Features & Details
- 25 Year Limited Warranty
- Connects Directly to the Computer via USB Cable
First machine to connect directly to the computer, eliminating the need for conversion boxes or tools. This unique innovation gives you the same capabilities of other machines at a fraction of the cost. - Windows Compatible
Operates with any computer with an Operation System of Windows® 2000 or higher, including Windows Vista. - Operational Tutorial Included
Step-by-step tutorial to help even a beginner with using the embroidery features of the machine. - Auto-Punch Software Included
Automatically digitize custom embroidery using your own images or clip art with control over stitch settings. - Automatic Needle Threader
Effortless threading of the machine, including automatic threading of the eye of the needle! - Automatic Tension
This system ensures stable stitch quality, whatever the type of fabric being used. - Top Loading Jam-Proof Bobbin System with Clear Cover
This mechanism incorporates a magnet-type vertical axis rotating hook that ensures smooth, quiet, jam-proof sewing. The bobbin loads from the top so it is easy to insert the bobbin. The clear cover makes it effortless to monitor the bobbin thread supply. - Optimum Power Control
The Optimum Power Control provides precise piercing power when sewing multiple layers or dense fabric. The piercing power is the same regardless of sewing speed. - Drop Feed
A conveniently located lever will lower the feed dogs for free-motion embroidery, machine embroidery, monograms and attaching buttons. - Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter
There are two heights to the presser foot lifter. The second height offers a ¼" more clearance which is needed when placing multiple layers or bulky fabrics under the presser foot. - Accommodates Many Types of Thread Spools
In addition to the machine's horizontal thread delivery, a second vertical spool holder is provided, specially designed for many of today's threads. - Warning Signals
Audible warning messages alert the sewer, ensuring trouble-free sewing. - Electronic Sewing Machine
Sewing machine has push button stitch selection. - 99 Built-In Stitch Programs
A large variety of stitches for construction, decorative sewing, heirloom sewing and quilting always ensures the perfect stitch for every project. - Built-In Stretch Stitches
Specially designed stitches that add strength and flexibility to seams, especially useful when sewing on knitwear. - Basting Capability
Quickly piece projects together. - Built-In Quilting Stitch
Create a hand-sewn quilted look with this unique stitch. - Twin Needle Function
Automatically reduces stitch width on decorative patterns to prevent needle breakage when sewing with a twin needle. - Built-In Heirloom-Friendly Stitch Selection
Pin Stitch, Blanket Stitch, and Entredeux are a few of the popular heirloom stitches available. - 7mm Stitch Width
Most stitches can be set for a maximum width of 7mm. When sewing decorative stitches or satin stitches, the wide stitches are bolder and more pronounced. - One-Step Built-In Buttonholes
Choose from 4 different one-step buttonholes. Buttonhole sewing is a one-step simple process that provides reliable results because the sides of the buttonhole sew the same direction to prevent gaps in stitching or fabric distortion. - Optimal Stitch Settings
Optimal settings for length and width are automatically set when choosing a stitch. They can be overridden to personalize length and width choice. - Needle Up and Down
The Needle Up/Down allows for the needle to be placed in either the raised or lowered position with a simple push of a button. It is great for appliquéing, quilting, pivoting the fabric and picking the bobbin thread up. - 13 Needle Positions
Needle position can be changed for individual projects, such as inserting zippers or cording and topstitching. - Auto-Digitizing
Automatically digitize custom embroidery using your own images or clip art with control over stitch settings. - 120 Built-In Designs
Select from built-in embroidery designs including animals, holidays, flowers and more. - Built-in Lettering Program with 10 Fonts
Select from 10 built-in fonts: Arial Large, Arial Rounded, Block Large, Block Small, Courier, Helvetica 2 colors, Kids, Script 1, Script 2 and Times Large. Letters can sized, rotated and shaped with 30 lettering frames such as arc, banner, wave and more. - 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 accepted. Download designs from the Internet or work from a collection on CD, floppy disk or memory stick. - Design Browser
This function of the software provides for viewing several designs at one time, in order to scroll through and view design collections - Combine Designs
Multiple designs can be combined into one design file 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
This function of the software provides a preview of the selected design in a manner such that the stitches appear on screen as they will when sewn out on the fabric. - 3-D Realistic Print
This function of the software provides for printing the 3-D realistic view. This is useful when creating placement templates. - Change Colors
This function of the software provides for selecting colors for an embroidery design. Software includes thread charts, with color numbers, for several of the most popular brands of embroidery thread. - Transmit design 3 ways
Embroidery designs can be transmitted to the Futura embroidery machine in 3 different ways. The design can be sent one color block at a time, the whole design can be sent at one time or the design can be sent in one color. - 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. When it is desired to stop sewing, press the Start/Stop again to stop sewing and have the needle stop at its highest position. - Embroidery Block Indication and Selection
When sending the whole design at once to the Futura machine, design color blocks are indicated with the LED lit above patterns. To select a block push the pattern selector button until the desired block is selected. - 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 embroidery designs in increments as small as 1 degree for precise positioning. - Reduce or Enlarge Design
When changing design size, the software automatically recalculates the stitch density. - Automatic Software Updates
The latest software enhancements can be downloaded automatically or manually from within the Futura software. - Automatic Firmware Updates
The latest machine firmware enhancements can be downloaded automatically or manually from with in the Futura software. - 2 Embroidery Hoops Included
A large 4½" x 6¾" hoop and a smaller 31/8" x 4¾" hoop included with the machine.