Just subscribed and now, getting dressed and on my way to the craft store to pick up my first sewing machine. 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️ My mother used to make EVERYTHING for me, then Father called her to come home (heaven) and now I am lost without her. 😩 Kicking myself for not learning when she was here. BUT, I AM DETERMINED to learn so bye.. need to go get my supplies. See you in the next video 😊😊
Your videos are the easiest how-to-sew videos that I've ever watched! PLEASE keep them coming! I got my Brother machine a year ago and never touched it, but I finally decided to start sewing after watching this video because it's the only one that made the process actually make sense.
I am truly happy to hear that these are so helpful! I've been starting with a lot of "Intro to Sewing" videos, but I'll be doing more practical projects after new years. So enjoy learning your equipment, and soon enough you'll be making some very exciting things! Thanks for the positive feedback, and happy new year!
Don't know if you'll ever see this comment. But Thank you for making it. I'm a 57y,old biker that has one-one left to sew for me. I have many leather vests with patches on them. My patches are a right of passage in my world (think of a boy scout with all his earned patches on his shirt). I needed to get 10 sewn on and a local tailer said $20 each. I realized I needed a lot more that 10 and I just couldn't afford it. I borrowed a little singer prelude watched and learned. I watched 4 or5 other videos before yours. You make it seem easy and the directions are clear, THANKS
I have had this machine for a few years and after watching this video, I realized that I have been threading the bobbin wrong this whole time. Mind. Blown.
I've gone from no experience to tearing apart half of my wardrobe to remake them better looking and better fitted to me. You've helped me to leave behind pant legs that pile up around the ankle, and looking like a melted candle instead of a leg.
lol that's awesome! Very happy I could be helpful to you tailoring your clothes to look even better. The first rule of fashion - "If something fits you well, it will always look good." Thanks for watching :)
My Brother was a gift more than two years ago... and trust me when I say, I watched many videos. Now you have to understand that I have been sewing since I was 7 on an old Singer and made everything for coats to suits. At 66 and beginning to thing about retirement and hubby brought me the Brother.. Guess I was scared of it ... but rather that hurt his feelings, TODAY.. was the second time I tried to thread it and run it... I DID IT.. your instructions are flawless.. and now, at 69, you will have to excuse me for I have a lot of catching up to do. Thanks and have a wonderful day.
I have this machine and I bought it specifically to do embroidery. I don’t want a big embroidery machine, I just want to do small projects. I love this machine!
OOMGOSH! Thank you so much. I bought the Brother SE425 as a gift for myself in Christmas 2019. I never took it out of the box. I was still using the basic mechanical Kenmore that an Aunt bought for me in high school (1976). My Kenmore finally broke down and I could not get the parts to repair. I had been avoiding my Brother SE425 because I am not a tech person. Honestly, the machine frightened me. I know that many will think that this video is very basic. However, it is just what I needed. I figured out how to thread the machine but I could not figure out how to select a particular stich. Thank you for this basic, hands on, instructions for this machine's operation. I needed it and I have now subscribed to your channel for further instruction on using my machine. THANK YOU.
Thank you for showing close ups of what you're doing and explaining every tiny step! This is what I need. I've always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine. I can rewind your videos and watch as many times as I need lol.
I have been fighting with threading the needle for years. I guess it would have helped to pay attention to the video, and the manual. Thank you for providing the tutorial that included the automatic needle threader. Yes, old dogs can learn new tricks...through reading and watching.
Thank you for making things so easy to follow! I just received this machine from my mom yesterday, with no manual. Have NEVER touched a sewing machine in my life, but thanks to you, I at least know where to start😊 definitely looking forward to other videos
Thank you for your comment, and forgive such a long response! Hope you've been able to get into sewing since then! I'm back to making videos full time, so hopefully you're still learning and making amazing things :) Happy 2020!
Thank you so much! I bought my very first sewing machine ever (Brother SE600). I’ve never sewn on a machine and I haven’t sewn anything in at least two decades unless you count a Turkey on Thanksgiving one year. lol. I was able to learn how to thread a bobbin and sew my first piece of fabric together thanks to you! 🎉🎉
I have a Singer that I'm planning on donating so the next person can fix why it sews a birdnest on the backside. No amount of threading/rethreading/adjusting the tension works and a girl only has so much patience! I acquired a used Brother SE400 and have been too intimidated to even try it… but my sanity is at stake and I knew I needed to get busy and try this machine. Thanks for a super easy video to introduce me to the basics. You had me at the self-threading needle!!
Happy this was helpful! Yeah sometimes I get issues with the bobbin too. Winding a new bobbin, new needles, and tension are all important, but sometimes it still has problems. Getting a newer machine is sometimes the best way to go 😄
Pandemic learning time. I always wanted to do this and I love that machine. A local store just closed up and they had machines on markdown and I could kick myself for missing it. Looks like the Brother SE 400 is the way to go. Thanks for this.
I love your tutorials, I am just learning as I've designed beautiful dressing gowns but I never used a machine before. I've hand stitched the first one with tacking stich to make my first one but need to finish with a machine. I am quite scared because I don't want to damage it. When deciding which one to buy I watched your beginner tutorials and I have decided on the Brother. I am impatient and hate fiddly things but you make it easy to understand and I will just re watch as I thread etc.. you are a natural teacher. Thank you so much for doing this. When I have made my gowns and website I will send you a link so you can see what you helped me create. I am excited to start now!
Succinct and clear instructions. Your whole setup and choice of fabric is just visual eye candy. Just getting back into sewing here and these videos are very well done. Subscribed!
Thank you so much for the thoughtful and positive feedback! Hope you have fun getting back into sewing! Let me know if you have any questions along the way :)
I love this! I used to use my moms embroidery machine about 6 or so years ago to make patches, but figured most of it on my own since there weren’t any videos like this one! Now I’m back to trying it again and this time I’m getting my own machine! Thank you for these videos! Excited!
@@TockCustom I ended up getting just a sewing machine, but will eventually upgrade to an embroidery combo one, I was gifted it for my birthday so no complaints here! One day I'll be back to embroidery action! :-)
Oh my gracious, so glad to have found your channel. I have had this machine for 3 yrs and it intimidated me. Felicia (she frustrated me so bad at first, that ended up being her name) and I are attempting to start a beautiful friendship....thanks to you
This! I been contemplating getting into making clothes and bags for soo long I have soo many ideas just never knew how to execute them! And I feel like your videos are just what I need! Much thanks!!!
