I’m so glad that you are enjoying your new machine, it’s addictive the searching for designs and seeing them come to life. Looks like you’ve got the bug! Enjoy!

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

I do indeed have the bug Sue! It won't stop my normal sewing though, I hope in time to combine the two with ease 🤣. So many designs, so few hours in the day! Have a great week 😊

So fascinating Carole, you are going to have loads of fun designing things for your grandchildren. 😊

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Oh I am Annette. I did a lovely Lightning McQueen for the little Grandson today 👏🏼🥰. Have a lovely week ❤️

Love hearing the tips on machine embroidery as you learn them. Keep them coming.

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, honestly I think I learn something every day with that machine 🤣. I appreciate you watching and commenting 😊❤️

Thanks for the great video! Can’t wait to receive mine!

@socarole66

6 ай бұрын

I'm very excited for you! My friend is also getting one for Christmas 🤣. Good luck and remember that it does take practice, I made so many mistakes in the beginning about the right stabilisers, wrong thread etc. thanks for watching 😊🧵

You are getting me interested in embroidery machines! You make it look like a lot of fun!

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

It is Deb, but it isn't all plain sailing. All my issues are down to my errors though. I do like the fact I can press the button then get on with doing something else as long as I keep one eye on it 🤣. Xx

What a fun, new toy! So glad you're having fun learning and making items for your upcoming granddaughter. What a cute giraffe pattern! 🥰 While I love the look of embroidery, I'm not sure I would get a machine for myself. Still so much garment sewing I want to do. One day, maybe.... Have fun with your new toy, Carole! 😊

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dori, I am loving this machine but as you say I still want to garment sew. Hopefully in time I can combine the two with ease. Every time I use it I get better and more fluid, I even managed to get Katie on it the other day. My daughter behind a sewing machine....finally!! 🤣. Have a wonderful week xx

Pretty cool machine. I’m really surprised that needle heated up the way it did. I would’ve never guessed! It’s going to be so fun to see all your creations on this machine

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mari, I am having such fun with it. I have definitely learnt a lot about needles though 🤣. Right now I'm doing a Lightning McQueen 👏🏼😁

This video was very helpful, learned a lot! Thank you!

@socarole66

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that is really kind of you to say that. I am glad you enjoyed it. 🧵😊

Welcome to the world of machine embroidery. I can see you have already caught the bug and are now addicted! Happy stitching!

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I most certainly have caught the bug but it does come with stressful moments sometimes doesn't it 🤣. I can't wait for the next family birthday to make something! Thanks so much for watching 😊🧵

Looks like fun glad your enjoying it

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I really am, it isn't without its challenges though 🤣

Carole, Adorable giraffe and it's free!! Embroidery is so much fun. It really enhances your garments and bags. Thanks for the demo. ENJOY!!!

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

I know it's all beginner stuff compared your amazing projects. I have the tea towel you gave me in my sewing room and I just stare at it thinking "how did she do that?!" At the moment I'm just happy when the machine doesn't eat my fabric 🤣. Thanks for watching 🥰😘

Wow thats awesome that it just downloads with bluetooth! What a sweet little onesie (vest)! You have mastered it!!!!!🎉

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Bluetooth/ WiFi I get so confused but they do talk to each other somehow 🤣. It is a fun little machine but no, not mastered it yet...it still throws me some challenges 🤣. Love you 🌷🌷❤️🌷🌷

Wow that machine looks fab Carole, might need to do some serious saving, enjoy!! and keep showing us your wonderful designs. Regards linda

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda. I keep doing stuff for the boys but really I want to start adding designs to my garments 🤣. Every design it does just amazes me 👏🏼. Have a good week 🌷

Bring on the Disney! So proud of Katie for doing her own shirt -

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Oh it made me so happy to see her in front of a sewing machine! She never lost patience thank goodness 🤣. Thanks for watching 😘🤗x

I bought the same one in February, my first ever embroidery machine. Love it and learning every time. I also love the needle threader

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Oh how wonderful, I've had so much fun with mine and there isn't enough hours in the day for all the projects I want to make. I still marvel at that needle threader and so wish my normal sewing machines had it! Thanks for watching 😊

Thank you so much for this video!! I’m still doing research, but I’m definitely getting an embroidery machine for my birthday (most likely a Brother) and I’ll refer back to this video when I do! The little giraffe is really cute. 💞

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

I feel very very excited for you Izzy. I really didn't do much research so I think I lucked out on this machine as at the moment, it seems to do enough for me. I had very little space to play with so it suited me. Oh I can't wait to see what you get 👏🏼😁🧵

What a brilliant video Carole. You have provided so much detail and valuable information - really, really helpful, and from the perspective of someone who didn’t benefit from a demonstration or trial. (What a sentence ! 😂). Just brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing Carole 😊 xx

@socarole66

4 ай бұрын

Oh I am glad you found this Shelly! I must admit I know so much more now and am very shortly going to do another video about how I do things slightly differently now due to experience. Thanks for taking the time to watch... tempted yet?!? 🧵😊

@shellyscott8275

4 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 Very ! I’ve been looking on the Sew Essential and Sewing Machines Direct websites already ! I’ll keep you posted 😄 x

@pennyleech2780

3 ай бұрын

@shellyscott8275 I have just bought my m380 from sew essentials. They were very helpful as they had run out of stock, so they got Brother warehouse to send to me direct! It arrived yesterday, I'm waiting for the delivery of supplies, so I'll start experimenting soon. In the meantime, I'm reading the manual.

@socarole66

3 ай бұрын

@@pennyleech2780 that's so good to hear that Sew Essential have giving good service and you will we soon be beavering away on that machine embroidering everything you can lay your hands on! Good luck and thanks for the update 🧵

@shellyscott8275

3 ай бұрын

@@pennyleech2780 Thanks for that Penny, I really appreciate it. Good luck 🤞😊 xx

This looks so great! And completely addictive 😉

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

It really is and I've given Izzy (Dizzy quilts and sews) the bug as she has just bought a similar machine 🤣. Thanks again for watching and hope you have a great week with no tummy bugs! My grandsons have one at the moment so I live in fear ....... 😱 xx

love the video I've just bought one from same supplier, love the machine & like you on a learning curve..

@socarole66

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Ann. I recently did a video on embroidery on Jersey if you can find it. I'm a lot better at it now since this video. It really is a learning curve! 😊🧵

Such a cute giraffe! Learnt a few tricks too, Thankyou

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, isn't it just so much fun? All these different designs and so little time to try them all 🤣. 🦒

@AdamSews

Жыл бұрын

@@socarole66 haha and wasting time watching it whizz around stitching haha 😂

Hi Carole, that was brilliant. I've got the machine like that but it just does embroidery. I've done quite a few of the machine loaded designs, but I haven't downloaded any designs, don't know why. 🤔 You made it look so easy that I might do it today who knows. Thank you for such a comprehensive overview. 😊

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Bridget, I'm glad you found it useful. I am learning all the time, with every design I do it seems! The downloaded ones seem to be just as good, I tried 2 more yesterday. Good luck 😊🧵

Hi Carole another new thing for us. Mine is a Singer and I’m hoping that some of what you show will ease me into it. I’m hoping my Golden Rule pack comes today. Xxx

@socarole66

9 ай бұрын

Oh I can't wait until you get the system! Have you got a lot of tracing paper to do some plotting? I can't remember if I have said before but there is a Facebook site for Lutterloh and so many helpful hints on there. They have test garments on there you can practice with and a whole host of experts that answer questions. See if you can find it. 😊🧵

That was interesting, thanks

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Carol 😊🧵

Wow I really need to find more videos on how to use the embroidery machine I have just learnt a couple of things and just downloaded the app right now hopefully I can get it to set up with my machine 🥴

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Oh I do hope you give it a go. Without other videos I wouldn't have had a clue how to use it! Everyone said stabiliser was the most important thing and I have learnt it is. Even since filming this I have learnt that cutaway is better for jersey and clothing not the tear away I was using 😅. Let me know how you get on 😊

You can go into the settings and set it for center point

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, thanks for that. I just think it's strange that out of all the straight stitches it offers that is the default number one selection. I can change it easily by just pressing the centre option , I just have never come across it before with my other machines. Thanks for taking the time to message me 😊

There is a saying in the emb community, If you wear it, dont tear it. Cutaway being the prefered stabiliser for clothing. But if it works for you, great.

