Thanks for the insights. I have had so many issues with thread breakage in my embroidery. I have quality thread and assume that I have to trial different tensions. You are right about patience!
I have been embroidering for many years. We do not use spray adhesive. Even with non-stick needles, the adhesive can still gather on the needle. Instead we use a fusible stabilizer on the fabric, for example Pellon SF 101 or spray on Terial Magic. With the fabric stabilized, we hoop the fabric and stabilizer together. We also prefer magnetic hoops to prevent hoop burn on susceptible fabrics.
Your videos are always PACKED with knowledge. I have been thinking about getting and embroidery machine for a few months, and have to watch this again after i get one!
Wow. I've struggled with my embroidery machine to the point that I've never used it on a finished piece. Always the struggle is with the damn stabilizer. You've unlocked the secrets and I'll go back to it. Thanks!
I would love to learn add monogram to some pieces, especially my monogram to my cashmere sweaters. I do not have an embroidery machine but maybe I can do this on my regular machine. Will you please teach us some techniques for this? TYIA!!
I have a video on creative techniques using sewing machine, which includes embroidering with regular sewing machine🤗 For cashmere sweaters though, you may be interested in trying hand embroidery - I’ve seen great results on sweaters!
What helpful tips. Thank you so much. I am, just today, doing my very first embroidery project. I am using the Elna 830L. I have so much to learn. It took me a full day to figure out why i couldn't get my projects that were sent/returned from digitizing to load up on my machine. OMG, you're right, patience is a must!!!! I hope you do many more videos because if the first day is any indication, I will be needing a lot of help. MY QUESTIONS: 1. Where I bought my machine said that I should use Floriani (sp?) thread. Does it really matter that much? 2. When my machine says "there may not be enough bobbin thread to complete the project" does that mean I need to change the bobbin thread to a new spool at that time because I have found that I still end up having to change the bobbin thread. Am I able to keep using the same bobbin until it is used up? 3. On my first project (an American flag), the white in the stripes was a complete rectangle and the red stripes for it embroidered of the top of that. On the red stripe portion, it seems that it went past the white area instead of ending exactly at the same end of the white area (making exact red/white stripes). Are these normal? Are the digitizing quirks? Is it something I need to adjust manually? That is it, for now.... Blessings and Thank you!
Congrats on working on your first embroidery project! I’ll try to help with the questions you had: 1) usually machine manufacturers have a brand they recommend, but from what I’ve read, as long as you’re choosing quality thread, you should be good! Different thread brands and types may require different tension adjustments though; 2) I usually change bobbin right when the warning of empty bobbin appears, otherwise the machine will keep stopping. Some machines are set to leave less bobbin thread, some more; 3) overlap might be designed this way, but it might be an error, too - difficult to say🤔 If everything is nicely filled, than the overlap was probably part of the design; but if there are any gaps - it’s probably either a design flaw, issue with hooping/backing or machine did not stitch accurately. Hope these help!🤗
I love doing machine embroidery, however the price of the machine can soon be dwarfed by the cost of hoops, thread, stabilisers, needles and designs. You can get beautiful, unique results, but this is not a cheap hobby. To reduce time and costs look for designs which include applique, where the large blocks of colour are created using fabric or heat transfer vinyl. Mylar underlay can also be used to help reduce the density of stitches. Some people stitch out Redwork outlines and fill them in using Inktense pencils, or fabric paints, great for use with kids. Be wary of in the hoop designs, sometimes the items could be put together quicker using standard sewing machine methods
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Thanks for the insights. I have had so many issues with thread breakage in my embroidery. I have quality thread and assume that I have to trial different tensions. You are right about patience!
I have been embroidering for many years. We do not use spray adhesive. Even with non-stick needles, the adhesive can still gather on the needle. Instead we use a fusible stabilizer on the fabric, for example Pellon SF 101 or spray on Terial Magic. With the fabric stabilized, we hoop the fabric and stabilizer together. We also prefer magnetic hoops to prevent hoop burn on susceptible fabrics.
Thank you for sharing insights! Magnetic hoops is something I’ve been wanting to try!🤗
Your videos are always PACKED with knowledge. I have been thinking about getting and embroidery machine for a few months, and have to watch this again after i get one!
Wow. I've struggled with my embroidery machine to the point that I've never used it on a finished piece. Always the struggle is with the damn stabilizer. You've unlocked the secrets and I'll go back to it. Thanks!
I would love to learn add monogram to some pieces, especially my monogram to my cashmere sweaters. I do not have an embroidery machine but maybe I can do this on my regular machine. Will you please teach us some techniques for this? TYIA!!
I have a video on creative techniques using sewing machine, which includes embroidering with regular sewing machine🤗 For cashmere sweaters though, you may be interested in trying hand embroidery - I’ve seen great results on sweaters!
What helpful tips. Thank you so much. I am, just today, doing my very first embroidery project. I am using the Elna 830L. I have so much to learn. It took me a full day to figure out why i couldn't get my projects that were sent/returned from digitizing to load up on my machine. OMG, you're right, patience is a must!!!! I hope you do many more videos because if the first day is any indication, I will be needing a lot of help. MY QUESTIONS: 1. Where I bought my machine said that I should use Floriani (sp?) thread. Does it really matter that much? 2. When my machine says "there may not be enough bobbin thread to complete the project" does that mean I need to change the bobbin thread to a new spool at that time because I have found that I still end up having to change the bobbin thread. Am I able to keep using the same bobbin until it is used up? 3. On my first project (an American flag), the white in the stripes was a complete rectangle and the red stripes for it embroidered of the top of that. On the red stripe portion, it seems that it went past the white area instead of ending exactly at the same end of the white area (making exact red/white stripes). Are these normal? Are the digitizing quirks? Is it something I need to adjust manually? That is it, for now.... Blessings and Thank you!
Congrats on working on your first embroidery project! I’ll try to help with the questions you had: 1) usually machine manufacturers have a brand they recommend, but from what I’ve read, as long as you’re choosing quality thread, you should be good! Different thread brands and types may require different tension adjustments though; 2) I usually change bobbin right when the warning of empty bobbin appears, otherwise the machine will keep stopping. Some machines are set to leave less bobbin thread, some more; 3) overlap might be designed this way, but it might be an error, too - difficult to say🤔 If everything is nicely filled, than the overlap was probably part of the design; but if there are any gaps - it’s probably either a design flaw, issue with hooping/backing or machine did not stitch accurately. Hope these help!🤗
@@Julija_Gobere thank you. Don’t you have (or had) Elna 830L? Do you know which embroidery file format I need for that machine?
Great Tips. I've seen you use, and want to try the transparent film on top. Another fantastic broadcast -subscriber from 🇺🇸
Excellent tips
I love doing machine embroidery, however the price of the machine can soon be dwarfed by the cost of hoops, thread, stabilisers, needles and designs. You can get beautiful, unique results, but this is not a cheap hobby. To reduce time and costs look for designs which include applique, where the large blocks of colour are created using fabric or heat transfer vinyl. Mylar underlay can also be used to help reduce the density of stitches. Some people stitch out Redwork outlines and fill them in using Inktense pencils, or fabric paints, great for use with kids. Be wary of in the hoop designs, sometimes the items could be put together quicker using standard sewing machine methods
Thank you for sharing insights! I was tempted to do in hoop designs, I’ll keep in mind that they take time to complete🤗
Aside from Etsy which other sites do you buy your embroidery designs? 😊❤
I like Urban Threads style and they have a lots of interesting designs to choose from🤗
@@Julija_Gobere, Urban Threads has great sales. 😊
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