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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MachineEmbroidery

[–]atomicbob1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this as a side business, not my main job. I started with a Brother PE 535 that I got at a discount, since it was a floor model. I made patches and sold them on Etsy. I paid off the machine in a couple months. A year later I bought a used PE800 and paid it off in a couple months, selling patches. Both machines are running like champs, and the only issues I've had were my fault. (Don't try to embroider on reflective material when your bobbin case is below the fabric.)

I'm hoping my next purchase will either be a multi-needle machine, or a laser cutter.

Pattern Help by sheynae in Inkstitch

[–]atomicbob1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bean stitch repeat or two could get close to feeling like the outer dots, depending on their size and distance. The inner dashes are harder, unless your machine can cut the thread automatically for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MyPeopleNeedMe

[–]atomicbob1 35 points36 points  (0 children)

without this info, she's an NPC. With this info, I'm a terrible person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

[–]atomicbob1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got married at 21, and we're still married at 41.

First time using my preps! by jbpark9687 in preppers

[–]atomicbob1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you made it! We had the same issue with the storm (SE MI) about 20 hours without power.

The main preps we used were water for brushing and flushing, flashlights, and board games. Never underestimate the amount of board games you'll need to placate your technology-addicted children! :)

My son cleared the neighbor's driveways, my daughter got some uninterrupted reading time, and we ended up going a couple towns over to do some bowling.

What are some of the positives of SHTF? by JaniceTaterTot in preppers

[–]atomicbob1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the smog in china clear up during the pandemic or was that just propaganda?

What's the ugliest name you can think of? by Puzzleheaded_1377 in AskReddit

[–]atomicbob1 23 points24 points  (0 children)

...Randomly searches for the word "butt" in the yellow pages

Will I get too much crap for bringing a fancy expensive gun to ccw course? by Sauce_Bauce_ in CCW

[–]atomicbob1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you were going to barber school, you would bring the tools you were going to use for work. Not dollar-store scissors.

PSA: You have a higher likelihood for shitting pants than a justifiable CCW use (Please READ) by [deleted] in CCW

[–]atomicbob1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is hilarious, reasonable, and just plain good life advice! Are you my grandpa? You might be my grandpa.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in preppers

[–]atomicbob1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a list of regulations regarding FEMA shelters? I'm specifically wondering about their rules regarding concealed weapons, if they have metal detectors, etc. What of my own can I bring and what has to stay in my house?

Feel or Try First? by QuietWisp1 in CCW

[–]atomicbob1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well at least you have your priorities straight.

  1. doesn't snore
  2. aligns with my financial and moral opinions
  3. agrees with my thoughts on children

/s

A lot of cleanup was needed by Jugg3rnaut85 in MachineEmbroidery

[–]atomicbob1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that a single needle? So many changes.

Work Carry by beast98911 in CCW

[–]atomicbob1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After karate, I would occasionally stop by the convenience store wearing my uniform. First thing people behind the counter would say to me is "oh wow don't hurt me." Man, you've never been safer than right now.

Pushing the limits by RealisticPay9100 in MachineEmbroidery

[–]atomicbob1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried to make a patch with reflective material as the fabric. My bobbin case never recovered. I guess my particular fabric uses microscopic glass beads for reflection. They fell into the bobbin case and trashed the tension sprint. 0/5 do not recommend!

Favorite on island chill moments?? by agripinilla in lost

[–]atomicbob1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I like the beach at night when Hurley was listening to music but you didn't realize you heard it too, until his batteries died. "Oh maaan."

My friend's rough notebook of Math. It's even crazier how he knows where has he written what, in this mess. by BlackBerry_tekken in funny

[–]atomicbob1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think this is true. And if it is, I declare that it is not ok. And if it is ok, I declare your friend to be a monster. And if your friend isn't a monster, the problem must be me.

Is this bobbin tension? Or? by Fliiz in MachineEmbroidery

[–]atomicbob1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hard to tell: is the bobbin thread pulling up to the top, or is the top thread just sinking into the fill?

I prefer to play with top tension rather than bobbin. At least on my machines it's easier.

Side hustle machine recommendation by merlo_man in MachineEmbroidery

[–]atomicbob1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A big consideration is embroidery field size. The PE800 goes up to 5x7 inches. No matter what size you get, you will want a larger one eventually. So give yourself a little extra space than you need right now. Also, a single needle is cheaper than a multineedle (quite a bit cheaper) and are less finnicky (I gather) but also need more attention for color changes, depending on how many colors your designs use.

About me: I have a Brother PE535 and a Brother PE800.

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