Direct Computer Connection With USB Cable. |
This is the first machine to connect directly to the computer. There is no need for conversion boxes or tools. This unique feature gives you the same capabilities of other machines at a fraction of the cost. |
Windows Compatible. |
Operates with any computer using an Operating System of Windows 2000 or higher, includes Windows Vista. |
Operational Tutorial. |
A step-by-step tutorial helps even a beginner use the embroidery features of the machine. |
Customer Support Site. |
Convenient on-line help is always there when needed at
www.futura-support.com. |
Auto-Punch Software Included. |
Automatically digitize your own images or clip art for custom embroidery. You have control over stitch settings. |
120 Built-in Designs. |
Select from a wide range of built-in designs including animals, holidays, flowers and more. |
Built-in Lettering Program with 10 Fonts. |
Letters can be sized, rotated and shaped with 30 lettering frames such as arc, banner, wave and more. Select from 10 built-in fonts.
- Arial Large.
- Arial Rounded.
- Block Large.
- Block Small.
- Courier.
- Helvetica 2 colors.
- Kids.
- Script 1.
- Script 2.
- Times Large.
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Outline Lettering. |
Lettering can be created with a running stitch or satin stitch outline of the same color or a contrasting color. |
Reads All Popular Home Embroidery Design Formats. |
All popular formats are accepted. Download designs from the Internet or use a collection on CD or floppy disk. |
Design Browser. |
The browser can view several designs at once to make it easy to scroll through design collections. |
Combine Designs. |
Multiple designs can be combined into one design using paste design or copy and paste. |
Convert Designs for Editing. |
Convert popular home and commercial format designs into a format that can be edited with the advanced editing tools. |
Advanced Editing Tools. |
Edit the shape of selected design sections. Edit the design stitch-by-stitch. Apply preset or custom fill types to the design. |
Advanced Fill Types. |
Use preset fill patterns or created custom fill patterns for Freeform, Column, Motif, Elastic Step, Pattern step, and Random fill types. |
3-D Realistic View. |
Preview the selected design on the screen as it will be sewn out onto the fabric. |
3-D Realistic Print. |
Print the 3-D realistic view. This is useful when creating placement templates. |
Change Colors. |
Select the colors for an embroidery design. The software includes thread charts with color numbers for several of the most popular brands of embroidery thread. |
Transmit a Design Four Ways. |
Designs can be sent to the Futura in four different ways.
- The design can be sent one color block at a time.
- The whole design can be sent at one time.
- The design can be sent in one color.
- The color sequence can be chosen during data transmission.
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Trace Design. |
Trace the outline of the design in the embroidery hoop for more accurate design positioning. |
Operates with Start/Stop Button. |
Use the Start / Stop button to start machine. Press the button again to stop. The needle stops at its highest position. |
Embroidery Block Indication and Selection. |
When sending the whole design at once, design color blocks are indicated on the control panel display. To select a block push numerical selection button. |
Move Forward Or Backwards Through A Design. |
Move forward or backwards through the design using the Needle Stop position button or Reserve Stitch. |
1 Degree Increment Rotation. |
Rotate designs in increments as small as 1 degree for precise positioning. |
Reduce or Enlarge Design. |
The software automatically recalculates the stitch density when the design size is changed. |
Automatic Software Updates. |
Download the latest software updates automatically or manually from within the Futura software. |
Automatic Firmware Updates. |
Download the latest firmware updates automatically or manually from within the Futura software. |
2 Embroidery Hoops Included. |
Large 4 1/2 inch x 6 3/4 inch hoop.
Small 3 1/8 inch x 4 3/4 inch hoop. |