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Product Description

The Futura¿ CE-150 by SINGER® is a fully electronic sewing machine and computer linked embroidery unit. With Futura¿, embroidery is a snap. If you can click a mouse you can embroider! The actual sewing machine features electronic stitch control which means that each stitch is electronically formed and optimally set so each is sewn with exact precision. 24 Stitch options, including 2 types of 1-step buttonholes, have their optimal stitch settings pre-programmed but can be adjusted as you see the need. Also included are one-touch stitch selector buttons, an automatic needle threader, drop feed, top drop-in bobbin with a view plate, needle up/down selector, twin needle control and so much more. As far as embroidery, you have everything here to get started. The CE-150 comes with Windows® compatible software (that will need to be downloaded to your home computer) with a basic how-to/tutorial, 120 embroidery designs, 5 fonts, and 2 embroidery hoops. You will be able to work with embroidery designs from a wide range of sources to add to your upcoming project. You work within the software on your computer to layout end edit your designs and then, via a USB cable (provided), you just download to your Futura and you are ready to embroider.

Amazon.com Review

When Isaac Singer invented his first sewing machine in 1850, little did he foresee the range of home machines available today. An embroiderer’s dream, the electronic Singer Futura employs the user’s personal computer to transmit dozens of embroidery designs from the internet, a CD, or a floppy disk onto a range of fabrics. A step-by-step tutorial gets the user started, and additional online customer support is also available.

Personal computer requirements for the Futura are as follows: Windows operating system 98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP; 64 MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; at least 500 MB (more is recommended) of available hard disk space; color standard VGA adapter; and a Microsoft compatible mouse. The machine features 80 stitch functions, a built-in needle threader, two styles of one-step buttonholes, programmable up/down needle for precision pivoting at corners and curves, drop-feed for freehand stippling and button sewing, and extra piercing power for heavyweight fabrics. The keypad on the front of the machine allows easy one-touch pattern selection and mirror-imaging of designs. Included with the Futura are two embroidery hoops: large (4-1/2 by 6-3/4 inches) and small (3-1/8 by 4-3/4 inches); and a bonus embroidery package featuring 60 built-in designs, including 2 fonts, plus another 60 bonus designs. Singer covers the sewing machine with a limited 25-year warranty. –Ann Bieri

From the Manufacturer

Singer is taking an innovative leap in sewing technology with the Futura sewing and embroidery machine. It is the first sewing and embroidery machine that uses a personal computer to power the embroidery features. Futura offers the best features of electronic sewing machines and embroidery machines at a fraction of the cost. Traditionally, higher priced sewing and embroidery machines have the embroidery software built in. The Futura’s embroidery features are powered by software installed on a personal computer (PC), which greatly reduces the cost.

Compared to other sewing and embroidery machines with similar features, the Future is a tremendous value, offering great features for significantly less money. It’s extremely user-friendly and the design options are limitless. It can all be done with the simple click of a mouse. The electronic sewing machine features 80 stitch functions. Other features include one-touch pattern selection and a built in needle threader. It also has two styles of one-step buttonholes to create the perfect buttonhole each time.

Getting Started is Easier than Ever

Futura can work alone as an electronic sewing machine but easily transforms into an embroidery machine via a USB cable connection to a PC. The software included is Windows compatible for versions 98 and up. The package includes a tutorial and singer also provides a consumer support website. This includes everything you will need to take you through your embroidery project. Even if you have never embroidered, no problem. The built-in “How-To” tutorial is like having an instructor right there with you.

Click on what you need in the How To and step-by-step information appears.	The tutorial includes illustrations, clear color photos, and written instructions.

The software includes 60 built-in designs plus another 60 bonus designs on a CD. There are two styles of included fonts to cover your lettering needs. Another unique feature of the Futura is the ability to use embroidery designs available on hundreds of internet sites or from embroidery design collections on CD or floppy disk. The Futura can use all popular home and commercial embroidery formats. You can download designs off the Internet, or you can use designs off a CD or floppy disk collection. Also, the Singer Sewing Company offers free monthly designs on their website, www.singerco.com. Once you select a design, you can easily display the number of colors in the design and the sequence in which they will stitch out. You can also change a color if you want.

The Futura is compatible with all embroidery formats.	The Futura displays the number of colors and the stitching sequence.

Before stitching out the design, you may want to view what it looks like with actual stitches. This is made possible with a “click” of your mouse on view and then on realistic view. Because the computer operates the embroidery unit of the machine, all that is required to send a design to the machine is a “click” on file and then a simple “click” on “Transmit to Futura machine.” It’s that easy. In addition, the Futura software includes a listing of all the most popular embroidery thread companies. Simply “click” on the manufacturer of your choice. To change your color, “click” on “List Color”. The Futura includes each manufacturers color chart; making it easy for you to choose the precise color you want. You can then visit your favorite sewing supply store and ask for the thread by color number.

The Futura lists the most popular thread companies.	Included manufacturer color charts make it easy to pick the colors.

