Entries Tagged ‘metallic thread’
How To Select Thread for Machine Embroidery for Beginners
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 [...]
Tags: embroidery basics, embroidery thread, getting started, machine embroidery, metallic thread, polyester embroidery thread, rayon embroidery thread
How to Machine Embroider on Ribbon with Metallic Thread
Embroidering on ribbon presents a few problems: ribbon cannot be securely hooped between the rings of the hoop, accurate design placement is difficult, and the tight weave is not conducive to the additional thread applied by embroidery. Watch this video to see how to do it!
Tags: education, embroidery, embroidery basics, machine embroidery, metallic thread, ribbon
How to Get Better Results with Metallic Thread
Ahh, metallics! So pretty to look at and so pretty frustrating to sew. Implement these 9 proven tips to improve your results quickly and easily!
Tags: accessories, embroidery basics, metallic thread, tensions, thread
