Brother SE625 - Beginner Embroidery - Setups - Christopher Nejman

For a beginner it can be so confusing. From needles to stabilizers to threads. What do you use? How do you use it all? This is a crash course for beginners on how to use your entry level embroidery machine. After watching this video you should be well on your way to success with your machine.
Be sure to watch my previous video on the sewing only part of this model machine. The bells and whistles.
Here is the link:
• Brother SE625 Sewing &...

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[@luciaestrella9971]

Hola Gris, te saluda Lucía desde ecuador, tengo la brother SE625, no tengo la traducción al español, por favor puedes poner la traducción, gracias

[@Grammanonna1957]

What kind of stabilizer should i use? I just got the SE630 for Christmas and havent got a clue where to start!

[@KrypticKitty]

Man I clicked on this video NOT wanting to waste 40 minutes watching a sewing video… but you made it SO INTERESTING 😂 I was sad when it ended! I wanted to keep learning!

[@user-ie5pp6tw1d]

sammmme lol

[@shivsnorman]

Me too 😂

[@brendahammond6840]

Me too!😊

[@tamykuykendall3122]

Thank you for the attention to details and your willingness to SHARE your knowledge and experience!!!

[@sayotte613]

I made my own thread disk by taking the lid of a pill bottle and punched a hole in the center and have been using it but you just gave me a good tip about putting the felt in there which I will do today Thank You so much just goes to show you someone who has been sewing for 40 years can still learn something new.

[@miric6224]

Hi Sandra. I was just thinking about making my own in some way. Thanks for your idea. Hey, we’re both long time sewers. I’m just getting into machine embroidery. We’re never too old to learn until they plant us. Thank you again. Granny.

[@fredmills6438]

Impressive 💡

[@brendahammond6840]

​@@miric6224 Hi Miroc6224 and Sandra, I've been sewing about 58 years and this Se625 was a Christmas gift to myself.. I loss my last Embroidery machine in Katrina and it was brand new. So I got this one and I have not had time to play with it. I missed place my manual and couldn't remember what to do with it until I thought about KZbin! Thanks Mr. Christopher!

[@Slayerplayer05]

Chris _ Thanks for the Video !! You should get paid by BROTHER !! _ I learned more in 43 minutes it took to watch your video than reading the manual 5 times to figure out what I was doing wrong :-( Straight skinny and no BULL !! GREAT

[@claudenecoleman7355]

When I first saw the SE625 at Wal-Mart about 8 years ago it was almost $1000.00. I waited until 3 years and I put one in lay away at Wal-Mart and my daughter got it out for me as a Christmas present. I just retired this year and now have time to learn to use my machine. I made my first embroidery stitches by watching your video. Still have a lot to learn, but thank you for getting me started.

[@corrinereyes1282]

Walmart had this machine for $200. I rushed in to get the last one. Love it!!!!

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

What?!!! You got a great deal!!! I would buy more thread!

[@cseverin821]

Lucky!!

[@PursueSnowboarding]

Same! I got mine for 184!

[@emu_lovr]

lucky!!! just found mine at walmart for 249

[@limaeessentialsllc9254]

So did I! It was priced at $280 and when she scanned it it came up $200! I said it was meant for me!

[@kalok6231]

That creative hack for the holding the thread spool upright at 20:00 is gold. I'm going to see how I can do that to my machine. Thank you for the example and tips!

[@fredmills6438]

Got the se725 couple days ago. This really answered a lot of questions. Thank u, kind sir 🙏.

[@howardgoldstein867]

I also ordered one from Walmart for $269.00...can't beat the price or your enthusiasm.......I already have an old Bernette Deco 500 & thought it was time to update!

[@christophernejman]

My last 4X4 embroidery only machine was also the Bernina Deco 500 which was made by Brother.

[@verobeier]

Excellent knowledge of this machine and sewing. I learned to embroider on an industrial machine. Meistergram back in 1995.

[@lynnann5643]

I'm glad I found this video. I was about to order this machine, but the design I need is 4in wide and was unaware that this machine wouldn't actually stitch from edge to edge.

[@cheryllynch3664]

Just purchased the Brother SE630 on Saturday. I love it already. Thank you for this. Very helpful.

[@thirdworldstudios5207]

Man if i didn't watch this video i would of been stuck at day 3 with no success but you helped me get my first design completed and perfect.... Thank you.

