I can't thank you enough Becky for this tutorial. I'd not had much success with FSL and almost gave up trying until I watched this video. I changed the needle size, slowed the speed down and bought and used some Tpins. Success each time. It has given me the confidence I lacked with using my embroidery machine.
Thank You for the GREAT video! I just finished my 1st attempt at Free Standing Lace. It worked just like you said it would. I didn't have metallic thread, but used white embroidery thread, and my project turned out perfect. The T-pins are a Heaven Send, I used them on my Free Standing Lace and they have helped me with other projects that I was having trouble with.
When I first got my Brother Dream Machine, one of the classes I went to, we made 3 dimensional angels. I’m think they were an Anita Goodesign pattern. It was made in one hooping but the wings were a separate pattern and once everything was stitched, the body and the wings were tacked together. I was smitten! I must have made dozens of them! I gave them to everyone! They were beautiful and yes, really easy to do. The hardest part was matching up the perfect spot to tack the wings to the body. I made them in gold, silver, white, pearl and blue mostly. And yes, they were beautiful! I think it’s time to make more! Thanks Becky for taking the time to share this. Isn’t it super fun when you find something really easy to make that turns out just so beautiful. Thanks for the tip with the T-pins. I must get some.
I think I have these designs in my old files we just reloaded on the laptop. I had not seen some of my files in years after the old serial port laptop died. I used it with the old Amazing box system 20yrs ago. I used rewritable cards. I just got a PE800 for my birthday recently: Now i have to learn the set up. With usb drive in place of cards Technology marches on….
Thank you, thank you for this tutorial! I've done a bit of FSL and have had decent results, but now my work will be even better after watching this video! Especially now that I know what kind of stabilizer to buy! Many thanks! 😊
Thanks! Such a great tutorial. We all learned alot. The right stabilizer and T pins. I'm ready to tackle OESD FSL skulls and pumpkins with the votive candles.
I just want to say thanks for helping me get past my fear of trying FSL! You were right and I'm so hooked! I'm making ornaments for all of my family and friends! Best of all, I'm actually using files that I bought ages ago!
Thanks, Becky, for the demo. The T-pins are a fabulous idea. I would have never thought of that. Just so simple of a fix. (Some times it takes a lot of experience to learn these simple tricks, or someone to share them.) Have a wonderful day. Diane
I find T pins very helpful. I use them every time I embroider dense embroideries. I have had embroideries pull in so much that it really distorts the embroidery. Thanks Becky for your wonderful videos.
I am in the middle off stitching out the OESD sewing machine. Thanks for the advice on how to dry pieces. I layered with one layer of aqua mesh and the heavier sulky plastic like stuff. I’ll let you know that worked for me
Well I can totally understand that! I sold my old Ellegante 2 and put Gypsy, the new 3700D sewing/embroidery combo in its place and she's set up as a sewing machine while Darla, (my Lumi) is set up for embroidery. It makes the entire process smoother and more fun if you're not always changing feet on machines. Gypsy is about to switch places with my serger & cover stitch machines so she's easier to get to. Those machines that get the most use get the best real estate after all!
Super, I'm new to this machine embroidery and want to try lace...........you make it so easy to follow. Thank you for the tips. I was using the T pins but not putting on the hoop correctly.
Loved your video,,,T pins sure help. I also used Organ 75/11 Anti-Glue needle. First time ever…perfect, no problem stitch out for four ornaments nested in a 5 x 7 frame! So exciting!!
I use toppers on everything. I did a test for a class to show how the stitches sit in and on top of the different fabrics. It was eye opening to my students. Our Walmart doesn’t have anything like that or fabric. Great tip for T pins
My local dealer sells the Floriani version that I used to make FSL snowflakes with my Bernina, I only needed 1 layer and didn’t need pins. It’s always a good idea to use matching thread in the bobbin.
What a great tip using those T-pins! Who knew! You did, that's who. Thanks so much. By the way, I love my seam ripper your husband made. It's the BEST. I also didn't know to let it dry face down.
I recently saw one of these as an ornament but it was a state outline. Do you know where I can get the pattern for those? I would like one in very state that I have lived for my Christmas tree. Can you help please?
