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I would agree that a thread stand is a must for more stable thread feeding. It also makes color switching faster since you can load the thread stand with the colors your embroidery will need. I found that I can use those 3M stick on metal hanger hooks to guide the thread and that also keeps the thread feeding more stable.
@@knittingnana2939 hahaha right? At least not until someone hax it and we can use it on whatever we want :D I guess hackers even built embroidery units for decades old, completely mechanic sewing machines.
New to this hobby with thoughts of going into a small business. I am so thankful for your video. I have paused on purchasing this machine. I, too, find using the app is a major control feature! I will keep shopping. Thank you!
We purchased this. We have never embroidered before for me. This was a great way to start. I was able to choose whether I like to embroider and without spending thousands of dollars. I did have to sign up for the subscription in order to upload designs and we only got 30 days for the free trial. I did find a number to someone who apparently teaches a class on the software so I am going to be joining that I honest opinion is this is definitely for someone like me who’s never done anything like this before and I am computer savvy. That’s only thing I got going for me with this.
Thank you so much for this review. I was thinking about getting this machine and now I've pressed pause on that decision. I appreciate you for all the details you provided.
I hate subscription based products..... If I buy a machine from a company and having to have a subscription to just run it is stupid.. That is my biggest issue with computers.... "oh they will sell you a computer but if you want to do anything you have to pay monthly." Real appreciate the review hope Brother is listening
Thanks for the update Jen. Glad you give honest reviews. I can tell when someone is giving a review of something and they say they love it and they are having problems with the product but yet they still love it?
@sandydaniels2668 that was my concern with the ditto as well. So I just bought a regular projector with WiFi. It seems to work fine and is not limited to the ditto library. It was must cheaper than the ditto even on sale.
Love this video. I was so interested in this machine but this video pointed out a lot of issues I was warned about! My friend has a six needle embroidery machine and she has given me so many pointers. She told me to stay away from this machine and your video confirmed all of her concerns!
Thank you for your videos that explain a product. Your info is so down to earth and easy to understand. Gives the boost I need to make decisions and/or begin projects. Thank you
I was going to go buy this today and I thought I would see if I could find a video on it and I am glad I found this review. I didn’t know I couldn’t use a usb or wireless wifi and this is one reason I wanted it wifi. The app only has a few designs I thought were so cute otherwise I’m like you I called it kindergarten designs. I thought it would be great for a onesie business. But I’m not paying for an app to use it. What a bummer!
Oh frickin great. I just ordered this machine from Fingerhut and after seeing your video will be sending it right back. I live in the mountains with crappy cell service. Being forced to use an app instead of an onboard storage sucks. I retired and wanted to make extra money but it won't be with this machine.
I tried to get it to work but couldn't even figure out how to thread the needle even after watching videos. It has been sent back. The Brothers company is trying to rip people off.
Thank you so much for you honest review. Was about to get this for my son who's dreaming of starting a small business. Decided not to get this machine. Again thank you!
I just subscribed to this channel and Sewing Report Live ! 😊 I am new to sewing and you are a wealth of knowledge! I can’t wait to catch up on your videos. Thank you for sharing and I am very excited to be part of this community 😊
Knowing this doesn’t have a usb slot makes it a big no. Apps and technology do become obsolete like you said! You’re so great at dissecting the pros and cons!
Thanks, Jen for the update. I love to sew and it’s a good distraction away from cell phone use at Any Day. No thanks for that Brother embroidery machine/app. Just being honest here.
Thanks for your thoughts! As soon as you told me it's 12.95 mo, I said.. NEXT.... sorry... I don't trust that either!!!! Love your quality of video and sound you have!!!! You Rock! :) Cheers!
So the concept is great, there is just some improvements that need to be done to make it worth it's price. I think a second version of this machine could turn out really good if Brother listens to user feedback.
Thank you very much for your honest review! I'll stick with free motion and my manual method. Sewing should be a pleasure, not a price point. Regards from Florida!
I fairly sure the price of the machine is influenced by the fact that they expect you to join the subscription. Like they have a lower profit margin on the machine but they make that back with the subscription. This to say i wonder if they are gonna up the price of the machine if they notice that people aren't getting the subscription. Your reviews are very helpful. If it wasn't for the fact that i can't get this machine were i live i would have probably bought it the moment i saw the price and only realized the added costs afterwards.
