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In Articles July 30th, 2009

How To Select Thread for Machine Embroidery for Beginners

by Lindee Goodall

You’ve just spent a fortune on your very first embroidery machine and now the sales person is showing you threads. You can see from the vast array of colors, fibers, weights, and types that you could easily spend another small fortune just on thread. What should you get? How much do you need? Why type [...]

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In Articles July 18th, 2009

Getting Started with Machine Embroidery

by Lindee Goodall

Where do you start with a new embroidery machine? It looked so easy at the dealer… now you feel overwhelmed. Here’s what to do next.

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Embroidery Tip

  • Your embroidery is not finished until the last trimming is done. Use tweezers to pull up the thread on the front and snip closely to the fabric. The tension will stretch the thread and after clipping will disappear into the fabric. Leave thread tails on the back 1/4” to 1/2” long to prevent raveling. Trimming too closely can cut lock stitches.

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