So on a multi needle (I have a melco) since I can’t wind my own bobbins to match the thread (I guess it only uses pre wound bobbin fill bobbins) how can I get around that? Like for example for freestanding snowflakes ornaments with metallic accents. I’m stumped. I’ve been doing these for years on my single needle
A Melco uses a Size L bobbin which is standard. I bought a package of Size L metal bobbins and a stand-alone bobbin winder (both in my Amazon store in my Embroidery Favorites). I use this bobbin winder to make all my bobbins when I need a specific color. amazon.com/shop/powertoolswiththread
@@PowerToolsWithThread Wow that thanks Becky. I knew you would have a solution. I love all your videos. They are clear and easy to follow. I always learn something from you. 👍
I love the lace ornaments (and FSL in general). I did them one year for the family Christmas ornaments. I also have a FSL design for a Barbie gown that I've yet to start - with the size of the hoops these days, I can probably get all the pieces in one hooping. Of course, it would probably take all day.
I have the T Pins for other items as I sew and make hair accessories also. I am brand new to embroidery and you are AWESOME thank you so much!! @PowerToolsWithThread
As always, you make it look easy and fun. I do have a couple of questions. Did the t pins come up through the fabric? If so, how did you do it? Also, I have tried to make birth announcements with the Juju designs templates. They stitch out, but the fabric ripples when finished. Any advice? My hoop seems to loosen when stitching. Do you think the t pins would help with this problem? I recently bought some binder clamps and thought I could try these on the hoop to keep it closed. I have tried multiple times to make these, with multiple configurations, but they continue to come out with ripples around the stitching, and look pretty awful. I would like to mount them in a frame to hang, but even without the frame, they are not flat. Thanks for any help you might give me.
You might try a fusible woven stabilizer on the back of your fabric on the birth announcements. I've found that to be extremely helpful for designs with heavy satin stitching. Hoop poly mesh and the fabric with the fusible woven on the back. A common one is Pellon's SF101. Good luck!
I have a question after watching some Kimberbell tutorials. First, what is the difference between the orange and aqua blue ruler/tiles? Second, are you just limited to the quilt designs to be downloaded using the blue tiles? Can you use other downloadable quilt designs? Third, can you use the blue tiles for one’s own quilt pattern?
Orange pop rulers are for fussy cutting a design that should be centered. The Clear Blue Tiles are for marking a project where a design the same size of the tile will stitch. The tiles are all a specific size. You're not limited to only what's on the USB that comes with the tiles, but you are limited to designs that work within the size of each tile. So I imagine KB will continue to release their Background Quilting Designs that they sell on their site. Those designs will work with the Tiles.
@@PowerToolsWithThread thank you for clarifying the orange and blue Kimberbell rulers/tiles. I did see a video on adding the blue tiles to other sized tiles to continue a design and thought that was a great idea. Kimberbell has wonderful items and patterns. I have a few patterns. Thank you again for your answers.
My top thread is a standard Isacord spool of 40 wt embroidery thread (not cotton). The bobbins I use are 90 wt. You can use 60wt bobbins too. I did an angel in gold metallic thread last year and I used gold Isacord thread in the bobbin.
I tried using the pins, but I couldn't get them to go down between the inner and outer hoops. Did I have my hoops too tight or was I just not holding my mouth right : )
The pins don't go "between" the two hoops. They are placed on top where the seam of the two pieces meet. They lay horizontally. Think of the tip of the pin as a long running stitch. I try to get the tip to come back up outside of the stabilizer...sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't. The point is to use the head as a cross member to prevent the stabilizer from pulling in any further. Hope that helps!
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thank you Becky. I feel like a dunce not realizing that. My only excuse is it was very late at night when I watched the video and I guess my brain had already gone to sleep. I have learned so much from you and have had the courage to try things I would never have tried ordinarily. I really appreciate you and your videos.
Any type of thread works. I've even done these with Kingstar metallic thread and a self-wound gold bobbin thread. Link to the thread is in the description box of the video. ruclips.net/video/E8RCbclvpnQ/видео.html
Thank you Becky!
I can't thank you enough Becky for this tutorial. I'd not had much success with FSL and almost gave up trying until I watched this video. I changed the needle size, slowed the speed down and bought and used some Tpins. Success each time. It has given me the confidence I lacked with using my embroidery machine.
Thank you for your time and talent! How do these “free standing lace” embroider on fabric?
I have been embroidering for 15+ years and do a lot of FSL. The tip about the T pins is a game changer! Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Becky, I just love your videos! I’m learning “sew” much from you. Thank you for all you do!