Forgive the late reply, but I hope you busted that machine out and started making some cool stuff with it since then. Thanks for the comment, and Happy New Year!
Great I just was given this machine today! I am super excited. You have a great speaking voice and so far good teacher!! Thanks! Happy to have found you!
I had the same thing in middle school - hated it and was terrible... Now here I am 20 some years later with my own clothing company lol Thanks for watching! Maybe you want to give it another shot sometime :) Have a great week!
Hi, thanks for this video. You really give clear instructions. I am wondering, can you sew thick material with this, such as over mittens, with more than one layer of felt?
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the compliment :) I'm confident this machine hand handle mittens with felt, you may need something like a denim needle, but I'm sure even a standard needle should be fine for that project. A heavy duty machine would be overkill for that kind of project. Hope that helps!
@@TockCustom Thanks a lot. I bought this machine and your videos come in handy, as I have to learn how to work with it. First unpack it, then let's see......
Just found your channel! I just bought a Brother XM2701 since I haven't ever really sewn. So I am looking for beginner videos so I can learn how to use my new machine! Can't wait to view more of your tutorial and start making stuff!
I'm very happy you found my channel! I have a good collection of tutorials so far, but I'm still pretty new, so there will be lots more content going up soon since I just moved into a new studio. Let me know if there is anything you'd like to learn!
I've had this machine for a couple years now, Love it, my question is ,, when back stitching is the stitch messy looking ? Mine always looks like a bird nest or similar. not sure it's supposed to look like this, It's kind of messy looking.. just wondering If I'm doing something wrong. TY.
I love your video, very informative, good quality video. I think I will go ahead and buy this one. i do have a question, how do i keep the stitch straight with this machine?
I have an easier time keeping the stitch straight when the needle is in the middle, so that helps a LOT. Also just lots of practice :) Thanks for watching, hope this helps!
This video was very insightful. I have been doing a lot of hand embroidery and decided to make the plunge for a machine. (I also desperately needed a new sewing machine) I know the general basics but you brushed over so many good topics clearly and in brief time. Thank you and I look forward to part 2! update: I have also used this video to help me troubleshoot by comparing settings. lol helped me by not having to call tech support. yay!
I was recently given a Brother SE-400, but it didn't come with an Embroidery Harness attachment. Any Idea where I can find one??? I am very grateful for this video. I've only had Singers before and none of them were computerized. It was easy to follow and understand. Thank you!
I inherited all of my grandmothers sewing stuff upon her passing because I was the only one who showed interest in sewing. I have yet to figure out how to thread her sewing machine.. Hopefully this will help me figure it out! I look forward to learning how to sew in her memory.
@@TockCustom I just made my first Vogue dress!!! I'm super excited about it. Maybe I will post a video showing the different items I have made thus far.
I just picked up this machine from a small town local sew/vacuum expert and am so excited! Will the J foot do all the heavy lifting ? (apart from embroidery of course) Once I get things going, what feeties should I get next?
I'm not sure what you mean by "Heavy Lifting"... but a J Foot will do a great job of pretty much all your typical beginner to advanced projects. It allows you to do any straight or top stitch, and also any zig-zag or decorative stitching as well. So you can use that foot for almost anything (except zippers). I certainly recommend getting a two sided zipper foot if you plan on making bags, hoodies, or projects with zipper pockets. Hope that helps, thank you for watching! Have a terrific weekend
Got my new 400 and the needle threader was quite the challenge to figure out. But I did figure out that the needle has to ride as far up as possible before thread will pass through the hole properly. Just a little tip.... ugh !!!
I have put off learning how to sew bc I was intimidated by threading the machine. Other videos make it seem like there's 10000 steps and complicated. Nice video, straight to the point and easy to follow. - Subscribing!!- Please keep making more entry level vids.
Great tutorial. Never sewn anything. Now have desire to make headband for Chinese masks that elastic will not reach my ears. Any tips for elastic headband, or creating an elastic head band with buttons to allow mask to capture?
Love your videos you are sooooo helpful! I have a Brother Pacesetter PS300T I am not sure I understand the difference in the two straight stitch options. I know that it has to do with needle position and it changes the stitch width, but how does that affect seam allowance? It’s very confusing to me.
Glad these have been helpful! The difference between the two straight stitches are pretty simple. When the needle is on the left, the seam allowance plate is correct, and it's easier for straight line stitiching. When the needle is in the middle, it makes it much much easier for curves, pivots, and wavy stitch lines, but you have to add about a quarter inch to your seam allowance. You can also just measure with a ruler from the tip of the needle to the edge of your fabric to be sure :)
I truly appreciate your comment. I'm so happy to be helpful with teaching people the basics so they can create amazing things. Hope you have a wonderful 2020 :)
So glad I found your channel. Kinda wish I had found it before I bought my machine, a Singer 4423. The Brother SE-400 would have been a better choice I think. I scored my machine new off of EBay for $101 so I don’t feel too bad. I’d like to see you do a tutorial on making a back pack from canvas. Your videos are very motivational. Ty
Thanks a ton for the comments and support! I haven't done any back packs yet, but I do have the videos on making a messenger bag! Those are always a lot of fun :) Hope you're having a great time creating!
I've been watching your videos for a week or so... Thanks man, I'm now able to use my mom old 1977 Omega Zigzag machine! My girlfriend is also happy because I can now repair her cloths! I do have a question: In this video, you backstitch off the edge of the fabric and you also stich off the edge at the end. Some videos tell not to do so... What is the reason to go off the edge in the beginning and the end of the stich?
That's awesome that your already repairing clothes so quickly! So I always backstitch off the edge on both sides because it makes each end of your seam very strong and secure so it'll never unravel or get weak. Just a habit I do to keep my garments and projects lasting for years 😀
Hello, do you have a video that explains in simple terms how to use the stitch settings? I used to see a lot (when my girls were little, they are grown now). Wanted to try embroidery so my husband bought me the Brother se-400. At this point I just want to see a straight stitch to make masks for this pandemic. My stitch is straight, but acts more like a gathering stitch. Help?
Is there any way to make the basting stitch wider on this machine? I'm trying to gather a large skirt and the current length of the basting stitch makes that difficult
I believe the longest this can do for basting is 4.0mm - which I think is standard. Something you can do to help is lower the tension while basting, that makes it a lot easier to get a seam ripper between stitches so you can remove those stitches more quickly :) Thanks for watching
Thank you so much! This machine cannot overlock seams, no. You can do a Zig-Zag stitch on the edge to simulate an overlocked seam though, which will work if you don't have a serger :)
Hello, is the presser foot supposed to be loose and a little wobbly when in the air? I have a Brother 5055 PRW edition. I feel my threads get tangled including the bobbin thread, knot up, and the upper thread comes out of the needle. Can you please tell me what I am doing wrong? Thanks.