What happens when Apple updates IOS to a point where Brother no longer supports it? It sounds like at any moment, Brother could basically disable the machine because you can’t run the software anymore. I don’t understand why an app only device exists. Its planned to be obsolete in a future date.
I'm also curious if they take our images they force you to upload and use them for AI or if you would be giving them permission to use because they're uploaded?
One thing I can't seem to find information about is how much thread I'm going to use per project and what kind I need to buy for skitch PP1. I can't afford the Brother embroidery thread, which costs almost 100 dollars for just four colors (the prices are even higher in my country). but I don't wanna buy some cheep once if they not gonna work on it
😮 I bought this without realizing it was a subscription based product. I’m cool with upgrades in the app but to pay monthly…no thanks. I should be receiving it later this week. Let’s see what happens 🤷🏻♀️
Import from embrillance to artspira app for those design file? I have hard time to believe that! What if artspira block or prevent you doing that? I wonder. I would love to see the new update information. Yes. I do wish that machine has usb slot and accept any design.
Hi im looking to buy this machine just to embroidery words i currently have a brother nv880e so this one would just be used to embroider words on memory bears feet do u think its worth it? Thank you
I find nothing beneficial in that model machine. It will be a landfill or a doorstop. I am seeing and hearing from many people who are sorry they bought one. What was Brother ever thinking when they made this??
Very good video! Good that you call out that Adobe-ish monthly subscription BS to skip USB or wi/fi transfer is bad the Machine was not that expensive but to pay monthly is against my religion I get the feeling it's a multineedle machine with one needle It's bad if you can't buy a bigger hoop, you going to outgrow that in some month!
as someone who lives in the Uk and very new to embroidery I have recently purchased this machine (still waiting for the delivery) I am at a lost of what machine to buy. I was interested in the SE/PE series none of which are available. can someone one point me in the right direction please?
Wait this cost a lot of money for a lot of people? I’m currently looking into getting an embroidery machine for my scouts group and the options I see are more like in the 4 digits Or do you mean generally a embroidery machine?
Jen, you do realize Brother probably spent $200+ thousand dollars on 3 marketing managers and four focus groups to "develop" that name, right?! 😂 Ridiculous requiring the app. I will never buy one. (Hear that Brother?!) Well, I hope you get your money's worth out of it. Thx for your honesty.❤
Jen, if you'd like to include magnetic hoop capabilities for your PE800/PE900 machines, DIME makes a very popular magnetic hoop line. They have models that are compatible with the snap-in embroidery arms. Re: Small business machine - the other thing that is not talked about a lot is that the arm-type machines are not really designed for the volume you'd expect to be stitching if you're fulfilling orders. The "frog"-shaped machines are better suited for those volumes (and priced accordingly, unfortunately).
Idea - do you think you could get a larger custom 3d printed, CNC, or resin hoop with magnets. I'm not sure what that attachment to the machine looks like but you might could find another one or fabricate that as well. Maybe hookup with another youtuber like Evan & Katelyn & do some type of mash-up.
Im not a fan of being turned into a continuous cash cow to use a machine that i have paid good money for , via way of subscription. A shame because i really liked the design of this machine but having read the reviews. Its unfortunately going to be a no for me. Plus i tryst that your reviews are thoroughly honest. Thank you for taking the time to inform us. Much love from the UK 🇬🇧 Brother take note, you are not Bill Gates. This offering is a real turn off for future purchasing decisions. Way to erode your customer bases trust.
I have this machine and I cancel subscription when I'm not working on a project that needs to be embroidered. I am very disappointed that I have to pay to use my own images. I am also horribly disappointed that the hoops aren't any larger. Why is there an option in Artspira to select that a 9.5 x 11 hoop is loaded but I can't purchase one made for the skitch??? This machine is probably best for making patches and stitching logos on apparel. I use procreate to edit my designs so the digitization works out well enough. I wish you could just edit the digitization straight from Artspira, but that would make too much sense....
No USB loading of files or direct PC loading of files is a deal breaker. What an enormously bad idea. I love Brother and started my business 14yrs ago with Brother machines. I still use Brother Design Pro software for my current commercial machines.
I was looking to purchase my first embroidery machine and I was ready to purchase a Brother embroidery machine until I saw this machine and the app subscription needed to use it (and one of your videos on it). Even though I was looking at bigger machines like the PE900 or the NS1250E and not the Skitch, I was very unhappy to see this kind of marketing from Brother. Ultimately, I decided to go with another company because of this machine and Brother's overall marketing strategy here... that can make a machine we purchased a useless brick whenever they choose to. Brother needs to learn a lesson here and until they do, I will not be purchasing any of their products.
