What brand machine embroidery thread is the best to use?
Q. I just got a Janome 300E embroidery machine, but I need thread so I can try it out! Any machine embroidery experts out there who can give me advice on the buying thread? I'd especially like advice on what kind works best, where I can get it the cheapest, should I buy it in sets or on a per-project basis... Thanks!
Asked by SJhale1970 - Sat Feb 27 19:36:08 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Maderia or Robison-Anton would be the best, next Sulky and then C & C. You can purchase ARC thread here - I have never used it. Most will be offered in Rayon, but Poly gives the same results and can handle bleach. Try Allstich and Allthreads for prices. Start with the basic colors and test the machine's built-in designs. When buying kits and collections you may end up with colors you will not use. You may find you will have to choose "close" when it comes to buying specific colors. When choosing designs to download from the Internet, they usually indicate the brand of thread used by the designer as will as a thread chart and possibly a color conversion chart. Embroidery Library is one company that provides this information.
Answered by pattiann42 - Sun Feb 28 12:24:35 2010

What embroidery machine gives me the best for the least cost?
Q. I have been sewing for many years and want to begin embroidery. I am confused about the huge difference in price among embroidery machines. I've looked at Pfaff, Viking, and Babylock. I would like to know if there's a machine that is satisfactory without paying the thousands of dollars these machines ask. I want to be able to use embroidery for all types of fabrics including denim. This will be a hobby for gift giving, not a profession. Thank you
Asked by lvhorses2 - Sat Sep 2 23:45:31 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I was in the same boat as you. I did some research and came up with 2 machines. Brother and Singer. Brother is sold at Wal-mart for under $500 and an additional card reader for $125. Singer is sold at several places but I saw it at Hancock Fabrics for under $900. Check for it at Hancock.com. You need a computer to use the embroidery function. It also comes w/ software to convert clipart to designs. I bought the Singer but I think I would have been just as happy with the Brother.
Answered by Darlene - Sun Sep 3 16:00:22 2006

How do you clean handkerchiefs with delicate embroidery?
Q. I bought some hankies in Mexico at Chichen Itza. They were only a dollar each, but they have the prettiest embroidery. Some of them fell on the ground and got muddy. How can I safely clean them without damaging the embroidery? I believe all the materials are cotton.
Asked by Jackie F - Tue Jul 10 16:22:31 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. handwash with water and soap or little bit of detergent. don't leave it soaking for long or the colors will bleed a bit,
Answered by hi - Tue Jul 10 18:22:56 2007

How do you get embroidery transfers out of polyester fabric?
Q. I just realized I transfered a very ornate embroidery pattern onto a polyester fabric and I know it won't wash out. I need HELP! This is to be a Christmas present for my daughter.
Asked by cindylucy57 - Mon Dec 4 22:26:00 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. try to remove it by covvering it with cotton material and "ironing it off" but be careful because the ployester will melt if you get it too hot check the setting on your iron for the polyester setting. or if you want to put another one over it you could peel off the embroidery and cover the glue with another iron on
Answered by vbbryan1 - Mon Dec 4 22:32:52 2006

What is the best embroidery machine with sewing machine on it?
Q. I am looking for a good sewing machine and embroidery. Can anyone help me? Any brands that are reliable and not expensive at all?
Asked by cutypa2te - Tue Sep 2 08:49:12 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. "Reliable and Not Expensive" embroidery machines are not easy to find. Fortunately this is an excellent time for people to be able to do some embroidery/sewing machine shopping and finding great values. The major sewing machine manufacturers have all introduced new Top-of-the-Line machines within the last year. Brother, Viking, Pfaff, Bernina...it is quite an opportunity for people to purchase the "out-dated" but still fabulous machines at a far greater discount then ever...new or used. Check your local dealers for Brother 4500 or 2500 that were used as trade ins for the new one. Or check to see if the pricing has been reduced. The new Brother has just hit the market so the Brother trade-ins should start taking off soon. (Espec [cont.]
Answered by Bobaloo - Tue Sep 2 10:23:46 2008

How much should I spend on a embroidery machine?
Q. I want to start a very small embroidery business, because money is thight I can't spend too much on a machine. Can you please recommend a user friendly machine and not too expensive. Should I buy a used machine? Thanks a lot!
Asked by katie w - Thu Aug 6 00:09:28 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First: if this is for a business then don't waste your time with a home machine, look to a multi-needle professional industrial type machine. Why? Because they can operate day and night, they are far higher speed, meaning more customers and more profits -but most importantly, many commercial embroidery machine makers offer complete operator training and they offer credit terms and advice on setting up a business. And a few are cheaper than top-of-the-line home machines. Many will also carry embroidery thread in larger spools, which is far cheaper than buying little spools at the fabric store. (I buy all my threads on large cones, I haven't bought small spool in years) Melco/AMAYA machines are the machines that many cresting and… [cont.]
Answered by Linda S has spring fever - Thu Aug 6 08:52:16 2009