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, someone told me that a couple of days ago and it's genius! So since I filmed this I have now bought some cutaway stabiliser for clothing. I had no idea, I am learning every day with this machine. Thanks so much for taking the time to message me. 😊

@linvin18

Жыл бұрын

@So Carole It's so adictive isn't it. I love making In The Hoop bags and pouches, also soft toys 🧸 Emb machines are so versatile. I've just quilted a 90" x 90" quilt using mine.

Thank you Carol, I am waiting for delivery of one of these machines. When embroidering what type of thread do you use in the bobbin, and what size needles do I need to buy please. Keep your videos coming they are very helpful.

@socarole66

3 ай бұрын

Oh I'm excited for you to get that machine! So after some initial disasters I now you proper Brother bobbin thread 60 (whatever that means!) and also Brothread top thread. I buy Schmetz embroidery needles the gold version and the normal, I can't tell the difference. Yes they occasionally still break when doing some condensed stitching but I think they do a good job. They have 75s and 90s in the pack but I mainly embroider on light stuff so haven't used the 90's yet. I did a video a couple of weeks ago about embroidering on jersey which you may find helpful. As I've said lots of times I'm not an expert but whatever I'm doing at the moment seems to work 🤞🏼Thanks so much for watching and please if you have any other questions feel free to ask 🧵😊

@pennyleech2780

3 ай бұрын

Hi Carole, sorry I spelt your name wrong previously! I have been practising a few stitches on my m380d, I put one of the white pre-loaded bobbins in the machine (that came with the machine) and I put some gutterman thread on the spoil (same weight I think) I had a problem in that when I used the automatic thread cutter, it only cut the spool thread, the bobbin one wasn't cut, also the stitching wasnt perfect. After several attempts, I loaded a bobbin with the same thread as the upper spool, and it worked perfectly. Do you know what the free loaded bobbins are meant to be used for? No rush to reply. Thank you Carole

@socarole66

3 ай бұрын

@@pennyleech2780 hi no worries on my name spelling! When I started off using the Gutermann up top it didn't work for me either. I then used the Brotheread and it works a treat together. The pre loaded bobbins are for embroidery. If you want just to sew with the machine do as you would do normally. I would suggest you get some Brothread for the top as well. Hope this helps!

@pennyleech2780

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help 👍

Hi , I have also recently bought the same machine. Just grtting to grips with it now. Can you tell me where you purchased the hoop and stabilisers from? Also do you know if this machine can take a bigger hoop than the one it comes with?

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I hope you agree with me that we made a great choice on sewing machine?! I bought the small hoop for D C Nutt Sewing Machines Ltd online. I don't think it will hold a bigger one as there is no option for that on the screen, only the smaller one. I bought the stabilisers from Sew Essential but also more on Amazon. I've only bought the Brothread make and also the thread. Good luck!

Hiya would u be able to add all the links to the added extra you brought please I’m wanting to purchase 😍

@socarole66

9 ай бұрын

Hi there, I have now altered the description box adding in details of the items I purchased. I am sorry but as it was a while ago I can't remember where I bought the items from, some from Amazon maybe or some from Brother direct. They are all easily found though so hope my description of them helps. The smaller embroidery hoop I know I got from GUR Machines in the UK. Thanks so much for watching and good luck with your machine. 😊🧵

Is 10x10 the max you can use ? Or can you use larger ones 2 ?

@socarole66

Ай бұрын

Yes 10 x 10 or 4" hoop is the biggest I can use on that machine sadly. Thanks for watching 🧵😊

Thinking of getting this machine for my wife as a first sewing machine. Would you recommend for a beginner?

