Thank you for this. I happened to watch this earlier today and this afternoon my machine started acting up. After rethreading everything didn’t fix the problem, I put oil on a q-tip and cleaned in and around the bobbin case. Problem solved! I was back in business. 😄
Thank you! One of the best help vids I’ve seen. No waffling, no selling stuff, just decent info from someone who has been there. And it did help that you had a Viking machine 😉 I love mine, but it does give me grief if I get impatient. The best advice you gave… slow down! Works across ALL my embroidery machines. Came looking for info on a specific issue (bobbin tension)…stayed, learned, and subscribed. Thanks again!
This video was completely life changing. I didn’t ever put my thread under the foot after threading the needle. I was about to throw my machine away. Since watching your vid, I haven’t had a single problem. I fell in love with embroidery and today I just bought a Viking ❤ thank you for your amazing tips.
So now I learn, after 35+ years what caused some problems I had that I couldn't figure out or understand - and I haven't sewn anything in about 15 years. Thread my machine with the presser foot up, and no heavy duty thread on the bobbin! Thank you!
That presser foot secret messed me up for years too! I don't know why it's not written right there on the machines but it's the same on every sewing machine, serger, or embroidery machine. Crazy, right? Thanks for watching!
This is by far the BEST video I’ve seen on troubleshooting embroidery issues. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise in a no nonsense manner. I’m subscribing! I’m also going to check out all your other videos and links. You’re amazing!! 🤩
Fantastic video!!!! I can’t state enough how great this video is! Going through every issue showing samples and the resolution! Your balanced voice tone and speech is very delightful. Thank you ❤
This was SO helpful! I've been sewing for many years, but I'm new to machine embroidery. I'm trying to complete a project for someone, and it's been a steep learning curve. This video has really helped me understand some of the processes involved and how to diagnose the issues I'm having. Another point I would like to make is that your videos are very high quality from a technical view and an instructional view. I'm a speech teacher, and your delivery is outstanding. And you are a good teacher! You make it easy to understand the topic. Thank you so much for your help!!!
Thank you so much. I love hearing from other teachers! I hope you are making progress at taming your machine. Making mistakes is all a part of the journey. Since you've been sewing a long time, just remember not to use your good fabrics while you're on that road. LOL (ʘ ͜ʖ ʘ)
I watched many videos on how to troubleshoot machine embroidery issues… and your video is by far the best and most detailed and inclusive that I have seen. Thank you! 💕
I just discovered your channel on RUclips. You're a godsend. I'm taking classes for my new sewing embroidery machine. Needless to say, you're going to be my new Go-to person from now on when I have a problem.
Where were you when I first purchased my machine. Lol Had I known what I know now I wouldn't have a love, hate for my embroidery machine. Today I'm starting over. Thank you so much ❤. I agree with the previous person @Timothy Gaudette same scenario. You're freaking AWESOME 😗 SMUAH
You are an ANGEL. I have sewed since I was a kid and always wanted an embroidery machine, but when I finally got one I was so lost! This has helped me so much. I appreciate this and look forward to your other videos!
Ditto here! I've had mine for about a week and I agree with you! These videos have certainly helped relieve some newby anxiety. Are you confident now since you posted this 4 months ago?
Love your video! I've been teaching embroidery for many years and agree with almost 100% of what you say and I say the same things! However, no Sharpie marker, please only recommend markers designed for fabric including Micron pens. Sharpie will run when it gets washed and ruin the item! Ask me how I learned that one!!! Also, in lieu of Terial which is wonderful, Heavy Spray Starch is my go-to more economical recommendation. Thanks for sharing your experience with the world on RUclips!
Thank you for adding that info about Sharpies! Since I'm usually making dolls and puppets that don't go through the wash, I didn't think about that. I've hearted your comment so hopefully it will rise to the top and be seen by others.
Great video you showed me somethings that I didn’t know and I have sewed for 40 years or 50 years I have made my own clothes as well as my kids clothes and have now started on great grandchildrens clothes and blankets with embroidery machine for the last 20 years you gave me a lot of hints that is really going to help me and I share this video with my daughter so she can use soee of the things for her own grand kids.
I am a newbie and what a blessing for me to find your video. By far the best one I have seen. My biggest fear is what to do when something goes wrong. You are a wealth of knowledge and you have given me the push I need to overcome the fear or at least have hope that I can manage any trouble that might happen. Thank you so much. I will watch every single video you have published on embroidering. So excited.
When something goes wrong , take a deep breath. Keep in mind that others have been through mistakes and machines “acting up” etc. thread breaks, shifting , wrong stabilizer. Don’t give up. It’s so cool when things work well and the design stitches out beautifully. Just stitch on old or cheap items to start out. You embroider over a stain that would not come off a shirt you liked that you though was not wearable anymore:). I have saved a favorite linen table cloth that i ruined attempting to remove a set in stain. I had rubbed a hole in it. I was upset. To fix it. I used a small piece of iron on interfacing; then I embroidered a similar matching color flower over the area that had been damaged. I turned out great. No one knew it was a “repair” job:) good luck!
This is an excellent video!!! I have purchased several designs from your store. I have the kitty design!! Yay. Thanks again. I need to check out your video on stabilizers. I did run into some pucker issues, and the correct stabilizer addressed the issue.
Thanks! Stabilizer can make ALL the difference. Glad you figured that out! You should still watch that stabilizer video, since you might learn about different ones that open new creative opportunities 😄 There are always new ones, like a water soluble batting I bought just last month.