Have an embroidery machine, want info on how to put my own ideas onto garments?
Q. The embroidery machine is brother 190-d using a memory card, but as i can download free patterns or use my own want to know how.
Asked by Mary J - Mon May 26 17:28:40 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. By reading another persons answer to a different question I have just found a great site for you to look at. It has a list of sections on machine embroidery, and has a section on exactly what you want. Its called digitising step by step. There are also many things that it will clarify for you which you can do with your machine.
Answered by purplemoon0101 - Wed May 28 07:54:11 2008

What is a great sewing machine for embroidery and quilting?
Q. I have a good basic sewing machine(babylock) so what would be a good reasonable machine that could do embroidery and machine quilting or would I need to just have 2 seperate machines? I am still new to sewing/quilting and would like a machine that's fairly easy to use and easy on price.Any suggestions would be great.
Asked by Ang - Sun Jul 20 14:42:31 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You'll get different opinions here, but I think you should keep your eggs in separate baskets. The more different things a machine needs to do, the less well it will do any. Also, if any one function 'breaks', ALL your functions have to go to the repair shop. I'd prefer to KEEP my quilting machine while my embroidery machine was being repaired, or vice versa. By the way, I know people who use their Babylocks for quilting - have you tried it? Good luck!
Answered by Chicago Q - Mon Jul 21 00:55:40 2008

How much should I be paying for embroidery threads?
Q. I'm looking to buy some embroidery threads and was wondering roughly how much I should be paying for them. I've seen quite a few lots on Ebay but am unsure what price is reasonable per skein.
Asked by Tights Face - Mon Nov 13 15:53:44 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. About 40 to 60 pence would be reasonable.
Answered by Corvinus - Mon Nov 13 15:58:20 2006

Where can I find a Lakers embroidery design to download to buy?
Q. Of course I would prefer a free download but I don't mind buying one either. And to clairfy I am looking for an embroidery design that I can download to use with my Brother embroidery machine. Preferably the lakers logo. Thanks!
Asked by Brooke - Sat Feb 13 12:33:18 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is a copyright and is not for sale.
Answered by pattiann42 - Sat Feb 13 13:13:50 2010

What is a reasonable and easy to use embroidery machine?
Q. I am wanting an embroidery machine and was wondering if someone knows a reasonable priced machine that is easy to use. I have a Singer Futura machine that I have yet to figure out how to use.
Asked by Diana R - Mon Nov 3 20:12:00 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Brother p-150 with 4x4 field or Brother PE-700 with up to 5x7 field are the easiest Brother PE-700II also has machine direct to computer accessibility
Answered by Norma J - Tue Nov 4 17:10:32 2008

How does one stabilize a large piece of hand embroidery?
Q. I would like to hand embroider a large design on a tee shirt. The design will also have some beading and small metal pieces in it. I think the weight of the embroidery and embellishments will be too much for tee shirt material. Perhaps some kind of iron-on interfacing on the underside of the shirtwould work. Does anyone have experience with doing this kind of work?
Asked by Sharron B - Sun Mar 30 20:03:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, my mom through making costumes for the theatre. She had to make a skull shape out of metal studs so it was heavy. this was her advice: Use interfacing, the iron on is best, using two layers if you think it needs it. Remember though, once it's ironed on, the part with the interfacing WON'T stretch. Take into consideration how often the piece will have to be cleaned as some dry-cleaning solutions wreck the solvent glue in the interfacing
Answered by merciasounds - Sun Mar 30 20:44:57 2008

Where on the internet can I find instruction on embroidery digitizing?
Q. I have a Brother sewing/embroidery machine. I keep reading about digitizing but I cannot find any info. Please Help!
Asked by nana - Thu May 3 15:53:31 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here are some sites for computer software for embroidery digitizing: Hope these help. Have fun!
Answered by Mama_Kat - Thu May 3 16:16:01 2007

How do I do embroidery with a sewing machine? Is it possible?
Q. I have a ton of excess denim from making a purse out of my friends never woren jeans she got rid of. Now I decided to make a bracelet with embroidery... how do I do it with a sewing machine? Also, have any other ideas on what to do with the scraps?
Asked by Mandy ExPress YourSelf - Thu Feb 7 02:22:32 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sure, you can do free-motion embroidery with any machine. You need to drop the feed dogs or cover them in order to do it, but that's easily accomplished. Best beginning book I know of is Robbie and Tony Fanning's Complete Book of Machine Embroidery -- you'll probably have to get it from your library, as I believe it's now out of print. Want to knock your socks off? Check to see if your library has a copy of Singer Instructions for Art Embroidery -- everything in the book was done on a straight stitch treadle machine, and it's gorgeous. Here's a professional free-motion embroiderer at work:
Answered by kay - Fri Feb 8 21:15:51 2008

