Tag: myfirsttime

My First Time | Minky Fabric

Categories embroideryLeave a Comment on My First Time | Minky Fabric

Texture is one of the first things that can make or break a design. The weight and stretch ability can create a comfy textile all while creating a sewing nightmare. It was not until recently when I sewed minky fabric for the first time that I realized we would have a love hate relationship. If you have ever touched pinky it is a luxurious plush with either a dot texture, a cute design or solid. Basically it is a cuddler’s dream and quite popular in the baby industry. 

Continue reading ➞ My First Time | Minky Fabric

My First Time: Appliqué Edition Brother PE550d

Categories embroideryLeave a Comment on My First Time: Appliqué Edition Brother PE550d

Back with another requested video on how to create an appliqué on the Brother PE550d machine. For this tutorial I did not practice or do a prior attempt, this is in fact footage of my first time trying to create an appliqué. The hardest part of creating an appliqué in my opinion is finding a file with the correct format. In order to create a “proper” appliqué the file needs to have three layers.

Continue reading ➞ My First Time: Appliqué Edition Brother PE550d