Beginner-Friendly & Budget-Savvy: The Poolin Embroidery Advantage

by Ashley Nicastro May 20, 2025

Beginner-Friendly & Budget-Savvy: The Poolin Embroidery Advantage

Picture this: you’re a crafty newbie or a budding small-business dreamer with a passion for fabric — and suddenly embroidery seems totally doable. Enter Poolin’s EOC05 and EOC06 machines — affordable, beginner-friendly embroidery “magic wands” that turn creative ideas into stitched reality. These computerized beauties come ready-to-go with built-in designs, USB connectivity, and even starter threads and bobbins, so you can jump into fun projects right out of the box. From whipping up adorable embroidered crafts and personalized gifts to kickstarting your own home-based embroidery side hustle, these budget-friendly machines make creativity easy and exciting for every beginner. Get ready to stitch your own success story!

Introducing the Poolin Machines

The POOLIN EOC05 is a compact, automatic embroidery machine designed with beginners in mind. It’s perfect for those who want to explore embroidery at home without the complexity or cost of larger machines. With a user-friendly interface and enough features to tackle a variety of small to medium projects, the Poolin EOC05 is ideal for customizing clothing, gifts, and home décor. Whether you're crafting for fun, testing the waters for a future business or growing your small business, this machine offers an easy and affordable way to get started.

The POOLIN EOC06 stands out with its generous embroidery area, making it a strong competitor to machines like the Brother PE900—at a more affordable price point. Designed for both home hobbyists and small business owners, the Poolin EOC06 handles larger, more complex projects with ease. Each machine comes bundled with everything you need to get started right away, from threads to accessories. Whether you're customizing home décor or fulfilling commercial orders, the Poolin EOC06 delivers size, value, and performance in one powerful package.

Features Comparison

Embroidery Hoops
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POOLIN EOC05

  • Touchscreen - 7" LCD
  • Built in Designs - 96 patterns & 9 lettering fonts
  • Max Embroidery Area - 4"x9.25"
  • Hoops Included - 4"x 4" & 4"x 9.25"
  • Max Speed - 700 spm 
  • Tension - Manual 1-6
  • Automatic Needle Threader
  • Bobbin Winding
  • Automatically Trims Thread after one color embroidery completed.
  • 10 Languages
  • USB Port to Convert DST/DSB format and import patterns

POOLIN EOC05

  • Touchscreen - 7" LCD
  • Built in Designs - 156 patterns & 8 lettering fonts
  • Max Embroidery Area - 7.9"x11.2"
  • Hoops Included - 5.5” x 5.5” - 2 sets, 7.87” x 7.87”, 7.87”x 11”
  • Max Speed - 860 spm
  • Electric Tension
  • Automatic Needle Threader
  • Bobbin Winding
  • Automatically Trims Thread after one color embroidery completed.
  • 10 Languages
  • USB Port to Convert DST/DSB format and import patterns
InStitch i2 System
USB Port for easy transfers
Easy as 1-2-Stitch

Go Wireless with InStitch Cloud’s New WiFi Feature

Keep an eye out for the sticker shown on the right—it’s your golden ticket to the latest upgrade with InStitch Cloud! This means your Poolin machine is ready for WiFi compatibility, so you can send designs straight from the Institch software to your machine without any extra steps. No more juggling USB drives or cords—just a smooth, streamlined process that gets you stitching faster. It’s all about saving time and keeping your creative flow going strong! Check out the video below for the steps to complete your update!

Size Up Your Hoop, Size Up Your Options

Ready to level up your embroidery game? The Poolin EOC05 gives you a roomy 4" x 9.25" area—just right for jazzing up beanies, patches, clothes, pet gear, and more. Want even more space to create? The Poolin EOC06 brings the wow factor with a generous 7.9" x 11.2" hoop, perfect for larger pieces like sweatshirts and canvas bags. It even beats out Brother’s PE900 (only 5" x 7") and offers more width than the PRS100’s 8" x 8" square. Whether you’re stitching for fun or side hustling, Poolin has your back with more room to create!

Everything You Need to Dive In

Getting started with embroidery has never been easier—Poolin machines come loaded with everything you need right out of the box! You’ll get thread, needles, hoops, pre-wound bobbins, tear-away stabilizer, and Poolin’s easy-to-use Institch Software to jumpstart your creativity. The Poolin EOC05 packs in 96 built-in patterns and 9 lettering fonts, while the Poolin EOC06 gives you even more with 156 patterns and 8 fonts to personalize any project. No extra shopping, no complicated setup—just power up and start stitching! For beginners, it doesn’t get better than this.

  • Embroidery Presser
  • Bobbin Cover
  • Shuttle Race Cover
  • Screwdriver
  • Tweezers
  • Stylus
  • Scissors
  • Seam Ripper

  • Pin Cap (3)
  • Wrench
  • Thread Cover (3)
  • USB
  • User Manual
  • Power Cable
  • $500 in Embroidery & SVG Designs from  So Fontsy

Let Poolin Handle the Hard Parts So You Can Focus on Creating

The Poolin automatic needle threader makes it easy to get started quickly without straining your eyes

Bobbin winding is fully automated on these Poolin machines, saving time and ensuring consistent thread tension.

The Poolin machines automatically trim the thread after each color change in embroidery, keeping your work clean and efficient.

A friendly user interface on the 7" touchscreen, used with the included stylus, makes selecting patterns as easy as using your smartphone.

Sleeve Embroidery Designs
Hand Towel Embroidery
Sweatshirt Upper Pocket Embroidery

Do you offer additional embroidery threads?

Yes! We have a wide range of Poolin bundles the include up to 80 spools of embroidery thread, as well as up to 144 pre wound white bobbins!

What are the machine dimensions?

The Poolin EOC05 has dimensions of 21.5" x 8.7" x 10.8". The Poolin EOC06 has dimensions of 27.36" x 22.99" x 13.39". Both machines are compact and perfect for beginners.

What is the warranty timeframe?

The Poolin machines come with a 1 year manufacturer warranty serviced through Poolin directly. Swing Design is happy to be the first layer of support and can direct you to Poolin as needed. 

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Author: Ashley Nicastro


As an eCommerce Product Specialist at Swing Design, Ashley brings over 25 years of crafting experience to her role. Having been with Swing Design for 2 years, she’s dedicated to helping you discover the best products to fuel your creative projects. Check out the Swing Design Blog for all your product launches and tips!