What a great video to see first thing this morning. I’m excited you used Embrillance as I have that software and it’s great to see your instructions with it. When I get my scan n cut it will only be because of your videos teaching us how to use it. Thank you so very much, you are truly an awesome instructor. I have said this before but I say it again - Brother should have you as an instructor! Have a great day 😊❤
Really glad you did the digitizing using Embrilliance, I learned a few things and can go back and replay your instructions when needed. Really enjoy your videos.
Thank you for showing how you do the buttons and the "hand" stitched stems for the buttons at the end of the video. I was wondering if there was a power-tool trick to this process, and you showed us. Wonderful video.
Wonderful informative video this morning Becky! Learned so much. Your a great instructor, and I look forward to more technique type videos. Thank you so much!
Becky, you understand your viewers so well. This is exactly what I was wanting to learn and the steps from the ScaNCut ( or use Canvas to edit easier on a bigger screen) to using Embrilliance to create a multi layer Applique and send it to my Brothers sewing machine. Love that you showed how to use the new button holder foot too. 🎉🎉 what a great teacher, and supporter you are and you have given me the courage to Applique with my tools I have. 😃
hi, sewing buttons on without button foot. use some uhu or washable sticky paper glue stick to put button where you want it, then take your foot off and drop the foot and it will sit on the button and keep it in place then zig zag as per PTWT. if you have a lot of buttons to place put some blue tack on the end of a pencil this will enable you to pick up button place some glue stick on back then place button where you want it and sew them on. you can put all buttons in place and sew them all at once. you don't ned to wait for glue to dry. this is the method I used 30 years ago and still use to this day. cheers
Hey becky, you know when you turn your pieces from horizontal to vertical, if you hold the shift button while you turn it, it will turn them in quarter increments
Thank you Becky for the video. I have been wanting to use Stitch Artist to do applique. I think I should be able to make the stamen lines in Stitch Artist. I don't have the scan capability on my embroidery machine but I do have a Scan n Cut.
Becky, I want to do applique with a blanket stitch on Simply Applique (have 30 days free trial) would I be able to save designs on a USB stick, then transfer to a Brother 4500D and it'll stitch out ok?
You might be able to save in the free trial. I'm not sure because I never did the free trial. But you should be able to because they have the demo version that is free to use but you can't save on that one.
Becky obviously it’s ok to put the buttons on before quilting. Is that because you would choose a quilting pattern that doesn’t run over the buttons ? 🤷♀️. Sorry for the stupid question but I’m not sure of the procedure
I will be doing a stipple on this quilt so I will go around the buttons. I don't want to add them after quilting because my hand sewing skills are no good about not catching the quilt backing.
The SDX 85 will do all of what I'm doing. amzn.to/3ICUXlL It can't use a 24" mat, so you'd have to run the blocks twice on the 12" mat. But the SDX85 scans and cuts the same as the top of the line machines. You'll have to use an app on your phone to transfer designs to Canvas (or use a USB from the SNC to your computer to the Canvas. This one is from the Brother store and comes with a Brother warranty. amzn.to/3ICUXlL
Hi Becky, thank you so much for all you do for us, I never thought i would be able to do this and I am!! where do you get the newer button hole foot? what is the model number? Also, is there a place i can order the 24" SNC mat? and the button hole foot? Thanks again
The 125 cannot scan a large mat. It will help to be very careful with fabric placement and also cut your fabric just a little bit larger for some breathing room around the cuts.
I just want to make sure I understand correctly, you need Stitch Artist 2 in order to use the vector application? Stitch Artist 1 does NOT have this feature? Thanks!
Morning Bek. I was wondering can you do all the appliqué building in your Luminaries instead of the software? I would love to know if it can be done. Thanks. Love your videos all the way from Brisbane Australia.
