Embroider Hats on a 5x7 Hoop | Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine | SEWING REPORT

Showing you how I embroider hats / baseball caps on the Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine. I'd recommend using unstructured hats, as they will be much easier to pin onto the tearaway stabilizer in the hoop. You can use peel and stick stabilizer, but I don't have any, so I used quilt basting spray - protecting the hoop with painter's tape. While there are certainly many ways to accomplish this goal, I'm sharing the way I chose to do it and what worked for me.
Excited to dive into the world of embroidery - feel free to share any tips below or requests for future videos on the Brother PE800!
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Excited to dive into the world of embroidery - feel free to share any tips below or requests for future videos on the Brother PE800! WATCH: Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine Unboxing, Using For the 1st Time kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zRkGuAgdSdiKM

[@markjosephcamacho5760]

How buy brother PE 800 and Where to buy? Thanks

[@emilykornegay2093]

the way i was literally about to cry while attempting to shove a bucket hat into my hoop 😂😂 this is such a smart idea! thank you for saving me from a mental breakdown ❤️😂

[@world1stage1]

This is the machine I have been thinking about getting!!! Thank you for posting the videos, it is really cool to get to see it being used. I have a list of ideas that I have been using as my "reasons for getting an embroidery machine that I don't really need" :) They are mostly for gifts and are all pretty useful.... 1. Quilting a quilt with a simple redwork style design in some of the blocks as an accent. 2. Making small zipper bags (completely in the hoop patterns are on etsy!) 3. Felt "Paper" dolls (also some adorable etsy patterns). 4. Quilt labels...because we should. 5. Luggage tags! I will keep a lookout on your channel for more ideas!

[@Copperpot415]

Helpful and informative. I am using the pe800. I appreciate you’re thorough report. Just starting to do hats myself. Great video, and the finished product looks good!

[@applepie9806]

Hmm, I don't mind sacrificing some safety pins and making them curved just so I can pin a whole hat. Like wow, I love that you thought this up and shared this w everyone, thank you! I always thought we needed a specialised cap hoop

[@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098]

When I bought my 8500 brother back in 2001 I bought a hoop it all. It worked GREAT for hats. Great video. Was wondering what to make for my brother. Thanks for the reminder!

[@ingeneren]

Me too! Great little device

[@valclements7092]

Great video, I find when I trim jump threads it’s easier to grab one end with my tweezers and the trim the other part. Happy embroidering. Val🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️

[@csantosr79]

That was great! I’d never imagine doing that with mine. Love it!❤️

[@SewingReport]

I'm putting it to work right now!!!

[@ingeneren]

great tips regarding protecting the hoop with tape and the "spray booth"

[@deborahallen7889]

Awesome video!!! Thank you!!!

[@MsChiku]

Nice work❣️

[@scottydvintagevideos]

You could also thread shoe string through the hat "air" holes. Maybe try and punch holes through the stabilizer, run the string through the hat and stabilizer and tie a knot to the string on the back of the stabilizer, then snug the hat tight to the stabilizer and add a small binder clip (Office Depot Binder Clips) to the string so the hat stays flat. There are usually several circular air holes on ball caps where you could try this method. I'd assume the stabilizer would need to be thick enough not to allow the knotted string to pull back through.

[@mariadelacruzguzman8361]

Thank you excellet video

[@ronyfreeman8921]

Good one

[@AudreyAL6]

I love it

[@SewingReport]

Hey there Audrey - thanks!!!

[@carolinebrunskill5735]

This is fantastic, I watched another video and I didn’t have what I needed to do a hat, watched this and I have all the things now to do a hat… ps maybe tacking instead of pins? Thanks for the video

[@Tealuvr68]

Great Video Jennifer. I just got my machine a few days ago. You made that look easy. My only wish on this machine would be for a few more hoop options, like the hat hoop that I saw on Amazon. But the quality of the stitchng is as good as the higher end machines that I've seen. It would be nice if Brother would throw in a few more bones in the software.

[@SewingReport]

Yes, the product support on this machine could be improved, although my 1034D serger came with a CD-ROM video that had to have been produced in the 90s.

[@mycraftyplace]

You're so cute covering the hoop with tape💕Like we all should 😅LOL Congratulations on your channel, I love it! So how do you use the rhinestones? what kind are they, how do you stick them for long time etc.. thank you!!! keep up the amazing work!