Thanks, I totally agree with you Asperia is really bad. Tried it for 3 weeks then just deleted it. It wasn’t worth even the free trial let alone pay for it.
Yes, it’s kinda the same thing with Cricut machines after paying a crazy amount of money for the equipment and supplies you also have to pay to even have access to your own files. The only way to stop this is let them know to all the companies that are doing that and stop buying from them. They’ll learn fast.
Well I was going to buy it but after watching your video. I pass I’m not going to buy it. Thank you for your honest review. And brother shame on you for putting something out there that you didn’t take your time to put out a quality machine and app. 😞
I am tired of the fact that scamming is now standard marketing strategy of most big companies and politicians do nothing about it and people just keep buying their stuff.
Wow thanks for the video I was just about to purchase this machine and told myself go check the reviews first 😞 Dag I guess I’m going to have to save up a little bit more for a machine and find one that is not so much subscription base….geez you spend enough money on these products and then they wanna lock you into using it only by there applications UGH
DO NOT BUY! The Skitch PP1 is the result of bringing a product to market prematurely. Shame on Brother for such a sloppy engineering debacle for what could have been highly successful. The bobbin fails to remain in place. Needles collide with the lower deck.The foot doesn’t retract. The threads become a bird’s nest. I wouldn’t mind the pay-to-play model for Artspira if it were feature-rich software and had an operational device. Instead, I returned my PP1 for a full refund.
Appreciate you sharing your own experience. I've had some of the same issues myself. It's a shame because I do like some of the Skitch features, but you're right - Brother could have put out a better product from the get-go and the Artspira app leaves much to be desired. I cannot even fathom paying $12.99 / month for Arspira+.
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I would agree that a thread stand is a must for more stable thread feeding. It also makes color switching faster since you can load the thread stand with the colors your embroidery will need. I found that I can use those 3M stick on metal hanger hooks to guide the thread and that also keeps the thread feeding more stable.
Forcing you to use an app to run this machine is a hard no. Making you pay 13.00 every month for said app is a h*ll no.
What if this is a test run to see we will pay it so then they can start doing the same with the already expensive sewing machines.
I saw in their promotion video that you can upload your own embroidery. Up to 20 designs at a time. This is like all multi head machines.
@@knittingnana2939 monthly fee? L😁L or Lots Of Luck
@@knittingnana2939 I’m glad I read your comment I almost bought one but now won’t. I agree with you
@@knittingnana2939 hahaha right? At least not until someone hax it and we can use it on whatever we want :D I guess hackers even built embroidery units for decades old, completely mechanic sewing machines.
New to this hobby with thoughts of going into a small business. I am so thankful for your video. I have paused on purchasing this machine. I, too, find using the app is a major control feature! I will keep shopping. Thank you!
@@Debbie-q9b I'm in a similar position and still shopping around. Have you found any machines that tick the boxes?
Thank you I almost bought the machine, now back to searching a different one
We purchased this. We have never embroidered before for me. This was a great way to start. I was able to choose whether I like to embroider and without spending thousands of dollars. I did have to sign up for the subscription in order to upload designs and we only got 30 days for the free trial. I did find a number to someone who apparently teaches a class on the software so I am going to be joining that I honest opinion is this is definitely for someone like me who’s never done anything like this before and I am computer savvy. That’s only thing I got going for me with this.
These days computer knowledge is more important than sewing knowledge. It also doesn't hurt if you have $$$ to burn.
is there a online course for the class?
No I do not think so 🤷♀️. Just UA-cam. That’s all I know of.
Thank you to everyone I was looking at this machine but I’ll keep looking
Thank you so much for this review. I was thinking about getting this machine and now I've pressed pause on that decision. I appreciate you for all the details you provided.
@@shannoncooke458 same here.
I hate subscription based products..... If I buy a machine from a company and having to have a subscription to just run it is stupid.. That is my biggest issue with computers.... "oh they will sell you a computer but if you want to do anything you have to pay monthly." Real appreciate the review hope Brother is listening
Thanks for the update Jen. Glad you give honest reviews. I can tell when someone is giving a review of something and they say they love it and they are having problems with the product but yet they still love it?
Thank you for the update. I too wish they had it up to a 5x7. This was helpful.
Jen you just brought up a valid point about supporting the app and I wonder the same thing about the ditto and JoAnns future.
