Brother Se270d Computerized Sewing And Embroidery Machine
US $100.00
brother se270d computerized sewing and embroidery machine
Please rate the "Brother SE270D Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine"?
I want to start sewing. i want to be able to make curtains, skirts, and the occasional halloween outfit. I really like the idea of this machine, because it also does embroidery to embellish small areas. Any experiences? any information on whether it will be discontinued soon? is there a better model, or brand??
I don't want to spend thousands +.
Is it too noisy?
Is it too heavy?
Is it easy for a beginner?
Can it use the feet for specialty projects?
Are the embroidery cards too expensive?
Any information would be appreciated.
Here's the saga of my 270d:
I ordered my first 270d online. It had a 30 day waranty. I had the rma to return it by the 21st day.
They sent me a replacement. That one didn't work either.
They sent me a 3rd. When I opened the box, the auto-threader arm was jammed down and twisted. I returned that one and got a refund from the online merchant I purchased it from.
I went to a local Walmart and bought one off the shelf. I've had a ton of problems with it and the only reason I did not return it, is because Walmart absolutely refused to exchange it. They'd had so many returned they refused to refund or exchange any. They very rudely told me to 'Deal with Brother'.
I haven't been back to that walmart. No big loss, I'd started boycotting them after I bought the machine, before I tried to return it.
I would not ever buy this machine again and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Now, if you do choose to buy a 270d, purchase it from a Brother dealer locally. They'll be more willing to help you than any of the chain stores or online stores. I do know people who love thie
I've talked to a lot of people in the embroidery comunity and they've recommended some other machines. I'm in the process of saving up for a more expensive one now.
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Now to answer your other questions.
I don't think it's more noisy than your average sewing machine. Mines next to the computer and I like to hear the hum of my machine stitching as I'm working.
It's not heavy at all. If you need to move it from room to room, you won't have any trouble lifting it.
There's a learning period for all embroidery machines. You have to learn to get the right combinations of stabilizers/fabric/thread/needle. I learned a ton of information and got a million tips from the forums at www.artisticthreadworks.com and www.nitasplace.com. I don't recommend you buy a machine without joining one or both of these sites.
As for the cards: they range in price from 29.99 to 149.99 (typically). However, if you purchase the Ped Basic, you can transer designs from your computer to your embroidery machine. There are literally thousands of embroidery designs available for free around the 'net. If you do purchase a machine, email me and I'll give you links to some gorgeous free embroidery desigs (all legal) and I can recommend some great sites to purchase designs from without breaking the bank. I honestly have about 150,000 to 200,000 designs and I've spent rediculously little to get them.
Be very careful though, where you buy or download designs. You don't want to purchase illegal designs that might get you fined.
Now for the feet, I honestly don't do a lot of sewing. I guess it has the standard feet for embroidery, sewing, button holes, etc. You can look at the machine specs on brother.com to see what it comes with (another great place for free designs too). I was actually in a sewing shop today to buy another foot for my machine that it doesn't come with and extra feet aren't that expensive.
You're welcome to email me with any questions regarding embroidery or designs jdlindseyembroidery@yahoo.com
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