I have to say of all the videos and series that I have watched yours, gave me more information than all the rest put together and for that I thank you. I am looking forward to learning from you in the future.
This really is the most helpful video I've found on You Tube. I have watched many, many videos!!! I have gone to the dealer w issues. There is a lot to know before you start embroidering. Your info helps to eliminate all basic issues. I'm pretty sure I can now enjoy my emb machine . I will def watch all your videos and look at your website. Thank you so much your time and advice. You get a 10! 🌟
I feel ready to get started on my embroidery machine now I know what to look out for, thanks (I missed the video on tension,… I don’t think it is in this playlist???)
I see you found that tension video. I don't include it in the beginner playlist because it goes deeper into tension and is really more of an intermediate/advanced level thing.
@@BallyhooCreations thank you for the great video’s. 👍🏻 I’ll have to watch the tension video again, it’s been a battle today 🫣 So much to learn, the more I play with it the worse it gets. Have you done a video on maintenance?
@@2missteri I haven't done a maintenance video but was thinking of adding one this summer. When my machine acts up (and it does) that means it's time to give up for the day and switch to TV, or video games or wine. Whatever works that is NOT machine embroidery. Things always seem to work better the next day. 😉
THANK YOU !!!! Saw every problem I've ever had! Heads up> just got my machine back from service; turns out last 2 places I took it to only vacuumed; no oil etc. Tech said he had to use professional cleaner> I'm hoping! Combined with your sage advice on stabilizer, which explained why I experience puckering. Thank you Thank you Thank you !! Now a loyal fan...
Hi Lucy, I have a combo Brothers sew/embroidery machine. I have been so afraid to tackle the embroidery function ie as you said flying needles, jams that will prevent me from using even the sewing but what I learned this week when I was trashing Coats & Clark thread is that it's not necessarily the thread but the weight choice. You are sooo right that my bobbin weight is 60. I can use 30-60 at the top but nothing but 60 in bobbin. I read the manual a 2nd time & duh, that's why I had looping in underside. I do agree thread conditioner can help smooth thread & even seems to reduce lint build up. I think my goal in the new year is to just embroid-do it. Thanks for tips. This vid was awesome & I subscribed to your channel. God Bless! Happy Holidays too. 🎄🫶
I have an older (cheesy) video that talks more about tension. ruclips.net/video/1z8113hBTeU/видео.html Breaking needles was covered in this video you commented on. And I don't know what you mean by "thread spreading" can you describe it? Or post a photo on my community site? superpeer.com/ballyhoocreations/community
Excellent video! I am just over a year new to embroidery, and still feel like I just opened the machine some days :-) i am bookmarking this video is just like that! thank you😮😅
I've been embroidery for over a decade, and still have days where I the machine seems like a wild animal that's gonna bite me. We all have days like that. ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)
You are incredible. Thank you so much for sharing all of your experiences. I learned more from you than I did in the classes I took that cost me money.
Great information. I have had the bobbin backlash problem and wondered what was going on. Even thought I was hearing things! Thank you so much I learned a lot.
Several years ago, a breaking embroidery needle got me to emergencies (with a piece of needle). Thanks for your videos. I just found this one, and immediately subscribed.
Ouch! You're not the first person to tell of a trip to the hospital for embroidery needles. It's a good reminder to always keep away from that speeding needle. :-)
@@BallyhooCreations Yes. I felt something hurting my middle finger, the machine stopped. I didn't understand immediately what happened until watching needle was cut. Looking for the broken part, I took off the frame and noticed my finger was touching something hard, the half needle was inside!
I have been doing embroidery for several years and this is one of the most helpful videos I have come across. It is easy to follow and has great visual aids. Your presentation is very clean and well thought out and with this array of content that is definitely saying something. It's a wonderful review even if you are experienced, because you can fall into habits and not remember how to fix issues. Thank you so much. I have subscribed 😊
Thank you so much for your videos! Some of the things you showed make a lot of sense. I did watch some other videos, but you go more into detail. I'm still learning on my 4x4 Brother embroidery machine.
First of all, I want to say thank you for doing this video. It is very helpful I have a brother SE 600 sewing machine. It’s a combo and there’s only one speed in the embroidery and that is fast. My machine does not have a switch that would slow the embroidery speed down, so I’m stuck going fast pace and I to have miserable time with puckering. I still can’t get it mastered and I’ve been on it for a week.
Sorry you're having issues with your new machine. There is a learning curve with any embroidery machine so keep at it until you like your results on practice fabric. The Brother SE600 has a max speed of 400 stitches per minute, so it's not fast enough to be a major cause of puckering. (400 SPM is the lowest speed on the bigger machines.) You should look to other solution. The most likely cause is thin fabric, flimsy stabilizer, incorrect tension (especially on a new machine) or improper hooping. I also have a video on hooping and stabilizers, in case you haven't seen those yet.
I loved the video because of all the helpful advice. I am going to watch your videos on stabilizers too. I take classes at a quilt shop and the lady who teaches the classes says the same thing you have said. It is a great review. Thank you so much!
I have Janome memory craft 550E about two years old. It has been in dealership (here in Italy) for about two and a half months. Charged me EUR 200 and nothing has been fixed what they mentioned in invoice. I have found local store for sewing machines, embroidery machines and circuit and the lady has helped me great deal with her technician but there is only so much they can do... I am frustrated to no end. But this video has made it so much better! I will try to use this tips and tricks and hope it will help. Thank you!