@sandydaniels2668 that was my concern with the ditto as well. So I just bought a regular projector with WiFi. It seems to work fine and is not limited to the ditto library. It was must cheaper than the ditto even on sale.
Love this video. I was so interested in this machine but this video pointed out a lot of issues I was warned about! My friend has a six needle embroidery machine and she has given me so many pointers. She told me to stay away from this machine and your video confirmed all of her concerns!
Did you find another better suited machine? Thx😊
Thank you for your videos that explain a product. Your info is so down to earth and easy to understand. Gives the boost I need to make decisions and/or begin projects.
Thank you
I was going to go buy this today and I thought I would see if I could find a video on it and I am glad I found this review. I didn’t know I couldn’t use a usb or wireless wifi and this is one reason I wanted it wifi. The app only has a few designs I thought were so cute otherwise I’m like you I called it kindergarten designs. I thought it would be great for a onesie business. But I’m not paying for an app to use it. What a bummer!
By chance, can you see how well it embroiders on a sleeve?
So many people complain about this app, but is the machine any good? I dont care about 13 bucks a month, most important is if it works well.
Thanks a million for this honest review!! You are the most real & professional you tuber I’ve ever seen
I love my Skitch! The free Artspira allows you to load 20 of your own designs-free or paid.
I thought that it was only me. I hate the app. You have alot of valid points.
Oh frickin great. I just ordered this machine from Fingerhut and after seeing your video will be sending it right back. I live in the mountains with crappy cell service. Being forced to use an app instead of an onboard storage sucks. I retired and wanted to make extra money but it won't be with this machine.
I would say send it back. In the long run this won’t be a viable machine
I tried to get it to work but couldn't even figure out how to thread the needle even after watching videos. It has been sent back. The Brothers company is trying to rip people off.
Thank you so much for you honest review. Was about to get this for my son who's dreaming of starting a small business. Decided not to get this machine. Again thank you!
I just subscribed to this channel and Sewing Report Live ! 😊 I am new to sewing and you are a wealth of knowledge! I can’t wait to catch up on your videos. Thank you for sharing and I am very excited to be part of this community 😊
Knowing this doesn’t have a usb slot makes it a big no. Apps and technology do become obsolete like you said! You’re so great at dissecting the pros and cons!
Very gret introspective coverage of the machine ❤ crazy they are MAKING you use the app and there is a fee...the machine costs enough as it is
Greetings Jen, Thank you for being totally honest. Brilliance is great.
Thanks, Jen for the update. I love to sew and it’s a good distraction away from cell phone use at Any Day. No thanks for that Brother embroidery machine/app. Just being honest here.
Thanks for your thoughts! As soon as you told me it's 12.95 mo, I said.. NEXT.... sorry... I don't trust that either!!!! Love your quality of video and sound you have!!!! You Rock! :) Cheers!
Thank you so much for your honesty!
That was exactly the sort of review I was looking for :)
Great review. Thank you for sharing your experience with the machine!
So the concept is great, there is just some improvements that need to be done to make it worth it's price. I think a second version of this machine could turn out really good if Brother listens to user feedback.
Hello. How do I go back over a particular stitch say half way through a image to embroidery?
Thank you very much for your honest review! I'll stick with free motion and my manual method. Sewing should be a pleasure, not a price point. Regards from Florida!
Thanks for being so upset, front and HONEST. I WAS A GOING TO BUY ONE. 😂 THANKS.
I fairly sure the price of the machine is influenced by the fact that they expect you to join the subscription. Like they have a lower profit margin on the machine but they make that back with the subscription. This to say i wonder if they are gonna up the price of the machine if they notice that people aren't getting the subscription.
Your reviews are very helpful. If it wasn't for the fact that i can't get this machine were i live i would have probably bought it the moment i saw the price and only realized the added costs afterwards.
What happens when Apple updates IOS to a point where Brother no longer supports it? It sounds like at any moment, Brother could basically disable the machine because you can’t run the software anymore. I don’t understand why an app only device exists. Its planned to be obsolete in a future date.
What a great and honest review!’ Thank you.
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Thank you too
Thanks for your honesty. Learned alot
What about hats. Will it be able to embroider hats without creasing them or warping the shape of the hat?
I'm also curious if they take our images they force you to upload and use them for AI or if you would be giving them permission to use because they're uploaded?
Thank you for the information am still looking for an embroidery machine.