[@tisharenee2755]

Great video. I'm experimenting with my PE 800. Fun stuff!! What action camera are you using?

[@charlesmoore456]

I also approve this message! LOL

[@ISawAShow]

I've had very middling results doing hats with this machine. The logo has to be narrow, otherwise it runs into the edges of the brim. You also have to be careful that the logo isn't too high on the hat, which is something that happens when you are compensating for the width (trying to clear the brim). I did a beautiful hat one time, only to find that a third of the logo was was on the curve to the top of the head. I didn't bother with the pins, all that did was rip the stabilizer. I used peel and stick to hold the hat.

[@angeliaklee]

What did you set your tension level to? And when you programmed the text, did you push it down to the bottom of the hoop instead of centering it?

[@monicacampana3295]

😲😲❤

[@ubiabulls5042]

I could really use a video about using the alphabet embroidery and making my name bigger /smaller and what all the different steps are to embroider out a name

[@TheSewingBaddie]

Hello does it matter what hat to use to embroider on ? I used a hat that has some thickeness to it on the front I think they call it a structured hat I just wouldnt want my machine to break thanks ☺️

[@dindog22]

I did not know it was possible to embroider a hat in a flat hoop. I always thought this needed to be done on a professional machine with a ball cap frame. of course, I wouldn't want to do 100 hats in a flat hoop. that would just be crazy. one might be ok

[@SewingReport]

Believe me, I feel the same way! It is possible to embroider a hat this way, but it was not a project I'd call "super easy." Doing a couple at a time was okay, but I would not recommend trying to start a production line using this method. The second one I did, I think I used too much basting spray which gummed up the needle and caused the tension issues and thread breakage. I'm wondering if peel and stick stabilizer would have worked better, I may order some to test out. I also ordered a sample of a $6 hat from JiffyShirts.com and it was too structured to pin down to the hoop. Also, the smaller the design footprint, the better as it is challenging to pin down a large area smoothly on the hat.

[@dindog22]

I worked at an embroidery production place for about a year and hats were the most hated. putting them on the frames was absolutely miserable. I can't even imagine trying to wrangle a hat into a flat hoop the way you did. as for the peel and stick stabilizer, I'm thinking it's still going to gum up your needle. we didn't ever use peel and stick at the embroidery place. only tear away or cut away.

[@SewingReport]

I can see why hats were the most hated... I've seen others just use straight pins, but I found that it loosened the hooped stabilizer with all the wrangling, so the curved quilt basting pins cut down on that significantly.

[@dindog22]

putting them into the hat frames is miserable. it really hurts your hands. actually, working at that place made me never want to mess with an embroidery machine ever again in my life. I'll stick to alterations. lol

[@jazjlz118]

Can you use a cap that’s more stiff? I’ve seen the ones men use for work they’re not floppy looking!!

[@twisssmithproductions5263]

I need a embriodery machine that can embrioder 8x8 design for womens clothingline. I want to use it for denim, polyester and hoodies. Any suggestions? Ive done my research and im just stuck.

[@andioop5714]

Can you embroider sleeves with this machine ??🧚🏼

[@kimsessions7049]

Would strong magnets work?

[@HarryDangler69]

Wanting to start a small business making and selling custom embroidery hats. Would this be a good choice for a starter “commercial” operation.

[@AshleySaechao]

Hey! Do you wash the hat after to get the sticky residue off? Or how does that work?

[@SewingReport]

No need to, once you tear it away it's not sticky on the inside of the hat. Another option would be cut away stabilizer and that wouldn't be sticky either since the spray is in between the layer of the hat and the stabilizer.

[@AshleySaechao]

Sewing Report oh okay thanks! Maybe I am using too much spray. Every time I remove the excess stabilizer it’s sticky from the spray adhesive. Or maybe I’m using the wrong spray. Trial and error lol

[@alexagerbe8946]

my needle keeps breaking when I try to do hats. any recommendations?

[@Elena-sm2hv]

Does that spray stain the fabric ? I used another brand and it stained all the shirts I’m so sad :/

[@FlorabelRicker-xy9iw]

Can u use PE550D to embroider hat

[@1thess416and17]

I figured out the tension but tgere is no button or control for speed on my pe 800? Help!

[@pamelamoore3184]

Have you figured out how to control the speed?

[@d.steward1401]

Does this machine allow to adjust the size of fonts?

