HOOPING
BULKY ITEMS
HOOPING BULKY ITEMS
Learn essential techniques and tips to easily hoop and embroider bulky items. HOOPING HINTS • Personalizing sweatshirts, blankets, quilts and towels with embroidery is fun, but the biggest challenge is…
Embroidery Machine Tips:
Mastering the Art of Machine Embroidery
embroidery machine tips
The construction of an embroidery design
By the end of this post and you’ll end up being equipped with understanding that will not only improve your digitising quality, but also your own finished embroidery. Understanding how…
denim do over
Denim do over
Embroidering denim is a great way to reinvent an old pair of jeans, and hooping jeans for embellishment isn't as tricky as it may look. The key is using the…
convertible totebag embroidery
How to make an embroidery tote bag
Make a roomy canvas bag with a tapestry-inspired panel to coordinate with your spring wardrobe. Adjustable straps allow you to carry the bag as a backpack, shoulder or cross-body purse,…
Threads That Make You Crazy
Threads That Make You Crazy
.The threads that frustrate us are the fragile threads. Some are familiar to us; some are not. The yarn is what makes them fragile AND they must have special handling.…
upcycling old jeans embroidery
How to upcycle old jeans and jackets
MATERIALS Three denim pockets: 35cm, 40cm, and 45cm Cotton fabric: 14x14cm and 7x6cm, patterned; 10x10cm, grey Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, blue, coral, green, grey, pink, teal, white…
handbag embroidery machine
Mini Purse in the hoop
HIS FAST AND EASY purse is perfect for special occasions. Experiment with different specialty fabrics to create your own unique bag. Crepe and sparkly tulle were used for the sample,…
threads embroidery machine
About threads on Embroidery machine
All About Thread There are a lot of options when it comes to embroidery thread. Choosing the right one can take a project from ordinary to extraordinary. Read on to…
floral handbag embroidery
How to make a Floral handbag
MATERIALS + Crossbody Bucket Bag pattern + 1⁄3 yard of corduroy fabric + 1⁄4 yard of linen fabric + 1⁄2 yard of mediumweight fusible interfacing + Stabilizer: mediumweight tear-away, paper-backed…
tension perfection embroidery machine
Tension perfection with embroidery machine
Balanced thread tension is required for embroidery to look its best. Read on to learn about tension and how to adjust it to achieve the optimal embroidery results. Tension refers…