Why is the thread breaking on an embroidery machine?
Having the thread break over and over again on your embroidery machine can be a maddening experience. It can make a 5 minute project turn into a 45 minute ordeal…
How to monogram sneakers on a embroidery machine
Looking for a way to literally put a spring in your step? How about monogramming some sneakers? While I've seen this for years, I always assumed that it would be…
How to make an in-the-hoop face mask
As I'm sure you are probably aware, this whole COVID-19 outbreak has set off a mask making frenzy. Sewing and embroidery enthusiasts have turned their studios into mask making factories,…
How to embroider on a sweater with an embroidery machine
One of the best things about the end of the end of a season is scoring some bargain basement clothing. At (what stores consider to be) the end of the…
How to make a monogrammed bow tie
A few years ago, I was looking for the perfect accessory for my son's First Communion outfit. Little girls get new crosses, dresses, headbands, etc... but what about the boys?…
How to embroider on toilet paper
I want to start by saying that I can not believe that I'm writing this blog post. For years, I've seen questions about and examples of embroidery on toilet paper…
How to embroider on men’s shirt cuffs
My husband has a problem; he keeps blowing the elbow out of his shirts. And - get this - it's always his left elbow. And it's starting to happen on…
Using SewArt to convert a JPG to an embroidery file
It's a common request for the newbie embroiderer: how to convert a JPG into an embroidery file such as a PES, DST, SEW, etc... When I first got my embroidery machine,…
Best irons for sewing and embroidery
Are you in the market for a new iron? I'm getting there. I love my iron, but now that I've dropped it twice, it's barely hanging on by a thread.…
Digitizing Embroidery Designs and Finding Your Niche
When I first started off in machine embroidery, I joined every machine embroidery group I could find. And, when the subject of digitizing embroidery designs came up and how to…
Machine Embroidery on Corduroy
Corduroy is a polarizing fabric. Some people love it, some hate it. Me? I'm in the former camp. I LOVE corduroy. Maybe it's because corduroy reminds me of my preppy…
Sewing vs Embroidery Machine
Thinking about picking up a new hobby but are not sure where to invest your time and money? Sewing and embroidery are useful skills, but in order to do either…
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