Where can I find a cheap embroidery machine?

Question

I am looking for an embroidery machine, I don't need the sewing and embroidery combo, but I don't really want to spend 300 or 400 dollars because I just want to use it for fun. Does anyone know where I could find on whether it be used or refurbed?

Answer 1

I doubt if you are going to find an embroidery only machine for less than $300.



Check sewing machine dealers to see if they have any that have been traded in.



A combo will provide you with a sewing machine (which you may find more useful and less expensive to use) as well as the option of an embroidery machine.



Buying used, other than from a dealer, will be like buying a pig in a poke - you will have no idea what you are getting and there will be no one to back it up.



Embroidery machines take special threads, bobbin thread and stabilizers - all of which can add up to several bucks.

Answer 2

Brother is the best and has been the leader in machine embroidery - the reader boxes/card (PED Basic) is $119.



Check Ebay and you will see that used embroidery machines start at $300.



You just as well get a new one at Walmart and order the PED Basic from http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp01060-0068.html



The bottom of the line Singer "embroidery" machine has to be connected to a PC in order to function as an embroidery machine.

Answer 3

I think your budget is unrealistic. Embroidery machines tend to be tempermental at best. I recommend you go in person to test various machines before making a final decision. Bring fabrics you would use in real life to test on as machine dealers tend to "sample" on fabrics on one really sews on in the real world.

Answer 4

Ebay...is probably your only option

look for singer futuras..



they will be in your price range used



they have the added bonus of being able to be hooked to your computer and not be limited to preloaded designs



do NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT



get a Brother as they are limited to the designs loaded (unless you get a more expesnsive one)..you can "add" designs to them, but the card reader is horribly expensive (i think around $300 for it)



So seriously get a Futie they are the best...a pain in the **** to learn



but once you figure it out, they are awesome

Answer 5

try the swap meet or thrift store

Answer 6

try ebay or garage sales or notice boards in shopping centers

Answer 7

i just threw one away!?!?