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From: Military_Mom
Date: 09-10-2005, 06:51 PM (1 of 7)
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I see that in this week's Joann's flyer that there is a White 4400 machine on sale for $599. Just wondering if anyone has this machine and what your thoughts are about it. I have a White serger and really like it. Only one minor problem that I could fix myself. Just wondering about the embroidery machine. ~Becky |
User: Military_Mom
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 109 
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From: SewNana55
Date: 09-11-2005, 12:04 AM (2 of 7)
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Hello, One problem, for me is that you have to use a computer in conjunction with the embroidery machine... I have seen the 3300 though, no computer needed, and read good reviews by owners. Another machine worth looking at might be the Brother 270D (disney)from Walmart $438. It is like similar to the Innovis 500D (Pooh). It is a nice little machine and Walmart has a 90 day return on ALL sewing/embroidery machines. sewnana55 |
User: SewNana55
Member since: 07-31-2005 Total posts: 11 |
From: patti2
Date: 09-12-2005, 01:34 PM (3 of 7)
| I bought the white 3300 from Joannes. I really likre it, and it is all that I need. I mainly use it for baby and kids clothes. The people at the dealer's in joannes were helpful and give classes in how to use it. I paid under 500 for it, too! |
User: patti2
Member since: 05-28-2005 Total posts: 78 |
From: Military_Mom
Date: 09-12-2005, 09:56 PM (4 of 7)
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Thanks for the input. I didn't realize that you had to use a computer along with that machine.....NOT a feature that I'd be interested in at all. If my computer would go down, I couldn't use the machine, I guess. I have a Bernina right now and I really like it but just in the 'thinking stage' of getting a new one. I did look at the Husky's and the thing I didn't like about those is that there are NO built in designs...you have to buy the designs separately. I have seen the Disney one at Walmart and that caught my eye. And the price can't be beat. I wonder , though, if it needed serviced, what you'd do about that. ?? I wish our Joann's would give classes when you buy White products. They didn't when I bought the serger. Thankfully, it had a really great instructional video otherwise I would have been sunk! Thanks again. |
User: Military_Mom
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 109
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From: patti2
Date: 09-13-2005, 07:52 AM (5 of 7)
| The whites also come with an instructional DVD. It was very easy to follow and went over all the basics. |
User: patti2
Member since: 05-28-2005 Total posts: 78 |
From: craftyladyJ
Date: 01-16-2006, 06:56 PM (6 of 7)
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To military mom If you are considering a white 4400, don't. For I got one for Xmas and had to send it back, it came with faulty software. Only to get a new one two weeks later and it is even worse. After doing 3 designs it said the thread was broke but wasn't. then the navigator wouldn't work properly. Then the bobbin thread kept bunching up on me. I am in the process of sending it back again hopefully for a refund this time. And I am not the only one whom have had problems with this machine. For every 1 that works, I am finding at least 4 others whom has had the same problems that I have had. The only good thing about this machine is the price. So keep looking and find one that will work for you. |
User: craftyladyJ
Member since: 01-16-2006 Total posts: 1 |
From: Military_Mom
Date: 01-19-2006, 11:30 PM (7 of 7)
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I'm sorry to hear about the machine, CraftyLadyJ. I never did get that machine. I looked around and eventually ended up with a Brother Innovis and I just love it. It's easy to use and the designs are great. ~Becky |
User: Military_Mom
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 109
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