Customize an Embroidery Design with Embrilliance

[@lindabiggerstaff7135]

Becky! I have a Baby Lock but don't use it's potential. Thank you for telling me about Embrillance and Ju Ju Designs! Opportunities are endless. I got the Scan n Cut DX a year ago and have only just opened the box!!! Bad me 😱 your excellent tutorials and your willingness to help us is priceless. Speaking of which, please don't leave the KZbin site to go to a platform where we will be charged monthly as some KZbin producers are starting to do! Crossing my fingers in SC🤞

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

No worries on that score! I'm not interested in having to charge a monthly fee to watch my content. Fortunately for my husband and I, we have military retirement checks coming in that provide a stable income.😀

[@lindabridges445]

Pinking shears are also great for reducing bulk on corner trimmings whether round or square.

[@kathythompson7229]

Add a strip of 1/4" steam A seam to close the envelope back, just to keep it flat. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Great idea!

[@denises7388]

Excellent tutorial, thank you. "Get after it" with the sewing machine 😄 love it

[@pepperwa]

Your tutorials have helped me tremendously! I learn so much each time!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Glad to help!

[@debhoppe909]

I have always trimmed extra batting to make it less in the seams, I will have to try it your way now :) Thanks for all the information you share!

[@JANJOHNSON59]

Amazing video! Thanks Becky for all your help!

[@ChiaraOsborne]

You are making me want to buy Embrilliance. Awesome tutorial.

[@suedonnenwirth3269]

I like your scotch tape dispenser 😊

[@kathyscurlock6447]

Just started watching your channel. Your tutorials are great. I am new to embroidering.

[@colleenjolicoeur6059]

Your videos are helping me overcome my fear of my embroidery machine. This is a big deal for me!!! Lots of fun.

[@beverlyreynolds5686]

I know this was done two years ago but I’m staring one and I am thankful for this tutorial. I have a brother luminaire X P2. But since I’ve had it, I have had nothing but thread breakage, my fabric, needle and thread getting caught and jammed down into the bobbin casing. I use Floriana thread (came with my machine) and I use 75/11 needle. However it is not an Organ needle …. maybe that is my problem? I did take my machine in and was told to use an 80/12 needle. I’ve only had my machine for four months and I’ve taken it in four times.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Fun to watch. Tyfs

[@Pradatoo2]

I really enjoy your tutorials

[@nancybloomfield1753]

This was just what I needed today, you're a great teacher, your instructions were very good. Now I'm a bit more confident with Embrilliance! A bit that is!

[@dianehester5303]

Love this video and all of your videos! Thank you very much.

[@lutishahill1393]

Becky! You are amazing to me. I got the embrilliance essential on Christmas and I was afraid but wow, you have caused me to conquer it with this tutorial. I cant thank you enough for all the teaching you do. I AM VERY MUCH APPRECIATIVE! Thank you so much

[@salliebeard1899]

Great job 👍👏❣️🤗👏 Using your new luminaire..... Thank you for sharing ❤️💗❤️💖🤗 And today is Amazing 😍🤗💞

[@lesleymn]

Brilliant instructional video, couldn't be any better!! Loved the Embriliance section as I just invested in my first Embrilliance purchase! I really didn't know which to go for first and decided (hoped for the best!!) on Stitch Artist 1, so anything to do with Embrilliance as a whole is really excellent. What you made is very cute too! Your videos are great, you're really natural, like you're sitting in the same room having a chat. Lesley Newman

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

Stitch Artist is a digitizing program. Essentials is what I would recommend to start. It's for merging designs and fonts. I recommend watching Lisa Shaw"s video explaining all the Embrilliance modules.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Hi Lesley, For starters, I'd begin with Essentials. Stitch Artist1 is for digitizers who want to create designs from nothing. It will not allow you to manipulate existing designs. But you should be able to add text to an existing design like I did on this one. I'm sorry but I'm not familiar enough with Stitch Artist to be able to say much about it. Digitizing isn't something I do. Fortunately, Essentials isn't very expensive so if you find you can't merge designs in SA1, then you're not digging a huge hole in your pocket to purchase Essentials. Good luck!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

What a cute project! Love the stripe fabric too. Maybe once you retire you can make and sell these items in your Etsy shop. I would definitely buy this one...or you can send it to me now. Lol

[@dijones2441]

Amazing Becky 😘

[@ellenhofer3343]

This is great information

[@terridunning3450]

That item was so adorable. As usual your tutorial was great!

