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.
Continue reading ➞ How to | Combine Layers or Colors in Embrilliance Embroidery Software
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.
Continue reading ➞ Line Up Split Embroidery using Free Software
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.
Continue reading ➞ How to: Fix Self Threader on Embroidery Machine
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.
Continue reading ➞ Enlarge your Embroidery Machine Field | Multi-Position Hooping
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