So here's the thing... In short, yes you can. However, fcm files are not embroidery designs. You'd have to import each shape from the SNC into the Luminaire via MyConnection. Then pull it up in Design Center and then convert it to an embroidery design and then save it as such. You'd have to do this for each shape. Then go to a new design on the main screen and pull each one up individually and then move them on the screen to where they need to be using the Add button for each one until it's complete. You'd need to think about doing the stem first, then adding each shape in order to alleviate moving things around, etc. It is SO much more work that way. Honestly, if you have the Luminaire, you should do yourself a favor and just get Embrilliance Stitch Artist 2 and do it in a couple of clicks the way I did. For less than $370 you'll make your life SO much easier for years to come. bit.ly/3KpK7ki
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thanks for your honest opinion. I thought it was like that somehow. I don’t have Luminaries, I have Dream machine but was wondering if updating to one would allow me to do it without software. May I ask which is easier In your opinion since you have both Simply Appliqué or Embrillance stitch artist 2. I do have Embrillance already but not invested in Stitch Artist 2 as yet. This was the first video I have seen you use Stitch artist over Simple Appliqué. I wonder why Brother hasn’t put Simple Appliqué in their My Design centre as yet. How much easier would it be for us all. Thanks you. Enjoy you day.
@@vickrickers Also forgot to mention that you'd need the Luminaire XP3 to create the blanket stitch. So a used machine that hasn't been upgraded won't do that. Since you already have Embrilliance and are familiar with the interface, I'd recommend Stitch Artist 2. The BES & subsequently Simply Applique have a bug in them that on some designs, for no apparent reason, will not do the blanket stitch. It will do the satin stitch but won't convert to the blanket. You don't have that issue in Stitch Artist 2. Also, some svg or fcm files will convert to have the blanket stitch backwards - like a coffee cup with the blanket stitches to the inside of the finger hole vs to the inside of the handle. You can fix this in Stitch Artist but you can't in Simply Applique. Stitch Artist is just a superior software that you can put on multiple computers at one time vs. just the 2 licenses you get with Simply Applique that can only be used one at a time. As far as why Brother hasn't put Simply Applique into their machine brains, I think it's because the software is owned by a company called Pacesetter and it's not a Brother product. At least that's my best guess. Great discussion! Thank you!
I have a Scan n Cut and I also have a 12 x 24 mat. This mat is for my regular Scan n cut Not the DX. I thought I read that the DX machine cannot read the regular large mat. The DX machine needs a DX 12 x 24” mat. Do you use a DX long mat?
Unfortunately, none of the mats for the older CM machines work on the new SDX machines. I had an older CM with a 24" mat and when I bought the SDX, I had to buy a new 24" mat. The 24" mat in this video is for my new SDX 325 machine.
I'd draw the lines on the fabric and use a tight zigzag stitch to stitch on the lines. You might put a piece of no-show mesh under the background fabric or a small piece of SF101 behind the lines to give it some stability and prevent puckering. Test first until you get the settings you like on your machine.
No, I’m sorry. Once a design has been digitized by the person who purchased the pattern they are not allowed to share or resell the digitized designs. It is considered intellectual property theft.
My question is about the placement of the attached buttons when you go to sew those blocks to another block at the top. Aren't those buttons going to get in the way of your foot when you sew the blocks together? Should the buttons be attached after the blocks are sewn to the block above it?
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What a great video to see first thing this morning. I’m excited you used Embrillance as I have that software and it’s great to see your instructions with it. When I get my scan n cut it will only be because of your videos teaching us how to use it. Thank you so very much, you are truly an awesome instructor. I have said this before but I say it again - Brother should have you as an instructor! Have a great day 😊❤
Thank you!
Boy I tell you, I’m hooked. I can’t wait to get started on the chicken salad blocks. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
The sound of weeding fabric from your shape is just so satisfying.
Definitely!!
Really glad you did the digitizing using Embrilliance, I learned a few things and can go back and replay your instructions when needed. Really enjoy your videos.
Thank you for showing how you do the buttons and the "hand" stitched stems for the buttons at the end of the video. I was wondering if there was a power-tool trick to this process, and you showed us. Wonderful video.
Wonderful informative video this morning Becky! Learned so much. Your a great instructor, and I look forward to more technique type videos. Thank you so much!
