At some point in your life, you must’ve faced some troubles trying to get the perfect machine embroidery designs. Sometimes, it gets stressful and causes frustration and now you’ve second thoughts over the embroidery digitized files.
But not every time it is the case. It takes a while to grasp the whole process of embroidery machine. It’s pretty common for embroidery coming loose, or the hoop moved or the worst..machine stopped!
If you’re a total newbie in this, do not sweat over it! It’s part of your learning process.
You’re bound to make mistakes —it’s inevitable to learn from them to become a pro in this business.
We’ve found some interesting common mistakes that most beginners make while doing machine embroidery projects and how you can easily avoid them:
One of the foremost machine embroidery tips we recall suggesting is to always test stitch it out first on some scrap fabric. That way, you will get an overview of the final design or any missing threads or if the embroidery coming loose—which often happens a lot.
It will save your fabric ( where you actually want to stitch out). Moreover, you will get the final look to show to your client—plus you get hands-on experience if you are a complete beginner!
Always sew out every design you own on some white fabric, that way you will get the strong samples/portfolio to show some potential customers in the future.
We cannot stress enough how important is to embroider anything WITHOUT a stabilizer. The stabilizer keeps your fabric intact –more stable.
Depending on the fabric you must choose the right one. There are many best stabilizers for machines but I’ll mention some of them that are often used such as; water stabilizers, cut and tear-away stabilizers.
A water-soluble stabilizer that is mainly used in making patches, it kind of melts away if comes into contact with water.
Another is a Cutaway stabilizer that is especially used to embroider on some stretchy fabric, especially on the back, such as sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, etc.
For the towels, Tear away stabilizer is often used if you are embroidering –mandatory for heavy-duty projects.
It is so important to use the right stabilizer to get the design just like you envisioned.
Consider your machine as a recipe and your threads are ingredients (not all threads and machines are alike.
Most of our clients often complain about thread breaks. It takes time to convince them about the actual mistake they make when using an embroider machine.
It’s a rookie mistake not to invest in a different brand of threads and learn which work better on your machine –that could cause plucking and ruin your beautiful fabric.
A metallic thread breaks easily for what it’s worth to have some additional flair.
If you looking for what’s the best thread for your project? –it’s polyester. But rayon thread is the most appropriate for softer designs.
Pour some integrity and creativity your project deserves-your clients deserve. So remember it is always for your own good to test it out first. It’ll save you a great deal in the future.
We understand that it gets a little bit overwhelming at first— trying to figure out everything when you just step out into this field. For this very reason, we personally help and guide our clients to rock their embroidery business. Hope this blog helps you to avoid these common mistakes and you get to thrive in your business.
If you want to ask for any help or assistance, do not hesitate to contact us at: Info.dynamicpunch@gmail.com
Do let us know which type of thread works wonder on your machine.
Happy stitching!
