Machine Embroidery Series
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Embroider Fleece – Machine Embroidery Series
How to Embroider Fleece Embroider Fleece How to embroider fleece is one of the most asked questions. Here we explain the techniques so the fleece you embroider looks great every time. The term “fleece” truly means “the coat of sheep or other long-haired animals”. However, much like the trade name “Xerox” is interchangeably associated with “copying a document”, “fleece” is now associated with several types of synthetic fabrics, all characterized by a some-what stretchable, soft, comfy, napped fabric. Fleece is available in a wide range of colors, to include many prints and comes in several weights, textures and price points. More expensive fabrics will usually display a thicker, deeper nap…
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Machine Embroidery Series: In-the-Hoop Baby Bib
In-the-Hoop Baby Bib Now that you have some great tips on doing machine embroidery on flannel, let’s try it out on this cute in-the-hoop baby bib project! This is a great little gift for Christmas or a baby shower. Simply change the colors up to fit the decor (and gender) of the little one you’re making this bib for. Skill Level: Embroidery – Beginner Bib Stitching – Not Applicable – since it is stitched automatically In-The-Hoop (Bonus!) Decorative Stitching is optional and makes this project Beginner-to-Intermediate depending on your chosen stitch. Supplies: 1/3 yard of cotton flannel Sulky® Tear-Easy™ Stabilizer Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Sulky 40 wt. Rayon…
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Machine Embroidery Series – Flannel
This series is written by guest blogger, Pamela Cox. Pamela is an expert embroiderer, designer, digitizer and all around wonderful girl! We are so happy to have her contributing to the Sulky Blog! Flannel is one of the easiest fabrics to machine embroider on. Although it is found in a variety of weights and fiber content – cotton, wool even synthetics – the common characteristic is that it retains a soft feel allowing it to be used for blankets, bed sheeting, nightwear and baby items. Although flannel is considered a “nap-fabric” and needs to be treated as such when cutting out a garment, the “nap-rules” do not…
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Machine Embroidery Series – Wool and Cashmere
This series is written by guest blogger, Pamela Cox. Pamela is an expert embroiderer, designer, digitizer and all around wonderful girl! We are so happy to have her contributing to the Sulky Blog! Wool and Cashmere Cooler temperatures are quickly settling in, so let’s turn our attention to fabrics which will keep us warm. Wool is a natural material obtained from sheep by spinning their crimped locks into long fibers which are then woven together. 100% wool can be found in a wide range of weights, nap density, and weaves. It can also be blended with other fibers, both synthetic (polyester, acrylic) and natural (cotton) fibers. Beautifully embroidered…
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Machine Embroidery Series – Re-Think Those Old Sweaters
This series is written by guest blogger, Pamela Cox. Pamela is an expert embroiderer, designer, digitizer and all around wonderful girl! We are so happy to have her contributing to the Sulky Blog! We all have sweaters hiding in our closets which are still very near and dear to our hearts. Although we cannot part with them, we also would not be caught dead actually wearing them!!!! Let’s think of a way to make these memorable sweaters into practical items bringing comfort to our busy lives. For success in stitching with knits, begin with a basic understanding about their construction. All knits, whether manufactured or hand-knitted, incorporate a series…
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Machine Embroidery Series – Suede Cloth and Corduroy
This series is written by guest blogger, Pamela Cox. Pamela is an expert embroiderer, designer, digitizer and all around wonderful girl! We are so happy to have her contributing to the Sulky Blog! Fall is here, bringing cooler temperatures and the kids are back in school! Two of my favorite fabrics for this season are suede cloth and corduroy. Although one might think they are vastly different fabrics, they actually have a lot in common, especially when it comes to machine embroidering. Both materials are “nap fabrics”; meaning their surface has a texture which reflects light. Different shades of color are evident depending on whether the nap is “down” (surface…
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Machine Embroidery Series – Linen
Linen is the perfect fabric for summer clothing and it is also very popular for home linens and decorative pillows. Let’s not forget accessories such as aprons, purses/totes, guest towels or handkerchiefs. Although the natural flax fiber can be combined with synthetic ones, linen fabric is at its best when 100% natural fibers are used. Linen can be found in a wealth of colors and in a variety of textures: delicately smooth and refined through to a nubby, coarse appearance. How the flax stalks are “processed” and the fibers spun all play a part in the look and weight of the fabric. Linen fabric should always be pre-washed and dried…
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Machine Embroidery Series – Denim
To round out our discussion on Heavy Weight Fabrics, let’s take a look at Denim. Denim Supplies: Stabilizer: Sulky® Soft ’n Sheer™ – This is a viable stabilizer option, even though we generally suggest tear-aways for wovens and cut-aways for knits: The general thought process when selecting a stabilizer for any project tends to be that a “heavy” fabric requires a “heavy” stabilizer. However, with few exceptions, the opposite holds true. Think about it. The main purpose of a stabilizer is to provide a solid “foundation” for the fabric to accept the intended embroidery, as well as enabling the fabric to be secured in an appropriate size hoop to allow for the necessary machine movement…
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Machine Embroidery Series – Duck Cloth
Today we are continuing to explore machine embroidery on heavy woven fabrics. Here is a great example of embroidery on Duck-cloth. Duck-cloth Supplies: Stabilizer: Sulky® Tear-Easy™ Design is a free download to all members of the Sulk Embroidery Club: #870 Spoolie 5. Membership is free – just sign up. Topstitch Needle – dependent upon the weight of cloth: 90/14 or 100/16 The Spoolie design has a lot of detail stitched on top of other stitched embroidered spaces, producing several fairly dense areas. The larger needle was chosen for this fabric. Thread: Sulky 40 wt. Rayon thread Step 1 Layer the fabric on top of the stabilizer and secure both in the machine embroidery hoop. Keep both…
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Machine Embroidery Series – Embroidery on Canvas
Today we are continuing to explore machine embroidery on heavy woven fabrics. Here is a great example of embroidery on canvas. Canvas Supplies: Stabilizer: Sulky® Sticky+™ Design is a free download to all members of the Sulk Embroidery Club: #1090 Heart Scrollwork-Small-an outline design Needle: 100/16 Topstitch Thread: Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Blendables® Thread #713-4123 Hot Batik Step 1 Hoop Sulky® Sticky+™ in a 120mm (minimum) hoop, with the grided release sheet still intact and facing up. Score the paper making sure the exposed surface, at minimal, is large enough to accommodate the size of the design. Any extra surface exposure offers additional adhesive security. Step 2 Firmly, but smoothly, press the canvas to the sticky…