[@angeliaklee]

Yes, it does! It gives you the options to insert the text in a general small, medium, and large size, but you can always adjust it to your liking once you set the design.

[@angelaellison3907]

Jennifer, why do you have to use the spray adhesive? I saw you use it on another embroidery video too. Once the hat is pinned down, it's not going to move. So, is it necessary to use the spray if the item is secured to the stabilizer? Thanks.

[@SewingReport]

Pins alone will *not* be enough in my opinion, the combination of the temporary adhesive plus pins is what makes this possible. If you just use pins, there will likely be quite a bit of shifting around which will mess up the design. I also strongly feel accurate placement on the hoop would be much more difficult if you're trying to pin it. Another option is peel n stick tear away stabilizer, but I've seen a lot of reviews state that it was hard to remove which made me not want to try it. It's been quite some time since I shot this video, but if I do more hats - I'm going to use temporary spray adhesive on cut away stabilizer (I think it looks better on the back side) instead of tear away. That being said, I found hats on the Brother PE800 to be frustrating to do and would not recommend getting this machine if you plan to do a ton of hats like for a small business.

[@djtorichannel]

How do you embroider on bucket hats

[@bridgetgainous5487]

Do needles break often?

[@SewingReport]

Not particularly, I've only had 2 needles break in using an embroidery machine for over 6 months.

[@bridgetgainous5487]

Thank you

[@GRASSGRINDTV]

Sooo I bought a PE 800 but I'm scared to open it because I'm not sure what program software I need lol . I have a pretty simple company logo I want to embrioder . Any suggestions on embroidery software needed if any ? Thanks

[@SewingReport]

I downloaded Embrilliance Express which is free, but SUPER BASIC. You will need to purchase individual designs on various websites/Etsy if you want anything that doesn't come with the machine. You can't really design anything in Embrilliance Express, you'd need upgraded software which costs a LOT more. I don't need to design much, so I've just been buying a la carte designs.

[@GRASSGRINDTV]

@@SewingReport Thank you so much I have the design on Adobe illustrator which embroidery program would you recommend to purchase?

[@SewingReport]

I'm probably not the best person to ask, but from what I understand - a design needs to be specifically digitized in embroidery design software (to create the stitch patterns) and can't just be imported from a non-embroidery specific program like Illustrator. I'm not creating designs myself, so Embrilliance Express fits my needs as I don't need sophisticated/advance features. If you just have one or a few designs, I'd just pay for each to be digitized from an online shop like this one: www.etsy.com/listing/481138617/digitizingninjascom-embroidery If you are doing TONS of designs yourself - it might be worth investing in a more advanced software but they are upwards of $1,000 and I have not personally tried any of those so I can't recommend a product I have not used.

[@GRASSGRINDTV]

@@SewingReport Thank you so much for the reply !

[@hotakmomma101]

I use sew what pro and love it

[@kenmatinee]

Hello This is my first time to your Channel Do you think this process can be done using the foam to make your letters or graphic puffy? If you have a video doing this could you please forward me to that video? I would love to see that. If not, can you please make a video if such a thing can be done. Thank you.

[@turkey510]

omarklever hello, i’m 2 months late, but as long as the design is properly digitized for 3D foam you can use this method! 3D embroidery is tricky at first but once you’ve done it a few times its all good to go!

[@walterdixon4821]

did your machine come with a hat loop?

[@SewingReport]

The PE800 only comes with a 5x7, which IS what I used to embroider this hat but it's not specifically for that purpose. There are third-party vendors that do sell "cap hoop" attachments but the reviews seem lackluster and I'm not going to buy it. If you do a lot of hats, you're probably much better off going with a commercial embroidery machine that has a legit cap attachment.

[@walterdixon4821]

@@SewingReport the one I am looking at has one included with the kit

[@miguelacosta4509]

how does this work on snapbacks/hard bill hats, it doesn't have the flex this one does...

[@SewingReport]

This method really ONLY works with flexible hats, hard bills would be a no-go on a single needle embroidery machine.

[@miguelacosta4509]

@@SewingReport thank you so much. Is there a type of embroidery machine that you do reccomend for hard bill style hats??

[@SewingReport]

Multi-needle industrial grade embroidery machines, but they're a LOT more expensive, think $8,000+. They typically have a metal cap hoop that is meant for hats.

[@terrichaney1212]

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