Recently I made the decision to upgrade my embroidery machine.
I have actually been researching different machines for about two years. Although I love my single needle machine, I have been fascinated with the thought of putting a design on and not having to sit to change the colors. Also, the idea of having a much larger sewing area is a great option to have.
I have actually been researching different machines for about two years. Although I love my single needle machine, I have been fascinated with the thought of putting a design on and not having to sit to change the colors. Also, the idea of having a much larger sewing area is a great option to have.
So I made the decision to purchase the Happy 12 needle machine. It was based on a lot of good comments from the online forums as well as looking at how the machines are made and a lot of investigating at stores and conventions. The only concern I had was could I maintain a commercial machine. There is so much more to them than what I am used to with a home machine.
It has been a learning experience even with all of my research and my prior embroidery experience. I ordered the machine sight unseen and didn't have much trouble setting it up once it arrived in the crate. I can say the instructions that come with it are cumbersome and if you want to start embroidering right away, you may have better luck going to the location where you are purchasing and getting a crash course.
I put the machine on a cabinet from the hardware store so it would be nice and stable. If you are considering purchasing one, keep in mind that they are much taller than the home based machines.
This cabinet holds all of the hoops I have purchased so far really well and it is very sturdy although the machine does not move around as much as I thought it would.
There are a lot of tools to keep up with and maintenance procedures so make sure you really look into it before you make your final decision. As with most things in my studio, I want to know how they work so I don't have to depend on anyone unless I absolutely have to. With this machine, I did have problems getting the tensions set up right. I just could not get it together. Then one day it clicked after I had just about given up. If you are interested in seeing what I did to figure it out, I have uploaded a video to my youtube channel here.
I hope you have enjoyed this post, share what you have learned and are generous with what you make. Someone will appreciate your hard work. If you are in the market for a multi needle machine, they are wonderful to sew on. Once you do your research, go for it. Happy sewing!