@socarole66

10 ай бұрын

I have to say I am really impressed with this machine just as a sewing machine, it is better than my Janome. The embroidery side of it is good for a beginner as well, it seems easy to get the hang of and lots to get you started and interested. There maybe many other machines out there like this but in my personal opinion and for what I wanted, it's perfect. Thanks for watching. 😊🧵

I have always wanted to use an embroidery machine. I got one seven years, yes seven years ago, and it's still in the box because I was afraid of it. Maybe I should give it a try. Mine is also a Brother, but I don't know what model # is.. Thank you for your help.

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Oh Maureen, you really must try and get that machine out but I do appreciate how daunting a new machine is believe me. I watched a lot of videos before I tried mine and I'm glad I did as I had no clue to begin with. I've made lots of mistakes but I have had successes and learn more every time I use it. Please let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching 🌷

@jancampen7770

Жыл бұрын

I learned by watching Power Tools with Thread on YT - her early videos are aimed at the terrified and will encourage you to get your m/c out of the box and make friends with it. She uses Brother machines and shows you all the mistakes she makes so you know what to do when things go wrong. Enjoy!

Hi Carole, Can you add your own embroidery designs on this machine?

@socarole66

5 ай бұрын

Hi there. You can add any designs that you purchase, anything from the Brother Artspira app and on that app you can also create your own designs and also from photos. I haven't ever designed anything myself but have had a lot of success on ones I've bought from Etsy etc. Hope that answers your question 🧵😊

I have innovis F420 and i have been eyeing this machine for while now. Does it do normal sewing too.. If it does i can put my old one to sale

@socarole66

7 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching. It does indeed do normal sewing and it is so much better than my Janome machine which is kind of middle range. I didn't think it would be as a double machine but it is so quiet and does everything my Janome does but better! The only minor hassle is switching between embroidery and normal but that is just a case of swapping the embroidery cartridge over. I would recommend trying to test one out if possible. Hope that helps.

@pinsandneedlesx8825

7 ай бұрын

@@socarole66 i dont have any shop that sell near by me. Most likely it will be an online order. I had no idea it can fo normal sewing too. Thank you for clearing that for me

@socarole66

7 ай бұрын

@pinsandneedlesx8825 I didn't have one near me either to be honest and ordered online! You have a Brother anyway I suppose so you know the buttons etc! Good luck x

Have you watched power tools with thread KZread channel. It’s great or machine embroidery x

@socarole66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sue, yes I have seen a couple of her videos and she is just awesome! All those different things she does 👏🏼🧵. Thanks for letting me know

I’ve just bought this machine what is the exact name for the small hoop so I can order it please x

@socarole66

9 ай бұрын

Hi Wendy. I still have the box and all the description says is Brother Embroidery Frame Small. If you type that into Google you should come up with a result. I bought mine from GUR Sewing Machines. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching 😊🧵

@wendybullivant984

9 ай бұрын

Hi Carole I wonder if you could help me I’ve invited the machine and set it all up and I keep getting an error on my display when I’m just sewing normally telling me to check and re thread the upper thread I have done this 284795 times and it is correct the machine sees for 2 inches then it automatically stops this shows on the display and then I press ok and see again for 2 inches and so on and so on I have looked at the troubleshooting and can’t fathom out what the problem is x thanx wendy

@socarole66

9 ай бұрын

@@wendybullivant984 oh dear Wendy. I am not a machine expert and it does sound like you have a more upgraded machine to mine. The only thing I will say is I have been convinced before that I have threaded a machine correctly, blamed the machine and then found I either hadn't gone through one of mechanisms or the bobbin was wrong 🤣. Also I didn't realise this until Adam told me recently but you shouldn't thread a machine with the presser foot down as the tension wheels have to be open. Sounds like something is too tight or loose somewhere hence it stops after a few stitches. My go to in things like this are KZread problem solving sites. I do hope by the time you get this you have sorted it!

@socarole66

9 ай бұрын

Just another thought, what thread are you using and are you doing embroidery or normal sewing? When I did embroidery, until I used proper thread I had real trouble with the machine threading. Also at step 2, you have to go to the right of the metal thin plate, literally next to the number 2. I did see that on another video.