The pressure foot should be a bit loose, yes. That's totally normal. Just make sure you pull the thread tail about 5 inches from you machine when you cut it after each stitch or seam. If your threads aren't pull out long enough, your bobbin and top thread can get loose, fall out, or knot up. Also you may need a fresh needle if that doesn't help. Hope this was helpful!
@@TockCustom was Tock, thanks for your help. I think the thread was not long enough. I purchased the machine new about two weeks ago. I absolutely love it. I use to cut patterns out for a neighbor back in the 80s. I appreciate you taking your time to help me.
Thanks for the great info. I am a beginner and haven’t made a purchase yet. My question is: if my main focus is to do quilting with embroidery on the quilts, would you recommend an embroidery machine ? Or invest in both a quilting machine and an embroidery machine for each function? Hope that made sense. Thank you.
This particular machine would be able to do both! But if you need a larger embroidery area than 4x4 inches, you would need two different machines. Thank you so much for watching, hope you have fun learning! :)
I've noticed with the SE400 that when you use the automatic thread cutter that when you start your next seam, the thread tail tends to get knotted under the fabric, so I just stopped using it. Oh, and thanks for the tip on the bobbin thread cutter. I've been using this machine for a year and didn't even know it was there. lol Great video Tock.
Omg I never responded to your comment. We talked about this a year ago lol. Hope you're doing amazing Lady, wishing you the best through 2020... Take care of that Juki!
Thanks a ton for watching - when I was new, I couldn't stand all the talking and non-sense a lot of other videos had... so now that I have some experience I thought I'd try to share what I know in a more direct way. Glad you picked up on that. Hope you're doing terrific!
looks like this was awhile ago, but I was wondering if you know where the speed controller is? I have a speed sensor error f05. It says to turn the speed controller off. ????
Hello! I know this video is older but I just bought this machine second-hand but I’ve been too intimidated to use it. Your video made me feel much better about it! Also, near the end, you swapped the tables out (sewing vs embroidery). I didn’t get the sewing table; can I use the regular sewing functions with the embroidery table on? I don’t see why not but I’m curious if you’d ever tried that. I purchased this machine strictly for embroidery but thanks to your videos, I might use it for everything as my regular sewing machine keeps throwing fits!
Hello,I just saw ur video it’s very good to understand it.I have one problem w/ my machine ,it’s a SE400 I bought it 2 years back.I sew my cloths n small small things but when I try to embroide with this thread comes up from the bobbin ,this is a big problem ,will u pl:help me out how to fix this .I’ll appreciate it .thanks a lot.
I do not know unfortunately. I'm not much of a technician, just a typical sewing enthusiast. Look up some approved Brother Sewing Machine dealers in your area, they're supposed to know.
Hi can you please please help! I’ve been connecting my machine to the computer and it doesn’t show up.. and when I use the software for embroidery designs it says it has no machine to send the design to. I’m very confused. Pls help if u can 🥺
Hmmmmmm... this machine has that USB cord thats normal on one end, and has the "printer" style on the other. When you plug it into a computer it should recognize it as a 'USB Drive' - and then just drag and drop .PES files into it. If that doesnt work, try another USB port on your computer. Hope that helps!
I think they have the Brother SE 425 and 450... as far as I know, they're the same machine with minor firmware updates. Let me know if you find something!
The only machine I have for sewing leather is the Brother ST150HDH - it's a heavy duty machine and it can handle 5 layers of 4oz leather, pretty damn impressive!
I can't get mine to wind. I followed directions and referenced a book and it won't wind around the bobbin. How tight should the bobbin fit in the little spinner? I wonder if that's the problem
Hi Tock Customs! Thank you SO much for this video- you are so informative & I love your style of shooting video! I was given a Brother SE350 as a gift about 8 years ago & I was so intimidated that it’s just sat in a box- until now! I figure with social distancing this is a good of time as ever to break it out & learn how to use it. I am sadly stuck on trying to thread the bobbing :I . Every time I starting winding it, it seems like everything is fine, but the bobbin is wound AND it winds the underneath the bobbin seat. It doesn’t appear that the bobbin is full so I’m not sure why it winds underneath. Before I get too invested in this specific machine should I consider trying to resell it? There aren’t many helpful videos since it’s outdated- feeling stressed about my new hobby lol! Thanks again for your videos & any advice you may have!
Hmmmmmmm, thats no good about the bobbin winding below the bobbin casing... Most machines are very similar to winding bobbins, so I really hope you're able to figure it out. Once you get everything running, you'll be able to make all kinds of cool stuff! Please let me know if I can be more helpful, it's hard to troubleshoot an issue like this over TH-cam comments, but I'll do whatever I can to help out. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, thanks for watching :)
I'm here watching these videos, but I'm not sure they're in order. Did you make these 'how to sew' videos after the button-down shirt video? If not, I just watched them out of order, that's all. No harm done.
Hi there, I am struggling with getting what I believe is a tension issue. Do you have a tutorial on that? I have the brother se-400. I'm trying to hem jeans. I have a denim needle and denim thread. I would love to send you a picture of my test runs but that doesn't seem to be an option.
Awesome video! I’ve been thinking about an embroidery machine! I got a question though.. (because I honestly have no idea so I hope it’s not stupid) but can you load any type of image to embroider something? Or it’s just what is preloaded or you need a more “sophisticated machine? Thanks! ❤️
Hi Sue, thanks for the comment! You can load any image onto any of Brother's machines no problem - you can either download pre-made embroidery files, or create your own. If you want to design your own embroidery files, you need very specific software that's quite expensive though (like $1000+), so keep that in mind as you're doing research. More sophisticated machines just have larger hoops, are faster, and have some extra features :) Great question, hope you're doing terrific!
Thank you so much 💓I love how you explained everything and show . You really are helping. And now my 12 year old has took over my other sewing machine the singer lol and I have the brother that I am learning how to use .
You are an amazing teacher. I don't understand why a machine wouldn't automatically start with the needle centered. If it isn't centered wouldn't that affect the 5/8th seem allowance?