I'm sorry to hear you're frustrated with your Janome 550E. (ʘ ͜ʖ ʘ) That machine has a LOT of features and large hoops so there are MORE mistakes that can be made. Hopefully the tips in this video will help you. I also have a free series of videos for beginners that is useful even if you've been embroidering for years. You might want to watch those if you haven't seen them already. Most of us have to learn our machines the hard way -after making Many, MANY mistakes.
@@BallyhooCreations I have watched your videos and they are just great! I could tackle few problems with the tension and breakage of the thread. Except one thing. I can not do anything about reducing the speed because it is all greyed out. I will have to ask local store technician if he can do something about that. So simply Big Than you for all your tips and tricks, it made the world of difference! 🙂
Thank you for a great video a wealth of information. Years ago i had so many problems with bobbin thread showing that i started using the top thread in the bobbin. That became costly. Someone told me they tried using similar colored serger thread in the bobbin. So I decided to try it and actually worked pretty good. But then I thought to myself … why is there show through when i checked every possible cause. Back the. You weren’t supposed to mess with the bobbin case. Well i cleaned out anyway and tightened the bobbin case screw. Sill had show through using the correct bobbin thread . So I decided to change the bobbin case. Bingo! A brand new bobbin case solved the problem. So apparently the bobbin case was defective from the beginning. It was so upsetting I nearly gave up on embroidery machines. I still have that old embroidery machine but i just recently got the Brother PE800:)
@@BallyhooCreations No service call needed. I ordered a new bobbin case and put it in. The newer machines show you how to take it out regularly and clean it. The PE800 has an easily removed cover plate. I had to tighten ithe screw on the bobbin case for the new machine.
Update! :) I found my original accessories/supplies that came with my Brother PE800. There is a Bobbin Center Pin (spacer) that is recommended when using a pre-wound bobbin, as I do. It appears this may serve the same purpose as the small bobbin-size piece of stabilizer that Lucy mentioned in her video. I'm going to try it and hope it solves the bobbin backlash issue!
@@BallyhooCreations it didn't work (I got a little nest going underneath and none of the bobbin thread was showing on the back). I re-read the directions,... Apparently the Bobbin Center Pin is designed to compensate for pre-wound bobbins that are 9mm (my Brother OEM bobbins are 11.5mm) Size L (?) . FYI, this accessory was only mentioned in the Brother Quick reference guide, not in the Operation Manual. I couldn't find any info on it on the Brother website (when I entered PE800 machine). Part # is XF5048-001. According to another website, this accessory "Coverts class 15 machines to accept L bobbins".
Thank you for this video, it helps a lot. I'm currently at my wits end. I've used self adhesive stabilizer, a basting stitch and upped the pull compensation and I still cannot get my design to stitch out right. The outline is way off. :(
Keep trying different things until the outline is perfectly placed. Sometimes a poorly digitized design is the culprit and there's nothing you can do about that. Just try to buy designs that show a photo of an actual stitch-out so you can tell that at least it stitched nicely for somebody. ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)
Just found your site. This is the best info I have ever found. And you are right about not using our machines. After spending thousands of dollars on my machine I was loathe to use it. Not much info on internet and the several books I got with it were overwhelming. Dealer was not all that helpful. Will be watching your other videos. Thanks for your help. You have a new subscriber. Forgot to ask…Do you recommend prewashing and drying 100% cotton t shirts before embroidering on them?
Welcome to the channel Merrilyn! I'm happy to help nudge you towards USING that expensive machine. Your plight is more common than people realize! And I prefer to prewash anything that shrinks before embroidering on it. I realize lots of production level companies don't do that - but when your cotton shirt shrinks but the poly thread and stabilizer doesn't - it looks ugly.
I am thinking of adding this to my office to broaden my products. I have to admit…I’m scared to death now after watching this! lol, HOWEVER I assure you I will go for it eventually, and this video will be my savior manual for sure! This is amazing and I mean, you are prob saving many many machines from neglect!
LOL, I'm sorry if you saw this troubleshooting video first! It's at the end of my beginner series where we did all the RIGHT things, before looking at what can go wrong at the end. You can totally do this! (●'◡'●)
This video was so helpful! All of my tensions except one is sorted out! I do have one question if you have time. If all of my threads are the exact same brand and weight the only difference being color. Why is one of my colors impossible to find the correct tension? Both the looses top tension and the tightest look the exact same. Does that mean my machine or the thread spool may be to blame?
If all the other threads are working, then it's not your machine. It could be that one spool of thread is actually different than the others. Not sure what color it is, but I've always heard (and cannot verify) that black or other very dark colors have so much dye in them that they behave differently.
I loved this video and have subscribed. I would love to join an online class. I will be watching your other videos soon. Thanks again for these wonderful tips. They helped with a lot of my problems and I wish I had seen this 20 years ago when I bought my first Husqvarna Designer machine.
Hi Anne! If that was a Husqvarna Designer 1 (or 2) then I feel your pain! I still have mine and keep it just so I can make troubleshooting videos because that machine has more problems than most! Glad this video helped you and thanks for watching!
I’m so happy I found you. You answered so many of my questions. I also have a problem with the complex design I embroider on cotton t-shirts. They are heavy and the fabric is puckering, also, being so hard, it’s uncomfortable for the skin. I use cut away stabilizer, should I use two layers? I would appreciate any advice. Thank you!
