@@neilsunn I have a designer one and they're really phenomenal machines even for how old they are they really work well. There's a few idiosyncrasies but there is a Facebook page dedicated to the designer one. I would strongly recommend you join that group because they can help you with any issues that might arise. I strongly recommend reading the manual and familiarizing yourself with all the features. And search for UA-cam videos. I have been using computerized embroidery machines since 1997, when I bought my singer quantum 100. The best way to learn how to use embroidery machines is to start with easy designs, which are smaller designs that have fewer thread changes. That should help you get up and going. When you start using embroidery machines you need to find lots of colors, and I strongly recommend buying kits of many colors of thread. I have over 400 colors nowadays, and I use them all for different projects. Stabilizing and what you want to accomplish with an embroidery machine will drive what you're doing. Enjoy!! Here's a group of 120 different colors they're the smaller cone I usually try to buy the thousand yards minimum but this can at least get you by www.amazon.com/simthread-Spools-Polyester-Machine-Embroidery/dp/B01AWEIPBY/ref=mp_s_a_1_15_sspa?crid=1HLMFR94CXB36&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ntjp0b5cEnLPtPslpHyedzyF7FvVNHW12cYf0msvA0EPyzsdQr5qmQqYMPi2NXxRmonNCINwdm3J-ywL17ADHYvlpPpUqZ7wz6JsERSVCOzUOds8V6kHirF-b4BXw2yrS7q-K--NVHbRIEe669yqBD8ee5IXAmLgBKImjFyvqaX9XdmX5Xl_waXEB3mzvgNU1NBEpTDt0OD1a8QxQSNNqw.CsqalAjmJPm9fSyqFhFUbqXool-rNQXd6yABBVkgKxE&dib_tag=se&keywords=california+thread+1000+yard+embroidery+thread&qid=1725561019&sprefix=california+thread+1000+yrd+embroidery+thread%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-15-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmX25leHQ&psc=1 Here's a much bigger lot of colors on ebay. I would guess that they're only 500 meters. It looks like it's harder to find the 1000 meter spools. www.etsy.com/listing/1534743000/embroidery-machine-thread-260-thread
I sew on a Viking 500. Adopting a Designer 1. Lost. Any suggestions?
@@neilsunn I have a designer one and they're really phenomenal machines even for how old they are they really work well. There's a few idiosyncrasies but there is a Facebook page dedicated to the designer one. I would strongly recommend you join that group because they can help you with any issues that might arise. I strongly recommend reading the manual and familiarizing yourself with all the features. And search for UA-cam videos. I have been using computerized embroidery machines since 1997, when I bought my singer quantum 100. The best way to learn how to use embroidery machines is to start with easy designs, which are smaller designs that have fewer thread changes. That should help you get up and going. When you start using embroidery machines you need to find lots of colors, and I strongly recommend buying kits of many colors of thread. I have over 400 colors nowadays, and I use them all for different projects. Stabilizing and what you want to accomplish with an embroidery machine will drive what you're doing. Enjoy!! Here's a group of 120 different colors they're the smaller cone I usually try to buy the thousand yards minimum but this can at least get you by
www.amazon.com/simthread-Spools-Polyester-Machine-Embroidery/dp/B01AWEIPBY/ref=mp_s_a_1_15_sspa?crid=1HLMFR94CXB36&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ntjp0b5cEnLPtPslpHyedzyF7FvVNHW12cYf0msvA0EPyzsdQr5qmQqYMPi2NXxRmonNCINwdm3J-ywL17ADHYvlpPpUqZ7wz6JsERSVCOzUOds8V6kHirF-b4BXw2yrS7q-K--NVHbRIEe669yqBD8ee5IXAmLgBKImjFyvqaX9XdmX5Xl_waXEB3mzvgNU1NBEpTDt0OD1a8QxQSNNqw.CsqalAjmJPm9fSyqFhFUbqXool-rNQXd6yABBVkgKxE&dib_tag=se&keywords=california+thread+1000+yard+embroidery+thread&qid=1725561019&sprefix=california+thread+1000+yrd+embroidery+thread%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-15-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmX25leHQ&psc=1
Here's a much bigger lot of colors on ebay. I would guess that they're only 500 meters. It looks like it's harder to find the 1000 meter spools.
www.etsy.com/listing/1534743000/embroidery-machine-thread-260-thread
The tension on my machine seems to be to strong, how do I adjust that in “set” settings?