The way the plate is setup is to accommodate the needle being on the left... which I do not like. You can change the needle position at startup in the settings to be in the center, but you'll need to know how to accommodate the seam allowance. Hope this helps!
everytime i go from straight stich to zig zag i get bunched up knotts on the bottom of the fabric, i know its tension problem but i have not figured out how to fix it, or to modify tension for different length of zig and or zag.
When you do your first couple stitches, make sure your needle starts ON that fabric. If you start sewing without any fabric on your first stitch it will make a nest. Also make sure you have a few inches of thread coming out of the needle/bobbin before you start your stitch. That helps a ton!
oh wow! I love the way your customised your machines with so many stickers! You truely made it your own! Can you teach how to make custom stickers? Would really appreciate that
I think that link might only work in the United States towards an Amazon listing - however it's currently out of stock anyway. If you're not in the US, you can look for that unit through Brother's website or the Amazon listing in your area :)
I just found your channel and your videos are so so helpful... Years ago i came across the project runway ce5500prw. And it looks so much like your brother sewing machine... What is your opinion on the ce5500prw for someone who is just starting out?
I can't specifically say anything about the ce5500prw since I haven't used that particular unit, although it looks like the basic sewing features are identical to the SE-400/600. I HIGHLY recommend this machine for beginners as both a very reliable entry level machine with the option of doing 4x4 inch embroideries. I've been using it for about 5 years and still use it everyday. It will certainly hold it's value at the listed price too, for sure :) Great question, hope this helps!
Thanks Tock your uploads are great So easy to understand and you are making me believe I can do something I've been thinking about for years! I think I will get the brother as I know from tattooing and other arts that the equipment you get makes what you are trying to do much easier.. That bag is 🔥 🔥 🔥 you have mad skills Much love and respect from the UK 🇬🇧 BS5 lost boys in the hood
Hey just a heads up you threaded it wrong the first time. You should go from the black circle with the white 1 in it to the black circle with the white two in it. In this video you went from the white 1 with the in the black circle to the black 2 and to the white two with a black circle. If you follow the diagram on the machine and match up the rights 1 with the right 2s etc you will get it right. So all numbers in a circle are linked and all number without a circle are linked . I'm surprised it worked though..
Oh, lol. I've been using this machine for 5 years, and never had an issue with this at all. If your way works better, certainly stick with it! Thanks for the comment :)
Just subscribed and now, getting dressed and on my way to the craft store to pick up my first sewing machine. 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️
My mother used to make EVERYTHING for me, then Father called her to come home (heaven) and now I am lost without her. 😩 Kicking myself for not learning when she was here.
BUT, I AM DETERMINED to learn so bye.. need to go get my supplies. See you in the next video 😊😊
Your videos are the easiest how-to-sew videos that I've ever watched! PLEASE keep them coming! I got my Brother machine a year ago and never touched it, but I finally decided to start sewing after watching this video because it's the only one that made the process actually make sense.
I am truly happy to hear that these are so helpful! I've been starting with a lot of "Intro to Sewing" videos, but I'll be doing more practical projects after new years. So enjoy learning your equipment, and soon enough you'll be making some very exciting things! Thanks for the positive feedback, and happy new year!
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Don't know if you'll ever see this comment. But Thank you for making it. I'm a 57y,old biker that has one-one left to sew for me. I have many leather vests with patches on them. My patches are a right of passage in my world (think of a boy scout with all his earned patches on his shirt). I needed to get 10 sewn on and a local tailer said $20 each. I realized I needed a lot more that 10 and I just couldn't afford it. I borrowed a little singer prelude watched and learned. I watched 4 or5 other videos before yours. You make it seem easy and the directions are clear, THANKS
Happy to help, man. You'll definitely save a bunch of money by doing it yourself for sure. Thanks for the comment!
I love how clearly you speak. And you make this look so simple. I love that you zoom in.
Thank you so much! Hope these videos were helpful 😀
I have had this machine for a few years and after watching this video, I realized that I have been threading the bobbin wrong this whole time. Mind. Blown.
lol, happy to blow your mind! I love this machine, hope you're able to start making some new and amazing projects now!
Good comment: Me too, threading the bobbin wrong. Just found this channel. Awesome presentation!
I've gone from no experience to tearing apart half of my wardrobe to remake them better looking and better fitted to me. You've helped me to leave behind pant legs that pile up around the ankle, and looking like a melted candle instead of a leg.
lol that's awesome! Very happy I could be helpful to you tailoring your clothes to look even better.
The first rule of fashion - "If something fits you well, it will always look good."
Thanks for watching :)
My Brother was a gift more than two years ago... and trust me when I say, I watched many videos. Now you have to understand that I have been sewing since I was 7 on an old Singer and made everything for coats to suits. At 66 and beginning to thing about retirement and hubby brought me the Brother.. Guess I was scared of it ... but rather that hurt his feelings, TODAY.. was the second time I tried to thread it and run it... I DID IT.. your instructions are flawless.. and now, at 69, you will have to excuse me for I have a lot of catching up to do. Thanks and have a wonderful day.
I'm so happy to be helpful! I'm still somewhat of an amateur, but its wonderful I could be part of helping you out 😁
I have this machine and I bought it specifically to do embroidery. I don’t want a big embroidery machine, I just want to do small projects. I love this machine!
This is the perfect machine for you then! I've been using this for about 5 years and I still love it, use it everyday :D
OOMGOSH! Thank you so much. I bought the Brother SE425 as a gift for myself in Christmas 2019. I never took it out of the box. I was still using the basic mechanical Kenmore that an Aunt bought for me in high school (1976). My Kenmore finally broke down and I could not get the parts to repair. I had been avoiding my Brother SE425 because I am not a tech person. Honestly, the machine frightened me. I know that many will think that this video is very basic. However, it is just what I needed. I figured out how to thread the machine but I could not figure out how to select a particular stich. Thank you for this basic, hands on, instructions for this machine's operation. I needed it and I have now subscribed to your channel for further instruction on using my machine. THANK YOU.
Thank you for showing close ups of what you're doing and explaining every tiny step! This is what I need. I've always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine. I can rewind your videos and watch as many times as I need lol.
I have been fighting with threading the needle for years. I guess it would have helped to pay attention to the video, and the manual. Thank you for providing the tutorial that included the automatic needle threader. Yes, old dogs can learn new tricks...through reading and watching.
And I thank you for how you simplify sewing you build confidence for people like myself that have never touched a sewing machine
I sold my SE 425 back in 2017 and got the SE 625. Much needed improvements.
I wish I'd made the switch a while ago, but this machine just hasn't let me down yet!