[@jimmyabrego6662]

My man your video literally just took a noob into an embroidery man thank you so much evything you said worked to the dot …. I did my first embroidery and it worked like a charm thank you great video no extra talking thank you

[@bridgetjones8339]

Thank you. I can’t believe no one ever told me about the pressor foot! You’re a gem. I’m excited about getting my machine.

[@rebeccaxavier523]

It is in your instruction manual.

[@Meme-eq6lm]

Apsalutly information I need as a newbie thank you so much for this video im glad someone I'd out there with information I need to learn correctly

[@jaloneynorwood4306]

Finally some one come alone I understand Beginner Embroidery sewing , your details and SHOWING close up is The BEST ever. I had my machine Brother Se 630 since last Christmas, reading the books and have used it to just sew on, but now I’m ready to try the embroidery part of the machine thanks to you . Which of course Im now a new subscriber now, thank you so much for looking out for the newbie’s 🤗😊

[@bettylewis6157]

Just watched this video with my brother535 the letter was perfect thanks

[@michellewoods3146]

Thank you, I did not realize there a menu. I had been looking through the manual and couldn’t figure it out. Thank you

[@vickie5717]

Thank you for the great video ,the way you explain things are great ,and you explain it and get on with it 😊.Love your video

[@AllThingsShun]

This video was very helpful, thank you!

[@andreadelacruz9435]

Hands down the best video for a newbie! I Have been trying since yesterday and keep making a bird’s nest under the foot! Thank you so much!

[@larryearly5916]

I just bought a Brother SE625 from Walmart for $269.00 and will get it tomorrow. Really looking forward to this machine. It was such a good deal I couldn't pass it up. Your videos are a big help. Thank you.

[@sherryeatm03]

I'm so glad I watched this, wish I would've seen it prior to my first trial, but I now know what I did wrong just by watching!!!! Super thankful for the sharing of your knowledge!

[@golddiamondsgdpc3035]

I’m so glad I saw this video I want to add embroidery to my designs for my t shirt business and this was the best if not the only beginner user friendly video I’ve seen Thank you for the video 🙏🏾

[@carriemiller5934]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you. I had tried using metallic thread once before and it kept snapping so I never tried it again but I didn't know about butting the spool upwards or even what that extra spool attachment was for. Amazing. Thank you again

[@stephenboyd7244]

You went in to so much detail making this video, I really enjoy it. Some people that I have watched do really break it down to make it more understanding. Thanks so much

[@miric6224]

Hi. I have the 625 and the top of the brother line sewing/embroudery machines. The 625 is big bang for the buck! The top of the line has all the stitches on the 625 plus loads more. It me out. Also the 625 price varies, so shop around. I’m a life long sewer, started on a Singer treddle; the 625 is amazing and almost a give away ‘cause of all the fancy features. Good info, Christopher. That touch pointer is helpful,

[@TheIslandScribe]

I now own my first embroidery machine. I was initially looking at an older Janome but saw your post re. same generation Brother machines. So when the Janome proved to be unusable, I switched to a lightly used Brother that was advertised locally and brought it home today. After watching your video, I'm twitching. So beautiful. I don't have the same model that you used but I think mine is very similar...an inexpensive, entry level embroidery machine. I've wanted one for years but not at a four-figure price tag. I did apply to join the sewing group but I should withdraw that. I've switched machines and see I have a considerable learning curve to tackle before I can produce a sample piece. Subscribed - of course. Thank you for this great introduction.

[@gailjohnson3544]

Hi there and thank you, thank you, Thank you. You managed to hit it right on the tip of the nail. I am new to sewing and embroidery. I've watched so many different KZbin videos and none has explained it like you have. Now I could focus on learning from your videos. I'm disabled and need something easy to learn and maybe make a few dollars from but for months I have been getting nowhere with these KZbin videos. Min has made these but you as a man has corrected them. Thank you for teaching me what no one else could.

[@jaloneynorwood4306]

Please also show how to upload your images with the USB , please include other recommendations for this USB …. Thank you again 😊

[@christophernejman]

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[@bccarter5867]

Awesome! I am so glad I watched this. Thank you.

[@timiisaac3229]

Thanks! I've had this machine laying around for almost 2 years now. Finally a great video to learn about it.

[@terridevones]

I am a beginner & this video was very helpful. I've always wanted this machine & I'm so thankful for videos like this to help. Thank you very much.