Look for a backing that you iron-on to the back of the garment after stitching so it's not rough against the skin. I talk about them in my stabilizer video ruclips.net/video/lIBWUV3ENJU/видео.html Sometimes the fabric of t-shirts is not "heavy" enough to handle dense designs. You're trying to load too much thread onto thin fabric. You can bulk up with a stabilizer but that will change the drape of the fabric and can look weird. I also talk about this in the stabilizer video linked above and how to judge fabric/stabilizer and design density.
very good advices ! I will definitely try the little stabilisator round under the bobbin ! I have had EVERY problem you talk about, sometimes I just ragequit. what drives me crazy, is when there is an issue, nothing fix it, and after like 7-12 try, suddenly it works again perfectly. I'm sure embroidery machine are possessed by some kind of demons ^^
Most experienced embroiderers would agree with you. Some days are just not meant for embroidery. I've learned to walk away from my machines on those days. Usually things work better the next day.🤨 Gremlins, moon phases, I don't know - but our machines can be very weird!
I just noticed that the bobbins to my old embroidery machine are flatter than the bobbins for my Brother PE 800. They id give me that disc. Would that enable me to use the old bobbins for the PE800?
Great video! I've heard some people use a basting stitch to help prevent puckering also. Do you recommend this? Also, I heard some use anti-glue needles to help prevent the gunk build-up on the needles too. Has anyone else heard of this?
I have not used the Smetz non-stick or the Organ anti-glue needles since I don't like adhesive sprays anyway. But you can try them and see if they live up to their promise. They're just coated like a teflon pan. Using the basting stitch is a useful way to tack down the fabric when you're floating it and not hooping the fabric. It can lessen the puckering in some situations but the design on my main photo would still pucker even with a basting outline stitch because the fabric will still slip around on the stabilizer during stitchout. Hope that helps!
I really appreciate your time and effort that you obviously put into this very informative video. Thank you so much. I just want to clarify one point. I was told by the repair man at my sewing centre, that when you floss your tension disc’s, to only go in the direction the thread feeds through, never back and forth!
Good pioint, and my dentist says the same thing about flossing my teeth! If you go back and forth it will just rub the gooky stuff around rather than pulling it out.
This video is awesome!!! I thought it was a very helpful video. I'm new to machine embroidery and have come across a few problems. I've done a lot of research but other videos I've watched or things I have read haven't been as clearly defined or informative as your video. I have subscribed to your channel and will be checking out your other videos! Thank you for sharing!
@donnascott8885 those are self adhesive cable clips guiding the thread on my machine. The same kind that holds strings of Christma lights. I think I got mine from dollar tree but I don't see them online right now - maybe the stores still have them? Any type of cord or cable management clip should work to guide your thread away from the machine's hand wheel.
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Thank you for this. I happened to watch this earlier today and this afternoon my machine started acting up. After rethreading everything didn’t fix the problem, I put oil on a q-tip and cleaned in and around the bobbin case. Problem solved! I was back in business. 😄
Thank you! One of the best help vids I’ve seen. No waffling, no selling stuff, just decent info from someone who has been there. And it did help that you had a Viking machine 😉 I love mine, but it does give me grief if I get impatient. The best advice you gave… slow down! Works across ALL my embroidery machines. Came looking for info on a specific issue (bobbin tension)…stayed, learned, and subscribed. Thanks again!
Welcome to the channel! I hope you'll stick around while I create some new content for the summer months. 😁
This video was completely life changing. I didn’t ever put my thread under the foot after threading the needle. I was about to throw my machine away. Since watching your vid, I haven’t had a single problem. I fell in love with embroidery and today I just bought a Viking ❤ thank you for your amazing tips.
Happy to hear this video helped! Enjoy your new Viking. :-)
Great video. Super useful, specially for beginners like me!
So now I learn, after 35+ years what caused some problems I had that I couldn't figure out or understand - and I haven't sewn anything in about 15 years. Thread my machine with the presser foot up, and no heavy duty thread on the bobbin!
Thank you!
That presser foot secret messed me up for years too! I don't know why it's not written right there on the machines but it's the same on every sewing machine, serger, or embroidery machine. Crazy, right? Thanks for watching!
This is by far the BEST video I’ve seen on troubleshooting embroidery issues. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise in a no nonsense manner. I’m subscribing! I’m also going to check out all your other videos and links. You’re amazing!! 🤩
Wow, thank you!
Fantastic video!!!! I can’t state enough how great this video is! Going through every issue showing samples and the resolution! Your balanced voice tone and speech is very delightful.
Thank you ❤
Thank you so much for that sweet comment!
Exceptionally thorough and well done video! Thank you so much for sharing your extensive knowledge!
This was SO helpful! I've been sewing for many years, but I'm new to machine embroidery. I'm trying to complete a project for someone, and it's been a steep learning curve. This video has really helped me understand some of the processes involved and how to diagnose the issues I'm having. Another point I would like to make is that your videos are very high quality from a technical view and an instructional view. I'm a speech teacher, and your delivery is outstanding. And you are a good teacher! You make it easy to understand the topic. Thank you so much for your help!!!
Thank you so much. I love hearing from other teachers! I hope you are making progress at taming your machine. Making mistakes is all a part of the journey. Since you've been sewing a long time, just remember not to use your good fabrics while you're on that road. LOL (ʘ ͜ʖ ʘ)
I watched many videos on how to troubleshoot machine embroidery issues… and your video is by far the best and most detailed and inclusive that I have seen. Thank you! 💕
I just discovered your channel on RUclips. You're a godsend. I'm taking classes for my new sewing embroidery machine. Needless to say, you're going to be my new Go-to person from now on when I have a problem.