Thank you for making things so easy to follow! I just received this machine from my mom yesterday, with no manual. Have NEVER touched a sewing machine in my life, but thanks to you, I at least know where to start😊 definitely looking forward to other videos
Thank you for your comment, and forgive such a long response! Hope you've been able to get into sewing since then! I'm back to making videos full time, so hopefully you're still learning and making amazing things :) Happy 2020!
Thank you so much! I bought my very first sewing machine ever (Brother SE600). I’ve never sewn on a machine and I haven’t sewn anything in at least two decades unless you count a Turkey on Thanksgiving one year. lol. I was able to learn how to thread a bobbin and sew my first piece of fabric together thanks to you! 🎉🎉
I have a Singer that I'm planning on donating so the next person can fix why it sews a birdnest on the backside. No amount of threading/rethreading/adjusting the tension works and a girl only has so much patience! I acquired a used Brother SE400 and have been too intimidated to even try it… but my sanity is at stake and I knew I needed to get busy and try this machine. Thanks for a super easy video to introduce me to the basics. You had me at the self-threading needle!!
Happy this was helpful! Yeah sometimes I get issues with the bobbin too. Winding a new bobbin, new needles, and tension are all important, but sometimes it still has problems. Getting a newer machine is sometimes the best way to go 😄
Pandemic learning time. I always wanted to do this and I love that machine. A local store just closed up and they had machines on markdown and I could kick myself for missing it. Looks like the Brother SE 400 is the way to go. Thanks for this.
For sure, happy to help! Thanks for watching!
WOW You showed me about 3 things I did not know about the machine. I am just now starting to use the machine more. Thank you. Doris
You are very welcome Doris! Hope you have some fun sewing projects lined up :)
This helped so much and was very easy to learn from your teaching style and camera angles. Thanks so much!
I'm happy this was so helpful! More videos coming soon, thanks for the support :)
I love your tutorials, I am just learning as I've designed beautiful dressing gowns but I never used a machine before. I've hand stitched the first one with tacking stich to make my first one but need to finish with a machine. I am quite scared because I don't want to damage it. When deciding which one to buy I watched your beginner tutorials and I have decided on the Brother. I am impatient and hate fiddly things but you make it easy to understand and I will just re watch as I thread etc.. you are a natural teacher. Thank you so much for doing this. When I have made my gowns and website I will send you a link so you can see what you helped me create. I am excited to start now!
I'm so happy to hear about all of the progress you've already made! Please share your website with me when you get it all setup, I'd love to see it!
Your instructions are so simple to follow, you are a godsend!
You are far too kind! Thank you so much for watching and your positive feedback
Succinct and clear instructions. Your whole setup and choice of fabric is just visual eye candy. Just getting back into sewing here and these videos are very well done. Subscribed!
Thank you so much for the thoughtful and positive feedback! Hope you have fun getting back into sewing! Let me know if you have any questions along the way :)
I love this! I used to use my moms embroidery machine about 6 or so years ago to make patches, but figured most of it on my own since there weren’t any videos like this one! Now I’m back to trying it again and this time I’m getting my own machine! Thank you for these videos! Excited!
Oh that makes me so happy that you're getting back into it! Glad this was helpful, hope you're making some high quality stuff by now :)
@@TockCustom I ended up getting just a sewing machine, but will eventually upgrade to an embroidery combo one, I was gifted it for my birthday so no complaints here! One day I'll be back to embroidery action! :-)
Oh my gracious, so glad to have found your channel. I have had this machine for 3 yrs and it intimidated me. Felicia (she frustrated me so bad at first, that ended up being her name) and I are attempting to start a beautiful friendship....thanks to you
I hope you've been enjoying your machine since your comment! Sorry for the late reply, thank you for watching, and wishing you the best in 2020 :)
This! I been contemplating getting into making clothes and bags for soo long I have soo many ideas just never knew how to execute them! And I feel like your videos are just what I need! Much thanks!!!
I’ve found my teacher 🎓 Subscribed
lol, I love this comment. Happy to help you out! Lots more videos coming soon, thanks for your support!
Right!!!! I wish there was a way we could donate to contribute to future vids!
Great instructional video!!! You made it very easy to understand and are very well spoken! Looking forward to more tutuorials.
Thank you so much for the positive comment! Happy this was helpful, will be doing lots more videos all year :) Have a wonderful week!
I’ve had this machine unopened in a box ( it was a gift) super intimidated to try anything with it. Thank you!
Forgive the late reply, but I hope you busted that machine out and started making some cool stuff with it since then. Thanks for the comment, and Happy New Year!
Great I just was given this machine today! I am super excited. You have a great speaking voice and so far good teacher!! Thanks! Happy to have found you!
Thank you very much! Really happy you enjoyed the video! More coming out soon :)
I so appreciated this tutorial especially this specific series on the BrotherSE400, thank you thank you. Please keep them coming!
You got it! I have PLENTY more video coming out throughout the rest of the year. This is starting to get really fun :)
I have watched a bit of sewing videos, but I love your videos the most! Looks forward to more content!
Thank you for such a wonderful compliment! I really do appreciate it :) I'll have a LOT more videos coming soon, and plenty more throughout the year!
Tock Custom Hell yeah! Have a good one!
@@heyshay4737 You too! Have a terrific weekend
Eagerly awaiting part 2! A friend of mine tasked me with learning how to use her machine so that I can teach her!
Thanks for the comment! Part 2 is up now, hope you're having a terrific weekend!
I had sewing in high school absolutely hated it. Hated it so much I flunked it never liked sewing but for some reason I love watching your videos 😀
I had the same thing in middle school - hated it and was terrible... Now here I am 20 some years later with my own clothing company lol
Thanks for watching! Maybe you want to give it another shot sometime :)
Have a great week!
I appreciate you. I was nervous about sewing and this has definitely made me more knowledgeable. I will test out soon !
Thank you so much! Your explanation was super easy to understand and I don’t think I would be able to do anything without your videos!!
Wow, that's a huge compliment! Thank you very much for watching, I'm so happy this will be helpful to get you started
I have the Singer 6800c and the bobbin goes in the exact same way. I love it
Hi, thanks for this video. You really give clear instructions. I am wondering, can you sew thick material with this, such as over mittens, with more than one layer of felt?
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the compliment :)
I'm confident this machine hand handle mittens with felt, you may need something like a denim needle, but I'm sure even a standard needle should be fine for that project. A heavy duty machine would be overkill for that kind of project. Hope that helps!
