This section is about which Embroidery needles to use for which type of fabric. I have also included some articles about Embroidery Needles and Threads. In these articles, I talk about the reasons why different types of needles are used and about some of the different types of embroidery threads used in the industry today.
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Video: Which Embroidery Needle To Use For Different Fabric Types
In this video, I will show you which embroidery needles to use on the different types of fabric. Most embroidery machines arrive with 75/11 sharp needles. While this is a good all around needle, the average embroiderer does not know that this is not correct for all types of fabric.
There are several different types of embroidery needles available for your embroidery. Garments can be ruined very easily if the wrong type of needle is used in the sewing process. This is critical in the success of your finished embroidered garments.
Video: Using Top Stitching Thread As Your Bobbin Thread
Sometimes you have a design that you want to look the same on both the front and back of the item, such as a throw blanket or a towel. The only way to accomplish this is to use a top stitching thread for your bobbin. Your item will look beautiful on both sides if you do this. The best thread for this is Polyester. It is a much stronger thread than Rayon. If you are doing towels, you will need the Polyester because it can be bleached and still hold its color.
Article: “Keeping The Thread Tensions Balanced On Your Embroidery Machine”
In this embroidery article, I talk about how to keep your thread tensions balanced on your embroidery machine. Embroidery thread tension is one of the most frustrating subjects within the world of embroidery. Learning to adjust and maintain good embroidery thread tension is a learned skill. Once you develop this skill, it will make a huge difference in your embroidery. Very often a design would look so much better if only the tension was adjusted correctly on the embroidery machine.
The wrong tension can cause so many problems and without the basic knowledge of the relationship between the top and bottom threads, it is impossible to know how to correct them. This article will give you the understanding and guidelines of how to create this balanced tension. Print out this guide and keep it in your Embroidery Information Binder for quick reference.
Link to article: Keeping The Thread Tensions Balanced On Your Embroidery Machine
Article: Embroidery Needles Guide-Choosing The Right Needle
This Embroidery Needles Selection Guide will show you how to choose embroidery needles to use for the different types of fabrics. You will also learn about the different types and systems of embroidery needles that are available and the best applications for each of them.
This article will be the basic guideline for all of your needle applications. Make sure that you print this article out and store it in your Embroidery Information Binder for quick reference. You will be referring to this article over and over as you are working with different garments, especially the newer fabrics.
Link to article: Needle Selection Guide
Article: Embroidery Threads Designed For Top Stitching
This is an article on Embroidery threads designed for your embroidery top stitching. These embroidery threads are available in a variety of types and styles. There are several types of thread that can be used for embroidery but the most popular ones are Rayon and Polyester followed by Metallic and Cotton.
The types of embroidery thread used today for your top stitching are;
- Rayon Embroidery Thread
- Polyester Embroidery Thread
- Neon Embroidery Thread – (Polyester)
- Metallic Embroidery Thread
- Nomex Embroidery Thread
- Cotton Embroidery Thread
- Moon Glo Embroidery Thread – (Polyester)
Link to Article: Embroidery Thread Designed For Embroidery Top Stitching