My next sewing equipment purchase will be a Scan and Cut…only because of your wonderful demonstrations! 😊
“Power tools with Thread” is exactly my motto too! Thanks
Becky, you understand your viewers so well. This is exactly what I was wanting to learn and the steps from the ScaNCut ( or use Canvas to edit easier on a bigger screen) to using Embrilliance to create a multi layer Applique and send it to my Brothers sewing machine. Love that you showed how to use the new button holder foot too. 🎉🎉 what a great teacher, and supporter you are and you have given me the courage to Applique with my tools I have. 😃
Wonderful tutorial with all the things we need to know! Thank you! And they turned out so cute!
hi, sewing buttons on without button foot. use some uhu or washable sticky paper glue stick to put button where you want it, then take your foot off and drop the foot and it will sit on the button and keep it in place then zig zag as per PTWT. if you have a lot of buttons to place put some blue tack on the end of a pencil this will enable you to pick up button place some glue stick on back then place button where you want it and sew them on. you can put all buttons in place and sew them all at once. you don't ned to wait for glue to dry. this is the method I used 30 years ago and still use to this day. cheers
BRILLIANT!!! Yes, this is a fabulous way to put buttons on in exactly the right spot! Thank you for those tips!
Hey becky, you know when you turn your pieces from horizontal to vertical, if you hold the shift button while you turn it, it will turn them in quarter increments
No, I didn't know! Works great! Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you Becky for the video. I have been wanting to use Stitch Artist to do applique. I think I should be able to make the stamen lines in Stitch Artist. I don't have the scan capability on my embroidery machine but I do have a Scan n Cut.
Yes, you can make those stamen lines in stitch artist. You might look on RUclips for a video of how to do that.
That’s really neat
Becky, I want to do applique with a blanket stitch on Simply Applique (have 30 days free trial) would I be able to save designs on a USB stick, then transfer to a Brother 4500D and it'll stitch out ok?
You might be able to save in the free trial. I'm not sure because I never did the free trial. But you should be able to because they have the demo version that is free to use but you can't save on that one.
Becky obviously it’s ok to put the buttons on before quilting. Is that because you would choose a quilting pattern that doesn’t run over the buttons ? 🤷♀️. Sorry for the stupid question but I’m not sure of the procedure
I will be doing a stipple on this quilt so I will go around the buttons. I don't want to add them after quilting because my hand sewing skills are no good about not catching the quilt backing.
Thanks Becky
Love your videos, thanks! Is there a less expensive version of the ScanNCut without the Disney stuff?
The SDX 85 will do all of what I'm doing. amzn.to/3ICUXlL It can't use a 24" mat, so you'd have to run the blocks twice on the 12" mat. But the SDX85 scans and cuts the same as the top of the line machines. You'll have to use an app on your phone to transfer designs to Canvas (or use a USB from the SNC to your computer to the Canvas. This one is from the Brother store and comes with a Brother warranty. amzn.to/3ICUXlL
@@PowerToolsWithThread thanks so much!
Hi Becky, thank you so much for all you do for us, I never thought i would be able to do this and I am!! where do you get the newer button hole foot? what is the model number? Also, is there a place i can order the 24" SNC mat? and the button hole foot?
Thanks again
Here's a link to the new Brother Button Foot - shrsl.com/3yhsl
Here's a link to the 24" mat - shrsl.com/3yhsr
Enjoy!
@@PowerToolsWithThread Hi Becky, do you have a link for SDX330D 24inch mat?
My large mat will not scan. I have a sdx 125 model. It will cut on it, but can't scan to see if fabric is in right spot.
The 125 cannot scan a large mat. It will help to be very careful with fabric placement and also cut your fabric just a little bit larger for some breathing room around the cuts.
I just want to make sure I understand correctly, you need Stitch Artist 2 in order to use the vector application? Stitch Artist 1 does NOT have this feature? Thanks!
Morning Bek. I was wondering can you do all the appliqué building in your Luminaries instead of the software? I would love to know if it can be done. Thanks. Love your videos all the way from Brisbane Australia.
