really get what you pay for? I know Barudan machines are expensive does this mean they are the best ?

I do not have any major contracts so I will be starting small with a local sports store offering me his jobs.

Please help me to decide which machine would suit me best.

Thanks

Frank Sullender

Don't know where you are located but call me and I can help you. I have been in the embroidery machine sales for 30 years. I currently have 3 SWF embroidery machines that you could pick from. They all include training which you will need to be successful. We have a website: www.EmbroideryTechnologies.com or call 800-982-3068. We have everything you need. Machine, software, supplies, support, service. Give us a try.

marhunter

I just read your post. I have a Brother PR 600 that I am going to sell. I bought it to start a small home based embroidery business. It is a good machine to start with. Some of the larger shops use them for small jobs even after they have stepped up to the bigger machines.
The PR 600 has 6 needles and runs at about 1000 stitches. Very easy to learn and to use. I have all you would need to get started in your business. Cap hoop and fast frames. If you are interested contact me at and I will give you more info.
Margaret

jmimageworks

Dont buy a prodigi machine. we have a 6 head and a 2 head and the stitch quality is the spawn of crap. In my years of exp. Tajima machines have given me little to no problems and the quality is great.

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sse

I have two Toyota 850 single head, 12 needle machines for sale. Toyota uses the same sewing format as tajima (.dst). 270 degree cap attachment and cap frames, tubular attachments and different size tubular frames.

If you buy both machines, I will include digitizing software and the security dongle for the software. Also included are cones of isacord embroidery thread.

Email me at if interested and would like to see pics.

cormondsr

We have a small home based embroidery business, and when we started we wanted a machine we could carry to craft shows, so our first was a Babylock EMP 6, nice little machine, but for the same money you can buy a used 6 needle SWF 601, which is our second machine and the one we use the most. We also have purchased a SWF 1501 and have had good service out of it, but just seems easier to use the little six needle and it was a lot cheaper. We now also have a Babylock EMP 8, we very seldom do caps on the Babylocks, so hard to hoop, with the quick change frame on the SWFs it is a breeze, we still use the Babylocks for craft shows. Check around and we have been real pleased with the SWFs, just make sure there is someone in the area to help with repairs. SWF has a great training program if you buy a new machine, and that helps, they have some package deals when at shows and you can get the software and basic starting kit with the machine at great prices. Good luck. Curtis & Phyllis Ormond

VToshach

Hi, I have a small business. Only one machine but it's the best and handles almost everything. It's small and compact so I can take it to locations if I want to. I'm not sure how big your jobs will be, but check out the Happy Voyager with a single head and 12 needles. They are hard to find used because of their reliability and popularity. But they are affordable (same cost as the brother but with 6 additional needles!)

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Randymac

First, buy a commercial machine, not something made for home embroidery.

I see lots of offers to sell....talk to someone using these machines that is keeping them, not just selling them.

If you're going to sink your soul into this, get at least a 4 head. I dont see how anyone can make money with a single head. The scenarios people pitch you will show an easy payback, but you cant always make the paycheck on a per stitch basis. See what the Sports guy is willing to pay per design and mulitply it out per hour on a single head machine. You may make more waiting tables. You may average 3 or 4 runs per hour including trimming, steaming, folding, packing, etc.

You mentioned Barudan, so I'll put in my plug. I started with an old 6 head Barudan and no knowlege of embroidery. The tech support people never flinched at answering my questions and guiding me thru any issues. The machine was 10 or 12 years old when I bought it (not from Barudan) and it the 4 years we ran it I dont think I spent over $200 in parts. There is a big difference in newer machines, so look for something 2000 or newer. Have since bought 2 new 6 heads and a used single, and still happy with the brand.

You will never say to yourself I bought too good of a machine to start my business. Buy good equipment. Keep your other expenses at a minimum

TCEC1

Tajima. Tajima. Tajima. or Barudan

None Else.

Rookie Embroiderer

Thanks everyone. What are your thought on the ZSK German Brand. I am going to have a look at one tomorrow. The market I am looking at is Sports team logos. barudan is so expensive.