Investing in an embroidery machine for the first time is quite a hard thing. Even when you know more than enough about simple stitching machines, you would hardly know what to look for in an embroidery machine. What makes the process of buying an embroidery machine further complicated is that most of these machines come with so many specifications and features that it becomes hard to choose which one would suit your needs the best.
Realistically speaking in lieu of all this, most embroidery machines cost you a considerable investment and you would never want your naivetés to lead you to making a wrong purchase. While the product specifications and basic features of each embroidery machine differ to a great extent and suit different users, there are a few things that are common to each embroidery machine’s purchase.
When you know these basics about these machines, you are likely to make a better purchase decision. Given below are some of these basics in the form of Do’s and Don’ts of purchase that can help you buy the best embroidery machines easily.
So, let us not wait any further and see what are these basics of embroidery machine purchase as follows:
The Do’s of Buying an Embroidery Machine
Know the Largest Size That A Machine Can Embroider
When you look for the first time, all embroidery machines’ hoops would look the same. However, each hoop would have a different interior. You need to check the space between the needle and machine’s body that would help you determine the largest embroidery size that machine can ace. You must try buying a machine with the largest possible width since it can help you achieve more variety in your designs.
Find Out The Kind of Screen Machine Features
Most of the modern embroidery machines come with colored touch screens. This leads many buyers to completely ignore the existence of black and white screens and hence they don’t bother asking the seller about the machine’s screen before investing in it. We suggest you consider the machine’s screen as your top-most priority. Try buying a machine which offers a colored screen for ease of use.
Ask for Additional Hoops
One of the must-follow tips for buying an embroidery machine is to look for the additional hoops that you can use with that machine later on. Also, make sure that the prices of those additional hoops are affordable so you can easily invest in those in future.
The Don’ts of Buying an Embroidery Machine
Only Relying On the Brand
One of your biggest mistakes when buying a machine could be not looking at the features or reviews at all and investing in a machine that comes from a known brand. To be honest, well known brands are often pricey and might not even have the features that you need from your machine. Hence, you should focus on a machine’s features rather than its brand when investing to make sure that your money goes in the right thing.
Buying a Machine that Doesn’t Offer USB Stick
You cannot live with the same embroidery designs forever and that is why most embroidery machines offer you to transfer newer designs via a USB Stick by connecting it to your computer. Not buying a machine that offers this USB design transfer is a mistake you would never want to commit. Hence, being careful while buying is the only way you can ensure your money does not go waste.