@@TockCustom Thanks a lot. I bought this machine and your videos come in handy, as I have to learn how to work with it. First unpack it, then let's see......
Just found your channel! I just bought a Brother XM2701 since I haven't ever really sewn. So I am looking for beginner videos so I can learn how to use my new machine! Can't wait to view more of your tutorial and start making stuff!
I'm very happy you found my channel! I have a good collection of tutorials so far, but I'm still pretty new, so there will be lots more content going up soon since I just moved into a new studio. Let me know if there is anything you'd like to learn!
I've had this machine for a couple years now, Love it, my question is ,, when back stitching is the stitch messy looking ? Mine always looks like a bird nest or similar. not sure it's supposed to look like this, It's kind of messy looking.. just wondering If I'm doing something wrong. TY.
Try to start your first few stitches on the fabric, and backstitch without going off the fabric. That usually helps a TON!
That is a nice machine you have and it have to be one of the top units on the market.
This is an older version of the current machine - which is the Brother SE-600 or 625. Same basic machine with more functions!
@@TockCustom If I decide to get more involved in sewing I may be looking for that one.
@@semco72057 Sounds good buddy! Hope you find something you enjoy :)
I love your video, very informative, good quality video. I think I will go ahead and buy this one.
i do have a question, how do i keep the stitch straight with this machine?
I have an easier time keeping the stitch straight when the needle is in the middle, so that helps a LOT. Also just lots of practice :)
Thanks for watching, hope this helps!
This video was very insightful. I have been doing a lot of hand embroidery and decided to make the plunge for a machine. (I also desperately needed a new sewing machine) I know the general basics but you brushed over so many good topics clearly and in brief time. Thank you and I look forward to part 2!
update: I have also used this video to help me troubleshoot by comparing settings. lol helped me by not having to call tech support. yay!
Thank you so much for the comment! Forgive the delay to Part 2, Thanksgiving and work has been keeping me busy. I'll get to it as soon as I'm able :)
Great directions and view. I hope you do a video on presser feet and how to use each. So intimidating.
That's a great idea, there are so many types and options. Good thinking!
I was recently given a Brother SE-400, but it didn't come with an Embroidery Harness attachment. Any Idea where I can find one???
I am very grateful for this video. I've only had Singers before and none of them were computerized. It was easy to follow and understand. Thank you!
you rock! Thanks for the run down. Your breakdown was easy to grasp, the best tutorial video I've found so far.
Awwww thank you for such a wonderful comment! Happy this was so helpful
I inherited all of my grandmothers sewing stuff upon her passing because I was the only one who showed interest in sewing. I have yet to figure out how to thread her sewing machine.. Hopefully this will help me figure it out! I look forward to learning how to sew in her memory.
That is such a great reason to get into sewing! I hope you're able to get everything working and start making some terrific things :)
I love how you clearly explain everything and show clear close ups thank you ❤
I really appreciate your positive feedback! I really enjoy helping people out with these videos
Wow thank you.never sew in my life but I really want a sewing machine
Omg please do it! They're so much fun :D
Love your teaching style and that bag is super stinkin' cool!
Thank you so much for watching :D Would love to see what kinds of things you're making!
@@TockCustom I just made my first Vogue dress!!! I'm super excited about it. Maybe I will post a video showing the different items I have made thus far.
I just picked up this machine from a small town local sew/vacuum expert and am so excited! Will the J foot do all the heavy lifting ? (apart from embroidery of course) Once I get things going, what feeties should I get next?
I'm not sure what you mean by "Heavy Lifting"... but a J Foot will do a great job of pretty much all your typical beginner to advanced projects. It allows you to do any straight or top stitch, and also any zig-zag or decorative stitching as well. So you can use that foot for almost anything (except zippers). I certainly recommend getting a two sided zipper foot if you plan on making bags, hoodies, or projects with zipper pockets.
Hope that helps, thank you for watching! Have a terrific weekend
Got my new 400 and the needle threader was quite the challenge to figure out. But I did figure out that the needle has to ride as far up as possible before thread will pass through the hole properly. Just a little tip.... ugh !!!
Yes, excellent point! Thanks for mentioning this to newer folks :)
I have put off learning how to sew bc I was intimidated by threading the machine. Other videos make it seem like there's 10000 steps and complicated. Nice video, straight to the point and easy to follow. - Subscribing!!- Please keep making more entry level vids.
You got it! A lot of other videos bothered me too, so I'm really happy this has been so helpful 😄
Great tutorial. Never sewn anything. Now have desire to make headband for Chinese masks that elastic will not reach my ears. Any tips for elastic headband, or creating an elastic head band with buttons to allow mask to capture?
It would be easier for me to shoot a video on elastic than to explain it in text here, I'll add it to my list!! Thanks for watching :)
Love your videos you are sooooo helpful! I have a Brother Pacesetter PS300T I am not sure I understand the difference in the two straight stitch options. I know that it has to do with needle position and it changes the stitch width, but how does that affect seam allowance? It’s very confusing to me.
Glad these have been helpful!
The difference between the two straight stitches are pretty simple. When the needle is on the left, the seam allowance plate is correct, and it's easier for straight line stitiching.
When the needle is in the middle, it makes it much much easier for curves, pivots, and wavy stitch lines, but you have to add about a quarter inch to your seam allowance. You can also just measure with a ruler from the tip of the needle to the edge of your fabric to be sure :)
@@TockCustom Thank you so much! I hope you keep making more videos!
Love the video! My mom gave me her machine and I thought it was just embroidery and now I know it can do normal sewing as well! Thanks!
You're so welcome! I am still completely in love with this machine. Hope you've been able to make some cool stuff with it!
There are certainly more simplified models with less features. Could save you a few bucks too
Can you please explain why you turned the bobbin upside down (1:52) on this machine whereas you didn't do this on the Singer?
best tutorial ive seen thus far, thanks so much! considering buying this machine too
I truly appreciate your comment. I'm so happy to be helpful with teaching people the basics so they can create amazing things. Hope you have a wonderful 2020 :)
Im so happy I found your channel. I can't wait to get started on my designing.
So glad I found your channel. Kinda wish I had found it before I bought my machine, a Singer 4423. The Brother SE-400 would have been a better choice I think. I scored my machine new off of EBay for $101 so I don’t feel too bad.
I’d like to see you do a tutorial on making a back pack from canvas.
Your videos are very motivational. Ty
Thanks a ton for the comments and support! I haven't done any back packs yet, but I do have the videos on making a messenger bag! Those are always a lot of fun :)
Hope you're having a great time creating!
