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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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Using a Multi-Position Hoop for an Applique | Part #2

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Previously, I went over how to create the file but now it is time to see if it will actually work. I am always curious as to how people embroider. Is everyone stitching out on finished garments or a single piece of fabric? In embroidery advertising I always see them stitch on a single piece of fabric especially for single needle machines. This seems so unrealistic to me unless you are only embroidering on garments you are in the process of sewing. Perhaps it is because embroidering on sweatshirts is a nuisance for everyone, unless you have the ability to use a magnetic hoop. If you are also struggling, I recommend the float method, hooping only the stabilizer, spraying basting spray on the garment and then placing it on top of the hoop. 

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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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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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