Embroidery is a great pastime that can be enjoyed by anyone in the comfort of their own home. Home embroidery equipment has become much more affordable and easy to find. To get started there are a few essential elements necessary to start stitching.
Machine. Embroidery machinery for the home user can be found for about $500 for basic embroidery functions. Machinery can be used for sewing as well as embroidery. Newer machines are equipped with advanced functions including LCD design display and on-board embroidery software. All these functions make home embroidery easy and fun. So what other supplies do you need to get stitching?
Designs. Embroidery designs are essential. There are many beautiful designs provided by manufacturers and many free designs available, too. For those with a creative side, a custom design can be created and put into embroidery format using software. There are several free embroidery software programs available on the internet. Be weary of programs that offer automatic digitizing as this can yield a less than satisfactory product.
Thread-40wt. Once you have a design, you need thread to create the product. 40-wt thread is the most commonly used. Polyester thread is a high quality thread that is color-safe and break resistant. The quality of thread used is essential to avoid breaking, bunching, and other common embroidery problems.
Fabric. Embroidery can be done on almost all types of fabric. Cotton, polyester, wool, and synthetic fabrics are all commonly used materials for embroidery. The fabric is stabilized using an arm known as a hoop that secures the fabric to the machine in the correct positioning under the needle.
Have Fun! Embroidery is a very fun hobby. Understanding of the basic concepts of embroidery and a few tips for other embroiderers will help you to get stitching.
Author: Angela Oliver
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