• Denim Embroidery

    Denim Embroidery Digs – Tips, Tricks & Takeaways

    Denim Embroidery Tips for Machine Embroidery on Denim Garments Denim embroidery is striking, colorful and just plain fun. Denim is a great canvas for embroidery designs because it’s a stable, heavyweight fabric that can take a lot of stitches without puckering, buckling or show-through. Here’s how to prepare your denim, jeans, jean jackets and more for machine embroidery. DESIGN CHOICE There are loads of great choices for denim embroidery. Choose designs with lots of fill stitches, dense stitching and even appliqué embroidery designs. Steer clear of line-art style designs, unless they’re digitized for heavyweight threads. These designs are easily lost in the heavyweight fabric fibers and you’ll want the embroidery…

  • Trapunto Embroidery Basics

    What is Trapunto Embroidery

    Trapunto Embroidery 101 Learn all about trapunto embroidery techniques and how to achieve the look with pretty designs & fun thread. What is Trapunto Embroidery? Trapunto is a technique that provides a dimensional effect, similar to the puffiness of a quilt. Fabric is layered with batting before the stitching begins, so open areas of the design “puff” up, raising the fabric surface. Embroidery designs labeled as “trapunto” are digitized with this in mind. There are often knockdown stitches in areas of the design that compress the batting around larger motifs that are left open to accommodate the loft. Knockdown stitches consist of close stitches in the shape of circles, squares…

  • Bunny Hop Machine Embroidery Designs

    Easter Bunny Machine Embroidery Collection

    Easter Bunny Machine Embroidery Collection – new at Sulky! Our new Easter Bunny machine embroidery collection is called “Bunny Hop,” and it’s perfect for Easter, spring and sweet embellishments in your must-make queue this time of year. The Bunny Hop machine embroidery design collection includes six appliqué embroidery designs and two bonus designs for different options. Each featured appliqué is done in Sulky Felty™ and/or faux fur for texture and dimension. All of the appliqué is done in the hoop for ultimate accuracy and ease. Be sure to use Sulky Solvy® as a topper over the faux fur to ensure the beautiful threads sit proudly atop the fabric surface. Grab…

  • Sue Hausmann machine Embroidery FAQs

    Sue Hausmann Machine Embroidery FAQs

    Machine Embroidery FAQs with Sue Hausmann, sewing expert & host of America Sews The following machine embroidery FAQs is comprised of questions we hear a lot at Sulky, whether asked during one of our virtual events, via email or on our Ask the Experts page. These have been answered by Sue Hausmann, one of the most knowledgeable people in the embroidery industry. To celebrate National Embroidery Month, we’re kicking things off with Sue and her expert advice! ABOUT SUE HAUSMANN Sue Hausmann has been sewing since her first 4-H project at the age of 10 and she has been inspired and mentored by neighbors, friends and work colleagues all her…

  • Machine Embroidery Basics & Beyond Webcast

    Machine Embroidery Basics & Beyond a FREE Webcast with Sulky Newbies and experts alike will learn tips and tricks for machine embroidery success in this free webcast. Ellen March will explain the basic functions of embroidery machines, with special attention given to embroidery designs and supplies to make things easier and ensure quality stitchouts. You’ll also learn fundamental embroidery terms, from techniques to design anatomy, that will help you navigate projects with better understanding and ease. Learn about working with different thread types and weights and when/how to substitute threads in any given design. Also, learn about different stabilizer types to determine which one to use and when. All registrants of this free webcast will receive an…

  • Cork Fabric Envelope Clutch

    Cork Fabric Envelope for Valentine Gifting

    Cork Fabric Envelope Tutorial the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for anyone on your list! Create a cork fabric envelope with magnetic closure to keep your Valentine cards and candy organized. This project also makes a great simple clutch to use after the holiday ends. Choose a fun heart-themed print for the interior lining or go with another motif that suits the recipient’s interests. Add our Conver”sew”tion Hearts embroidery designs to the exterior for a cheeky, fun nod to the chalky candies everyone loves this time of year. approximate size: 7″ x 11 1/2″ (folded) FABRIC ENVELOPE SUPPLIES Sulky Conver”sew”tion Hearts Machine Embroidery Palette (includes 20 designs and 10 Sulky Rayon…

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  • heart bookmark

    Heart Bookmark with Conver”sew”tion Heart Embroidery

    Heart Bookmark with Sulky Conver”sew”tion Heart Embroidery These heart bookmark corners make great Valentine’s Day gifts. Personalize them with the Sulky Conver”sew”tion Heart machine embroidery designs, in either the “modern” or “traditional” style. The full embroidery collection includes 20 designs (10 of each style), or purchase only the modern or traditional style. The Machine Embroidery Palette includes all 20 designs and 10 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread needed to stitch out the collection. This makes a great kid’s craft to keep little ones busy during winter break from school, too! Have them choose the embroidery design and teach them to construct the final step with blanket stitches done by hand.…

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  • Sew Your Own Napkins & Add Fall Botanical Embroidery

    Sew Your Own Napkins with Machine Embroidery

    Sew Your Own Napkins for Family Gatherings Sew your own napkins for a great alternative to single-use paper napkins. Cloth napkins are easy to sew and really add a personal touch of handmade to your family gatherings, holiday meals and home décor. SUPPLIES TO SEW YOUR OWN NAPKINS 2 coordinating cotton fabrics (Amount & size depends on personal preference. See “NAPKIN FABRICS & CUTTING” below for guidance.) Sulky Fall Botanicals Machine Embroidery Collection (or design(s) of your choice no larger than 3″ wide; featured design: Fall Botanicals Gourds) Tear-Easy™ Stabilizer Sulky Thread: 40 wt. Rayon (colors determined by embroidery designs; featured colors are 942-1549 Flax, 942-0562 Spice & 942-1180 Med.…

  • free Needle Case pattern with hand embroidery templates

    Needle Case for Safe & Pretty Storage

    Needle Case – Free Pattern! designed by Chelsea Briner, Sew Simple Home This quick-and-easy needle case is a fun project that houses your sewing needles and protects them, too. Add hand embroidery elements to the case front for a bit of personalization and pops of color. Print the included design or a design of your choice onto Sticky Fabri-Solvy or Stick ‘n Stitch to easily transfer the design and stitch through all layers before removing under running water. GRAB THE FREE PATTERN> Celebrate National Sewing Month by creating this Needle Case to keep your most-used needles safe, organized and stylish, too! If desired, add machine embroidery instead of hand embroidery…

  • Halloween Word Play Embroidery Designs on Towel Blank

    Halloween Word Play a NEW Curated Collection for Blanks, Pillows, Treat Bags & More! Halloween Word Play machine embroidery designs, with artwork by Urusula Michael and digitizing by Marcia Manning, are spooky cute and offer a quicker alternative to cross-stitch. That’s right! These designs come in multiple sizes (and counts) to enable you to do cross-stitch right in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Add one of each design to a tea towel or kitchen towel blank and gift them to friends and neighbors for fun “boo-ing” during the Halloween season. Grab all four Halloween Word Play Designs as a “combo” collection, or purchase them individually. HALLOWEEN TOWEL SUPPLIES Sulky…