One of the most crucial factors that influences the outcome of your embroidery projects is the tension settings on your machine. However, for people who are new to machine embroidery, tension tends to be one of the toughest concepts to grasp. That’s because there is no standard “embroidery tension chart” to follow. Tension is just …
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There are tons of sewing machines out there and while you could use any of them for quilting – purchasing a large throat sewing machine for quilting makes the job so much easier. If you’ve ever tried maneuvering a large quilt around a standard machine… then you know exactly how frustrating it can be. Of …
Freehand machine embroidery, otherwise known as free motion embroidery, is a type of machine embroidery for creating designs on fabric. But, it doesn’t use an embroidery machine at all, it actually uses a sewing machine. Freehand machine embroidery is a great way to add beautiful designs to your projects, even if you do not have …
Did you know that there are actually a lot of different types of machine embroidery? While uploading free embroidery designs you’ve downloaded, or even your own custom standard designs is fun – there’s a lot more to machine embroidery! Here are some of the many types of machine embroidery you can use in your projects. …
If you want to learn how to create your own embroidery files, then you’ll need to learn about digitization. But, what is digitization, what do you need to get started with it, and how can you start using it for your embroidery projects? What does digitization mean? Merriam Webster defines digitization as: And, while digitization …
While machine embroidery seems straightforward, there are actually a lot of situations where you’ll need to determine yourself what to use for each project. One of those situations involves machine embroidery needles! There are quite a few kinds of needles out there in varying sizes and for different purposes. In this article, we’ll be talking …
Machine embroidery is easy to pick up but tough to master! There are definitely some projects and materials that are better saved for when you have some more experience. That’s why, in this article, we’ve chosen 20+ beginner friendly machine embroidery projects to get you started. Cloth Napkins Start with a simple project by personalizing …
Machine embroidery is a lot of fun, but there’s also a ton of stuff to learn! While the basic operations of the machine are pretty straight forward, there are also many variables that can impact the outcome of your project. The materials your using, your machine’s settings, how the design is digitized, and other external …
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Embroidery machines are lots of fun, and when the holidays or birthdays roll around there are lots of cool gifts you can make with them! If you’re looking to check a few people off your Christmas list but aren’t sure where to start. Here’s a few ideas for you to try out. Gifts to Make …
Let’s talk thread! There are tons of thread brands out there, but using the wrong one can lead to a LOT of frustration. But, which thread brand should you choose? In this article, we’ll talk about the best thread brands, AND we’ll compare them to some budget brands. Are pricey threads really worth your money? …
