Creative Machine Embroidery

Creative machine Embroider is filled with ideas, techniques and projects to spice up fashion accessories, gifts or home decor.

Creative Machine Embroidery

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must haves • the latest and greatest tools and designs

Press for Success • When it comes to pressing and embroidery, consider a few tips and products to use before embroidering to prevent problems later.

Fabric Foray Pressing Fabrics • Here are some tips for pressing popular garment fabrics.

keep Track Key Chain • Stitch a cute little acorn that holds your AirTag or Chipolo tracker. Attach it to a backpack, purse, or anything else you want to keep track of.

HOOP by hoop • There are several quilting methods, including free-motion, straight-line, in-the-ditch, in-the-hoop, and more. When deciding what kind to use, consider the quilt top, the desired finished look, and your skill level.

Quilty Correspondence • Why send a plain paper postcard to a friend when you can create a custom fabric postcard instead? Stitch this quilted in the hoop postcard using scraps you have lying around your studio.

Embroidering Sheer Fabrics • Embroidering with sheer fabrics presents a special challenge to the fashion embroiderer. Because the embroidery can potentially be seen on both sides, extra care must be taken in both design selection and stitch planning.

Basic and Creative Repairs • Using Freehand Machine Embroidery

Crafty Confetti Pouch • Looking for a project that uses all those small scraps of fabric we all accumulate? Use scraps as fabric “confetti” to add colorful sprinkles to your new zipper pouch.

Béret Brodé • Adding a beret to any outfit elevates the look to that of a French artist. It also lends itself well as a medium for displaying fall-inspired embroidery designs.

Falling Leaves Free-Motion Pillow • Pillow covers are the perfect way to change your décor for the seasons. Combine painting and free-motion embroidery to make the perfect fall accents for your home.

Pieced Pumpkin Trivet • Display your handmade goodies this fall with a pumpkin pieced trivet made entirely in the hoop. Your pumpkin pies will never look better.

Trailing Vines Crewneck • Accentuate a key detail on your favorite sweatshirt pattern with embroidery to make your new fall favorite top!

Fall Flora Coasters • Coasters not only protect your tables from water rings but also enhance your home décor. These coasters are a totally in-the-hoop project that's fun and easy to complete.

Adorn Your Cords • Elevate your store-bought corduroys by adding embroidery to the leg and back pocket for a unique and interesting outfit.

Scarf on a Scarf • If you want to take your no-sew scarf from “meh” to “yeah!”, why not add a touch of your own creativity with some embroidery? With just a few stitches, you can turn a plain scarf into a masterpiece that will have people asking where you got it (and secretly wishing they had your skills).

Creative Embroidery Inspiration • Fall is here, which means it's a great time to start thinking about your next embroidery project. Get inspired by these transitional garment projects that will help you get ready for the chillier weather and make sure you're looking stylish all season long. Layer up under handmade overalls—they'll be even cozier with stylish embroidery on the front pocket. Or freshen up a tank dress to transition perfectly into fall. So get ready to embrace the cooler weather and start stitching!

Tailor Made Hair Ties and Barrettes • Adding embroidered accessories to your hair is a fun and unique way to add a pop of color and texture to your hairstyle.

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