[@poshrat1]

yet another Great video, thank you so much Becky. i am still new to all this and have watched ALL your videos saw far. Julian

[@kathilapp1595]

Very nice! Instructions you gave are so wonderfully done! Thank you for your excellent guidance!!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peggyellis1262]

I loved your video, im a first time embroidery. Need all the help i can get. Thank you

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

You got this!

[@susanktromble7992]

I have the machine to this but afraid to use it. Kept up teaching us to embroidering. So helpful! ❤️

[@traceylegros2636]

I love your tutorials. Quick and precise. Thank you so much.

[@madelinegreen660]

Great tutorial, you have given me the confidence to try out embroidery appliqué.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

You can do it!

[@deidrapowell8762]

I bought that after seeing it on your channel!

[@wendylewis6476]

it would be great to see the back put on with tabs- interested to how you keep the back in place under the hoop. Great video, will definately b doing some of these.

[@shereeblack5706]

Cute!

[@karinhart1778]

What an excellent tutorial! I will use it in the future.

[@bettygadd7652]

Amazing

[@lilohoover6496]

where do You get all the fabulous tee's you are wearing???

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Most of them I find on FB ads.

[@katieemmart6566]

Clap Clap Clap!!! Good instruction. Now I have to try this one. Where do you get the hanger?

[@nancygreer2263]

Katie Emmart That hanger is adorable isn’t it! I want to know too!😉

[@katieemmart6566]

@@nancygreer2263 Looks like it's called Ackfeld hanger.

[@priscillakoelling3233]

Becky, do you know in Embrilliance if you can change the order of fonts, change part of the name, remove fonts on Embrilliance? I have some fonts that have been split--same name, one size at the top with the other sizes later in the list and in my font list-part way down- has gotten off so the name is not what I get when I choose the font--not sure if this makes sense. ,I have not found any KZbin videos on this. I enjoy all your videos, you explain step by step so well I, as a beginner, can follow easily.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

From everything I've seen, you need to have purchased Embrilliance Alpha Tricks in order to rename fonts.

[@priscillakoelling3233]

@@PowerToolsWithThread Thank you! I will check into that.

[@francesservoss5965]

What a great tutorial! I just purchased this & can’t wait to make one.

[@grams5580461]

This is so cute. I have been ordering from Designs by JuJu. Cute stuff. Loved this video.

[@shannonmargaretbrott7524]

I just did this project... Loved it!

[@lynnenichols2500]

Awesome tutorial! Just purchased design and can’t wait to try it!

[@jillangelo6039]

Love this tutorial! You have a nice way of explaining things so that it’s understandable and easy to follow. I’m new to your channel and Embrilliance Essentials as well and you’re helping me find my way through, so, thank you for that. How did you get that panel up when you clicked on the abc? I can’t figure that one out and can’t type in words. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again!

[@phillipstacey8502]

Love it 👍👍👍👍Teresa Stacey 🇦🇺🇦🇺❤️

[@StitchinWithSue]

I’d be interested in hearing more about Embrillance. I went to your link but there were multiple ones. Could you maybe do a video on explaining the different ones. Also. Which program do I need in order to accomplish what you’ve done in the video. Thanks so much. Love the video. You are a natural instructor.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Here's a video I made about Embrilliance. Hopefully this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6HPhmOEZ7OYfpY

[@sylvieallard58]

Hi Becky where do you buy your hanger for this project

[@janeshaw6705]

Do you use the same colour thread in the bobbin as the top, or just a white?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I use white. The only time I use the same color is I'm making a free standing lace design.