So here's the thing... In short, yes you can. However, fcm files are not embroidery designs. You'd have to import each shape from the SNC into the Luminaire via MyConnection. Then pull it up in Design Center and then convert it to an embroidery design and then save it as such. You'd have to do this for each shape. Then go to a new design on the main screen and pull each one up individually and then move them on the screen to where they need to be using the Add button for each one until it's complete. You'd need to think about doing the stem first, then adding each shape in order to alleviate moving things around, etc. It is SO much more work that way. Honestly, if you have the Luminaire, you should do yourself a favor and just get Embrilliance Stitch Artist 2 and do it in a couple of clicks the way I did. For less than $370 you'll make your life SO much easier for years to come. bit.ly/3KpK7ki
@@PowerToolsWithThread
Thanks for your honest opinion. I thought it was like that somehow. I don’t have Luminaries, I have Dream machine but was wondering if updating to one would allow me to do it without software. May I ask which is easier In your opinion since you have both Simply Appliqué or Embrillance stitch artist 2. I do have Embrillance already but not invested in Stitch Artist 2 as yet. This was the first video I have seen you use Stitch artist over Simple Appliqué. I wonder why Brother hasn’t put Simple Appliqué in their My Design centre as yet. How much easier would it be for us all. Thanks you. Enjoy you day.
@@vickrickers Also forgot to mention that you'd need the Luminaire XP3 to create the blanket stitch. So a used machine that hasn't been upgraded won't do that. Since you already have Embrilliance and are familiar with the interface, I'd recommend Stitch Artist 2. The BES & subsequently Simply Applique have a bug in them that on some designs, for no apparent reason, will not do the blanket stitch. It will do the satin stitch but won't convert to the blanket. You don't have that issue in Stitch Artist 2. Also, some svg or fcm files will convert to have the blanket stitch backwards - like a coffee cup with the blanket stitches to the inside of the finger hole vs to the inside of the handle. You can fix this in Stitch Artist but you can't in Simply Applique. Stitch Artist is just a superior software that you can put on multiple computers at one time vs. just the 2 licenses you get with Simply Applique that can only be used one at a time. As far as why Brother hasn't put Simply Applique into their machine brains, I think it's because the software is owned by a company called Pacesetter and it's not a Brother product. At least that's my best guess. Great discussion! Thank you!
I have a Scan n Cut and I also have a 12 x 24 mat. This mat is for my regular Scan n cut Not the DX. I thought I read that the DX machine cannot read the regular large mat.
The DX machine needs a DX 12 x 24” mat. Do you use a DX long mat?
Unfortunately, none of the mats for the older CM machines work on the new SDX machines. I had an older CM with a 24" mat and when I bought the SDX, I had to buy a new 24" mat. The 24" mat in this video is for my new SDX 325 machine.
Any ideas how to do the buttons if you have an older sewing machine that does not have the scanner
I'd draw the lines on the fabric and use a tight zigzag stitch to stitch on the lines. You might put a piece of no-show mesh under the background fabric or a small piece of SF101 behind the lines to give it some stability and prevent puckering. Test first until you get the settings you like on your machine.
What is the shelf life of heat n bond? Does it ever get “to old” to use?
I've never had it not work and I have bolts that are years old. :)
Is there a place we can buy the embroidery files.
No, I’m sorry. Once a design has been digitized by the person who purchased the pattern they are not allowed to share or resell the digitized designs. It is considered intellectual property theft.
CAN WE TAPE THE BUTTON TO THE FABRIC AND THEN PUT IT UNDER THE FOOT SO IT DOESN'T MOVE? CLEAR TAPE SO YOU CAN SEE THRU IT.😊😊😊😊
see koala bath and body comment re keeping buttons in place.
My question is about the placement of the attached buttons when you go to sew those blocks to another block at the top. Aren't those buttons going to get in the way of your foot when you sew the blocks together? Should the buttons be attached after the blocks are sewn to the block above it?
I was wondering the same thing. It looks like there is not much room at the top of the block to either sew sashing or to attach to another block.
I'll be skooching by those buttons for sure! I'll remember that if there are any others like that.
@@PowerToolsWithThread 👍
Becky, what is that patriotic wall hanging on the wall behind you at 31:00?
That's an older panel print that I just quilted and put a binding on. Pretty and simple! You can get it here - shrsl.com/3yhsx
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thank you so much!
Wasted 30 minutes only to see you skip thru the actual appliqué process. Big thumbs down.