Thank You for the GREAT video! I just finished my 1st attempt at Free Standing Lace. It worked just like you said it would. I didn't have metallic thread, but used white embroidery thread, and my project turned out perfect. The T-pins are a Heaven Send, I used them on my Free Standing Lace and they have helped me with other projects that I was having trouble with.
Wonderful!
The T pins is a great tip!
Thanks for the Walmart alternative... I don't always get to town for supplies. The tricks are great tips!
When I first got my Brother Dream Machine, one of the classes I went to, we made 3 dimensional angels. I’m think they were an Anita Goodesign pattern. It was made in one hooping but the wings were a separate pattern and once everything was stitched, the body and the wings were tacked together. I was smitten! I must have made dozens of them! I gave them to everyone! They were beautiful and yes, really easy to do. The hardest part was matching up the perfect spot to tack the wings to the body. I made them in gold, silver, white, pearl and blue mostly. And yes, they were beautiful! I think it’s time to make more! Thanks Becky for taking the time to share this. Isn’t it super fun when you find something really easy to make that turns out just so beautiful. Thanks for the tip with the T-pins. I must get some.
I think I have these designs in my old files we just reloaded on the laptop. I had not seen some of my files in years after the old serial port laptop died. I used it with the old Amazing box system 20yrs ago. I used rewritable cards. I just got a PE800 for my birthday recently: Now i have to learn the set up. With usb drive in place of cards Technology marches on….
Thank you, thank you for this tutorial! I've done a bit of FSL and have had decent results, but now my work will be even better after watching this video! Especially now that I know what kind of stabilizer to buy! Many thanks! 😊
Becky you are so smart!!! Thanks for all the information!!
I think this is the second of your videos I have watched. You explain things so clearly without a lot of extra chit chat. I’m subscribing.
Thanks! Such a great tutorial. We all learned alot. The right stabilizer and T pins.
I'm ready to tackle OESD FSL skulls and pumpkins with the votive candles.
I found after drying if it’s still curled, a warm iron helps
I love angels, so beautiful !
Like the idea of using T pins.
I just want to say thanks for helping me get past my fear of trying FSL! You were right and I'm so hooked! I'm making ornaments for all of my family and friends! Best of all, I'm actually using files that I bought ages ago!
Good for you! They will all love them!
Your video has given me the confidence to try!
Thank you for your tutorial. Very helpful.
Thanks, Becky, for the demo. The T-pins are a fabulous idea. I would have never thought of that. Just so simple of a fix. (Some times it takes a lot of experience to learn these simple tricks, or someone to share them.) Have a wonderful day. Diane
I find T pins very helpful. I use them every time I embroider dense embroideries. I have had embroideries pull in so much that it really distorts the embroidery. Thanks Becky for your wonderful videos.
I’m taking my first standing lace class tomorrow. You’ve made me feel more comfortable about it ! Thanks Becky !
Ooooooo…. I am gonna get the WSS and make this!!! Yes oh Yes I will!!!
I am in the middle off stitching out the OESD sewing machine. Thanks for the advice on how to dry pieces. I layered with one layer of aqua mesh and the heavier sulky plastic like stuff. I’ll let you know that worked for me
This video has me rearranging my craft room so I can have my embroidery machine out and digging out the embroidery supplies.
Well I can totally understand that! I sold my old Ellegante 2 and put Gypsy, the new 3700D sewing/embroidery combo in its place and she's set up as a sewing machine while Darla, (my Lumi) is set up for embroidery. It makes the entire process smoother and more fun if you're not always changing feet on machines. Gypsy is about to switch places with my serger & cover stitch machines so she's easier to get to. Those machines that get the most use get the best real estate after all!
I am so glad I found your channel 💕 I have already learned so many things just watching a few of your videos thank you 😊
I'm looking forward to trying these. Thanks for the video!
Great information on which stabilizer to use, and the tip of the T pins. Thank you.
Great tips Becky! Making free-standing lace is addictive :-) It's so much fun to see the magic happen when the lace gets a bath.
Thanks!!
You always let us know exactly how it is done! I love that! I really like how you explained how to use the T-pins! Thank-you!😊😘
Thank you for your video - I started using T-pins a few months ago - what a difference it really makes! Beautiful angel!
Yes, I have done FSL. It's been a few years. It is simple.
Good idea about using the T pins. I’ll have to try it. Thanks.
So appreciate this video Becky! I've been a little intimidated until now to do free standing lace. Thank you!