[@sharonclass4133]

Can’t you do about the same thing with the DM2 & Luminaire as you did with the embrillance?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Possibly. I'm not yet savvy with all that the Luminaire can do. Plus, in my videos, I like to show what users can do without the expense of the Luminaire.

[@nancygreer2263]

Great video! I have these designs and haven’t used them yet!, but I will this weekend😀 I have embrilliance and thanks for showing me something I didn’t know😉 and please do tell us where you found that hanger! It’s adorable 😍

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. You can get the hangar here: amzn.to/38sckSo

[@gwendriggers2545]

Which Embrilliance add on do you have?

[@lindadexter2908]

did you show or not show putting on tabs ?? missed that part

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Yes, they go on as part of the embroidery design.

[@deidrapowell8762]

My thread spool is a hot mess with threads everywhere. How in the world do you keep it sew neat! I leave mine up all the time. I think that luminaire likes you :-). It says we will have fun in retirement!!

[@suzyprickett9759]

Great demo! I have the Solaris rather than the Luminaire, but believe they are nearly identical. Just a hint, did you know when embroidering on our new machine, we don't need to press the "lower presser foot" button to begin stitching. It will do it automatically when you press the green "start" button. :o)

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

That's because you have the upgrade installed. I got my upgrade yesterday but haven't installed it yet. Yes. The Solaris and Luminaire are identical except for the color of the casing. They are made in the same manufacturing plant. Thanks for watching!

[@weikelmd]

Love this and ALL your videos! Congrats on your retirement. You will love making your own schedule. Where did you find your hanger? I would like to do a birth stats hanger for my sweet granddaughter who was born Aug 10.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

There's a link in the description box.

[@weikelmd]

@@PowerToolsWithThread THANKS!!! I must have overlooked it.

[@evanolan6922]

Can I do this with my pfaff machine or do I need embrilliance.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

You will need some sort of embroidery software to do this. Your Pfaff might have the ability to take the original design apart to remove the crosshatching, but I'm not savvy with that machine.

[@Ledetms]

Which embrillance software do you have besides the thumbnailer?

[@susansymm701]

Embrilliance newbe here. When you've customized the design do you merge or select all then save the design as a PES? I also have a Brother machine and save files to a thumb drive to use on my embroidery machine.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I "Save Stitch File As..." to save when I'm finished in Embrilliance.

[@deidrapowell8762]

I have wondered about overlapping but it wasn’t “taunt” so i was afraid to try. Thanks for sharing. I might try this out now lol. Was scared before

[@lucylleras8645]

Becky what Embrilliance product did you use? There are a few on their site

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

Lucy Lleras That's Essentials.

[@lizogle8159]

How do I find out if this will work on my singer embro machine. Also is there a stand for the wall hanging? So could set on desk? Thx.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

It should work on your Singer since the .xxx file type is included in the download. Also, you can get the stand to set on a desk in this link. You just need to determine what size you want to make before ordering. amzn.to/38ugedz

[@shannonmargaretbrott7524]

Can you tell me where you found the hanger that you have the banner hanging on.... please

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Here it is. amzn.to/38sckSo

[@shannonmargaretbrott7524]

Power Tools with Thread thanks bought some!

[@joelaoetterer]

New to Embrilliance Stitch Artist 2....How did you get your fonts to pull into Embrilliance?

[@joelaoetterer]

I found the KZbin tutorial. Thanks. :)

[@MaynardLongarmQuilting]

Do you have a coupon code for embrillance?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

There's not one out right now (8-12-23). If you subscribe to my blog, I always do a blog post when they put a coupon out. powertoolswiththread.com

[@donnakelley9587]

Becky, can I ask what size did you make in this video, I have the file, trying to decide what size I want to make. Thank you for the awesome videos, I learned a couple of things on embrilliance that I didn't know, so thank you. Congrats on upcoming retirement.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

It's the 8x12.

[@donnakelley9587]

Thanks Becky

[@jackiec.5292]

Hey Becky...where did you get the hanger to hang that on? And the stand from the other video you did?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Here you go. amzn.to/38sckSo

[@cyn4rest]

Really enjoyed the Embrilliance segment! Thanks. I need to get going with it! BTW, how did you fix the oopsy at 10:58 -- inc the sa on left and re-sew? Or did I see it wrong? It's good to have some fix-it-skills. 🤩 That was a stumbling block for me when I started years ago.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Let me check. At 10:58 I'm still working in the software so I can't tell what you're seeing. I don't recall having an oopsie in this project but I'll look. Thanks.

[@cynforrest]

Power Tools with Thread Its 17:58. This is classic example of why I shouldn’t comment while still on meds (busted knee). Sheesh. Sorry. I do wonder why the left s.a. of the border is trimmed off - does the final stitch around come in 1/4”?? Thanks. Again I apologize for my error.

[@debbyneuland2150]

Were did you get the hanger

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Here it is. amzn.to/38sckSo

[@petmomful2260]

I have a question. In my software, Stitch and Sew, I can choose a color change, or block, and edit it. But if I delete it, the whole block goes, UNLESS it was digitized in my software. In embrilliance, can you edit or delete just PARTS of the color change or block, no matter whether it is a .dst, or a pes? I hope this makes sense. I would buy embrilliance if this is true. It appears to be after watching your lessons. Thanks, Becky. Example: I stitched up a tree with butterflies, and some of the butterflies were flying out on the right side. I wanted to eliminate those on the right side, but I couldn't because then that whole color block of butterflies would delete.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Yes! You absolutely can delete just parts of a design IF the software shows each individual part. Some designs are digitized as all-in-one and if that's the case, you can't do any editing in the basic version of Essentials, you'd need Stitch Artist 1 at least. But for customizing designs like DBJJ's Birth Announcement, you certainly can move things around and edit in Essentials just a part of the design. It's a wonderful feature. If you're so inclined, would you use my affiliate link to purchase? Thank you! Helps the channel. :) bit.ly/3KSNSMi

[@petmomful2260]

@@PowerToolsWithThread So if it shows a block, such as all the blue butterflies, you cannot separate those butterflies and just delete some of them, but you can move the block around? Do I understand that correctly? If I buy it I will use your link. I love your videos!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

You can edit individual stitches with Embrilliance Enthusiast so you could get rid of a couple of butterflies, yes. I use Enthusiast for that very feature all the time. That, and splitting a design if the design is too big for one hooping. With Essentials, you can delete all the blue butterflies that are sewn as one object and leave the red ones (if that makes sense).

[@petmomful2260]

@@PowerToolsWithThread Oh, that would be great. Thanks so much. If I get it I will use your link.

[@jaychambers7947]

Becky, ( or anybody that knows) I have embird installed on my computer and when I downloaded Embrillance it tries to open in Embird and thus will not open. Do I need to uninstall Embird in order to have Embrillance on my computer. I think Embrillance will be much simpler than Embird as I have had it for ages and still it is a mystery to me. Thanks in advance to your answer.

[@joantubbs308]

I have a similar question. I have an elna 920 and have the software that came with the machine on my computer, too. Embrillance does look so much easier to use. I know very little about this embroidery..computer tech!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

That's a setting in Embird where it is ON to use Embrid as the default app to open embroidery files. There is a way to turn it off in Settings in Embird. I'm not savvy with that app but here's what I found. www.embird.net/studio/manual/0675wn_pref.htm www.embird.net/sw/embird/tutorial/defextn10/defextn10.htm

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I'm new to this. I assume your embroidery machine comes from the manufacturer with it's own software built in. Does the Embrilliance work in conjunction with this software or is it an entirely new software program that overrides the original software built in the machine? I hope that makes sense. I ask this because I am not happy with the software that came on my Viking. If I purchased Embrilliance I am wondering if I would benefit from some of its features. Specifically, I am not happy with the fonts and I use my machine mainly to embroider quilt labels. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you so much for all your tutorials!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

That's a great questions! I'm sure many new machine embroiderers wonder the same. Embrilliance is a third party software that works independently outside of your embroidery machine's software. Embrilliance is downloaded to your computer and you make all design editing in your computer and then save it to your machine's embroidery file format on a USB stick (or send it wirelessly on the Brother Luminaire or BabyLock Solaris). When you import the design made in Embrilliance from the USB into your machine, your machine sees it as "one of its own" and will allow you to view, move, or perhaps even continue to edit if your machine's software is advanced enough. It will not override or interfere with your machine's software in any way. Hope this helps! Here's a video I made and have now added to my blog page for others with questions like yours. Thanks!kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6HPhmOEZ7OYfpY

[@barbaraedmondson1596]

The link to your etsy shop doesn't work.

[@happychick5052]

I didn't buy my machine I don't know about serial #

[@parrots9220]

Hi, I need to make a comment re the threads, you are using good quality threads already so you won’t have issues, but for beginners check the quality of your threads, cheaper threads tend to snap and fray and many a beginner has had problems because of this. Another point some machines prefer one brand of thread opposed to another, why I do not know but it is a real thing, so my advice is to try a few different spools, till you find the brand that your machine is happy with😝. Both the Iscord and Polyneon are amazing threads (the results with the polyneoen are incredible) personally I reach for that one the most even though it’s an expensive brand, however my train of thought (which is also why I use good quality threads in my sewing machine) if you spending all the time on an item ( some designs can have 1000’s of stitches) be kind to yourself your machine and your sanity and buy good quality threads. You know that saying buy cheap buy twice, not to say you need to throw the cheaper brands out, use them for basting stitches (in sewing) and for design tests on the embroidery machine saving your good threads for the final product.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I agree about good quality threads. However, I'll also mention that when I was using Schmetz needles, even the Embroidery Gold (titanium) needles, I had continual thread shredding problems regardless of the thread brand: Madiera, Madiera Polyneon, Floriani, Isacord, Exquisite, etc. I took the machine to the repair guy and he sent it back running perfectly. Then? Thread breaks again. I was talking to a Sulky rep and she told me that I should try Organ needles because the Brother/BL machines are timed with them at the manufacturer. Know what? The thread breaks stopped. Completely. So to your point, not only are different machine brands particular about the thread they like, they are particular about the needles they like as well. Thanks for your great input!

[@parrots9220]

Power Tools with Thread, I have a Janome embroidery machine, Juki sewing machine and a Juki over locker and I am able to use the SCHMETZ needles in all with success. Very interesting point about the needle, that one I did not know, so you see you can teach an old dog new tricks🤣😂😂😂. The organ are also a good brand of needle, it is definitely something to remember and mention when people talk about thread shred, thank you for the information.

[@70caroline70]

Hi I am new to embroidering. What do you have in the bobbin / thread

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

This is what I use. This box will last you for years. amzn.to/3dYbhuF

[@70caroline70]

Power Tools with Thread thank you🙂

[@deidrapowell8762]

P.S. I retired last year. Let me know if you want to sew something together virtually lol. I do need help structuring my day. I am somewhat ADHD with sewing/quilting/embroidering

[@pesto12601]

you obviously know what you are doing.. but EVERYTHING will print nicely on a $20,000 embroidery machine!! let's see you pull this off with a $800 Janome.... then, we'll talk!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

You're funny! LOL Actually, the quality of the digitizing has more to do with the quality of the final project than the machine it's sewn on. My first machine was a $500 Brother PE 770 and it did great work with a properly digitized file. DBJJ files are some of the best! Thanks for watching.😃

[@pesto12601]

@@PowerToolsWithThread Perhaps.. I've used pro level files on my Janome 9500 and it is a pain to work with that machine. Constant thread breaks and other issues turned me off to the whole idea.