Seeking help with free hand machine embroidering?
#1
Seeking help with free hand machine embroidering?
I am hoping someone can tell me how to free hand machine embroider.
I'm not looking to fill in designs, rather I want to outline them, such as when I do a small fusible applique. I have seen it done on a piece and was once told how to go about it, but I don't recall the process.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
deb
I'm not looking to fill in designs, rather I want to outline them, such as when I do a small fusible applique. I have seen it done on a piece and was once told how to go about it, but I don't recall the process.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
deb
#4
I did a google search and found a few links. Here is the link to a youtube video that looks neat. (I can't turn the sound up because I'm at work).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBGUqJIz6_4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBGUqJIz6_4
#5
Terry White is phenomenal in this. She has 2 craftsy classes and a few books I believe. I haven't taken them but have seen here gorgeous quilts in person. Her I think won choice this year at road
#7
You have some good ideas already but don't forget to stabilize your piece. Depending on what you are doing you can use stabilizer made for the purpose ((tear off or dissolving or even Ricky Tims stable stuff) or a piece of thin batting that stays in the piece. The heavier the embroidery the more stabilization you need. Some folks also use a narrow embroidery hoop to help keep the piece flat.
#9
Thanks all for your input.
My computer is a bit old and I'm sure it needs some updates. It will play some videos and not other- the same for my I Pad. I was finally able to get a couple of videos to play, including one using a treadle!
Dropping the feed dogs, using a darning foot/FMQ foot and backing the fabric that will be stitched illustration all seem to be a must. After that, it looks pretty simple. And depending on the sewer's preference, a hoop might be used.
Thread painting-didn't know about this until I did a quick search. Definitely something I'm going to try!
Thanks everyone. I really do appreciate your responses.
Best,
deb in Maine
My computer is a bit old and I'm sure it needs some updates. It will play some videos and not other- the same for my I Pad. I was finally able to get a couple of videos to play, including one using a treadle!
Dropping the feed dogs, using a darning foot/FMQ foot and backing the fabric that will be stitched illustration all seem to be a must. After that, it looks pretty simple. And depending on the sewer's preference, a hoop might be used.
Thread painting-didn't know about this until I did a quick search. Definitely something I'm going to try!
Thanks everyone. I really do appreciate your responses.
Best,
deb in Maine
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