Super, I'm new to this machine embroidery and want to try lace...........you make it so easy to follow. Thank you for the tips. I was using the T pins but not putting on the hoop correctly.
I am excited that you did the video in such detail. I’ve always wanted to try these and definitely will now. Thank you 🤗❤️
Thanks Becky for the Great tutorial. Question: Do you have to use 90wt bobbin thread? or can you use embroidery 40wt?.
Love my T-Pins! I use them for FSL & dense designs too!
can you shrink the angels down a bit so you can get 3 in a 5x7 hoop? Thanks.
Great, quick and simple tutorial. Great tips too.
Loved your video,,,T pins sure help. I also used Organ 75/11 Anti-Glue needle. First time ever…perfect, no problem stitch out for four ornaments nested in a 5 x 7 frame! So exciting!!
Great video! Lots of helpful tips!
Love doing scree standing lace.
I love making FSL I like your tip about the t-pins I will try it next time.
I am so excited to try this. I have a class coming up to make a 3D lace sleigh.
I use toppers on everything. I did a test for a class to show how the stitches sit in and on top of the different fabrics. It was eye opening to my students. Our Walmart doesn’t have anything like that or fabric. Great tip for T pins
How cute and easy. Great gift idea too. Going to have to try some of these. Thanks Becky.
Love the T-Pin idea. I have some and will definitely do that!!! Thanks!
These are awesome….Can you reWet it after it dries?
LOVE THIS THANK YOU
Can’t wait to try this!
Thx Becky! So many useful tips.
These are just so cute!
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Becky
I got my beautiful seam ripper/stiletto yesterdy, I love it!! Than Keith for me.
Great video. I will have to order the design.
Awesome tutorial! Thank you!!
I love your videos...Love Designs by Juju...but I gotta know where did you get your large table top cutting board..please share lol
My local dealer sells the Floriani version that I used to make FSL snowflakes with my Bernina, I only needed 1 layer and didn’t need pins. It’s always a good idea to use matching thread in the bobbin.
Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I was always afraid to try it. Now I'm not.
What a great tip using those T-pins! Who knew! You did, that's who. Thanks so much. By the way, I love my seam ripper your husband made. It's the BEST. I also didn't know to let it dry face down.
Hi, I just want to know why you didn't make more than one instead of waisting the stabilizer?
Usually for demos on videos, I'll only do one for clarity.
Great idea, it does work
Pretty!
Thank you so much for the video!!
Thanks so much for doing this. I can’t wait to try it.
Thank you for the infomacen
I recently saw one of these as an ornament but it was a state outline. Do you know where I can get the pattern for those? I would like one in very state that I have lived for my Christmas tree. Can you help please?
So on a multi needle (I have a melco) since I can’t wind my own bobbins to match the thread (I guess it only uses pre wound bobbin fill bobbins) how can I get around that? Like for example for freestanding snowflakes ornaments with metallic accents. I’m stumped. I’ve been doing these for years on my single needle
A Melco uses a Size L bobbin which is standard. I bought a package of Size L metal bobbins and a stand-alone bobbin winder (both in my Amazon store in my Embroidery Favorites). I use this bobbin winder to make all my bobbins when I need a specific color. amazon.com/shop/powertoolswiththread
@@PowerToolsWithThread Wow that thanks Becky. I knew you would have a solution. I love all your videos. They are clear and easy to follow. I always learn something from you. 👍
Becky i had a problem changing colors on the ones that have color changes any suggestions it tore my water stabilizer
Thank you for the video
I love the lace ornaments (and FSL in general). I did them one year for the family Christmas ornaments. I also have a FSL design for a Barbie gown that I've yet to start - with the size of the hoops these days, I can probably get all the pieces in one hooping. Of course, it would probably take all day.
Helpful, thanks
I have the T Pins for other items as I sew and make hair accessories also. I am brand new to embroidery and you are AWESOME thank you so much!! @PowerToolsWithThread
Do you use polyester or rayon thread?
As always, you make it look easy and fun. I do have a couple of questions. Did the t pins come up through the fabric? If so, how did you do it? Also, I have tried to make birth announcements with the Juju designs templates. They stitch out, but the fabric ripples when finished. Any advice? My hoop seems to loosen when stitching. Do you think the t pins would help with this problem? I recently bought some binder clamps and thought I could try these on the hoop to keep it closed. I have tried multiple times to make these, with multiple configurations, but they continue to come out with ripples around the stitching, and look pretty awful. I would like to mount them in a frame to hang, but even without the frame, they are not flat. Thanks for any help you might give me.
