Just to put in the .02 again! I have owned my machines SE and Designer Diamond and now DDD the Deluxe, for 16 years, I think all total. I work currently with 5D but I have used 4D and 3D, I consider 5D to be a breeze in making all sorts of designs, and I do think taking classes is always the best route, I am lucky I have a wonderful person who is a dealer, and she adores digitizing and so I am able to bring pieces I want to do and then we work with them.
I make all sorts of things my Persona is 16th Century, so it has been difficult to find Blackwork or geometric designs that mimic this period. and I have been able to achieve them. Bad part? People checking out my blackwork, which I created set up and then stitched out via my Machine and having them tell me I could have done it by hand. So I can do an entire Shift in under an Hour, and I will not be in splints for the next 4 weeks with pain meds...I do this by machine because I need to, but I digress. I have not had an issue digitizing designs I did have issues with getting to know how to Digitize. That is a learning curve but well worth it, everytime I make someone's badge or I make emblems of office people are very, very happy that I have this machine. I am doing some grape leaves for a project for my Barony. Again though? I suggest you play with all machines, as I said I am in love with my Babylock Serger, It is fast and efficient and I am to take my second class on Friday and I can't wait!! LOL Plus there are sewing. Digitizing and Serger Clubs, to help you get better and meet others who share your passion. Cilean _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