Glad you're finding the videos helpful! Happy Stitching!
Thanks so much, love the way you set this up with "Chapters". Extremely helpful information.
Great information. This has helped me with so many issues I've been seeing. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best troubleshooting video on machine embroidery I have seen. Thank you so much!
Wow, thanks!
Where were you when I first purchased my machine. Lol Had I known what I know now I wouldn't have a love, hate for my embroidery machine. Today I'm starting over. Thank you so much ❤. I agree with the previous person @Timothy Gaudette same scenario. You're freaking AWESOME 😗 SMUAH
Thanks Rayvetta! Comments like yours inspire me to keep making videos like these. 🥰
❤ wish I’d seen this many years ago when I first started out. Great for newbies as well as us oldies lol thank you x
Such great information! I wish I saw this video before I started embroidering. Thank You!!
Amazingly helpful video. Thank you
You're very welcome!
This is the most helpful video for embroidery machine beginners like me!!
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
I appreciate you so much, both your expertise and your sense of humor :-)
Thanks so much! Very helpful. So glad I finally found you!
I loved this video! It attacked all of my problems! Thank you👍
Thank you, so very helpful.
Best help i have received since I purchased my machines
You are an ANGEL. I have sewed since I was a kid and always wanted an embroidery machine, but when I finally got one I was so lost! This has helped me so much. I appreciate this and look forward to your other videos!
Ditto here! I've had mine for about a week and I agree with you! These videos have certainly helped relieve some newby anxiety. Are you confident now since you posted this 4 months ago?
I've never seen the t-pin tip for stabilizing. Good call. I also love the tension test. I will recommend you to more folks. Really clear and concise.
Love your video! I've been teaching embroidery for many years and agree with almost 100% of what you say and I say the same things!
However, no Sharpie marker, please only recommend markers designed for fabric including Micron pens. Sharpie will run when it gets washed and ruin the item! Ask me how I learned that one!!! Also, in lieu of Terial which is wonderful, Heavy Spray Starch is my go-to more economical recommendation. Thanks for sharing your experience with the world on RUclips!
Thank you for adding that info about Sharpies! Since I'm usually making dolls and puppets that don't go through the wash, I didn't think about that. I've hearted your comment so hopefully it will rise to the top and be seen by others.
Great video you showed me somethings that I didn’t know and I have sewed for 40 years or 50 years I have made my own clothes as well as my kids clothes and have now started on great grandchildrens clothes and blankets with embroidery machine for the last 20 years you gave me a lot of hints that is really going to help me and I share this video with my daughter so she can use soee of the things for her own grand kids.
Thanks Sandra. Machine embroidery is one of those things that changes and it's hard to keep up with the ever-changing advice. Welcome to the channel!
Thank you for you explanations on all the different issues that a person can have while embroidering. Maybe now I won't struggle with my projects.
Hi Karen! We all struggle sometimes. As long as you're struggling LESS than before - that's improvement! 😁
I am a newbie and what a blessing for me to find your video. By far the best one I have seen. My biggest fear is what to do when something goes wrong. You are a wealth of knowledge and you have given me the push I need to overcome the fear or at least have hope that I can manage any trouble that might happen. Thank you so much. I will watch every single video you have published on embroidering. So excited.
When something goes wrong , take a deep breath. Keep in mind that others have been through mistakes and machines “acting up” etc. thread breaks, shifting , wrong stabilizer. Don’t give up. It’s so cool when things work well and the design stitches out beautifully. Just stitch on old or cheap items to start out. You embroider over a stain that would not come off a shirt you liked that you though was not wearable anymore:). I have saved a favorite linen table cloth that i ruined attempting to remove a set in stain. I had rubbed a hole in it. I was upset. To fix it. I used a small piece of iron on interfacing; then I embroidered a similar matching color flower over the area that had been damaged. I turned out great. No one knew it was a “repair” job:) good luck!
Wow! So much information clearly explained with examples! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This is an excellent video!!! I have purchased several designs from your store. I have the kitty design!! Yay. Thanks again. I need to check out your video on stabilizers. I did run into some pucker issues, and the correct stabilizer addressed the issue.
Thanks! Stabilizer can make ALL the difference. Glad you figured that out! You should still watch that stabilizer video, since you might learn about different ones that open new creative opportunities 😄 There are always new ones, like a water soluble batting I bought just last month.
You never mentioned using a single hole needle plate. I have found that helps a lot. Thank you, I learned a few tips . Lucille
Great tip, thanks for adding it!
I never even gave that a thought!
This series is fantastic!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have to say of all the videos and series that I have watched yours, gave me more information than all the rest put together and for that I thank you. I am looking forward to learning from you in the future.
Glad to help!
Very comprehensive and helpful. Thank you.
Thanks - glad it helped. Is your username derived from a 1980's video game by any chance? I loved Q-bert.
This really is the most helpful video I've found on You Tube. I have watched many, many videos!!! I have gone to the dealer w issues. There is a lot to know before you start embroidering. Your info helps to eliminate all basic issues. I'm pretty sure I can now enjoy my emb machine . I will def watch all your videos and look at your website. Thank you so much your time and advice. You get a 10! 🌟
Wow, thanks!
Excellent video. Now I have to check out the beginner embroidery series. Thank you
I feel ready to get started on my embroidery machine now I know what to look out for, thanks
(I missed the video on tension,… I don’t think it is in this playlist???)
