How to Embroider on a Sewing Machine for Beginners

The embroidery procedure has been known to girls from every corner of the world for a long time. As soon as man learned to fasten fabric together with stitches and create things in this way, the fair sex wanted to decorate clothes. Over time, the embroidery process improved. Women decorated their homes, interior items.

Workplace for a modern embroiderer

The most important thing is the correct installation of the work desk for the needlewoman. A regular office desk with high ergonomic qualities is suitable. Most often, it is equipped with pull-out drawers for storing things.

Some models provide the ability to adjust the height of the table top and the angle of inclination.

For a right-handed person, the lighting is conveniently located on the left, for a left-handed person, respectively, the opposite. This also applies to artificial types of lighting. When choosing table lamps, you need to consider that it has a flexible cable that allows you to change the angles of incidence of light and relieve eye strain. The height of the table and lamp is affected by the height of the needlewoman and the sewing machine used.

One of the main requirements for work is a harmonious combination of the design of the workplace and the interior of the room. At home, it is better to equip the workplace on the balcony, loggia. This room, unlike the kitchen, bedroom, has better lighting.

If you don’t have a separate room, you can hide your workspace behind a sliding partition by installing a small screen.

Machine embroidery materials

Any material can be used to create embroidery. The only difference is in the fixing base that holds the fabric and prevents it from changing during work. The base is most often interlining of varying thickness, as well as a special type that disappears after interaction with water and steam. This type is used for thin material, and for coarse material - interlining.

Every year, shops put up for sale new types of special material, threads for creating embroidery using a sewing machine. It is quite difficult to choose a base for the fabric, most often you need to buy several to try. The choice will be influenced by the type of sewing machine, needles, fabric and work experience.

The fixing material is inserted into the hoop with the embroidery fabric, the position of which depends on the design and its direction.

Selecting threads by color and quality

Using a special embroidery thread is the key to an excellent result. Threads differ in quality, material, color. The last criterion is selected depending on the pattern and wishes. To create a contrasting pattern, you need to know the combination table.

Color combination:

• red with pink, purple;
• orange with red, pink, yellow;
• yellow with orange, light green;
• green with light green;
• blue with turquoise, lilac, violet;
• purple with blue, lilac, pink, red.

Incorrect colors:

• bright, eye-catching red;
• insecure brown;
• gloomy, faded gray, can be replaced with silver if desired;
• cold, repulsive blue.

Favorable shades:

• natural colours that evoke calm;
• Pastel shades are considered advantageous;
• turquoise will help you feel fresh;
• white and black thread - classic.

Material of manufacture:

• polyester is resistant to chemical influences, the color does not lose its saturation after washing;

• viscose is suitable for creating embroidery on thin fabric, reflects light, so it is recommended to decorate elegant suits with it;

• Cotton can lose elasticity and become deformed over time, so it is better to use it for sewing leather and denim products.

It is important to consider the thickness of the threads, it is proportional to the number indicated on the spool. Thin threads have a high number.

Needles and hoops for perfect results

Machine embroidery involves the use of plastic hoops, in which the degree of tension of the fabric is adjusted using a screw. The recommended diameter is 15-20 cm, otherwise the fabric will be deformed, bubbles, stretch marks, wrinkles will appear.

The fabric in the hoop does not stretch under any conditions. Otherwise, it may become deformed and unsightly. Fixation directly affects the quality of work.

It is better to use a needle no larger than #70-90. These are special or universal needles that do not leave visible marks. When creating embroidery on elastic, knitted material or leather, special needles are used that are suitable for a certain type of fabric.

Recommended sequence of actions

Before starting work, it is necessary to properly prepare the sewing machine for work.

Step by step instructions:

1. Remove the clamp foot.
2. Release the fabric motor with teeth.
3. The line regulator is set to the zero position.
4. Loosen the top thread, do not thread it through the needle.
5. Take a piece of paper.
6. Try to stitch it without thread, you can rotate the paper in different directions.
7. Place the paper in the hoop.
8. Sew without thread, turning the hoop.
9. Decide on the sewing speed.
10. Thread the thread.
11. Place the fabric in the hoop.
12. Start embroidering at the selected speed.

How to embroider on a janome machine

Janome sewing machines differ in the range of functions built into them.

Main elements:

• the part on which the fabric is placed - the platform;
• a hollow form of a part with a shaft mechanism inside for creating stitches - a sleeve;
• to perform manual scrolling, a flywheel will help to set the device in motion;
• The shuttle device is responsible for the interlacing of the threads in the bobbins;
• fixes the material, does not allow it to move when stitching - foot;
• eye-hook where the thread is fastened when threading - thread guide;
• bobbin-spool for winding threads;
• a structure with teeth that helps to evenly advance the material under the needle - a rack.

Instructions:

1. Raise the needle.
2. Remove excess fabric.
3. Thread the thread.
4. Put it into working mode.
5. Place fabric underneath.
6. Secure the material to the platform and release the presser foot.
7. Perform stitches following specific lines.
8. Make a fastening at the beginning and end.
9. Raise the needle.
10. Trim the ends of the thread.

It is not difficult at all to sew neatly on a janome machine, as it is quite easy to operate. It is important to be persistent and go towards your goal. Daily lessons will help a beginner reach the level of a master. The sewing machine models of this company have great functionality and are among the safest machines on the market.

What can you do with an embroidery machine

The range of possibilities of the embroidery machine:

• embroidery of cartoon characters on children's clothing;

• sewing chevrons for employees' uniforms;
• application of satin stitch and cross stitch techniques;
• creation of artistic inscriptions;
• Some models can create designs using yarn and ribbons;
• the technique of "sfumato", "photo stitch" will help to embroider a photo on fabric;
• making Richelieu lace;
• cross stitching on fabric;

• applique patch;
• quilting of products using the quilting and patchwork techniques.

A modern sewing and embroidery machine with many special programs allows you to create various designs on fabric.

Safety precautions at work

When working with a machine for embroidery on clothes, it is important to strictly follow safety rules:

• The dimensions of the working area should not be less than 1×2 meters. It is also important to clear the space of unnecessary things.
• Unplug the appliance from the socket after use. Monitor the condition of the plug and cord. If there are any faults, contact specialists immediately.
• Sewing needles can break during operation, so it is recommended to maintain a moderate speed mode and check the quality of the thread used.
• When using the machine, be careful when handling the fabric area near the needle to avoid getting your fingers caught in it.
• Don't get distracted when creating embroidery.

How to choose an embroidery machine

Types of embroidery machines:

• single-headed;
• two-headed;
• four-headed;
• six-headed;
• eight-headed.

Various equipment is produced in many countries. Chinese machines are considered the cheapest. However, they are inferior to other brands in terms of sewing quality, parts, noise level, and durability.

When buying a device, you need to pay attention to the hoop, its size. A top-class machine is expensive, unlike Chinese models.

The recommendations presented above will help a beginner to create embroidery on a sewing machine. Also, some models suggest the possibility of decorating the pattern with beads. Using templates and the device, you can transfer the design to a T-shirt or sweater.