jeudi 5 décembre 2013

How To Select Free Machine Embroidery Designs

By Tiffany Gill


For those who do embroidery by hand are aware of the fact that it takes a lot of time and effort to complete even a single pattern. If you want to save time as well as energy you can look for alternative methods and one of such methods is machine embroidery. To make it easier for you, there are plenty of free machine embroidery designs that you can choose from.

These embroidered designs can also be created with the help of a simple traditional sewing machine but you need to learn how to control your hand motion. Although there are specialized devices available in the market but they could cost you a bit of money. Whereas you could use a traditional machine for same purpose but you are required to do practice before gaining expertise.

Other than sewing machine you would need a few other tools which are very easily available and don't cost you much. While selecting the basic tool, which is the sewing machine just be careful that you make your decision wisely considering your expertise level as well as your budget.

Another important tool that you must purchase is an embroidery hoop. This can be easily purchased at any threads and motifs shop where there is a huge range of supplies to choose from. This particular tool is very useful but not expensive at all.

Once you have selected the pattern, the next thing is to decide what type of fabric or material you should use. For instance, if you have just started and you are still learning then its better to choose a fabric that is sturdy enough to work on like cotton, linen or other thick and sturdy material. On the other hand, those who have a bit of experience can choose among delicate fabrics as well like silk, nylon or crepe. Also consider the size of the fabric and it should perfectly suit the size of the pattern which you have chosen.

An important tool that you must have is the embroidery foot. It is an essential instrument utilized within such type of embroideries. It is used to hold down the fabric that you are working on and this specific tool makes sure that the fabric does not move freely all over the place. A needle and an appended spring is utilized to hold the material in one specific position.

If you don't have the right size and kind of thread then you cannot make the pattern you want to. Its important that you choose the exact thread size as mentioned on the pattern or design that you have selected. Polyester as well as nylon threads are most commonly used instead of wool or cotton yarns.

After purchasing all necessary tools and equipment, you are good to go and can select free machine embroidery designs of your choice. For beginners, they should consider the fact that it takes a certain amount of time before you gain full expertise therefore keep yourself calm and patient and continue working on different patterns to improve your skills.




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