Singer Futura Series
by Amanda (SEW SELECT)
(Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
Singer Futura CE-350
I love the Singer Futura Series. I'm a Singer Dealer in Hattiesburg, MS.
At our store, Sew Select, and www.icanhelpsew.com we offer this machine at a very competitive price.
From a dealer stand point, I recommend BEGINNERS to first check YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER to see what they offer; such as owners classes, tips, and while you're there get a feel of the machine, and a personal demonstration.
HOWEVER,if the online price is just to good to be true and you have an experience person that is familiar with machine embroidery to help get started, than I say GO FOR IT!
But make sure you're buying from an authorized dealer, such as www.icanhelpsew.com BECAUSE if they're not an true authorized dealer YOU WILL NOT HAVE A WARRANTY, AND THAT IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT.
It doesn't matter if you already know how to sew... Machine embroidery is entirely different... it's basically computer operation... besides threading the machine (which is too easy these days.. because the sewing machines of today (like the futura) have automatic needle threaders that thread the machine for you!!!
then you drop in a pre-wound bobbin... yes, i said pre-wound... you don't even have to wind a bobbin, AND no more pulling up the bobbin thread, the machine pulls up the bobbin thread when you start sewing!!!
The futura models even come with its own computer software, the embroidery capabilities will not function unless your computer is connected via a usb cable (which is provided).
Having a dealer for support will help you become familiar with the software, rather than pulling your hair out trying to figure things out on your own.
Furthermore, you need to learn about stabilizers, embroidery thread... (there is a difference from regular polyester or cotton sewing thread), you need to learn about hooping your fabric, embroidery needles, and so on.
These things will take a lot of time, and google searches to do on your own...
That's why I stress TO ANYONE NEW TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY TO CHECK YOUR LOCAL DEALER FIRST. They will show you first-hand how to operate the machine.
However, if you're not brand-new to machine embroidery, or you have a friend that can provide one-on-one, than I say, you should get the futura, it's fun, easy, and economical!
It's high-tech and wallet-friendly, coming from a 23 yr. old, I understood the software functions in a flash... it's a microsoft based program, that's really easy and self-explanatory.
The NEW GENERATION OF SEWERS ARE ON THE RISE, AND BECAUSE OF THIS, machines are being marketed to the younger generator, and the Singer Futura is no exception.
It appeals to me, because as far back as I can remember, I've been using computers... so anyone that is good with computers (which is almost everyone today or at least all tweens, teens, young adults, and everybody out there made in the 80s like me, or made in the 70s (chicka-bow-wow) haha.. will really like this machine!
The Futura combines Sewing and Embroidery at a price you can afford... now that's a deal you can't beat!