[@rebeccarenner8927]

You made me laugh when you when you were talking about the old sewing machine cabinets I've been complaining about that for 30 years it made no sense what they did. also I just ordered this machine from Wal-Mart. what sold me was your glowing review, the awesome price and It has usb slot. I had to have it! I had one of the first brother home embroidery machines that came out in the late 90s my mom my sister and I passed it around in between each other it lasted about 25 years before it kind of died I'm debating whether to get it fixed if it even can be fixed. this one looks like it performs almost the same. I'm picking it up tomorrow I can't wait to play with it thank you so much Christopher for putting this out there for us!

[@angelahenkel1778]

Thank you thank you thank you for getting to the point and be very clear on teaching the correct steps. I have been driving myself crazy watching videos that didn’t help me at all. Your videos are extremely clear and to the point I appreciate that so much! Thank you again!

[@cseverin821]

Hi Christopher! Just wanted to say that I’m so thankful for your channel. I’m waiting to receive my SE600 and surfing through YT tutorials on this machine. Love your guidance and cadence in your voice. I gravitated towards your “matter-of-fact” style. Thanks!!

[@kyttip24]

Amazing video it feel like 10 minutes thank you I've had my machine for 5 years and I'm just understanding how the embroidery works!! Any more embroidery videos with this machine??

[@Klm-rt1tk]

This video was fantastic! I just started the embroidery business and your video was very informative. Thank you so much.

[@chlonh]

thank you so much for this video. Nobody thinks about the newbies.

[@staticrerun]

Christopher I really appreciate this video. Was just gifted a machine and this has put my mind at ease to know I have this great reference saved.

[@pattischolten7303]

Thank you for this video. I have been sewing for over 55 years and in this video YOU taught me some things that I had never known. Thank you so much for making these videos. I bought the SE630 and so look forward to using it. Thank you so much.

[@onewiselady6280]

The silver are the 11 and the pink are the other 14. It’s engraved on the needs Les. I had to use magnifiers to actually be able to read them. So to help me remember I changed the positions so the golds are last the pinks in middle and the silver in first place to be in alignment with the book instructions/ placement

[@christophernejman]

But what "type" are they?

[@sndygskylr]

Wow! Doesn’t look so hard after all! Never used mine for fear of too hard. Thanks to you I am going to try. Thank you for your informative video! ❤️❤️❤️

[@brandyd]

Thank you so much! I just took mine out of the box. I followed what you did and while mine wasn't quite as pretty, I felt pretty good about the end result for a first time try. I am 100% sure that my bobbin is the problem -- I had a whole lot of thread sticking out on the side. It's hard to explain, but it looked like a thread tension issue maybe? This from someone that has never even held a needle until tonight. Thank you again for the very informative and educational video!

[@annetyszka6404]

This was the perfect video to watch on how to set up my Brother machine! Thank you for showing in detail and explaining things for us newbies!

[@mariecamacho8907]

Thank you for wonderful and explain video

[@immaculate10]

You're a natural teacher! Thank you!

[@pamelaleitman9200]

Lots of great tips. I agree with plenty of what you explain here.

[@jess5034]

Wonderful video. So detailed. Learnt a lot. Thank you!

[@rebeccareyes2297]

Thank you for your help!! I’ve been watching different videos and I found yours straight and to the point!!

[@deescustomcrafteddesigns4744]

i have to thank you for this video. just got the machine and i was nervous to get started. you really helped me. i will go do my homework as well

[@aimeekelley2343]

You are great, very helpful and clear. You are right about much information being left out.... I appreciate your advice on different types of thread and learning about needles the different needles. Thank you so much, can't wait to try my new machine!!

[@jeanine4115]

Ohhh my gosh, thank you soooo much!! I just stitched my first practice A with my machine! I could not have done so without your awesome, easily explained and step by step video! I am soo escorted to start making some personalized napkins for my friends, family! Thanks again!

[@LAPescetto]

This is amazing!!! Great job teaching. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH.

[@loettawilliams3023]

Great video

[@lyndachristiensen6609]

I found this video really helpful, I've been dressmaking for years but never used an embroidery machine, contemplating buying one, but I didn't know any of the stuff Christopher tells us, really really helpful. Thanks Christopher, I've subscribed to your channel, looking forward to watching more. 😀

[@marthaswartz882]

As always you give so much of your knowledge and experience to help others.

[@debbypickett6389]

Best information I have gotten on embroidery. Thank you

[@m.castrellonhernandez8523]

Thank you i love the way you described the in and nos of things to teach us the right from wrong sewing. Are you doing more videod?

[@carolbyron7472]

Thank so much for sharing your incredible knowledge with this beginner! I am so excited to get started!!

[@THP444]

This video is 🔥 thank you for the very straight forward information 💪🏽

[@cherylklimack325]

Great video!!

[@tammysoutherland1405]

I don't know if you know Bill Nye The Science The Science Guy? I watched him , AND I WAS A YOUNG ADULT ,"I ADMIT IT," 😂😂😂😂 Love the show got excited when it was coming on. 🤣🤣 So I just can't help, it thought of a ( Quirky) name for your program. Christopher the ," The Needle Eye guy ❣️" 😂😂🥭🧵📢🤗 I wish I had the internet "Library" when I was growing up! I could have been a genius! 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@jofoster2144]

Thankyou you have the best information much appreciated 🙏

[@HelenaTeeter]

Schmetz top stitch needle 😍

[@blesseddionnek5392]

This was VERY helpful and informative. Thanks alot. This helps new embroiders like myself.

[@carriegarner4280]

Awesome! You are excellent at explaining things. Very detailed. Appreciated so much!

[@Shila-777]

Great video!!!!!!

[@punkidunk]

Hi Christopher! I just got a Brother SE630 for Christmas! I have never had an embroidery machine, before, so I am totally lost! I just found this video and I love it! It has been very informative. I have been scouring the internet for the bobbin spindle with the cup, but I can't seem to find one. I even looked on the Janome site, but I didn't find it. Can you tell me if it is still available? We don't have a dealership near where I live, so I thought that you may know. I will continue to watch your videos and hopefully I can learn a lot more! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us "newbies"!

[@christophernejman]

Congrats on your new machine! Since you do not have a Janome dealer near you I would suggest you contact Janme directly and ask them where you can purchase one online. Good luck and enjoy your new machine! xo

[@ChristianBaloga]

Thank you!

[@garyrogers4095]

Very Helpful Good Job !!!!

[@iffatnaz7239]

Best information ❤

[@MarianneSmith62]

That was so very helpful!! Thanks a lot!!

[@MargauxArmfield]

For the needles that come with the machine, they do actually say the size of the needle, on the needle itself. Its pressed into the needle head. You need good eyesight or a magnifying glass to read it though!

[@christophernejman]

Size,- yes, type,- no. I explained that in the video about people not knowing types of needles.

[@mariaialzate6199]

Thank you for this video!

[@TheQbigfish]

so, now what do you do with it...was this just an example....would you do this on an actual shirt/towel or napkin? Can you make it on some iron on paper or cut it out and sew it on your final project (shirt/towel/napkin). thank you for the demonstration. I will be buying this model soon.

[@calebwiggins3042]

I tend to use a denim needle as my general purpose needle unless I'm working with t-shirt fabric

[@josiemcginnis1922]

Dear Christopher. I am trying desparately to learn how to use my machine. I wish you would teach from the Manuel A person learning will have the manual to fall back on. I know how to put on the frame,etc but it is hard to try to remember what you are saying. I already knew about the how to load the machine, bobbin thread, frame etc because I had another machine. When I try to follow the Manuel I do not seem to understand some instructions especially the little ones that are shaded. I did use a magnifying glass to enlarge those . I know that you are getting comments from a lot of people and I am sorry that I cannot seem to get it. It is very hard to go back to the machine after looking at you Please let me know what you think of my problem. Thanks

[@christophernejman]

I would suggest in your case that you hire and pay for an in-person tutor who can give you one-on-one lessons. Check with your local sewing machine dealer. Thanks for watching.

[@stephenboyd7244]

Christopher you're forgetting some of us that sew are guys. I have a sewing/embroidery machine from Brother. I don't do much embroidery, but the machine was less than $250. I'm actually a tailor

[@christophernejman]

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[@augszillary]

Does that certain foot have to be used when embroidered

[@AnnieCappuccino]

Thanks!! Looks awesome!

[@chrisvdd000]

I will watch this for a second time now that I have my machine and I don't remember if you mentioned this but how do you input multiple letters to make a word in this machine from purchased font?

