Embroidery
✴️TIPS✴️
Links and ideas for projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1xtue0Q1d8 ---This helps explain about stabilizers/backing
https://youtu.be/eSoZxhm1sL4?feature=shared ---Explains about hoop master jigs
https://youtu.be/qTpd881rteY?feature=shared ---possible good tips how to make patches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFk_aE03wlk ---This dad-and-daughter duo helps figure out how to use the Inkscape extension Ink/Stitch
If using Adobe Illustrator, export your design/file as a .PDF to open in Inkscape.
Make sure you book/reserve the machine and room before planning/running your project. To be respectful of others and events happening. To check the calendar of Make It Labs> https://sites.google.com/a/makeitlabs.com/members?pli=1&authuser=1
Stabilizers/Backing Tips
Images above show an example of too lose of the tension wheel from thread above. Adjust tension wheel to liking
Top images are an example of good tension test for both the bobbin and the tension above
Where to locate & get the right spool of thread:
Lot number
color number
weight of thread (best/standard-4o weight)
Types of companies that sell thread:
Maderia
Robison-Anton
Local JoAnn Fabric
Companies may have Pantone codes to match exact colors.
