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From: sewing in tacom
Date: 12-24-2005, 03:00 AM (1 of 14)
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I just bought my first emboidery machine and it was a white 4400 from joann fabrics I have to admit I was a little hesitant to throw 700.00 away but it turned out great. Simple to install software for your computer and really easy to operate and learn about I am really happy i spent the money on it Eric save the earth it is the only planet with chocolate
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User: sewing in tacom
Member since: 12-03-2005 Total posts: 5 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 12-24-2005, 07:58 AM (2 of 14)
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Hi Eric, Welcome to SewWhats New. Glad you like your White machine. It is an investment but not as much as some of the others out there. Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: Maddie
Date: 12-26-2005, 01:33 AM (3 of 14)
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Eric, I'd keep your receipt. Heh. I did the same thing, bought one from Joanns. It worked fine for like a day. After that, it was downhill. Needles would break, thread would jam, and it ate 6 blocks off the quilt I was trying to embroider. It seriously would get so tangled that I had to just CUT the quilt out and away from the needle. I tried for days to get it to work. Different needles, different thread, different fabrics, different stabilizer....all to no avail. I finally took it back to Joanns and they gave me another one. The second one was worse than the first. After four hours of fighting with it, I couldn't even get it to sew one stitch. To me, for 700.00....it wasn't worth all that hassle. I took it back and went and bought a Singer which is working beautifully. That's great that its working for you. But be wary, and keep your receipt. I did some research on the "white 4400" name and even looked at the reviews on the Joann website and all the reviews are terrible. The dealer I got the Singer from said it's a "low end" machine. So just be careful!! |
User: Maddie
Member since: 12-21-2005 Total posts: 24 |
From: sewing in tacom
Date: 12-27-2005, 11:03 AM (4 of 14)
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I actually did break a needle the 3rd attempt on making a pattern but i have done alot more since then and the needle is working great. Funny thing is the ladies at joann are suprised i did have succes with the machine. So Just goes to prove that the ladies on the sales floor did not have too much hope for the machine either. 
save the earth it is the only planet with chocolate
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User: sewing in tacom
Member since: 12-03-2005 Total posts: 5 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 12-29-2005, 07:58 PM (5 of 14)
| I have seen posts where the newer White 4400 is nothing like the White 3300E. I have the 3300 and only paid $349 for it new and have used it for a couple of years with not one problem and even did designs and names on plastic covered canvas for lawn furniture, towels plus embroidered fine baby items. The 3300 is like the Brother, Babylock, Simplicity stand alone machines all Brother made. If you have a problem with the 4400 I would highly recommend some of the machines I have mentioned. You can check out their reviews by owners and find out they are fine work horses. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: sewing in tacom
Date: 01-07-2006, 11:55 PM (6 of 14)
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the reason i bough it was just to do simple computer logos on clothing still working great for me no problems save the earth it is the only planet with chocolate
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User: sewing in tacom
Member since: 12-03-2005 Total posts: 5 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 01-08-2006, 12:11 PM (7 of 14)
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Thanks everyone for the reviews. I have considered carrying ithe 4400 but have heard too many bad reviews from other dealers. However, dealers are like anyone else we can get predjudiced about a machine or even brand. You all are the true judges. We liked the 3300 but after the the Singer ce-100 came out everyone opted to take it instead. The 4400 is along the lines of the ce-100 but still only has a 4" x 4" sewing field. By the way, for those that haven't yet experienced it. Singer's liberal policy of just exchanging a machine has changed.They will now try to repair it first at your expense of shipping. If you experience this make your dealer go to bat for you. He/She can still get it exchaged at no expense to you if he yells loud enough. If he doesn't know how have him call or e-mail me.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 01-08-2006, 09:19 PM (8 of 14)
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Tom just to give you some positive feedback on the Futura, I have a CE 100 that I've had for over a year now and I've not had one problem with it. Oh yeah, it has jammed and had loopy threads underneath, beeped at me non-stop, etc. but it has all been my error in not taking my time to thread it properly, use the right stabilizer with the right fabric, etc. I really like my machine but haven't really tried a lot of digitizing although I do have an Oklahoma State University Logo (Pistol Pete that I digitized with the Auto-Digitizing software) that a lot have people have asked me for but I have refused to let it out because I don't want any problems with a copy righted logo. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 01-09-2006, 12:57 AM (9 of 14)
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Thanks Patsy, We have been very pleased with the Futura series. Out of 75 or so we have sold I can only think of three that have really had a problem. The rest have just been user misunderstandings. However, the Auto-digitizing program doesn't do as well as I would like on intricate designs but it does well on basic designs. I guess I'm just spoiled. Thanks again for the input. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: tedk
Date: 03-03-2007, 01:23 PM (10 of 14)
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I just bought a White 4400 machine used. It does not have the install code for the software. Would anyone be so kind as to tell me their code? Four messages to whitesewing and no response. Thank you. TedK |
User: tedk
Member since: 02-14-2007 Total posts: 2 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-03-2007, 08:13 PM (11 of 14)
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If you have the manual and the software, the install code is either on the software case or in the manual or go back to where you purchased the machine and check to see if they still have the software ID code. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: tedk
Date: 03-05-2007, 03:52 AM (12 of 14)
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The software came in a plain white cd envelope, and I have been through the entire manual. I bought the machine online. (My bad) I have contacted the person I bought it from and they are "looking" for the correct envelope. TedK. |
User: tedk
Member since: 02-14-2007 Total posts: 2 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 03-05-2007, 03:08 PM (13 of 14)
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You might try contacting White directly. Their website is www.whitesewing.com[/URL]
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: brian2k1
Date: 03-23-2007, 09:07 PM (14 of 14)
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Hi, I purchased a White 4400 almost a year ago. Originally I used it to make some caps and a few shirts for my small company. I put it away for a few months and in between then my laptop died which had the software installed and I lost the cd. I've contacted WhiteSewing customer service 3 times (plus 1 for today) with no luck. I also contacted my local dealer who says White will not let her order another cd because they don't have them. I looked in the manual, which I have, and did not see a serial number so it must have been on the CD or cd envelope. My question is has anyone had any luck with WhiteSewing customer service and what should I do? I there is a kind soul who would make a copy of the cd I would be internally grateful! I would like to make a few more hats and shirts. I haven't been too happy with the quality of the stitching either but I assumed it was because this was an entry level unit. It could also be my complete inexperience with embroidery and sewing in general. Any tips or sites on improving the quality of the stitching would also be appreciated. UPDATE: I can't believe this but right after I posted this original message I found the CD in my old, broke, laptop cd tray. Had to use a paper clip to get it out. So now all I need is the CD key which must have been on the CD case which is for sure lost. If you have one and will share I would appreciate it. Send a private message via the message board. |
User: brian2k1
Member since: 03-23-2007 Total posts: 1 |
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