I see you found that tension video. I don't include it in the beginner playlist because it goes deeper into tension and is really more of an intermediate/advanced level thing.
@@BallyhooCreations thank you for the great video’s. 👍🏻
I’ll have to watch the tension video again, it’s been a battle today 🫣
So much to learn, the more I play with it the worse it gets.
Have you done a video on maintenance?
@@2missteri I haven't done a maintenance video but was thinking of adding one this summer. When my machine acts up (and it does) that means it's time to give up for the day and switch to TV, or video games or wine. Whatever works that is NOT machine embroidery. Things always seem to work better the next day. 😉
@@BallyhooCreations again Great advice 👍🏻
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THANK YOU !!!! Saw every problem I've ever had! Heads up> just got my machine back from service; turns out last 2 places I took it to only vacuumed; no oil etc. Tech said he had to use professional cleaner> I'm hoping! Combined with your sage advice on stabilizer, which explained why I experience puckering. Thank you Thank you Thank you !! Now a loyal fan...
So glad the video helped, and also that you found a better technician!
Hi Lucy, I have a combo Brothers sew/embroidery machine. I have been so afraid to tackle the embroidery function ie as you said flying needles, jams that will prevent me from using even the sewing but what I learned this week when I was trashing Coats & Clark thread is that it's not necessarily the thread but the weight choice. You are sooo right that my bobbin weight is 60. I can use 30-60 at the top but nothing but 60 in bobbin. I read the manual a 2nd time & duh, that's why I had looping in underside. I do agree thread conditioner can help smooth thread & even seems to reduce lint build up. I think my goal in the new year is to just embroid-do it. Thanks for tips. This vid was awesome & I subscribed to your channel.
God Bless! Happy Holidays too. 🎄🫶
How do you fix tension, needle beaking, thread spreading?
I have an older (cheesy) video that talks more about tension. ruclips.net/video/1z8113hBTeU/видео.html
Breaking needles was covered in this video you commented on. And I don't know what you mean by "thread spreading" can you describe it? Or post a photo on my community site? superpeer.com/ballyhoocreations/community
Excellent video! I am just over a year new to embroidery, and still feel like I just opened the machine some days :-) i am bookmarking this video is just like that! thank you😮😅
I've been embroidery for over a decade, and still have days where I the machine seems like a wild animal that's gonna bite me. We all have days like that. ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)
You are incredible. Thank you so much for sharing all of your experiences. I learned more from you than I did in the classes I took that cost me money.
That's great to hear! Embroidery is kinda hard but it gets easier as you go. happy stitching!
Thanks for the tips!
Great information. I have had the bobbin backlash problem and wondered what was going on. Even thought I was hearing things! Thank you so much I learned a lot.
LOL you're not hearing things, you're just attentive! You can usually HEAR when the embroidery machine messes up long before you actually SEE it.
Several years ago, a breaking embroidery needle got me to emergencies (with a piece of needle).
Thanks for your videos. I just found this one, and immediately subscribed.
Ouch! You're not the first person to tell of a trip to the hospital for embroidery needles. It's a good reminder to always keep away from that speeding needle. :-)
@@BallyhooCreations Yes. I felt something hurting my middle finger, the machine stopped. I didn't understand immediately what happened until watching needle was cut. Looking for the broken part, I took off the frame and noticed my finger was touching something hard, the half needle was inside!
Thank you SO much for putting this video together. I’ve watched your entire series and I’ve been waiting for this one for months! So thanks again!!!
Glad you liked it Kelly. I'm sorry it took so long and THANK YOU for your patience.
I have been doing embroidery for several years and this is one of the most helpful videos I have come across. It is easy to follow and has great visual aids. Your presentation is very clean and well thought out and with this array of content that is definitely saying something. It's a wonderful review even if you are experienced, because you can fall into habits and not remember how to fix issues. Thank you so much. I have subscribed 😊
Thank you @AnntoinetteFuentes and welcome to the channel!
Such a useful video! I’ve been having birdnesting problems and was re-threading with my presser foot down for speed…Thank you!
Glad it helped! that presser foot thing is overlooked by MOST of us!
Thank you so much for your videos! Some of the things you showed make a lot of sense. I did watch some other videos, but you go more into detail. I'm still learning on my 4x4 Brother embroidery machine.
You are so welcome!
First of all, I want to say thank you for doing this video. It is very helpful I have a brother SE 600 sewing machine. It’s a combo and there’s only one speed in the embroidery and that is fast. My machine does not have a switch that would slow the embroidery speed down, so I’m stuck going fast pace and I to have miserable time with puckering. I still can’t get it mastered and I’ve been on it for a week.
Sorry you're having issues with your new machine. There is a learning curve with any embroidery machine so keep at it until you like your results on practice fabric. The Brother SE600 has a max speed of 400 stitches per minute, so it's not fast enough to be a major cause of puckering. (400 SPM is the lowest speed on the bigger machines.) You should look to other solution. The most likely cause is thin fabric, flimsy stabilizer, incorrect tension (especially on a new machine) or improper hooping. I also have a video on hooping and stabilizers, in case you haven't seen those yet.
Great video very helpful I had trouble with puckering but not noe after watching this ty x
Glad it helped!
I loved the video because of all the helpful advice. I am going to watch your videos on stabilizers too. I take classes at a quilt shop and the lady who teaches the classes says the same thing you have said. It is a great review. Thank you so much!
