Best Home Sewing/Embroidery machine brand? ?

Question

What is the best brand for home/small commercial use? One that supports computer software/thumbdrive or straight connection etc for loading custom graphics/fonts etc. Also if you have a suggestion for software, that would be apprecciated mac or pc

Answer 1

One thing to consider... home sewing machines are not engineered for day after day, hour after hour duty cycles, and the warranty on a new home machine is generally voided by using it for commercial use.  That may or may not be a consideration for you.

Answer 2

Janome and it's amazing . I have had mine for about 15 years now and Love it ;)))

Answer 3

Do you mean an embroidery machine?  My personal preference would be this one: http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/uk/Design...

Mind you, as the best price I've seen for it is £4495.00, I'll need a lottery win!

If you want a multi-needle embroidery machine for business use, look here: http://www.polo-shirts.co.uk/poloshirts_...

Answer 4

I would go with a Viking embroidery machine too. I have had one for over 10 years.

You need to try them out at sewing machine stores.  A good top of the line machine is going to cost you at least $4000.00 plus.

To do baseball caps, download company logos to sew out you should check into professional machine.  

Answer 5

There are several really good machines on the market.  Bernina, Baby Lock, Janome to mention some.  I personally have a Janome 11000.  My recommendation is for you to visit the dealers and make sure they provide support and will service your machine.

I use and recommend BuzzTools software.  They have a good support group, offer classes and have an online tutorial.

Answer 6

You need to consider your budget for this question:

Husqvarna is considered to be the cream of the crop.

Bernina

Janome

Elna

Brother

are all very good machines with a good service backing.  Consider your dealer availability for servicing and extras for your machine.

Try http://www.dekatzenembroidery.co.za for more info on their tips page.