Embroidery Hardware

The embroidery hardware includes a large (4-1/2 by 6-3/4 inch) and small (3-1/8 by 4-3/4 inch) hoop, which is ideal for design placement and hard-to-reach areas of garments. Other included accessories are a darning and embroidery foot, 3 bobbins, embroidery thread , spool covers, small trimming scissors, embroidery connector cap, handy vinyl accessory storage bag. Futura can handle all of the practical and creative needs of the sewer or crafter at any skill level. It is an example of singer’s dedication to bringing innovative products to consumers at an affordable price.

Representing the latest in innovative embroidery technology, the new Futura joins a family of sewing machines, accessories and notions that have made Singer one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of consumer sewing machines and a name that stands for quality. The Futura–innovation, value, and creativity in one package.

Electronic Sewing Machine Features

• 22 built-in stitches, 80 stitch functions for clothing construction, decorative, quilting, heirloom and home décor sewing
• Built-in needle threader threads the needle in one easy step
• Programmable needle up/needle down for precision pivoting at corners and curves
• Optimum power control provides extra piercing power when sewing heavyweight fabrics
• One-touch pattern selection. Select a stitch with one touch of your finger. You can mirror a variety of stitches, too.
• Two styles of one-step buttonholes
• Top drop-in bobbin with see-through cover let’s you monitor thread supply at a glance and replace empty bobbin
• Drop feed for free hand embroidery, monogramming, and stippling

Embroidery Features

• Windows 98 and up compatible
• Bonus embroidery package includes 60 built-in designs plus 60 “bonus” designs
• Large (4-1/2 by 6-3/4 inch) and small (3-1/8 by 4-3/4 inch) hoops
• Step-by-step tutorial to help you get started
• Consumer support web site–help is always available online
• Embroider your choice of designs. Most popular formats accepted.
• Download designs from the Internet or work from a collection on CD or floppy disk
• Transmit designs directly to the machine

Product Description

A fully featured, electronic sewing machine with all the features you would expect PLUS an embroidery unit that is powered by your PC to allow you to use your imagination to create just about anything.

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for both sewing and embroidery, this easy-to-use machine provides an array of convenient features. As a fully electronic sewing machine, it supplies 100 stitch options, including six styles of one-step buttonholes with pre-programmed, yet adjustable, stitch settings, plus it offers a one-touch selector button for 11 of the most common stitches. It can even sew up to 600 stitches per minute. The unit also comes with electronic stitch control for precise results, an automatic needle threader, drop feed, a top drop-in bobbin with a see-through cover, needle up/down selector, twin needle control, 13 needle positions, and more.

The sewing machine can also be used as an embroidery machine when hooked up to a PC, making embroidering as effortless as clicking the mouse. To use, simply download the included Windows-compatible software to your computer, layout and edit your designs, then download them to the embroidery machine using the provided USB cable. A built-in tutorial, 120 embroidery designs, and five popular fonts are included, as well as AutoPunch software for converting a wide variety of graphic files into embroidery designs (designs can also be downloaded from the Internet or CD collections) and two embroidery hoops–a large 4-1/2-by-6-3/4-inch hoop and a smaller 3-1/8-by-4-3/4-inch hoop.

Other highlights include access to Live Software updates for up-to-date information, an LCD display, optimum power control, and built-in accessory storage. Accessories include class 15J bobbins, a general-purpose foot (zigzag foot), an embroidery/darning foot, a zipper foot, a buttonhole foot, a button sewing foot, a special-purpose foot, and a blindstitch hem foot, as well as needles, a buttonhole opener/brush, a small and large screwdriver, a special screwdriver, a small and large spool cap, a foot control/power cord, and a user manual. With its durable, aluminum frame, the all-in-one embroidery/sewing machine measures approximately 17 by 11 by 12 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

Product Description

The Futura¿ CE-250 by SINGER® is a fully electronic sewing machine and computer linked embroidery unit. With Futura¿, embroidery is a snap. If you can click a mouse you can embroider! It includes standard embroidery design software, AutoPunch software (allows you to digitize your own images) and you can download designs from the Internet or CD collections. So, the actual sewing machine features electronic stitch control which means that each stitch is electronically formed and optimally set so each is sewn with exact precision. 100 Stitch options including 6 types of 1-step buttonholes have their optimal stitch settings pre-programmed but can be adjusted as you see the need. Eleven of the most common stitches are have a 1-touch selector button. Also included is an automatic needle threader, drop feed, top drop-in bobbin with a view plate, needle up/down selector, twin needle control and so much more. As far as embroidery, you have everything here to get started. The CE-250 comes with Windows® compatible software (that will need to be downloaded to your home computer) with a basic how-to/tutorial, 120 embroidery designs, 5 fonts, AutoPunch software (allows you to take a wide variety of graphic files and convert them to an embroidery design) and 2 embroidery hoops. You will be able to work with embroidery designs from a wide range of sources to add to your upcoming project. You work within the software on your computer to layout end edit your designs and then, via a USB cable (provided), you just download to your Futura and you are ready to embroider.