Machine Embroidery Part 3

11th March 2008

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After placing the t-shirt in the hoop and connecting the hoop to the embroidery arm on my sewing machine, I simply have to tell the machine which design I am doing and it reads that design from the d-card that I’ve inserted into it. I thread the 1st color of the design through the sewing machine and then push the “fix” button. This will tell the machine to baste a box on the fabric that basically outlines where the design will be.

Basting is very helpful when embroidering a fabric that is laying on top of the hoop. It help keep the fabric in position. After the basting is done, I press start and the machine begins stitching the design itself. The machine will do all of the work, I only have to change the thread when it is a color change and make sure there is plenty of thread in the bobbin.

This photo was taken after the first design was stitched, the candy castle.

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1 On March 11th, 2008, Homemaking Mama said:

WOW! I love it, the candy castle is so cute
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posted on March 11th, 2008 at 8:15 pm

2 On March 11th, 2008, lynne said:

Thanks! I was so pleasantly surprised when I found the design for the castle, it was perfect for the team shirts.

posted on March 11th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

3 On March 11th, 2008, Ellen said:

Very pretty design. Some day I will be able to do that. I can’t wait.

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posted on March 11th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

4 On March 12th, 2008, KylieM said:

that is so cool! I am drooling so much, would love an embroidery machine!!

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posted on March 12th, 2008 at 1:27 am

5 On March 12th, 2008, Kathy said:

That is beautiful! I have an embroidery machine that sits under a thick layer of dust. You’re making me want to get it out again!

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posted on March 12th, 2008 at 8:01 am

6 On March 12th, 2008, lynne said:

Thanks Ellen - It is my favorite thing about my sewing machine, I want to learn more types of projects I can do with it besides t-shirts and bags! I’m taking a class this Sunday on fleece blankets.

posted on March 12th, 2008 at 8:18 am

7 On March 12th, 2008, lynne said:

Kylie - I never knew embroidery machines existed until a year and a half ago! I’d had the same sewing machine for almost 30 years!

posted on March 12th, 2008 at 8:19 am

8 On March 12th, 2008, Laura said:

My Aunt machine embroiders. Your embroidery is soooo cute! I never realized how expensive those machines were until my Aunt bought a new one. Boy I was blown away! I think I will stick to my gadgets and computers…LOL.

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posted on March 12th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

9 On March 17th, 2008, Grace said: