Machine Embroidery 101


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Machine Embroidery 101

These basic articles were created for people just getting started in machine embroidery.

Whether you're a beginner in machine embroidery or have been at it for a while and are getting poor results, you will probably find the reason why and what to do about in the articles listed below. This section is called "Basic Steps For Getting Started In Machine Embroidery" or simply "Machine Embroidery 101".

Besides the artilces listed below that are all freebies, we also offer a very inexpensive video on DVD called... "I've Got The Machine Home... Now What?" in our store. This video covers all the basics in a fun, easy-to-watch DVD format.

Pop the video into your DVD player and watch as Holly covers topics like... "The 9 Elements Of Good Machine Embroidery", "How To Use The Grids That Came With Your Machine", "Foolproof Hooping Technique", and many more. Get more info on this great getting-started video here.

Using Free Software ("Ambassador") To Convert New PES Files Backwards To Version-1 PES Files
The folks at PulseMicro bring us all kinds of great machines and software for the embroidery hobby and business. One of those pieces of software is called "Ambassador" and not only is it FREE, b . . . Continue...

Backing Up Embroidery Files
What's the safe way to backup your embroidery designs? Here's a question from our Discussion Forum and some answers on the subject of backups. Thanks to everyone in this discussion. Members are . . . Continue...

My Friend Wants An Embroidery Machine
"My girlfriend is trying to get started in our hobby. She likes what I do and wants in on it. LOL I told her it's addicting and I even told her about a place (ATW) where she can meet more . . . Continue...

Question About Resizing Designs
Here's a question from one of our members about resizing designs using Embird... "I am considering purchasing Embird 7.0 I'd appreciate any input you may have--good or bad--about this soft . . . Continue...

Bobbin-Buzz Embroidery Newsletter
Sept 23rd, 2005
What's new at ATW? We are giving away a PR-600 embroidery machine! Are you in the drawing yet?http://www.artisticthread . . . Continue...

Is It Copyrighted Or Is It Public Domain?
Graphics downloaded from the web have always carried one big question... Is it copyrighted or is it public domain? Here's a one-stop place to find millions of public domain images you can use wi . . . Continue...

Cleaning Up Graphics For Digitizing
One problem with digitizing has always been cleaning up graphics for digitizing. Any time clipart has a break in an outline, dithered shading or other little problems, it can be difficult to digitize, . . . Continue...

Machine Embroidery Designs
If you are a machine embroidery designs junkie, don't despair! There is help for you. Our Design Library has thousands of embroidery designs ready for instant download. . . . Continue...

Understanding Copyright Laws
by Ron Bynum
(Thanks to Ron Bynum for this article covering the issues involved in copyrights. While this is not legal advice, it is a good introduction to the concept of copyright laws. Seek professional counsel . . . Continue...

The Big Question... "What else do I need?"
by Larry Pike
When we bought Holly's first embroidery machine we had no idea what we needed with it other than thread. So we kept asking the dealer "What else do we need to go with this?" I think th . . . Continue...

Combining Designs
Here's a question most people wonder about when they get started... "I just bought a new machine and have purchased an alphabet CD. I h . . . Continue...