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Some
images on this page and throughout this website are from my favorite
archival and historical sewing books, and they are also in the public
domain for viewing anytime and looking into the past via a needle
and thread. They also show that the basics still apply in modern
sewing.
- Embroidery
and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie, 1912.
- Handbook
of Embroidery by L. Higgin, 1880.
- Jacobean
Embroidery by Ada Wentworth Fitzwilliam and A. F. Morris Hands,
1912.
- The
Ladies' Work-Table Book by Anonymous, 1844.
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Steps for Machine Embroidery:
Always refer to your embroidery/sewing machine manual for the details. But here are basic steps for machine embroidery set up:
- Is the Correct Pressor Foot Attached?
Attach the correct pressor foot for embroidery. It will generally be an open-ended looking pressor foot, and one specially identified by the manufacturer.
- Is a New Needle in Place?
Replace any bent or blunt needles with new needles for the best stitching.
- Is the Bobbin Thread and Top Thread Ready?
Fill up the bobbin and snap it in place inside the bobbin shuttle. Gather all the colors for the topstitching so that everything is ready when you need it.
- Is the Fabric Prepared?
Affix any stabilizer that will be used for the fabric, and make sure it is adhered to the underside of the fabric properly.
- Is the Fabric Taught In the Embroidery Hoop?
Loose fabric will inevitably snag or jam. Make sure the fabric is taught in the embroidery hoop, and that the screws for it are tightened down firmly.
- Is the Layout Centered or Positioned Correctly?
Before actual stitching, make sure your hoop is positioned correctly underneath the stitching area.
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