One thing I can't seem to find information about is how much thread I'm going to use per project and what kind I need to buy for skitch PP1. I can't afford the Brother embroidery thread, which costs almost 100 dollars for just four colors (the prices are even higher in my country). but I don't wanna buy some cheep once if they not gonna work on it
Thanks for this review. I ain got time for this. I already have all my designs on a USB.
Cricut design has a free version the paid version is optional
😮 I bought this without realizing it was a subscription based product. I’m cool with upgrades in the app but to pay monthly…no thanks. I should be receiving it later this week. Let’s see what happens 🤷🏻♀️
How do I import the pes files I purchased on Etsy to Artspira for my PP1?? I have the paid subscription. It’s not allowing me to select it? Help!
Import from embrillance to artspira app for those design file? I have hard time to believe that! What if artspira block or prevent you doing that? I wonder. I would love to see the new update information. Yes. I do wish that machine has usb slot and accept any design.
Hi im looking to buy this machine just to embroidery words i currently have a brother nv880e so this one would just be used to embroider words on memory bears feet do u think its worth it? Thank you
I find nothing beneficial in that model machine. It will be a landfill or a doorstop. I am seeing and hearing from many people who are sorry they bought one. What was Brother ever thinking when they made this??
Do you think it would be suitable for just quilt labels?
I have Embrilliance up to Stitch artist 3….would love tutorials.
That's a bit beyond my skillset, but if you want more advanced material check out Erich Campbell's channel.
Thank you for such an honest review.
Getting a lot of bobbin tread on top with this machine. Beginner on embroidery. How do I fix this?
Very good video!
Good that you call out that Adobe-ish monthly subscription BS
to skip USB or wi/fi transfer is bad
the Machine was not that expensive but to pay monthly is against my religion
I get the feeling it's a multineedle machine with one needle
It's bad if you can't buy a bigger hoop, you going to outgrow that in some month!
Honest video I’m here for it !!! Great Job !!
as someone who lives in the Uk and very new to embroidery I have recently purchased this machine (still waiting for the delivery) I am at a lost of what machine to buy. I was interested in the SE/PE series none of which are available.
can someone one point me in the right direction please?
Wait this cost a lot of money for a lot of people? I’m currently looking into getting an embroidery machine for my scouts group and the options I see are more like in the 4 digits
Or do you mean generally a embroidery machine?
@sewing Report have you try to do anything with 3d puff on this machine?
my app keeps crashing for the image to design thing, someone got any ideas how I can fix it?
Jen, you do realize Brother probably spent $200+ thousand dollars on 3 marketing managers and four focus groups to "develop" that name, right?! 😂
Ridiculous requiring the app. I will never buy one. (Hear that Brother?!)
Well, I hope you get your money's worth out of it. Thx for your honesty.❤
Jen, if you'd like to include magnetic hoop capabilities for your PE800/PE900 machines, DIME makes a very popular magnetic hoop line. They have models that are compatible with the snap-in embroidery arms.
Re: Small business machine - the other thing that is not talked about a lot is that the arm-type machines are not really designed for the volume you'd expect to be stitching if you're fulfilling orders. The "frog"-shaped machines are better suited for those volumes (and priced accordingly, unfortunately).
Idea - do you think you could get a larger custom 3d printed, CNC, or resin hoop with magnets. I'm not sure what that attachment to the machine looks like but you might could find another one or fabricate that as well. Maybe hookup with another youtuber like Evan & Katelyn & do some type of mash-up.
the problem with a larger hoop is that the machine doesn't know how to use a larger hoop.
If we are only doing text, no images, what do you think about the machine?
Looks like I will be keeping my good old PE150 then. The Skitch seems a step backwards.
I’m stuck I already bought it 😢I should have watched this first
Ok the monthly app cost just put me off , back to the drawing board , thanks for this
Im not a fan of being turned into a continuous cash cow to use a machine that i have paid good money for , via way of subscription.
A shame because i really liked the design of this machine but having read the reviews. Its unfortunately going to be a no for me. Plus i tryst that your reviews are thoroughly honest. Thank you for taking the time to inform us. Much love from the UK 🇬🇧
Brother take note, you are not Bill Gates. This offering is a real turn off for future purchasing decisions. Way to erode your customer bases trust.
Live your videos! Definitely a helpful video!
Jen not related to embroidery, but what phone case do you have?! It looks clear with a purple sheen! Pretty!