Master This just changed my life , Thankyou !! Thankyou.. your teachings are detailed and to the point wise one …
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I've been watching your videos for a week or so... Thanks man, I'm now able to use my mom old 1977 Omega Zigzag machine! My girlfriend is also happy because I can now repair her cloths! I do have a question: In this video, you backstitch off the edge of the fabric and you also stich off the edge at the end. Some videos tell not to do so... What is the reason to go off the edge in the beginning and the end of the stich?
That's awesome that your already repairing clothes so quickly!
So I always backstitch off the edge on both sides because it makes each end of your seam very strong and secure so it'll never unravel or get weak. Just a habit I do to keep my garments and projects lasting for years 😀
@@TockCustom Thanks for taking the time to reply!
TOCK! You're the man! My girlfriend and I love your videos!
Sweet!! Thanks for watching, hope you're both making some killer stuff this year already 😀
Hello, do you have a video that explains in simple terms how to use the stitch settings? I used to see a lot (when my girls were little, they are grown now). Wanted to try embroidery so my husband bought me the Brother se-400. At this point I just want to see a straight stitch to make masks for this pandemic. My stitch is straight, but acts more like a gathering stitch. Help?
I just did a video last week on this, maybe that will help out!
Im so happy to have found your channel. Thank you
Is there any way to make the basting stitch wider on this machine? I'm trying to gather a large skirt and the current length of the basting stitch makes that difficult
I believe the longest this can do for basting is 4.0mm - which I think is standard.
Something you can do to help is lower the tension while basting, that makes it a lot easier to get a seam ripper between stitches so you can remove those stitches more quickly :)
Thanks for watching
Great video! Perfect timing so I could follow. Are you saying this machine can serge as well?
Thank you so much! This machine cannot overlock seams, no. You can do a Zig-Zag stitch on the edge to simulate an overlocked seam though, which will work if you don't have a serger :)
Hello, is the presser foot supposed to be loose and a little wobbly when in the air? I have a Brother 5055 PRW edition. I feel my threads get tangled including the bobbin thread, knot up, and the upper thread comes out of the needle. Can you please tell me what I am doing wrong? Thanks.
The pressure foot should be a bit loose, yes. That's totally normal. Just make sure you pull the thread tail about 5 inches from you machine when you cut it after each stitch or seam. If your threads aren't pull out long enough, your bobbin and top thread can get loose, fall out, or knot up. Also you may need a fresh needle if that doesn't help.
Hope this was helpful!
@@TockCustom was Tock, thanks for your help. I think the thread was not long enough. I purchased the machine new about two weeks ago. I absolutely love it. I use to cut patterns out for a neighbor back in the 80s. I appreciate you taking your time to help me.
Thanks for the great info. I am a beginner and haven’t made a purchase yet. My question is: if my main focus is to do quilting with embroidery on the quilts, would you recommend an embroidery machine ? Or invest in both a quilting machine and an embroidery machine for each function? Hope that made sense. Thank you.
This particular machine would be able to do both! But if you need a larger embroidery area than 4x4 inches, you would need two different machines.
Thank you so much for watching, hope you have fun learning! :)
Tock Custom perfect thanks again for the great content !
I've noticed with the SE400 that when you use the automatic thread cutter that when you start your next seam, the thread tail tends to get knotted under the fabric, so I just stopped using it. Oh, and thanks for the tip on the bobbin thread cutter. I've been using this machine for a year and didn't even know it was there. lol
Great video Tock.
Omg I never responded to your comment. We talked about this a year ago lol. Hope you're doing amazing Lady, wishing you the best through 2020... Take care of that Juki!
Thank you again for the video and Info. I like that you get straight to the point.
Thanks a ton for watching - when I was new, I couldn't stand all the talking and non-sense a lot of other videos had... so now that I have some experience I thought I'd try to share what I know in a more direct way. Glad you picked up on that. Hope you're doing terrific!
You describe it perfectly !
Thank you very much for watching
looks like this was awhile ago, but I was wondering if you know where the speed controller is? I have a speed sensor error f05. It says to turn the speed controller off. ????
It's right on the front center of the machine under the touch screen. Just a little slider bar with 'slow', 'medium', 'fast' symbols. Hope it works!
@@TockCustom thank you for your reply. I still have a f05 speed sensor error. I guess I'll have to have it checked out by a repair company.
Hello! I know this video is older but I just bought this machine second-hand but I’ve been too intimidated to use it. Your video made me feel much better about it! Also, near the end, you swapped the tables out (sewing vs embroidery). I didn’t get the sewing table; can I use the regular sewing functions with the embroidery table on? I don’t see why not but I’m curious if you’d ever tried that.
I purchased this machine strictly for embroidery but thanks to your videos, I might use it for everything as my regular sewing machine keeps throwing fits!
Hello,I just saw ur video it’s very good to understand it.I have one problem w/ my machine ,it’s a SE400 I bought it 2 years back.I sew my cloths n small small things but when I try to embroide with this thread comes up from the bobbin ,this is a big problem ,will u pl:help me out how to fix this .I’ll appreciate it .thanks a lot.
Thank you for this awesome video! You made this machine a LOT less intimidating for me!
Is there a video for the ruffler foot?
I don't have a specific video for that yet, but I'm certain there are some other channels that would have great videos on that technique 😊
Do you know where you can find a replacement embroidery arm for the SE400?
I do not know unfortunately. I'm not much of a technician, just a typical sewing enthusiast. Look up some approved Brother Sewing Machine dealers in your area, they're supposed to know.
Could I get some info on which needles work best with which type of fabric please.
Hi can you please please help! I’ve been connecting my machine to the computer and it doesn’t show up.. and when I use the software for embroidery designs it says it has no machine to send the design to. I’m very confused. Pls help if u can 🥺
Hmmmmmm... this machine has that USB cord thats normal on one end, and has the "printer" style on the other. When you plug it into a computer it should recognize it as a 'USB Drive' - and then just drag and drop .PES files into it. If that doesnt work, try another USB port on your computer.
Hope that helps!
Hi! Great video :) I was wondering if you can suggest another model similar to the SE 400, as it appears it is hard to find now. Thank you!
I think they have the Brother SE 425 and 450... as far as I know, they're the same machine with minor firmware updates. Let me know if you find something!
Tock Custom thank you so much. Yes, i will let you know. I am a subscriber and i enjoy your videos. Peace :)
Great video. Thank you. You explained things in an understandable and intricate way. I’m subscribed.
