Machine Embroidery Flowers: Ideas and Inspiration
Fleurs et broderie machine : des idées et de l'inspiration pour des créations colorées
HéloïseJanuary 31, 2025
How to create a machine embroidery design
Create a machine embroidery design Do you use an embroidery machine and dream of creating a machine embroidery design? And would you like to see your drawings stitched on fabric? Follow this guide! Even without being an experienced artist, you can create your digital embroidery pattern and let your machine stitch it on a garment or accessory. What a pleasure to proudly wear your creation or gift it to someone you love! Follow the steps and create your first machine…
HéloïseJanuary 26, 2025
Valentine’s Day Machine Embroidery Designs: 10 Creative Gift Ideas
Machine embroidery ideas for Valentine's Day : choose yours!
HéloïseJanuary 26, 2025
What is Machine Embroidery?
What is Machine Embroidery? Machine embroidery, also known as digital embroidery, is an automated embroidery technique. It requires a specific machine called an "embroidery machine" Unlike a traditional sewing machine, the embroidery machine is designed to create intricate patterns from digital files. Some machines even combine sewing and embroidery functions. The principle is simple: the fabric is stretched into a hoop, and the machine moves this hoop to form the design, while the needle performs straight stitches. The Embroidery Machine…
HéloïseDecember 18, 2024
How to sew a pencil case
In this article, I explain you how to sew a very simple pencil case. This project is a good opportunity for a beginner to sew a zipper. If you have never done it, you will see that it is not so difficult. Maybe you are like me and you love to collect pens, pencils and brushes. If so, then you never have enough pencil cases! To make your pencil case you will only need a piece of fabric measuring 9…
HéloïseSeptember 7, 2022
How to sew a tote bag
In this post you will learn how to sew your own tote bag. This project is beginner-friendly as it only has straight lines to stitch. It's also is a good way to upcycle medium to thick cloth. Moreover this kind of reusable bag is highly customizable. The decoration techniques are endless. It can be an idea for a fun DIY workshop with family or friends. I keep a sweet memory of a DIY afternoon with my daughter. We had a…
HéloïseJuly 27, 2022
Upcycle your fabric : 100 ideas to reuse clothes and accessories
Find 100 ideas to create new things with your old clothes, fabric accessories and scraps.
HéloïseApril 26, 2022
How to sew a gift envelope – free PDF sewing pattern
For a few years I have been trying to reduce my waste. When I choose a gift for friends or family, I also strive to make it as sustainable as possible. I like to offer non-material gifts, but I love to create things with my hands too. So, one solution I found is to make a homemade reusable gift wrap containing an experience gift. It can be a concert ticket, a voucher for a dinner at the restaurant, or a…
HéloïseFebruary 17, 2022
5 Machine Embroidery Special Threads To Try
Machine embroidery offers many creative possibilities. And special effect threads multiply these possibilities. In this post I tried 5 machine embroidery special thread types. I show you the results and give you technical tips for each of them. For most machine embroidery projects we use the standard thread of thickness #40. It can be rayon or polyester. It is strong, lustrous and available in many hues. Once you master this standard embroidery thread you may want to try other types…
HéloïseDecember 8, 2021
Machine Embroidery : 10 Reasons Why I Love It
The first time I saw an embroidery machine in action I just could not believe it. It was at a needlework fair, I was amazed to see that such a machine was available for non-professionals. Then, I had the opportunity to use such a machine at my dressmaking course and I really enjoyed it! A few years later, at last, I was offered an embroidery machine! I was really happy, but also frustrated not to be able to embroider my…
HéloïseAugust 15, 2021