If you do machine embroidery could you suggest what brand is the best to accept other discs?
Q. I want to use some of Clotilde's embroidery patterns, and Jo-Anns is having a decent sale on Singer. But what about Brother? Help?
Asked by Pam H - Tue Apr 28 10:44:30 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I prefer Brother or Babylock and I would suggest buying from a dealer if you have never used a sewing machine - the embroidery machine has some similarities. If you do not buy from a sewing machine dealer, try the Singer - it should connect via cable to your PC and this is where you will store designs and then send to the embroidery machine. You choose designs by the format of the embroidery machine and the the hoop size. Watch this when downloading. An embroidery machine that has a maximum embroidery area of 4 x 4 will not stitch a design that is larger. The least expensive method to obtain designs is downloading from the Internet to the computer, then send to the embroidery machine as you want to stitch out a design. Methods for… [cont.]
Answered by pattiann42 - Thu Apr 30 14:57:45 2009

What is easier to learn embroidery or crochet?
Q. I am wanting to learn a new haobby and my two top choices are embroidery and crochet. I just don't know what would be easier to learn?
Asked by Knowledge Box 1996 - Wed Jan 6 16:27:20 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Both involve hand/eye coordination.. I do both, and started with embroidery. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. I also taught myself to crochet. Use a good book with pictures and you should have no problems.
Answered by tiger1943 - Wed Jan 6 16:36:39 2010

What should I do with a frumpy cardigan with cute embroidery?
Q. I have a really frumpy, old-lady button-up cardigan that has a super-cute design in embroidery on the front. It has long sleeves and is about 30" long. I am a pretty good seamstress; what could I do to make it cute? Or, how could I style it so it looks more cutesy and less frumpy?
Asked by Ms. Vintag E. - Tue Dec 22 13:23:32 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you could wear it with a belt, shrink it in the wash, or wear skinny jeans with it to compliment your shape
Answered by MRS.JOHN MORRISON - Tue Dec 22 13:28:52 2009

Is it easy to learn how to use an embroidery machine?
Q. I would like to invest in an embroidery machine because I have really good ideas on what to use it for. However, I have never used one. In fact I barely know how to use a sewing machine. I am clueless on how an embroidery machine even works. I want to use it to do different fonts, number designs, polka dots, and things of that nature. Can anyone maybe give me the basics I need to know? Perhaps direct me to a website? Thanks.
Asked by Jen Jen - Fri May 8 10:53:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. An embroidery machine is very easy to use. Easier than learning to use a sewing machine. You can teach yourself to do this buy reading and testing the different designs. I did and it is quick and easy to learn. This was my first book - Embroidery machines have built-in fonts and a few designs. To expand on what comes already built-in you will need to be able to transfer machine embroidery designs from your PC to the machine. Most designs are downloaded from the Internet - you can find many that are free. The less expensive machines require additional software (reader box and rewritable card for machine embroidery). This software is around $200. The Brother sold at Walmart would be a good machine to start with and you can get… [cont.]
Answered by pattiann42 - Fri May 8 14:53:19 2009

Can anyone verify that Japanese Commercial embroidery machines are the best?
Q. I am looking to add embroidery to my dress making business, and I have been told by many embroidery shops that Japanese embroidery machines are the best. They all recommended Tajima, Toyota, Barudan, Happy, or Brother. Can anyone verify this?
Asked by Dressmaker - Mon Sep 3 13:59:02 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi I have been in commercial embroidery for 14 yrs. We have Amayas - made in Colorado - (melco amaya) and I think they are the best.. I have Toyota and several 'home machines' .. You should really ck on what you 'need' for your biz though. Commercial machines are very pricey and if you are going to be doing "logo" type work or small designs a good home machine like Viking Designer series might be enough to do what you need. Prob all you need is a 6x10 hoop size.. Before you invest in a commercial machine I would do a lot of research..Research research research! Decide what you are going to 'do'.. what is your niche or are you going to do 'logos' or hats or what? What size hoops do you think you will need and what comes 'with' and… [cont.]
Answered by Jill M - Wed Sep 5 17:49:04 2007

What do I expect to ask for a 50 x 40cm cross stitch embroidery picture with frame please?
Q. Live on Cyprus and make embroidery patterns. Problem is I don't know what to ask when I sell them. Can you help please? Thanks.
Asked by Stuart - Sat Apr 4 05:58:25 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Are you selling them as one-of-a-kind patterns or are you selling multiple copies of the same pattern? How complex are the patterns? How expensive are the materials used for the frames? Are you an established artist or just getting started? Try taking a look at some of the on-line companies that sell patterns to see what they're charging. Remember that you'll have to charge enough to recover the costs of the materials you provide and the tools you use.
Answered by Donna S - Sat Apr 4 06:22:23 2009