[@orencioperez9120]

Wow great video thanks had to subscribe , I have a question. lil confused , I'm doing mostly patches using water soluble backing , and felt, im also using smetz 75/11 but when using metallic thread , the needle kept breaking , is there a needle I can use for both metallic and regular embroidery thread, thanks again

[@connierule2200]

Thank you

[@darlenenelson215]

Hi Christopher, I know you are showing how to use this embroidery machine. I was wondering if you know anything about the Brother SE 400, I keep getting an F05 sensor error. Have you heard of this problem? I'm thinking of getting the SE625, but I'm scared it will happen with another one.

[@marciapierce8025]

I just received this machine this week! Thanks so much for the tutorial. How do you purchase one of those metallic thread caps for the spindle?

[@christophernejman]

The way I did of which I told you in the video. Thanks for watching! xo

[@lisashortridge1736]

I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I just received my embroidery machine and this video was so educational for me as a beginner. I have a problem while embroidering the frame jumps. After watching your video, I’m not sure if I have the wrong size needle for my quilt, which has multiple layers of material, didn’t get the fabric tight enough in the frame, or just beginners error. Please help if you can. BTW using needle size 90/14. Thank you so much.

[@christophernejman]

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[@gmcdougall8104]

Aren't the names of each needle etched onto the side of the needle? I use a magnifying lamp to look at my needles and to read their names

[@ZalinaW]

Thanks for detailed video. In trying the embroidery for first time, I followed steps, the start/stop light turned green, but when I press the button, it does not move. I'm so confused.

[@ZalinaW]

I figured it out! I did not have the presser foot attached. Once I attached it, it worked, even though one can't use the presser foot with the embroidery. FYI.

[@nickyf.1269]

Thank you,.so much.

[@li1moco]

When you enter the embroidery settings what's the mini magnifying glass on top with plus sign don't understand the difference between 100 and 125%

[@angelahenkel1778]

I am having a hard time with tension... can you do a brief tutorial? Please?

[@christophernejman]

Angela, the videos I produced here on KZbin about this model machine, the SE625, I have covered threading and tension. Please be sure to watch all the videos and turn up the volume. If needed be sure to watch on a large monitor as well. Do not skip through the videos and you will find your questions have already been answered. Thank you.

[@angelahenkel1778]

Thank you for getting back to me! I have watched so many videos and I just can not figure out what I am doing wrong. My needles keep breaking and I “think” I have tried everything. I will try again tomorrow! BTW I really enjoy your tutorials! 🏆

[@brogotitdjkaoticthemusical6732]

💯💯💯💯💯 Thanks Brodie

[@elimitchell6147]

I also tried to sew a hat but it stiched on top. Or when i tried to make some joggers it stiches it so low from the pocket

[@mikanns]

I have been trying to use my machine and I failed 😞 Always says check the retread the upper thread ! I don’t know what I have been doing wrong someone HELP ME

[@christophernejman]

If you followed the directions Christopher explains in the video and you are still having issues you will need to contact Brother customer service. All the best to you.

[@kimandrews1141]

On my first test of my new SE735. My needle bent. So in hast I set the stop foot icon and as i paniced i saw the screen ask me if i wanted to resume were it left off, I turned my machine off at the same time I saw the message. I was half way through the rainbow. Is there anyway to tell the machine program to start where I left off, instead of at the beginning. I learned a valuable lesson. Help

[@josiemcginnis1922]

Hello! I recently purchased a Brother SE625 and am having some problems getting started with the embrodery. Are you available for private conversations/tuturiolas? I will look for your Facebook group as well. I look forward to hearing back from you. Thank you!

[@christophernejman]

No, sorry

[@kameya1104]

Hi, thank you for your video, your beginner guide has been very very helpful. I have one question about this SE625 machine, one thing that bothers is that I have to manually trim the thread after every jump stitch, does this machine has a auto trim feature for jump stitches? Thank you.

[@christophernejman]

You need to watch the video again and this time turn up the volume and not skip around. Your answer is in the video I made for you to learn from. xo

[@queenasauceda7849]

Thank you so much for this video. I just got a brother Se625 and I changed the tension to 3 but my white thread still showed on top. What else could cause that? Thanks in advance

[@christophernejman]

Honestly, if you followed everything I showed you in the video and read your instruction manual and you are still having issues, take the machine to your local Brother authorized dealer for servicing.

[@elimitchell6147]

Can you help me. I have a brother se625 and my designs keep ending with gaps in them. Or it stiches over eachother