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Hello Jenn - It sounds like you may be having a tension issue. You can check the manual that came with your machine for tension issues. Another thing that you can do is review my blog on needles which has a tension test for your machine. Check the Preferences (where your options are - including changing...
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I love the first few things that we do on our machines. Even when I upgraded to a new machine, the 'new' is still exciting!! On your machine you have to write a line, sew it, leave the item in the hoop, and then write the next line and sew it. Use the grid lines and the spacing arrows to show...
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Ceil - Welcome to the wonderful world of machine embroidery. You will be frustrated and elated and much in between. It is a hobby that will take over your life and become a joy. However, to start, there are a lot of things to learn. I do highly (IMHO) recommend this forum for questions and helpful people...
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I can really sympathize with you! I had a PE700 at one time and it was not quiet at all. You have a few issues here. Let's address the easy one, the alignment issue. This is a stabilizer issue for sure. Increase the amount of stabilizer you are using. Unless absolutely necessary, don't use tearaway...
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I traded my SE-400 for the pe-700II a week ago and have wanted to rip my hair out! I have had trouble getting the hoop to click in and have not had one design go right. Error message: Check upper thread and re thread...My embroidery looked more like a rats nest than a birds nest! Having said that .....
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Hello Walleygirl! What a fun name!! There is good reason you were told about AnnTheGran! It is among the oldest and definitely the most organized site on embroidery. Some sites don't have a forum, in some the forum is just a big chat room, and most have NO really informative blogs. Please feel free...
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Hello June! I had forgotten that this machine can do as you have noted. I gave my PE700 up several years ago but I do remember what a terrific machine it was, especially for someone who is a beginner. The PE700 series is the best for beginners to be able to really sink their teeth into embroidery. It...
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As with any new craft, there are things to be learned. You are on your way! As a Newbie (we love you!) you will find things that don't look right. It is normal! That hoop is for your 5" by 7" and the actual area is more, but the computer/machine needs some leeway for doing its job. You...
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We here at AnnTheGran love Newbies (loving name for you) and try to help as soon as possible. The PE7** Series are all work horses that will be a great place to learn a new and really fun craft. Here are the general pieces of information you probably don't yet have (in no particular order): Manuals...
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I am assuming you are a 'newbie' and embroidery is truly a different process from sewing. When you read this blog on Tension you will understand a lot more. I always recommend that you read, read and then read more. There is much to understand about the embroidery process. Ask a lot of questions...