If you want to buy an embroidery digitizing machine you have to follow some criteria to select proper machine. Without proper configuration you cannot get the result from your machine. So it is important for you to know the criteria to select a proper machine. Basically depending on these criteria overall machine and output quality fixed the design and its pattern. In case hoop-size for mid-level machine you have to choose 14*20 cm frame. For high end sewing jumbo hoops size is 40*26 cm frame. And another important hoop is tiny hoops. Tiny hoops helps to embroidering in the tight places in fabric. Stitches quality is also important for embroidering. Stitches per minute should be at least 500. For a typical range of output it should be from 400 to 1000 per minute. Elna stitches machine can give output up to 750 per minute. For high class graphics designing and output your machine and software should include built in font, pattern, and design elements. Needle threader is also important in the criteria list. It helps to putting the thread in to the needle. A good needle threader reduces the thread breakage. Thread cutter is also used for embroidering. It should be in high quality. If your machine supports USB, cable and CD driver connection to the pc than you can easily transfer the design in to the digitizer machine.
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