Wow! Thanks for this video! I'm a novice and these tips and illustrations are so helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for helpful information
Your video was super helpful
Thank you so much! You have made sense out of my confusion. ❤
I have Janome memory craft 550E about two years old. It has been in dealership (here in Italy) for about two and a half months. Charged me EUR 200 and nothing has been fixed what they mentioned in invoice. I have found local store for sewing machines, embroidery machines and circuit and the lady has helped me great deal with her technician but there is only so much they can do... I am frustrated to no end. But this video has made it so much better! I will try to use this tips and tricks and hope it will help. Thank you!
I'm sorry to hear you're frustrated with your Janome 550E. (ʘ ͜ʖ ʘ) That machine has a LOT of features and large hoops so there are MORE mistakes that can be made. Hopefully the tips in this video will help you. I also have a free series of videos for beginners that is useful even if you've been embroidering for years. You might want to watch those if you haven't seen them already. Most of us have to learn our machines the hard way -after making Many, MANY mistakes.
@@BallyhooCreations I have watched your videos and they are just great! I could tackle few problems with the tension and breakage of the thread. Except one thing. I can not do anything about reducing the speed because it is all greyed out. I will have to ask local store technician if he can do something about that. So simply Big Than you for all your tips and tricks, it made the world of difference! 🙂
I can’t thank you enough for all of your help. 🎉
You are so welcome!
That was a GREAT video! Thank you … I am going to watch every video you made
I appreciate that!
Thank you so much for all the information. You video is well done and easy to understand.
Great review for problem resolutions.
your GOOD Thank YOU SO MUCH
You're welcome!
Thank you for a great video a wealth of information. Years ago i had so many problems with bobbin thread showing that i started using the top thread in the bobbin. That became costly. Someone told me they tried using similar colored serger thread in the bobbin. So I decided to try it and actually worked pretty good. But then I thought to myself … why is there show through when i checked every possible cause. Back the. You weren’t supposed to mess with the bobbin case. Well i cleaned out anyway and tightened the bobbin case screw. Sill had show through
using the correct bobbin thread . So I decided to change the bobbin case. Bingo! A brand new bobbin case solved the problem. So apparently the bobbin case was defective from the beginning. It was so upsetting I nearly gave up on embroidery machines. I still have that old embroidery machine but i just recently got the Brother PE800:)
Glad you figured out the bobbin case was bad, that's a tough one that typically requires an expensive service call.
@@BallyhooCreations No service call needed. I ordered a new bobbin case and put it in. The newer machines show you how to take it out regularly and clean it. The PE800 has an easily removed cover plate. I had to tighten ithe screw on the bobbin case for the new machine.
14:24 preventing "bobbin - backlash" ; ...will try it👍🏼
Same! So THAT's what that it's called! I can hear my bobbin rattling around in the bobbin case. I will try this too!
Update! :) I found my original accessories/supplies that came with my Brother PE800. There is a Bobbin Center Pin (spacer) that is recommended when using a pre-wound bobbin, as I do. It appears this may serve the same purpose as the small bobbin-size piece of stabilizer that Lucy mentioned in her video. I'm going to try it and hope it solves the bobbin backlash issue!
I've never heard of that accessory. Keep us posted on how well it works!
@@BallyhooCreations it didn't work (I got a little nest going underneath and none of the bobbin thread was showing on the back). I re-read the directions,... Apparently the Bobbin Center Pin is designed to compensate for pre-wound bobbins that are 9mm (my Brother OEM bobbins are 11.5mm) Size L (?) . FYI, this accessory was only mentioned in the Brother Quick reference guide, not in the Operation Manual. I couldn't find any info on it on the Brother website (when I entered PE800 machine). Part # is XF5048-001. According to another website, this accessory "Coverts class 15 machines to accept L bobbins".
Thank you for this video, it helps a lot. I'm currently at my wits end. I've used self adhesive stabilizer, a basting stitch and upped the pull compensation and I still cannot get my design to stitch out right. The outline is way off. :(
Keep trying different things until the outline is perfectly placed. Sometimes a poorly digitized design is the culprit and there's nothing you can do about that. Just try to buy designs that show a photo of an actual stitch-out so you can tell that at least it stitched nicely for somebody. ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)
Just found your site. This is the best info I have ever found. And you are right about not using our machines. After spending thousands of dollars on my machine I was loathe to use it. Not much info on internet and the several books I got with it were overwhelming. Dealer was not all that helpful. Will be watching your other videos. Thanks for your help. You have a new subscriber. Forgot to ask…Do you recommend prewashing and drying 100% cotton t shirts before embroidering on them?
Welcome to the channel Merrilyn! I'm happy to help nudge you towards USING that expensive machine. Your plight is more common than people realize! And I prefer to prewash anything that shrinks before embroidering on it. I realize lots of production level companies don't do that - but when your cotton shirt shrinks but the poly thread and stabilizer doesn't - it looks ugly.
Thanks
Thank you ~ this series was incredibly helpful for this newbie! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
This is a wonderful resource! Thank you!!!🥰🙏
Thank you for all the info. Keep on making them, you did a great job.
I am thinking of adding this to my office to broaden my products. I have to admit…I’m scared to death now after watching this! lol, HOWEVER I assure you I will go for it eventually, and this video will be my savior manual for sure! This is amazing and I mean, you are prob saving many many machines from neglect!
LOL, I'm sorry if you saw this troubleshooting video first! It's at the end of my beginner series where we did all the RIGHT things, before looking at what can go wrong at the end. You can totally do this! (●'◡'●)
Wow! Great advice, well spoken and demonstrated. Thank you. First video I’ve seen of yours, anxious to see others.
