How to embroider on a puffy vest (or coat)
A few years ago, I kicked off my Christmas shopping when I stumbled upon the most adorable, shiny, silver, plush, pink-lined vests in the girls section at Walmart. I scooped…
How to embroider on fleece
It's officially fall! And, do you know what that means? It's fleece season! Fleece is a dream fabric for embroiderers. There are so many fun and practical items you can…
How to embroider on a onesie
A few days ago, I helped my machine embroidery buddy, Rosselyn, set up her embroidery machine. It was actually quite satisfying. In the course of less that an hour -…
How to embroider on chiffon using an embroidery machine
Machine embroidery is a great way to add unique embellishments to your clothes and accessories. But what if you want to embroider something delicate, like chiffon? Don't worry, it's not…
How to use prewound bobbins with your embroidery machine
If you're into machine embroidery, then you know that stitching out a design can mean using a lot of embroidery thread as well as bobbin thread. And when you are…
How to machine embroider ribbon
Ribbon is a versatile material. It can be used for ties, straps, trim, and probably countless other things I'm unaware of. It's also fairly inexpensive and it comes in a…
Best fabrics for machine embroidery
If you're just getting started with machine embroidery, it's important to choose the right fabrics. Not all fabrics are created equal – some will hold up well to the embroidering…
Machine embroidery on satin
Machine embroidery on satin is a popular technique for adding a luxurious look to garments and home textiles. This blog post will show you how to machine embroider on satin…
Machine embroidery on faux fur
Faux fur is a popular material for many designer jackets and coats, throws, and more. It looks just like the real thing, but costs significantly less due to its man-made…
How to embroider on burlap
Machine embroidery on burlap is a popular technique used to make many different types of projects. It creates an interesting texture that you can't get with other types of fabric.…
Machine embroidery on cork fabric
Machine embroidery on cork fabric is a fun and creative way to make a range of projects. Cork fabric can be used for anything from placemats, coasters, jewelry, or aprons…
Machine embroidery on denim
My kids say that I'm a true hippy at heart which may explain why I love the look of machine embroidery on denim. The contrast of the glossy embroidery thread…
