embroidery

Structured Hat vs Single Needle Embroidery Machine

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Most embroidery on curved/shaped hats are created with a multi-needle machine. These are machines  where the hat is able to be worked inside of a curved hoop. As a single needle machine owner who does not want to shell out thousands of dollars it is time to test if it is absolutely necessary. Although I have seen some single needle embroidery done on a hat before they have been structured. Since a structured hat is more difficult, why not try it out. 

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How to | Combine Layers or Colors in Embrilliance Embroidery Software

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When using an embroidery file one thing among many I look for is how many times I have to change my thread. If you have a multi-needle machine this is not even on your radar but some of us are still struggling. One of the perks of Embrilliance essentials is being able to switch up the order of each color/ section of embroidery. 

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How to Move Files to an Embroidery Machine

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Most embroidery machines have a USB port to be able to access files from outside of the base designs. There is no way to move an actual file to the machine itself. All files stay on the drive and are read from the drive itself. I would recommend dedicating a USB drive solely to your machine. Keep all the files organized so you are not constantly clicking through several pages searching for the new file you saved. 

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Line Up Split Embroidery using Free Software

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Creating a larger than hoop project can be frustrating and seem almost impossible at times. I am still using a 4×4 hoop but I’ve learned a few tricks along the way. For those who are not ready to invest in embroidery software, there is still a way to create the same results. I will however, admit that the investment in the software is worth every penny since it saves time and prevents frustrations. 

The free software is called Embrilliance Express. The software I am using in the video may look a little different since I have paid for Embrilliance Essentials, but the functions I use in the tutorial are all available in the free version. First, in order to split the word you are embroidering, you will need to split it into multiple files. Part one should have the majority of the letters. Try to use only a couple of letters for part two to allow the machine more room to line up with the first section. 

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Sewing Cabinet Review: Judy by the Arrow Sewing Company

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After a little over a year of using this guy I am sharing with you all my thoughts on the Judy sewing cabinet by Arrow Sewing Company. This has been used in a lot of my embroidery tutorials but is it worth it? First, I want to say that this guy is not cheap, material wise or price.  The model that I have retails for $799.99 on the brands website but on Amazon it is $385.  Mine was from Amazon as it was purchased from my wedding registry by a dear friend of ours. 

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How to: Fix Self Threader on Embroidery Machine

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While posting videos about my embroidery machine a couple of people have asked how to fix the self thread feature. At the time I did not know how to help as I had never experienced an issue with the self threader on my embroidery machine. Fast forward a couple of months, now the self threader on my machine stopped working. Sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldn’t. Once the self threader stopped working consistently, I decided to try to diagnose what was wrong. 

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How to Change the Hoop Size in Embrilliance

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One question I often get asked is how to change the hoop size in Embrilliance. There are a few videos where I have explained how to do this but I wanted to dedicate a video solely to hoop sizes for people to reference. Whether you want to change your hoop to a smaller one or you’re trying to find the multi-hoop function, this video is for you. I have absolutely fallen in love with multi-hoops since it cuts down the amount of re-hooping and eliminates the stress of lining up a design.

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Picture Embroidery | Multi-Position Hooping

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While it is possible to do multi-position hooping manually with free software, when it comes to picture files it is not. Being able to split up graphics in embroidery is a game changer. For instance, some creators simply do not design 4X4 hoop designs, so being able to use a 5X7 design opens up new file options. Also, some files that say they are 4” but are too large for an actually 4X4 hoop can be used with multi-hooping.

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Enlarge your Embroidery Machine Field | Multi-Position Hooping

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Feeling like you’ve picked the wrong embroidery machine and contemplating purchasing a new one? Before paying out hundreds of dollars if not thousands on a new machine, try a multi-position hoop. Out growing a machine sucks but thankfully there are ways to hack the system to go beyond the hoop’s limitations. 

Although using a multi-position hoop is not 100% free, it is a whole lot cheaper than a new machine. There are two things required for multi-position embroidery, software and a specific hoop. The software I chose is called Embrilliance Essentials, which cost $149.95. Multi-position hoops can be found on Amazon in sets or singles for around $15.99. These hoops have four notches rather than the standard two. 

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Larger than Hoop Embroidery | Multi- Hooping Free

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While it may seem like you need a larger hoop to accomplish certain creative projects try this multi hooping hack first. This is a free solution when you want to escape the boundaries of your machine’s hoop size. The machine I use is the Brother PE550d which has a 4X4 hoop, so trust me I know the struggle. 

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