Awesome, thank you! And welcome to the channel!
Thanks for sharing this video I learned so much as a new Embroider .
This video was so helpful! All of my tensions except one is sorted out! I do have one question if you have time. If all of my threads are the exact same brand and weight the only difference being color. Why is one of my colors impossible to find the correct tension? Both the looses top tension and the tightest look the exact same. Does that mean my machine or the thread spool may be to blame?
If all the other threads are working, then it's not your machine. It could be that one spool of thread is actually different than the others. Not sure what color it is, but I've always heard (and cannot verify) that black or other very dark colors have so much dye in them that they behave differently.
I loved this video and have subscribed. I would love to join an online class. I will be watching your other videos soon. Thanks again for these wonderful tips. They helped with a lot of my problems and I wish I had seen this 20 years ago when I bought my first Husqvarna Designer machine.
Hi Anne! If that was a Husqvarna Designer 1 (or 2) then I feel your pain! I still have mine and keep it just so I can make troubleshooting videos because that machine has more problems than most! Glad this video helped you and thanks for watching!
Wonderful information!!! Thank you so much! 🎉❤😊
This was GREAT!
Awesome video, Thanks
This video just helped with 3 of my issues. Thank you ❤ seriously thank you ❤🎉
I’m so happy I found you. You answered so many of my questions.
I also have a problem with the complex design I embroider on cotton t-shirts. They are heavy and the fabric is puckering, also, being so hard, it’s uncomfortable for the skin.
I use cut away stabilizer, should I use two layers?
I would appreciate any advice. Thank you!
Look for a backing that you iron-on to the back of the garment after stitching so it's not rough against the skin. I talk about them in my stabilizer video ruclips.net/video/lIBWUV3ENJU/видео.html
Sometimes the fabric of t-shirts is not "heavy" enough to handle dense designs. You're trying to load too much thread onto thin fabric. You can bulk up with a stabilizer but that will change the drape of the fabric and can look weird. I also talk about this in the stabilizer video linked above and how to judge fabric/stabilizer and design density.
I’ve been embroidering for a few years now and you answered a few questions I have had! Thank you!🥰
very good advices ! I will definitely try the little stabilisator round under the bobbin ! I have had EVERY problem you talk about, sometimes I just ragequit.
what drives me crazy, is when there is an issue, nothing fix it, and after like 7-12 try, suddenly it works again perfectly. I'm sure embroidery machine are possessed by some kind of demons ^^
Most experienced embroiderers would agree with you. Some days are just not meant for embroidery. I've learned to walk away from my machines on those days. Usually things work better the next day.🤨 Gremlins, moon phases, I don't know - but our machines can be very weird!
@@BallyhooCreations I think it is gnomes !! :D :D
@@BallyhooCreationsOr creatures from another dimension messing with our stuff lol.
Sometimes it can also be the humidity that is causing issues.
I just noticed that the bobbins to my old embroidery machine are flatter than the bobbins for my Brother PE 800. They id give me that disc. Would that enable me to use the old bobbins for the PE800?
Great video! I've heard some people use a basting stitch to help prevent puckering also. Do you recommend this? Also, I heard some use anti-glue needles to help prevent the gunk build-up on the needles too. Has anyone else heard of this?
I have not used the Smetz non-stick or the Organ anti-glue needles since I don't like adhesive sprays anyway. But you can try them and see if they live up to their promise. They're just coated like a teflon pan. Using the basting stitch is a useful way to tack down the fabric when you're floating it and not hooping the fabric. It can lessen the puckering in some situations but the design on my main photo would still pucker even with a basting outline stitch because the fabric will still slip around on the stabilizer during stitchout. Hope that helps!
Many useful tips & tricks... Thank u forr sharing..🙏
I really appreciate your time and effort that you obviously put into this very informative video. Thank you so much. I just want to clarify one point. I was told by the repair man at my sewing centre, that when you floss your tension disc’s, to only go in the direction the thread feeds through, never back and forth!
Good pioint, and my dentist says the same thing about flossing my teeth! If you go back and forth it will just rub the gooky stuff around rather than pulling it out.
Great video - so many helpful tips! Thank you!
Glad I found your channel
Welcome aboard!
Great information! Thank you.
This video is awesome!!! I thought it was a very helpful video. I'm new to machine embroidery and have come across a few problems. I've done a lot of research but other videos I've watched or things I have read haven't been as clearly defined or informative as your video. I have subscribed to your channel and will be checking out your other videos! Thank you for sharing!
Welcome to the channel! Machine Embroidery has a learning curve just like anything else. You'll be an expert in no time!
wonderful info! Great explanations, well done, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Omg! Awesome video, what are the name of those clear thread guides you have on your machine to guide the thread from the stand? Thank you!
@donnascott8885 those are self adhesive cable clips guiding the thread on my machine. The same kind that holds strings of Christma lights. I think I got mine from dollar tree but I don't see them online right now - maybe the stores still have them? Any type of cord or cable management clip should work to guide your thread away from the machine's hand wheel.
Awesome video, new to embroidery
This is fantastic. Thank you so much!!!
Im so thankful for this video!
Thanks will try.
Wow!!! Thank you thank you!!! I subscribed and shared this with a friend.
Thanks
I love your glasses! Thank you for your help…
Thanks! Glasses are from Zenni - they have some cool frames for frugal people like me. 🤣
Thank you thank you thank you! Btw I love your sewing room setup.
Oh thank you!