I agree with you 100% especially with regard to the app. Just like most of the comments here, my advice is DO NOT BUY this embroidery machine.
I love your hair, I know it gas nothing to do with the video but half way through the video I realized I was just staring at your hair lol
I have this machine and I cancel subscription when I'm not working on a project that needs to be embroidered. I am very disappointed that I have to pay to use my own images. I am also horribly disappointed that the hoops aren't any larger. Why is there an option in Artspira to select that a 9.5 x 11 hoop is loaded but I can't purchase one made for the skitch??? This machine is probably best for making patches and stitching logos on apparel. I use procreate to edit my designs so the digitization works out well enough. I wish you could just edit the digitization straight from Artspira, but that would make too much sense....
Can it be aplique with this machine?
Thanks so much for clarifying!!!
Very disappointed in Brother on this one. They could've done SO MUCH better. This machine will be a hard no for me. Thanks, Jen -- great video.
Thank you for your honest review.
Thank you for the great information. I think it really swayed me away from buying this machine because of the app and its limitations
Has anyone had an error message where the needle is stuck down ?
No USB loading of files or direct PC loading of files is a deal breaker. What an enormously bad idea. I love Brother and started my business 14yrs ago with Brother machines. I still use Brother Design Pro software for my current commercial machines.
Thank you so sharing this with us! I have a few Brother machines also! But don’t think I would like this machine.
I want to use it only to write my name on my uniform. Do you think it would help?
Thank you for the awesome review.
Great information!!!! Thank you!
I was looking to purchase my first embroidery machine and I was ready to purchase a Brother embroidery machine until I saw this machine and the app subscription needed to use it (and one of your videos on it). Even though I was looking at bigger machines like the PE900 or the NS1250E and not the Skitch, I was very unhappy to see this kind of marketing from Brother. Ultimately, I decided to go with another company because of this machine and Brother's overall marketing strategy here... that can make a machine we purchased a useless brick whenever they choose to. Brother needs to learn a lesson here and until they do, I will not be purchasing any of their products.
hey has any one had a problem with maximum amount of color changes
Thanks, I totally agree with you Asperia is really bad. Tried it for 3 weeks then just deleted it. It wasn’t worth even the free trial let alone pay for it.
Thanks for the video. Question: How is the change of different colours working....? Regards from The Netherlands
Hi there! Does this machine make names?
the fact that artspira is not available for desktop annoys me so much.
Yes, it’s kinda the same thing with Cricut machines after paying a crazy amount of money for the equipment and supplies you also have to pay to even have access to your own files. The only way to stop this is let them know to all the companies that are doing that and stop buying from them. They’ll learn fast.
Why do you have to pay to access your files with Cricut? Design Space is free.
Apparently not fast enough tho! 😕
wow. Thank you for this.
Well I was going to buy it but after watching your video. I pass I’m not going to buy it. Thank you for your honest review. And brother shame on you for putting something out there that you didn’t take your time to put out a quality machine and app. 😞
Brother is Smart... They created a CHEAP Machine but charge you a monthly fee, so they will make the money from the monthly subscriptions.
I am tired of the fact that scamming is now standard marketing strategy of most big companies and politicians do nothing about it and people just keep buying their stuff.
Wow thanks for the video I was just about to purchase this machine and told myself go check the reviews first 😞 Dag I guess I’m going to have to save up a little bit more for a machine and find one that is not so much subscription base….geez you spend enough money on these products and then they wanna lock you into using it only by there applications UGH
Thanks for bing honest. I got this for Christmas and not liking the app. Really stinks
hey thank you for the vid
I would not have bought this had I know this about the app.
DO NOT BUY! The Skitch PP1 is the result of bringing a product to market prematurely. Shame on Brother for such a sloppy engineering debacle for what could have been highly successful. The bobbin fails to remain in place. Needles collide with the lower deck.The foot doesn’t retract. The threads become a bird’s nest. I wouldn’t mind the pay-to-play model for Artspira if it were feature-rich software and had an operational device. Instead, I returned my PP1 for a full refund.
Appreciate you sharing your own experience. I've had some of the same issues myself. It's a shame because I do like some of the Skitch features, but you're right - Brother could have put out a better product from the get-go and the Artspira app leaves much to be desired. I cannot even fathom paying $12.99 / month for Arspira+.
Kinda suspected it with this price. Seamed too good to be true!
Thanks for the honesty.
that's exactly why i am not going to purchase that machine until otherwise Brother stop making paying for an app.