Thanks a ton buddy! Looking to bring some new videos soon 😀
Can’t wait. I’ll be taking notes. 👍🏾 Appreciate it.
Hey bud, just put up part 2 of this if you're still looking to learn more about this machine. Hope you have a great weekend!
Tock Custom Aesome. Thanks. I’m gonna check it out. Thanks.
Please can you tell me about leather sewing machine, which variety do you have?
The only machine I have for sewing leather is the Brother ST150HDH - it's a heavy duty machine and it can handle 5 layers of 4oz leather, pretty damn impressive!
I can't get mine to wind. I followed directions and referenced a book and it won't wind around the bobbin. How tight should the bobbin fit in the little spinner? I wonder if that's the problem
Should I/can I use fabric softener when I pre wash a fabric before I make a design example: Shirt,t-shirt or button up
Thank you thank you thank you! I read your replies and I appreciate your help now I can start sewing!
Excellent! Hope you're making some terrific things this week. Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a wonderful weekend
Hi Tock Customs! Thank you SO much for this video- you are so informative & I love your style of shooting video! I was given a Brother SE350 as a gift about 8 years ago & I was so intimidated that it’s just sat in a box- until now! I figure with social distancing this is a good of time as ever to break it out & learn how to use it. I am sadly stuck on trying to thread the bobbing :I . Every time I starting winding it, it seems like everything is fine, but the bobbin is wound AND it winds the underneath the bobbin seat. It doesn’t appear that the bobbin is full so I’m not sure why it winds underneath. Before I get too invested in this specific machine should I consider trying to resell it? There aren’t many helpful videos since it’s outdated- feeling stressed about my new hobby lol! Thanks again for your videos & any advice you may have!
Hmmmmmmm, thats no good about the bobbin winding below the bobbin casing... Most machines are very similar to winding bobbins, so I really hope you're able to figure it out. Once you get everything running, you'll be able to make all kinds of cool stuff!
Please let me know if I can be more helpful, it's hard to troubleshoot an issue like this over TH-cam comments, but I'll do whatever I can to help out.
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, thanks for watching :)
I'm here watching these videos, but I'm not sure they're in order. Did you make these 'how to sew' videos after the button-down shirt video?
If not, I just watched them out of order, that's all. No harm done.
Hi there, I am struggling with getting what I believe is a tension issue. Do you have a tutorial on that? I have the brother se-400.
I'm trying to hem jeans. I have a denim needle and denim thread. I would love to send you a picture of my test runs but that doesn't seem to be an option.
How do you back stich on the zig zag like darning I make rope rope bowels and need to go back and forth a lot of times to secure my rope together
Awesome video! I’ve been thinking about an embroidery machine! I got a question though.. (because I honestly have no idea so I hope it’s not stupid) but can you load any type of image to embroider something? Or it’s just what is preloaded or you need a more “sophisticated machine? Thanks! ❤️
Hi Sue, thanks for the comment! You can load any image onto any of Brother's machines no problem - you can either download pre-made embroidery files, or create your own. If you want to design your own embroidery files, you need very specific software that's quite expensive though (like $1000+), so keep that in mind as you're doing research. More sophisticated machines just have larger hoops, are faster, and have some extra features :)
Great question, hope you're doing terrific!
Thank you so much 💓I love how you explained everything and show . You really are helping. And now my 12 year old has took over my other sewing machine the singer lol and I have the brother that I am learning how to use .
lol well that's pretty fun! Happy to help and thank you so much for watching 😊
You are an amazing teacher. I don't understand why a machine wouldn't automatically start with the needle centered. If it isn't centered wouldn't that affect the 5/8th seem allowance?
The way the plate is setup is to accommodate the needle being on the left... which I do not like. You can change the needle position at startup in the settings to be in the center, but you'll need to know how to accommodate the seam allowance. Hope this helps!
everytime i go from straight stich to zig zag i get bunched up knotts on the bottom of the fabric, i know its tension problem but i have not figured out how to fix it, or to modify tension for different length of zig and or zag.
I’ve double checked my bobbin and all, but the bottom of my stitching looks messy, how do I fix that?
When you do your first couple stitches, make sure your needle starts ON that fabric. If you start sewing without any fabric on your first stitch it will make a nest. Also make sure you have a few inches of thread coming out of the needle/bobbin before you start your stitch. That helps a ton!
oh wow! I love the way your customised your machines with so many stickers! You truely made it your own! Can you teach how to make custom stickers? Would really appreciate that
lol thx! I dont make my own stickers, but I order my own custom ones on Stickerapp.com
Most of the other ones are gifts sent to me 😄
the link isnt working! what is the name of the updated model?? i love this machine and want to buy a combo sewing & embroidery machine
I think that link might only work in the United States towards an Amazon listing - however it's currently out of stock anyway.
If you're not in the US, you can look for that unit through Brother's website or the Amazon listing in your area :)
awesome video & would love to see more abt brother SE-400!!
I will certainly be doing more videos on this machine, and other machines like it. Thanks for watching, hope you're doing amazing!
I just found your channel and your videos are so so helpful... Years ago i came across the project runway ce5500prw. And it looks so much like your brother sewing machine... What is your opinion on the ce5500prw for someone who is just starting out?
I can't specifically say anything about the ce5500prw since I haven't used that particular unit, although it looks like the basic sewing features are identical to the SE-400/600.
I HIGHLY recommend this machine for beginners as both a very reliable entry level machine with the option of doing 4x4 inch embroideries. I've been using it for about 5 years and still use it everyday.
It will certainly hold it's value at the listed price too, for sure :)
Great question, hope this helps!
Thanks Tock your uploads are great
So easy to understand and you are making me believe I can do something I've been thinking about for years!
I think I will get the brother as I know from tattooing and other arts that the equipment you get makes what you are trying to do much easier..
That bag is 🔥 🔥 🔥 you have mad skills
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Hey just a heads up you threaded it wrong the first time. You should go from the black circle with the white 1 in it to the black circle with the white two in it. In this video you went from the white 1 with the in the black circle to the black 2 and to the white two with a black circle. If you follow the diagram on the machine and match up the rights 1 with the right 2s etc you will get it right. So all numbers in a circle are linked and all number without a circle are linked . I'm surprised it worked though..
Oh, lol. I've been using this machine for 5 years, and never had an issue with this at all. If your way works better, certainly stick with it!
Thanks for the comment :)
@@TockCustom thank you for these awesome videos!