For they tell you how to embroider and step by step how to set machine up to embroider.
Mostly you have to do the tutorials and read the manual to understand how to do the embroidery end of these machines. And the people are very helpful if you do have a problem. There are also yahoo groups that are very helpful and with tons of information about these machines. I have been very satisfied with my machine but I did purchase mine brand new. I think these machines are the very best on the market.
You too will be sew amazed at all the things you will be able to create with this machine. Just endless of the things these machines can do. And I mean it opened up a whole new world of sewing. For this machine has done exactly that for me. This machine will open up a whole new world of sewing for anyone that wants to sew. I also love the fact that these machines are also upgradeable as well. And everything that I have made, looks like it was professionally made. I can now sew on every fabric that is out there now, including knits. It's really nice to just sit, push a button and sew. These machines are nothing like the olden days where you sat and had to fiddle around with tensions and things in order to sew. Sewing machines have really come a very long way. A lot of the fancier stitches are really nice to add to edges of things instead of adding lace and other embellishments. I also love all of the fancy stitches that are on the sewing end of this machine. The uses that I have found that I can now do on my machine seems to be endless. And there are plenty of free down loadable designs that you can get off the internet. So yes you can do embroidery designs in different formats. These machines do read pretty much all formats that are out there. As for expensive repairs I have not had any expensive repairs.
But I do not think that the warranties are transferable. Also have no fear for the Singer Company stands behind their machines. Does an excellent job for making clothes as well. For you can embroider on your clothes, make quilts, it's endless of the uses for this machine. I am rather addicted to the embroidery end of my machine. I just love the embroidery that my machine does. My machine is pretty much being used each and every day. I send mine in every year for a tune up whether it needs it or not I send it in at least once a year. But I do take excellent care of my machine. I've had my ce200 for about 3 years now, and I have not had any problems with my machine.