Machine Embroidery help and Information

In my last post we looked at the importance of choosing the right Embroidery Stabilizer for your projects. Today i want to look at how it is also important to choose the right Designs.

How to tell if a design has been digitized properly?
When buying designs you have to look at many things, if you buy a poorly digitized design then it will result in needle breakages and your project being thrown in the bin.

Make sure you see a preview of the design, preferably an image where a sample of the designs has been embroidered appose to a clip art image of the design.

If you are buying from a digitizer check that they manually digitize, automatic digitizing although quicker is often poor quality.

Check that the digitizer will work with you to correct any problems with your design, most digitizers would rather you contact them if you have a problem rather than to never use them again, please remember that digitizing is a complex and lengthy process and some errors will be made.

Free embroidery designs as well as having the bonus of being free are usually good quality as they have been around a while so tested time and time again.

Before you start a big design preview the design yourself with software on your PC, this will help you to spot any outline or other issues before you start embroidering.

Why you need stabilizer
Stabilizer is used to stop your fabric from moving in your hoop whilst embroidering. It is important that your stabilizer is larger than your hoop so you get maximum hold and stability for your fabric.

Can i use any stabilizer?
No there are different types of stabilizer for different projects and fabrics.
Learn about what type of stabilizer you should use

Is stabilizer expensive
Again as there are different types there are also different prices depending on what you want. For example with tear away backing stabilizer you can buy in a roll or in pre-cut squares. It would be cheaper to buy the roll and cut yourself but some prefer to pay a little bit extra and have it cut already. This also applies to the water soluble backing.

Don't use cheaper alternatives to stabilizers
This will be disastrous both to your machine and your project. Embroidery machines are sophisticated machines that require specific embroidery supplies

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What to do with scraps of stabilizer?
If you find yourself with bits of left over stabilizer, especially the tear away backing then don't just throw them away. You can use them again!

When you have applied your first layer of stabilizer to your hoop and you need a second layer but your design is small, you can take one of your scrap pieces and use spray adhesive to attach it to your first layer. What a great way to save money and recycle.