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How to Embroider on Terry Towels and Bathrobes

Terry towels and bathrobes are a great choice for machine embroidery. Terry fabric is thick, stable, and usually made with a high percentage of cotton, making it durable and heat-resistant during hooping. With the right techniques, your embroidery will look professional and last through many washes. Best Embroidery Designs for Terry Cloth When choosing a machine embroidery design for towels or robes: Use bold satin columns and tatami fills Avoid fine linewor
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My First Embroidery Project: A Learning Experience

My First Embroidery Project: A Learning Experience I've been sewing for years, and recently, I decided to take my hobby to the next level by diving into machine embroidery. When I stumbled upon a Husqvarna Viking Designer Quartz 29 floor model at a steep discount, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. Since bringing it home, I’ve been exploring its embroidery and quilting features—I just want to make all the things! Embarking on My First Embroidery Project Tonight, I finally t
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Best T-Shirts for Machine Embroidery: Top Brands, Stabilizer

Best T-Shirt Brands and Types for Machine Embroidery (Plus the Right Stabilizers!) Machine embroidery on t-shirts can be a fun and creative way to customize your wardrobe, but getting the perfect stitch-out requires the right combination of fabric, stabilizer, and design. If you’ve ever struggled with puckering or stiff embroidery, don’t worry—you’re not alone! In this blog, we’ll explore the best t-shirts for embroidery, the stabilizers you should use, and some key techniques to ensure a f
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Hoop Grid Alignment Issue

Why Is My Hoop Grid Off-Center? If you've noticed that your 2.5” x 1” hoop grid isn't centered, you're not alone! Many users report that the printed grid does not align with the physical center of the hoop. However, this is intentional and designed to align with the machine’s actual working area rather than the hoop itself. Key Reasons for the Grid Misalignment: The grid is centered to the carriage movement, not the hoop. The machine cannot stitch all t
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Gunold KK Spray Glue: Mastering Embroidery Adhesion

Efficient Embroidery: Mastering the Art of Using Gunold KK Spray Glue Embroidering, a time-honored tradition, merges artistry with technique. In this blend of creativity and precision, Gunold KK glue emerges as a pivotal tool. Known for its remarkable temporary fixation properties, this adhesive is not just for embroidering but also excels in temporarily positioning zippers. Its efficacy lies in its delicate balance of strength and subtlety, making it a go-to choice for fabric artists and h
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Expert Tips for Embroidering the One-Color Tribal White Tiger Design

Introduction: Creating a Stunning Embroidery Project with the One-Color Tribal White Tiger Design Embroidering the One-Color Tribal White Tiger design is a fantastic way to add a touch of flair and personality to your garments, accessories, or home décor items. To ensure that your embroidery project turns out beautifully, it's essential to choose the right materials and follow some crucial guidelines. In this article, we'll share expert tips on how to create a stunning embroidered piece fea
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4 Easy Ways to Get Creative with Your Machine Embroidery Designs

Are you a machine embroidery enthusiast? Do you love creating beautiful designs and gifts for your loved ones? As a dedicated embroiderer, you know how much time and effort goes into each stitch-out. However, it can sometimes feel like you’re stuck in a repetitive process. If you’re looking for new ways to get creative with your machine embroidery, we’ve got you covered! Here are four easy-to-follow ideas to help you take your embroidery to the next level. Squirrel with hazelnut embroi
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Trimming jump stitches in machine embroidery: why it's important

As a machine embroidery enthusiast, you know how important it is to have a clean and polished design. But did you know that trimming jump stitches can make a big difference in the final product? If you're not trimming your jump stitches as you go, you might be missing out on a simple technique that can take your embroidery to the next level. Why Trim Jump Stitches? Jump stitches occur when your embroidery machine needs to move from one area to another without stitching. In some designs
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Placement guide for embroideries

General Information When using the charts included in this document, the measurements are based on the following places to measure. (A) is the distance from the shoulder seem wear it meets the collar, down to the middle of the design. (B) is over from the center of the garment, if it has a zipper or buttons it should be measured from their.    All measurements are in imperial system ( inches ) Recommended standard designs for a left chest should be around 2.25 
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Embroidery on Towels

I seem to do quite a few towels for corporate sponsors and for gifts especially around Christmas time, I am a niche embroider, my specialization is jacket backs, carpets and specialty items. However towels can offer a extra opportunity for your customers.  When embroidering on towels I always use tearaway, whether I am sewing on golf or fishing towels, bath robes or bath towels. I also use topping on towels that have a high nap to them. If you sell towels in your store make them more attr
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Needle guide

Knowing your Needles The needle: Itís a small innocuous component of every embroidery machine that tends to get overlooked, even ignored ñ until it breaks. Even then, the typical response is to change it out and keep going. Small, inexpensive, rather boring, but extremely critical to the embroidery process. Without a needle, stitches could not be formed. Knowing your needles are critical. Needles have various. Needle Application While most shops are guilty of this or just do
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Introduction to Threads

There is a wide range of thread choices available to todayís embroiderer. However, unless time is taken to experiment with different choices, they may never get a chance to offer them to their customer. Most new embroiderers purchase a start up kit with their equipment that contains one type of thread. They start with and continue to use this same thread as if it is the only style available, without ever considering if there is a better alternative. As it turns out, there are several types and s
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