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Education
Making Your Embroidery Designs Stand Out
You might be asking yourself how you can make your embroidery designs stand out from the designs your competition offers.…
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How do I know which needle to use when working with something other than 40-weight embroidery thread?
When using a general-purpose 40-weight thread, you have the choice of using a #60/8, #65/9, or #75/11 needle. The best…
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Why are there loops in my stitches?
Your embroidery machine is steadily stitching out the prettiest design when all of a sudden, disaster strikes. A series of…
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Why are there loops in my stitches?
Your embroidery machine is steadily stitching out the prettiest design when all of a sudden, disaster strikes. A series of…
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Should I ever use a cutaway stabilizer combined with a tearaway?
The answer is yes and no, but first, it is important to understand when and why to choose a cutaway…
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Is my design too heavy for the fabric I want to embroider?
Most apparel will have design limitations unless constructed of heavy, woven fabric. Thinner fabrics benefit from a smaller stitch count…
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What common errors do embroiderers make when choosing stabilizer?
Know your fabric’s limitations when it comes to the design itself before thinking about which stabilizer to use. Puckering, pulling,…
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How do I choose the right embroidery backing for the job?
The type of fabric you are embroidering will steer you in the right direction when deciding between cutaway and tearaway.…
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Tips
Money-Saving Tips for Embroiderers
Running an apparel decorating business can have some costly expenses. Learn the right way to save money without buying cheap…
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Tips
5 Best Practices of a Good Embroiderer
Every good embroiderer has their way of doing things and making sure their work is top notch. Here are five best…
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Tips
Embroidery Machine Maintenance
Oil can. Oil can what? Remember that famous line from “The Wizard of Oz”? Just as it was for the…
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How to Remove Water-Soluble Embroidery Topping
While some embroiderers often calculate the time spent applying and removing water-soluble topping into their production time, others try to…
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