Creative Machine Embroidery

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Creative Machine Embroidery

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EMBROIDERY TERM GLOSSARY • Knowing the correct embroidery terms is important, especially for beginners who are just learning the ins and outs of machine embroidery. Use this glossary to familiarize yourself with terms that you might find in Creative Machine Embroidery, on the internet, or anywhere else machine embroidery is taught or discussed.

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Fabric Foray Suiting • Suiting fabrics are used to make a variety of items, including skirts, ties, jackets, pants, home décor, and more. Successfully stitch these fabrics following a few simple guidelines.

The Artful Touch • Enhance your work with machine embroidery and paint.

Funky & Festive Bag • Add a touch of elegance to a basic faux-leather bucket bag with a sharp Art Deco embroidery border. Plus, learn how to easily work with faux leather or vinyl.

Velveteen Winter Garland • Decorating for the holiday is so much fun, especially when you can make your own home décor to reflect your personal style. Create a chic winter garland with velveteen in-the-hoop ornaments, tassels, and wooden beads to hang on a mantel or banister in your home this season.

Initial Ornament • Easily create an embroidered initial ornament with a custom tassel and pompom for a special holiday gift for a friend, teacher, or family member.

Girl's Holiday Twirl Skirt • Every little girl loves a twirly skirt. This adorable paper-bag skirt not only has a great twirl factor, but is also perfect for almost any occasion. Adding festive flower medallion embroidery elevates the look even more.

Countdown to Santa Clock • Create an elegant snowflake-embroidered clock for your wall or mantel to add charm and a festive flair to your home.

Metallic Gingerbread Medallions • Add some sweetness to your holiday tree this season by hanging gingerbread ornaments featuring metallic thread. You can also string them all together with ribbon to create a festive garland! Plus, learn how to properly embroider using metallic thread.

Holly Jolly Luxe Necklace • You'll be in good holiday spirits this season wearing a luxe velvet bauble necklace covered with holly embroidery.

Snowfall Skirt • Stitch up an adorable pleated skirt trimmed with shimmering snowflakes. Dress it up for a holiday party with a sparkly top or pair it with a cozy sweater and knit tights for a more casual look.

Wreath Wrap • Add festive cheer to your home with an embroidered wreath sleeve to adorn a custom or ready-made pillow. Choose the design with your initial in the center to add a personal touch.

Winter Wrap Blouse • Stitch a chic and wintery wrap blouse to wear to all your holiday parties with a falling snowflake embroidery design using variegated thread to achieve a multiple color design without changing threads!

Whale Plushie Present • Create the perfect handmade gift this holiday season by transforming lush velvet fabric into a cuddly whale plushie. Embroider eyes and an anchor design on the whale to add more nautical flair.

Power Lace Suit • This striking charcoal wool suit was created to celebrate the launch of the new PFAFF creative icon 2. The texture and color of the suit jacket were chosen for their resemblance to the unique “fabric” covering of the special edition “Dusk” version of the PFAFF creative icon 2.

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Regal Runway • Dresses are not only for spring and summer—try stitching yourself a maxi dress for the winter season to wear to all your seasonal...