

The alignment tools allow you to shift the placement of the design using the machine instead of physically rehooping.

I have tried to do manual alignment, and I can't even get close, no matter how long I try. The XL-400 brings a bigger embroidery area of 10 inches by 6 inches and the option to go to 20 inches by 12 inches by multi-hooping, using some nifty alignment tools that are built into the hoop and machine.

Besides those reviews and comments, the machine had the features I most wanted. There were a decent amount of negative reviews out there that I saw, but most looked like they were from people new to sewing or embroidery where the issue was user related, not machine related. I did a bunch of looking around (literally a month of research) and finally decided to get the XL-400 Futura by Singer. > Click on the Help tab at the top of the toolbar.I really wanted to get an embroidery machine that had a bigger embroidery field than my LB6800PRW. SINGER® FUTURA™ sewing & embroidery machine,

To access the built-in tutorials in the software for your If you do not have an internet connection, please contact us at 1-800-4SINGER or email and enter "FUTURA Firmware update" in the subject line. The computer on which the software for the SINGER® FUTURA QUINTET™ 5-in-1 machine is loaded must have an internet connection in order to run this firmware update. In order to access this update, please follow the steps outlined in the instructions link on the SOFTWARE UPDATES tab. PLEASE NOTE: A firmware update is available for your machine. One machine, 5 functions-fashion, home décor, quilting, heirloom and embroidery! Boasting features like Endless Hoop capability for infinite borders and a Knee Lifter for hands-free presser foot lift, this machine offers the same features as high-end models, but at a fraction of the price! Choose from 50 Endless and 200 Large and Small Hoop Embroidery Designs to truly customize your look.
