“Oh wow, your hat’s so unique. Where’d you get it?” No one will expect you to say that you made it yourself. As soon as they find out, you’ll be showered with exclamations of “Really?” and “That’s so cool!” and “Can you decorate a hat for me?” Custom-embroidered hats and material in general have recently […]
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Stabillzers: The Foundation to Every Successful Embroidery Project
I know we have discussed stabilizer for machine embroidery before, but now that we have covered the basics, it’s time to look a little more closely at the various types of stabilizers and their uses. The right stabilizer is essential to having your finished project look its best. But not every stabilizer is right for […]
Best Embroidery Machine Tips for 2018: Using Embroidery Machine Reviews and Suggestions to Get Started
I get quite a lot of comments asking about embroidery sewing machines, so today I am writing an article to help you choose the right embroidery machine for you. If you are just getting started or thinking about trying machine embroidery, all the information and choices available can seem daunting. Whether selecting your first machine or […]
Embroidery Machine Hooping Tips to Make Your Creations Great
Embroidery machines are so fun. I recently wrote about the Brother PE770 Embroidery-only machine and how it let your creativity shine. With any embroidery machine, you can creative side run wild with fabric selection, thread colors, and design. What you create is totally up to you. But oh, the disappointment of a fabulous project gone […]
Can You Run Your Home Business Without an Expensive Embroidery Machine? With a Brother PE770, The Answer is Yes!
You know it is a good sign when the machine you are thinking about buying is a Consumer Digest Best Buy. The Brother PE770 5×7 inch Embroidery-Only Machine carries this distinction. That means the Brother PE770 has been recognized as a great value and a quality machine. But I wanted to find out for myself […]
How Do I Practice Free Embroidery Machine ?
Using a pen, On a piece of fabric draw several straight lines, a corner, a curve, and a circle. Lock your thread as described above, then set the machine for zigzag stitching. While running the machine, slowly move the hoop so that the machine forms satin stitching up and down some of the straight lines. […]
How Do I Lock The Thread at The Beginning and End of My Embroidery so It Doesn’t Begin to Unravel?
Make several stitches in place to lock the thread.
How Do I Prepare The Machine and Fabric for Free Embroidery Machine?
Drop the feed dogs and set the stitch length at zero. (If you can’t set the stitch length at zero, don’t panic, it’s not that important.) Install the fabric in the embroidery hoop (with any stabilizer[s] you intend to use) so that the surface of the fabric is at the *bottom* of the hoop. (Note […]
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