How come my embroidery looks NOTHING like the PE design?

[Kevin]

Are you using the threads recommended in the pattern?

did you make the settings on the machine to match the ones in the pattern?

Did you use a stabilizer [backing felt for machine embroidery] behind your fabric as recommended in your machine manual?

Have you chosen thread that match what was recommended in the pattern.

Sample the tension settings on the upper tension so that the bottom thread doesn't get pulled to the top and that both threads don't draw up the fabric.
Try another sample using your manual step by step as you do your set up in the hoop.



Maybe look for a forum or facebook page group for your machine and access lots of help from other users of the
Brother SE 400 embroidery machine