You might try a fusible woven stabilizer on the back of your fabric on the birth announcements. I've found that to be extremely helpful for designs with heavy satin stitching. Hoop poly mesh and the fabric with the fusible woven on the back. A common one is Pellon's SF101. Good luck!
@@PowerToolsWithThread thanks! Will try this on the birth announcements.
What ‘s the brand of and type of stabilizer you used? I always wanted to tr lace butterflies Thanks
Pellon’s 541 Wash n Gone. You can find it in a package on the stabilizer wall at Walmart. It has a blue label.
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thanks. I found some in my stash lol.
Becky, the OESD link doesn’t work. Can u help?
Uh oh! Try this one. Choose the AquaMesh - embroideryonline.com/supplies/stabilizers/#/filter:custom_stabilizer_type:WashAway?aff=149
Where do you get 90wt bobbin thread what brand and size of spool.
Hi Becky I’ve been looking for a scarecrow panel I have not yet found one hoping that the one behind you is still available thank you❣️🪡🪡✂️❤️💗💖
I found a couple available on Esty and eBay. I don't sell them myself. Google "Fabric panel Fall Festival" and you can see what's out there.
Hobby Lobby carries the wash and gone by the yard also
Can I use Bottom Line bobbin thread?😊
Yes you can!
Thank you so much, this was a great help! I love your embroidery machine. Is it for sewing also?
Yes, it is! I always buy combo machines.
I have a question after watching some Kimberbell tutorials.
First, what is the difference between the orange and aqua blue ruler/tiles?
Second, are you just limited to the quilt designs to be downloaded using the blue tiles? Can you use other downloadable quilt designs?
Third, can you use the blue tiles for one’s own quilt pattern?
Orange pop rulers are for fussy cutting a design that should be centered. The Clear Blue Tiles are for marking a project where a design the same size of the tile will stitch. The tiles are all a specific size. You're not limited to only what's on the USB that comes with the tiles, but you are limited to designs that work within the size of each tile. So I imagine KB will continue to release their Background Quilting Designs that they sell on their site. Those designs will work with the Tiles.
@@PowerToolsWithThread thank you for clarifying the orange and blue Kimberbell rulers/tiles. I did see a video on adding the blue tiles to other sized tiles to continue a design and thought that was a great idea.
Kimberbell has wonderful items and patterns. I have a few patterns. Thank you again for your answers.
When I do free standing lace my tread always brake and my hoop jump a lot
I haven’t used my embroidery machine in probably 2 years. It will be like I’m starting all over again when I do
Could you go over the weight of the thread again? And is it a cotton thread? Do you use the same weight in the too and bottom?
My top thread is a standard Isacord spool of 40 wt embroidery thread (not cotton). The bobbins I use are 90 wt. You can use 60wt bobbins too. I did an angel in gold metallic thread last year and I used gold Isacord thread in the bobbin.
What is the best thing to use to hang them on the tree?
I bought some silver elastic cord.
Hello Becky!
Love my T pins, they saved me selling a great little machine with shitty hoops!
ROFLMAO!!😄😄
Could you have used a smaller hoop
Why do you use such a large hoop for a relatively small design, doesn't it use more interfacing that way?
Love your tutorials...to the point which I like!
❤️❤️❤️
I tried using the pins, but I couldn't get them to go down between the inner and outer hoops. Did I have my hoops too tight or was I just not holding my mouth right : )
The pins don't go "between" the two hoops. They are placed on top where the seam of the two pieces meet. They lay horizontally. Think of the tip of the pin as a long running stitch. I try to get the tip to come back up outside of the stabilizer...sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't. The point is to use the head as a cross member to prevent the stabilizer from pulling in any further. Hope that helps!
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thank you Becky. I feel like a dunce not realizing that. My only excuse is it was very late at night when I watched the video and I guess my brain had already gone to sleep. I have learned so much from you and have had the courage to try things I would never have tried ordinarily. I really appreciate you and your videos.
Isn't that a lot of waste with the stablelizer when you just stitch one design out in the middle?
How much does your hubby charge for a stiletto?
What type of thread?
Any type of thread works. I've even done these with Kingstar metallic thread and a self-wound gold bobbin thread. Link to the thread is in the description box of the video. ruclips.net/video/E8RCbclvpnQ/видео.html
So relieved to understand why it never worked for me… wrong stabilizer!🤪