How to embroider on a polo
Do you want to embroider on a polo? Embroidered polos are a great way to show your team spirit or display your company loyalty. Many organizations like to order polos…
Why is my bobbin thread showing on top?
It's Saturday morning at 11:37 and you decide to monogram a gift for a party that starts in 23 minutes. You got this, right? Hoop and score the stabilizer, thread…
How to use prewound bobbins with your embroidery machine
If you're into machine embroidery, then you know that stitching out a design can mean using a lot of embroidery thread as well as bobbin thread. And when you are…
Embroidery digitizing lessons: where to find them
Are you are trying to become an embroidery digitizer and master your embroidery software? Well - you're in luck. There are a number of different places where you can find…
How to become an embroidery digitizer
So you're wondering how to become an embroidery digitizer? I get it. I remember the feeling. As soon as I started using my embroidery machine I immediately wanted to learn…
How to machine embroider ribbon
Ribbon is a versatile material. It can be used for ties, straps, trim, and probably countless other things I'm unaware of. It's also fairly inexpensive and it comes in a…
What is a knockdown stitch?
Who doesn't love a cozy sherpa or blanket when the weather gets chilly? Plush outerwear and home decor make the perfect holiday gift. Plus - they're also great for personalizing…
Best fabrics for machine embroidery
If you're just getting started with machine embroidery, it's important to choose the right fabrics. Not all fabrics are created equal – some will hold up well to the embroidering…
How to digitize an appliqué design using SewArt
SewArt is a very inexpensive embroidery digitizing program, so it's capabilities are sometimes underestimated. However, after downloading and playing with the software quite a bit, I'm pleasantly surprised by what…
How to monogram a straw hat
Guess what next weekend is? It's Mother's Day! EEEEEEEK. And, if you are anything like my - you have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what to the special mothers in your life.…
What stabilizer to use for machine embroidery
Machine embroidery stabilizer can be a bit of an enigma when you are new to the craft . There are so many varieties, it’s hard to sort out exactly what…
How to make pillow shams and monogram them with your embroidery machine
Do you ever have one of those projects that turns out better than you could have ever imagined? For me, those experiences are few and far between. It's such a…