Single needle embroidery machines often have an automatic threading feature that quits working. The threading hook can easily get out of alignment, missing the needle hole. The first step is to insert a new embroidery needle. The needle may have slipped down a tiny bit, making the threading hook … [Read more...]
Embroidering on Knit Fabrics
Embroidering on knit fabrics has its own set of difficulties. Knit fabrics have dimension, as they are formed with interlocking loops. Knit fabrics have ribs, which embroidery stitches can sink into, distorting the embroidery design. Knit fabrics can stretch during stitching, creating distortions … [Read more...]
Hat Design Digitizing and Stitching
Ball caps are the most commonly embroidered type of hats. Embroidery files should be digitized specifically for hats for the best stitch out results. Caps have a smaller area available for embroidery due to the crown's curved shape. Some caps have a center front seam, while other cap fronts are … [Read more...]
Embroidery Machine Won’t Read USB
There are usually only a few reasons an embroidery machine can't read the USB: 1. The USB is corrupt. 2. The embroidery file on the USB is the wrong format type for your embroidery machine. 3. The USB has too much memory (GB) for the machine. 4. The embroidery file is still … [Read more...]
Starting an Embroidery Business
Many people think that if they have an embroidery machine, then they can start a side hustle and make a bit of extra money. However, due to the low cost of entry into embroidery (some people begin small with a Brother PE800 embroidery machine, which costs less than $1,000), this can mean that your … [Read more...]