Hi Sara, I'm watching this 7 years after you videod it so I don't know if you are monitoring questions. You didn't talk about the weight of bobbin thread that you prefer. I've seen 60 and 90 weights and I'm wondering if one is better than the other. Yes, I'm a newby to embroidery. Thanks for the great info in this series.
I love love love that you talked about "wool' yarn. Thank you for this info, Something that you didn't mention is whether it is also put in the bobbin or if the bobbin has thread nstead?? I also hope that indeed it is real sheep wool and not just acrylic yarn . But now that I know it can be done I can use some of the fine cobweb or lace weight that is very fine, knowing that it is real wool. I want to get away from using any synthetics at all since the microfibers get into the waterways with every wash and it is very bad for the environment and is killing the waterlife. Also wool embroidery on hand made wool felt is just so lovely.... ell I did a check up and it is not pure wool. So sad about this. But I will get some that I know is pure wool. They do state that with the 50/50 wool /acrylic it is purportedly stronger. But that just means there is not enough twist in the wool. Synthetic including acrylic is basically plastic andw e must start to realize what the use of these materials produced by the petroleum industry is really costing us.
thanks for video course. somehow Even thought I bought this course in 2016 I have not been able to view all the episodes of the series. I am not sure how to connect again. Is there help for me? How do I contact you? Eagerly, waiting for your reply. I will love to begin embroidering again. L. Moore
It depends what you're embroidering. If it's a piece where you're going to see the back of the embroidery (like freestanding lace or organza) then you'll want to use the same color in the bobbin as the top thread (or you can purposely choose to contrast those colors if you wish). If you're not going to see the back, specific bobbin thread is sold, most often in white, but also in black, and you'd want to use the white on lighter color fabrics and black on darker. You can use any color you like, however, though testing is recommended to make certain the thread you're using both top and bobbin work with the specific design and particular fabric type.
Yes, you can use regular polyester thread. It isn't as soft as rayon, which you might want to think about on a garment, and you want to keep in mind that it won't shrink, so you'll want to pre-wash your fabric first. Thread that's made for embroidery is also stronger than most other thread types including regular polyester, so you might need to slow your machine down to ensure it doesn't break while stitching. One pro of using polyester is that it can stand up to bleach and other hard chemicals. We'd recommend doing a test-stitch out with your thread to work out any issues prior to stitching it on your final fabric or garment.
Hi Darlene, the easiest way to embroider the legs on jeans is to unsew one of the seams, then embroider it, then re-sew that seam. Same goes for pants of any variety, because it's very difficult to get the fabric bunched into position without it flipping into the area where the needle is without unsewing one of those seams.
To each embroiderer who watch these videos, please pass this link for this non-violent FREE design. bit.ly/embroidery4nonviolence I know that we are all feeling additional pain with two events happening at Orlando, FL and Dallas, TX in the summer of 2016. Perhaps we can start a movement from the men and women of embroidery to let the world know that we want an end to the violence. May you be blessed in ways you have not yet imagined. Pat
Thank you so much for explaining threads for embroidering. I am in need of understanding the right threads for the right projects.
Hi Sara, I'm watching this 7 years after you videod it so I don't know if you are monitoring questions. You didn't talk about the weight of bobbin thread that you prefer. I've seen 60 and 90 weights and I'm wondering if one is better than the other. Yes, I'm a newby to embroidery. Thanks for the great info in this series.
Very informative even after all this time! Thx!
Thank you! this was very helpful! Where can I purchase the wool thread kit you are referring too? I am intrigued!
Thanks, you're a great teacher! lots of valuable information.
I love love love that you talked about "wool' yarn. Thank you for this info, Something that you didn't mention is whether it is also put in the bobbin or if the bobbin has thread nstead?? I also hope that indeed it is real sheep wool and not just acrylic yarn . But now that I know it can be done I can use some of the fine cobweb or lace weight that is very fine, knowing that it is real wool. I want to get away from using any synthetics at all since the microfibers get into the waterways with every wash and it is very bad for the environment and is killing the waterlife. Also wool embroidery on hand made wool felt is just so lovely.... ell I did a check up and it is not pure wool. So sad about this. But I will get some that I know is pure wool. They do state that with the 50/50 wool /acrylic it is purportedly stronger. But that just means there is not enough twist in the wool. Synthetic including acrylic is basically plastic andw e must start to realize what the use of these materials produced by the petroleum industry is really costing us.
Thank you so much. Can you please tell me what’s the normal size needle used if I plan to use polyester thread.
thanks for video course. somehow Even thought I bought this course in 2016 I have not been able to view all the episodes of the series. I am not sure how to connect again. Is there help for me? How do I contact you? Eagerly, waiting for your reply. I will love to begin embroidering again. L. Moore
Do you have to use color in the bobin tread? Or is it only white and black?
It depends what you're embroidering. If it's a piece where you're going to see the back of the embroidery (like freestanding lace or organza) then you'll want to use the same color in the bobbin as the top thread (or you can purposely choose to contrast those colors if you wish). If you're not going to see the back, specific bobbin thread is sold, most often in white, but also in black, and you'd want to use the white on lighter color fabrics and black on darker. You can use any color you like, however, though testing is recommended to make certain the thread you're using both top and bobbin work with the specific design and particular fabric type.
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Can you use a regular polyester thread? I know it’s not ideal, but is it bad to do so?
Yes, you can use regular polyester thread. It isn't as soft as rayon, which you might want to think about on a garment, and you want to keep in mind that it won't shrink, so you'll want to pre-wash your fabric first. Thread that's made for embroidery is also stronger than most other thread types including regular polyester, so you might need to slow your machine down to ensure it doesn't break while stitching. One pro of using polyester is that it can stand up to bleach and other hard chemicals. We'd recommend doing a test-stitch out with your thread to work out any issues prior to stitching it on your final fabric or garment.
Would you like to try Simthread Embroidery Thread, which is sold on Amazon?
What is bobbin work?
Where do you get these threads. My shop doesn’t carry them, even though they are a babylock dealer.
great video on thread. How do you embroidery on Jean legs. I have a Brother SE400. New to the embroidery world😀
Hi Darlene, the easiest way to embroider the legs on jeans is to unsew one of the seams, then embroider it, then re-sew that seam. Same goes for pants of any variety, because it's very difficult to get the fabric bunched into position without it flipping into the area where the needle is without unsewing one of those seams.
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To each embroiderer who watch these videos, please pass this link for this non-violent FREE design.
bit.ly/embroidery4nonviolence
I know that we are all feeling additional pain with two events happening at Orlando, FL and Dallas, TX in the summer of 2016. Perhaps we can start a movement from the men and women of embroidery to let the world know that we want an end to the violence. May you be blessed in ways you have not yet imagined. Pat