Machine Embroidery

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…

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…